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Accidental Demons by Clare Edge
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is such a fun concept and I loved how diabetes was interwoven into the fantasy of being a blood witch. The world building was interesting though at times a little confusing. I’d be interested in reading a second installment.
The Spare: A Biotech Billionaires Novel by Ava Rani
Bro I MELTED!!!! As a book lover? This was exactly what I needed from a MWBW (man written by a woman).
The discussion of being mixed and not feeling fully POC or white was so poignantly included too. I’m not mixed but I deeply felt for Sloan and how out of place she was made to feel. It wasn’t too serious, but it wasn’t dismissive either. One of my fav reads of the year.
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ugh real lovers are so back! There’s something so intensely romantic about a man who has all the riches and confidence he could want but still becomes putty for the girl he’s in love with.
Both Marcus and Xander are my new book boyfriends and I love how strong and witty yet vulnerable and sweet Sloan was as a FMC. It had good pacing and humour to balance out the sad and steamy scenes. So well written too! Like, come on!!
Both Marcus and Xander are my new book boyfriends and I love how strong and witty yet vulnerable and sweet Sloan was as a FMC. It had good pacing and humour to balance out the sad and steamy scenes. So well written too! Like, come on!!
I’ll find every book you love. Hell I’ll dig up Cervantes and make him write you a new one.
Bro I MELTED!!!! As a book lover? This was exactly what I needed from a MWBW (man written by a woman).
The discussion of being mixed and not feeling fully POC or white was so poignantly included too. I’m not mixed but I deeply felt for Sloan and how out of place she was made to feel. It wasn’t too serious, but it wasn’t dismissive either. One of my fav reads of the year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Misogyny and Grief
Murder Town by Shelley Burr
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
At first I was enjoying the way the plot was developing and setting the scene for what was happening. However half way through things started seeming a little unrealistic more than anything. Then it just became downright confusing and I wasn’t following well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Medical content, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
What a beautiful, touching story about a once in a life time chance to live in someone’s shoes (literally) and impact the people around you. I loved Mr. Frederick Fife from the very beginning and just the absurdity of having a doppelgänger was fun to read. It got so emotional throughout the rest of the story and I even found myself tearing up sometimes. He has such a big heart full of love but lost all the people closest to him, and he finally got a chance to share this love with others. Hannah’s innocence turned anger was also written very well and I felt the inner conflict she had alongside her as she worked out how she felt about everything. It wasn’t predictable nor was it boring. Definitely one of my top 2024 reads.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Dementia, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Terminal illness
Verse to Acclimate by Zea Kayleigh Galan
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Out On a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I ate this up!!! Oh my gosh I love a good romance with disability! Especially because I’m reading this while also watching all the Olympic couples, it feels so much warmer and fuzzier.
I appreciate the care and nuance that these disabilities were written with (ofc I expected nothing less because it’s Hannah), but I also felt like there were so many feelings and thoughts that I could relate to with my own disability.
Winni was strong and sensitive. Bo was sensitive and sexy but also nerdy (in the best way). Sarah and Caleb were really great friends and this all played together into a lovely read. I can’t wait to read Out of the Woods.
I appreciate the care and nuance that these disabilities were written with (ofc I expected nothing less because it’s Hannah), but I also felt like there were so many feelings and thoughts that I could relate to with my own disability.
Winni was strong and sensitive. Bo was sensitive and sexy but also nerdy (in the best way). Sarah and Caleb were really great friends and this all played together into a lovely read. I can’t wait to read Out of the Woods.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Vomit