shereadytoread's Reviews (823)

Lipstick & Camera Clicks

5.0

emotional funny fast-paced

This was the first love triangle book I've read where I didn't prefer one of the relationships to the other (at first). They were both so well done. I loved the reality TV element and I think it took a more realistic angle on that than other reality romances I've read. One of the love interests is part of the crew so you get a lot of the behind the scenes aspects as well. It was a great read. I breezed through this one.

Bury Your Gays

Chuck Tingle

5.0

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was such an AMAZING book. The opening premise of a writer who is being pushed to kill off his queer characters quickly turns into a creepy adventure into the difficulties of small town life and the dark sides of the film industry. We watch as a character is truly haunted by homophobia of his upbringing as well as the true haunts that were inspired by his upbringing.

I loved the layers between identity and horror. Physical manifestations of the emotional wounds suffered.

This book solidified Chuck Tingle as an auto-buy author for me!

Disclaimer: I received a free eARC through Netgalley.

Content Warnings

Runaway Romance

Simone J. Maxwell

4.0

Thirsty

Jas Hammonds

5.0

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is one of the most striking YA novels I’ve ever read. It deals with mental health, addiction, toxic relationships, self-esteem and identity issues. It is a sapphic story and there is also nonbinary rep.

I don’t think I’ve seen alcohol addiction written with such depth in YA without coming across as shock content before. I thought every piece of this story was handled with such complexity and respect.

Disclaimer: I participated in a paid partnership with the publisher but a review was not a requirement, and all thoughts about the book are my own. My full video review is available here: https://www.tiktok.com/@shereadytoread/video/7368836676992486699

Content Warnings

Sight Unseen

Kasha Thompson

4.5

emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

If you like reality TV, I think it's easier to love but a good read either way. The romance building was done so well! They have an instant connection but the depth of the relationship builds over the book. There were great humorous moments while still being emotional and engaging. Both characters have complicated family situations which add so much to the plot and add to the actions of the MCs.