Julia
Added to listSci Fi & Fantasywith 50 books.
Added to listPure Unadulterated Trashwith 110 books.
Added to listPart Of A Setwith 96 books.
Added to listQueer Queer Friendlywith 57 books.
The quality of the spice is 5/5, as I would expect from any Sierra Simone, bless her, but only of moderate quantity. I like the elements of paganism in this one, but the length felt a little too short to hold the weight of the plot? Like I need more world-building? Or it's so so clear it's part of a set as opposed to something that stands alone? As my question marks indicate, I'm not wedded to those opinions, and for sure I'll read the rest of the series.
The quality of the spice is 5/5, as I would expect from any Sierra Simone, bless her, but only of moderate quantity. I like the elements of paganism in this one, but the length felt a little too short to hold the weight of the plot? Like I need more world-building? Or it's so so clear it's part of a set as opposed to something that stands alone? As my question marks indicate, I'm not wedded to those opinions, and for sure I'll read the rest of the series.
Happy Pride! Loved this. Couldn't put it down. Rutkoski writes with a propulsive energy and keen attention to detail. The emotional dynamics veer from chilling to tender and I felt resentful 2/3rds of the way through knowing I was going to have to finish this.
Happy Pride! Loved this. Couldn't put it down. Rutkoski writes with a propulsive energy and keen attention to detail. The emotional dynamics veer from chilling to tender and I felt resentful 2/3rds of the way through knowing I was going to have to finish this.
Added to listPure Unadulterated Trashwith 109 books.
Added to listQueer Queer Friendlywith 56 books.
Very cute!! Sent from a friend, who described it well: not as spicy as I like, but spicy enough, and really charming side story lines - a sister relationship in repair, and a trio of men whose bond is a perfect antidote for toxic masculinity. Excited to read the next.
Very cute!! Sent from a friend, who described it well: not as spicy as I like, but spicy enough, and really charming side story lines - a sister relationship in repair, and a trio of men whose bond is a perfect antidote for toxic masculinity. Excited to read the next.
Added to listQueer Queer Friendlywith 54 books.
Sophie Lewis is nothing if not thought-provoking. I know this manifesto will be sticking with me for a long time. One of the things I most admire about her work is how she both dreams big and also resists the demands of modernity to articulate too specifically what is ultimately beyond all our imaginings in the hegemony of our current systems. To cherry pick from blurbs on the back, she is equal parts rigorous and generous. Two quotes that exemplify this dialetic for me: "...all beings exploited by capital and by empire are basically homeless" and "What would it mean to not need the family?".
Sophie Lewis is nothing if not thought-provoking. I know this manifesto will be sticking with me for a long time. One of the things I most admire about her work is how she both dreams big and also resists the demands of modernity to articulate too specifically what is ultimately beyond all our imaginings in the hegemony of our current systems. To cherry pick from blurbs on the back, she is equal parts rigorous and generous. Two quotes that exemplify this dialetic for me: "...all beings exploited by capital and by empire are basically homeless" and "What would it mean to not need the family?".
Added to listPure Unadulterated Trashwith 108 books.
I don't think this is Henry's best romance (I think Funny Story is my fave?), because the dialogue is zippy but not quite as zippy as I want? I also think the pacing of the tension is not her smoothest. That said, I like the mystery element of the plot, and was happy to see her stretch her writing in that direction. As always with her, this is a great summer read.
I don't think this is Henry's best romance (I think Funny Story is my fave?), because the dialogue is zippy but not quite as zippy as I want? I also think the pacing of the tension is not her smoothest. That said, I like the mystery element of the plot, and was happy to see her stretch her writing in that direction. As always with her, this is a great summer read.
Added to listQueer Queer Friendlywith 53 books.
Ahhh! I know the writing is good when I don't mind a slow burn or a cliffhanger. The MMC here is like ACOTAR's Azriel & Cassian combined - love a hot jock shadowdaddy! Aside from the romance, the fantasy allows Hawley to grapple capably with some interesting issues - how to accept the reality of compromise without subverting your values to it, how power corrupts, and how to play to your strengths even as you are learning them on the fly. Excited for Book #3!
Ahhh! I know the writing is good when I don't mind a slow burn or a cliffhanger. The MMC here is like ACOTAR's Azriel & Cassian combined - love a hot jock shadowdaddy! Aside from the romance, the fantasy allows Hawley to grapple capably with some interesting issues - how to accept the reality of compromise without subverting your values to it, how power corrupts, and how to play to your strengths even as you are learning them on the fly. Excited for Book #3!
I liked this! Not my fave, but has a lot of classic Kleypas, and this had a plot where the twists felt slightly less predictable than most. I still think she hit more of her stride with later series (starting with The Wallflowers), but no complaints about this read.
I liked this! Not my fave, but has a lot of classic Kleypas, and this had a plot where the twists felt slightly less predictable than most. I still think she hit more of her stride with later series (starting with The Wallflowers), but no complaints about this read.
Added to listPure Unadulterated Trashwith 107 books.