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Body Check audiobook, by J.J. Arias... To win it all, rivals will have to get …
A fun summer read. Faith Leblanc is looking for that special someone, but her tactics …
3¼⭐️/5
A little tough to read, as the first two-thirds are just people being mean to each other. The broader story about overcoming childhood rivalries is well done, but the antagonism just drags on and on.
Tags: #ConfrontingHomophobia #DualPOV #ForcedProximity #RivalsToLovers #SingleParent #SmallTown #ThirdPersonPOV
3¼⭐️/5
A little tough to read, as the first two-thirds are just people being mean to each other. The broader story about overcoming childhood rivalries is well done, but the antagonism just drags on and on.
Tags: #ConfrontingHomophobia #DualPOV #ForcedProximity #RivalsToLovers #SingleParent #SmallTown #ThirdPersonPOV
The only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her.
Liz Baker …
2¾⭐️/5
Kellogg has done a solid job updating the "place in society" theme to the queer community and gender presentation. Liz's narrative shows her struggles to find (and afford) clothes which match her gender identity. Some are too femme and she feels constrained, while others are too masc and like she's putting on a costume. Relatable!
Having said that, it’s still Pride & Prejudice. It’s still about people being mean to each other and not actually talking, let alone communicating. And, IMO, the big 80% drama in this one goes a direction I find exasperating, and sends exactly the wrong message to the reader, shaming the wrong people.
Tags: #BIPOC #Misunderstandings #NuisanceEx #Retelling #RichPoor #RivalsToLovers #SecretsAndBetrayal #SinglePOV #ThirdPersonPOV
2¾⭐️/5
Kellogg has done a solid job updating the "place in society" theme to the queer community and gender presentation. Liz's narrative shows her struggles to find (and afford) clothes which match her gender identity. Some are too femme and she feels constrained, while others are too masc and like she's putting on a costume. Relatable!
Having said that, it’s still Pride & Prejudice. It’s still about people being mean to each other and not actually talking, let alone communicating. And, IMO, the big 80% drama in this one goes a direction I find exasperating, and sends exactly the wrong message to the reader, shaming the wrong people.
Tags: #BIPOC #Misunderstandings #NuisanceEx #Retelling #RichPoor #RivalsToLovers #SecretsAndBetrayal #SinglePOV #ThirdPersonPOV
Chasing Dreams audiobook, by A.L. Brooks... A warm, feel-good, enemies-to-lovers, lesbian romance about chasing your …
4¼⭐️/5
My only complaint here is just my usual personal dislike of “oh, but I would only complicate their life, but I could never actually say that out loud” self-confidence and miscommunication issues. Beyond that, this was nice, and well-rounded-out. I did appreciate the casual inclusion of one of the MCs being part of an open relationship, and it being portrayed positively and supportively.
Tags: #CommitmentIssues #DualPOV #FamilyIssues #JoinMyFamily #PersonNextDoor #RivalsToLovers #SmallTown #ThirdPersonPOV
4¼⭐️/5
My only complaint here is just my usual personal dislike of “oh, but I would only complicate their life, but I could never actually say that out loud” self-confidence and miscommunication issues. Beyond that, this was nice, and well-rounded-out. I did appreciate the casual inclusion of one of the MCs being part of an open relationship, and it being portrayed positively and supportively.
Tags: #CommitmentIssues #DualPOV #FamilyIssues #JoinMyFamily #PersonNextDoor #RivalsToLovers #SmallTown #ThirdPersonPOV
