baguettegay's reviews
60 reviews
Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I liked this book and I always want to support LGBTQ novels, especially romance. But it all fell a little flat for me, it was *too* slow of a burn and the power imbalance just ended up feeling sort of ick to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I think I am finally hooked, in a serious way. I wasn’t expecting for this series to take a bit to get into and I like that the plot isn’t as predictable as I thought it would be.
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
This series feels so special to the young queer version of myself, also to that younger version of me that struggled to realize how important it is to remind yourself that you’re not alone and that it’s okay to allow people to be there for you and take care of you when you need it.
I love these characters and want to be wrapped up in these series like a warm hug.
I love these characters and want to be wrapped up in these series like a warm hug.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Homophobia
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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? No
5.0
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
They should make this into a romcom, that’s really all I have to say.
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
I really enjoyed how there actual friendship, trust, and support woven into these two characters and it wasn’t just your run of the mill “two young gay women fall in love within seconds of locking eyes”. I loved the “side quests” and all the context given about their families. This story is special. Young queer love!!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I like to think that all of Sarah J Maas’ characters exist in the same multiverse (and I will continue that delusion in my own head)
I wish I would have started her series’ out with this and worked my way to her most recent but I really enjoyed this. Team Cahol but also majorly team Celaena because she is a total badass!!
I wish I would have started her series’ out with this and worked my way to her most recent but I really enjoyed this. Team Cahol but also majorly team Celaena because she is a total badass!!