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Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad

4.0

I think this was a great, well-written memoir that I’m sure other people have much more thorough thoughts on. I felt myself questioning Suleika’s decisions and actions often, but that’s only because she was so vulnerable and honest to display the real and ugly truth of what living with sickness can do to anyone (but especially a 22 year old).

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

4.75

I enjoyed almost every single thing about this. It’s You’ve Got Mail but with demigods and fantastical elements and great commentary on grief while living life to its fullest. It literally followed scenes from You’ve Got Mail word-for-word sometimes, the first few times it was almost creepy that I knew the next line before I realized what was happening. My one complaint is that it strayed from You’ve Got Mail just in time for Mercy to be upset at Hart for the third act breakup. I get it, but as a You’ve Got Mail fanatic, one of my favorite parts is when Kathleen’s only response to finding out the truth is “I wanted it to be you.” To give me so much faithful following only to rip it away right then felt like a personal attack and unfortunately sits as my single regret in the reading experience.

Making Love with the Land by Joshua Whitehead

4.0

Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks

4.0

This was adorable. I loved the representation (both with our male love interest’s stutter and asexuality, and all the side characters!) and the discussions on grief. There was so much real life packed into a romcom that was still cute and, somehow, light. Hoping the next one comes with Cielo’s love story!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Suicide

Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

4.5

This was adorable and perfect

Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong

4.0

I’ve put off reading this for so long and while I really enjoyed it, thank god I did because I didn’t realize the sequel wasn’t out yet. Now I only have to wait a week to keep reading after that twist ending 👀 I loved the nods to Antony and Cleopatra, but it makes me cautious for where the story is going!

Republic by Plato

3.25

While i’m glad I read this, I can’t say how much it’ll stick with me or be applicable to modern life

Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara

4.5

I’m not typically a thriller person, but this premise intrigued me and I was hooked from the beginning. Enough twists to throw me off and keep me guessing. I ended up binging it because I couldn’t put it down and didn’t want to be caught reading it too close to nighttime! Will definitely seek out more of Andrea Mara’s backlist after this one.

The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane

2.75

I just didn’t like either of these characters enough to care about their relationship, and that was the entire point of the book

This Spells Love by Kate Robb

3.25

This was cute! The pacing wasn’t my ideal pacing, but it was still a feel good HEA with some fun paranormal vibes.