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Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
It’s been awhile that a book has taken me months to read - and not because it was bad and sluggish but because it was so beautiful I had to sit with it to really take it all in.
The way Benjamin writes is so simple and pure. They share a message and instead of diluting it with a bunch of fluffy language they hit you with the most pure lines you can’t help but take them straight to your heart. The amount of times I teared up with sadness one one page and then would turn to the next smiling with the same tears was often.
This book hit on topics I expected such as their journey together growing up as gay boys and now men, but this book hit on so so much more. And to see Ari grow from someone who didn’t know who he was, didn’t understand his father, was scared of loving and being loved, to who he is in the final pages was a beautiful journey to see unfold. I love him so much!
I’m so happy and grateful this book (and the first) exists and am sure I’ll revisit it 10 years from now and get hit just as much. Definitely recommend! ❤️✨
The way Benjamin writes is so simple and pure. They share a message and instead of diluting it with a bunch of fluffy language they hit you with the most pure lines you can’t help but take them straight to your heart. The amount of times I teared up with sadness one one page and then would turn to the next smiling with the same tears was often.
This book hit on topics I expected such as their journey together growing up as gay boys and now men, but this book hit on so so much more. And to see Ari grow from someone who didn’t know who he was, didn’t understand his father, was scared of loving and being loved, to who he is in the final pages was a beautiful journey to see unfold. I love him so much!
I’m so happy and grateful this book (and the first) exists and am sure I’ll revisit it 10 years from now and get hit just as much. Definitely recommend! ❤️✨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Death of parent
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I was told to go into this book knowing nothing, and that’s exactly what I did. I didn’t even read the inside cover or anything, just opened the book and began.
I am soooooo happy I did because this is one of those books that you can never read that same way ever again. It’s mysterious, intriguing, full of surprises, and one that speaks on what is real and how what is real is shaped by our own human experience and perception.
Loved it!! ✨
I am soooooo happy I did because this is one of those books that you can never read that same way ever again. It’s mysterious, intriguing, full of surprises, and one that speaks on what is real and how what is real is shaped by our own human experience and perception.
Loved it!! ✨
I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was one of those books that I could only really read having now been out of a fandom for 7+ years or so. That distance has shown me how much I used to be like the main character and how now I’ve grown so much as a person apart from a fandom. Really contemplative read, would recommend! ✨
So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ll be honest, I was at a solid 3 stars for this book for at least the 1st half or more as it for me personally it felt like ages before anything really started moving. Plus the characters still felt 1 dimensional and had no real personality for me to latch onto.
That being said, after a bit the plot and characters warmed up on me as they all got moments to shine a bit more. Plus the ending still had me guessing so by the end the story sat at a solid 4.
Would recommend but definitely be aware it might take time to get in the heart of the book/plot. 💛✨
That being said, after a bit the plot and characters warmed up on me as they all got moments to shine a bit more. Plus the ending still had me guessing so by the end the story sat at a solid 4.
Would recommend but definitely be aware it might take time to get in the heart of the book/plot. 💛✨
This Winter by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
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
5.0
I wasn’t sure if I’d really love this book with how short it is, or if I’d really get much out if it’s beyond enjoying more if this world, but wow, it really hit home!
I feel I’m navigating a similar situation to Charlie and also Tori at the same time so I got a lot of understanding out of my own experience from reading this one. Really enjoyed, and might just have to own eventually. 🌟✨
I feel I’m navigating a similar situation to Charlie and also Tori at the same time so I got a lot of understanding out of my own experience from reading this one. Really enjoyed, and might just have to own eventually. 🌟✨
Fox Curio's Floating Bookshop by Ella Lim
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Have been playing this for about 6 months and find it super relaxing, fun, cozy, and a great way to get off my phone. Definitely recommend checking it out! 🥰✨
Ironsworn: Delve by Shawn Tomkin
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Amazing addition to what Ironsworn already brings to the table! Highly recommend! 🙌🌟✨
Ironsworn: A Tabletop RPG Of Perilous Quests by Shawn Tomkin
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Absolutely amazing system! Can’t believe it’s free?!
Mythic Game Master Emulator 2nd Edition by Tana Pigeon, Tana Pigeon
adventurous
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
I had seen how this system works through Trevor’s Me, Myself, and Die solo ttrpg series on YouTube and loved it enough to want to give it a go myself!
To say this book is a treasure trove of inspiration, ideas, and a system that works for most any scenario is an understatement! I honestly didn’t think it had enough of a structure to pull of creating an entire campaign or adventure without a chosen rpg to use with it, but it truly has no limits!
I have *never* devoured a nonfiction book that is practically a textbook in such a way as this one, but I weirdly couldn’t put it down?! I was so intrigued to see just how it all worked. Plus there are really fun and inspiring examples of the rules and various ways to use Mythic scattered throughout. Also you see them in as big example at the end of each section to put them to practice in a way that is super helpful!
To the set up of the information with all the rules and a tables at the end in one spot, the helpful examples and big one at the end, the added variation ideas to expand the base system, and the beautiful illustrations, this Game Master Emulator will get a ton of use from me.
Highly recommend! 🙌✨
To say this book is a treasure trove of inspiration, ideas, and a system that works for most any scenario is an understatement! I honestly didn’t think it had enough of a structure to pull of creating an entire campaign or adventure without a chosen rpg to use with it, but it truly has no limits!
I have *never* devoured a nonfiction book that is practically a textbook in such a way as this one, but I weirdly couldn’t put it down?! I was so intrigued to see just how it all worked. Plus there are really fun and inspiring examples of the rules and various ways to use Mythic scattered throughout. Also you see them in as big example at the end of each section to put them to practice in a way that is super helpful!
To the set up of the information with all the rules and a tables at the end in one spot, the helpful examples and big one at the end, the added variation ideas to expand the base system, and the beautiful illustrations, this Game Master Emulator will get a ton of use from me.
Highly recommend! 🙌✨