Does this book have flaws? Probably, but I simply will not be concerning myself with that. She is perfect to me!!
This book came at the perfect time inDoes this book have flaws? Probably, but I simply will not be concerning myself with that. She is perfect to me!!
This book came at the perfect time in my life. I relate so much to both Harriet and Wyn that I cried every time one of them felt pain, because I know that pain all too well! I loved their raw, honest communication with each other. It was so hot. Also they are just hot in general.
In true Emily Henry fashion the banter was incredible & I adored this friend group to bits. This is my formal plea for a sequel with Cleo and Kimmy at the forefront!! ...more
Holy hell this book is hot. Like finger blasting your daughter's best friend in a public alley level hot. I can't believe I'm going to say this but itHoly hell this book is hot. Like finger blasting your daughter's best friend in a public alley level hot. I can't believe I'm going to say this but it actually might be too hot. The majority of the time our main characters spend together is consumed by sex, so we don't see their relationship develop beyond physical attraction until the last quarter of the book. Even so, I felt like Cassie & Erin's chemistry was palpable throughout the entire book. I was incredibly impressed with how well the author was able to make Erin seem young and cool enough to be compatible with a 22 year old while still making her a responsible and engaged mother. I loved both mcs so much, even though they were sometimes a really bad friend/mom for lying to Parker. Ultimately I would have loved to learn more about all the characters -- Parker especially -- but this was still by far my favorite romance of 2022....more
I was a 2008 John Green stan, which gives present day me the ick, so I was skeptical going into a John Green book for the first time in almost 10 yearI was a 2008 John Green stan, which gives present day me the ick, so I was skeptical going into a John Green book for the first time in almost 10 years. But I’m so sorry John for ever doubting you because we are actually the same person. This concept as a whole just scratched the perfect spot in my brain....more
Easily a 4.5/4.75 — I couldn’t put this one down, it was so gripping! I loved the premise and the execution is *chefs kiss*. A modern day femme fataleEasily a 4.5/4.75 — I couldn’t put this one down, it was so gripping! I loved the premise and the execution is *chefs kiss*. A modern day femme fatale classic.
The last ~10% did start to lose me because it got a bit over the top and unrealistic, but still loved every second....more
This is a book I will talk about forever. I cycled through so many different emotions throughout this read that it truly became an experience each timThis is a book I will talk about forever. I cycled through so many different emotions throughout this read that it truly became an experience each time I picked it up....more
I can’t remember the last time (if there was ever a time) that I devoured a book as quickly and intensely as I did this one. It consumed me. Carmen MaI can’t remember the last time (if there was ever a time) that I devoured a book as quickly and intensely as I did this one. It consumed me. Carmen Maria Machado writes so intentionally; every single word holds significance. Every chapter is a piece of art.
If I had an infinite amount of time to dissect the novel further, I think it would continuously reveal thousands of subtexts, metaphors, and word games. I have little else to say but that In the Dream House is simply beautiful.
Don’t be mistaken though, this is also an incredibly tough read that will undoubtedly break your heart. ...more
What a beautiful and breathtakingly honest collection of essays. Everyone could benefit from reading Hood Feminism, but I especially encourage my whitWhat a beautiful and breathtakingly honest collection of essays. Everyone could benefit from reading Hood Feminism, but I especially encourage my white feminist friends to pick up a copy. I really started questioning my own allyship (or as I now think of it, allegiance) and what issues I might have been neglecting without even realizing. ...more
Just simply perfect. Reading it the second time around I appreciated the changes between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person so much more. Such a masterful way tJust simply perfect. Reading it the second time around I appreciated the changes between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person so much more. Such a masterful way to write about experiencing your life & mental illness from the outside. I will never not love everything Bassey Ikpi writes....more
I always struggle to write reviews for books that change my life. Especially in the case of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, because this is not a seI always struggle to write reviews for books that change my life. Especially in the case of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, because this is not a self help book or a grand scholarly piece that could inform policy. This book is simply a collection of stories that you must hear to be reminded of the humanity of individuals again. As a bonus, this book made me appreciate every therapist in my life more than ever, especially the non-licensed ones like my partner and my mother. This one truly runs the gamut — having you crying one minute and laughing the next....more
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