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Navigating With You by Jeremy Whitley
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book is utterly charming. It’s broken down into two parts: the slice of life love story of Neesha and Gabby making up the main tale, intertwined with breakaways to the manga as Neesha and Gabby find and read each book. The manga asides are kept to the perfect length, adding to the charm of the plot without taking away from the teens’ story.
Neesha and Gabby are unique and well developed, each fierce in their rights. Their relationship evolves slowly from strangers to best friends to girlfriends. I adored how each girl learned to not just support the other, but also to allow themselves to let their own guard down and lean on the other too. There were some heavy topics that came up at points, but everything was handled with care and consideration.
This book takes you through a gambit of emotions, but leaves you feeling hopeful and happy. I highly recommend this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism, Biphobia, and Toxic relationship
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.5
I cannot understate how much I loved this book. It checked so many boxes of my favorite bookish things: a cast of characters beyond the main pairing who play large roles in the book, fleshed out characters each with their own traumas and insecurities, humor and fun and working toward something….this is a book about healing your inner child and finding love (both romantic and platonic). It’s about reconnecting with family and building a space for yourself.
The book has an amazing Hallmark-esc RomCom story, but it’s not just surface level. It dives into the characters and shows them work hard on themselves and their relationships. It felt very real and organic, but never too easy. I was invested in every character, even the ones I was rooting against LOL. I devoured this book in a weekend and was left feeling both completely satisfied while yearning for more. I can’t wait to pick up book two!
The Book of Purrs by Luís Coelho
lighthearted
5.0
Equal parts heartwarming and hilarious. I have been following Purr.In.Ink for years and the comics never fail to brighten up my day. This book is collection of disconnected comics that is exactly what I’d expect: a beautiful and happy collection that will have you smiling from start to finish. The illustrations are lovely, each cat having their own personality that shines through (I can never decide if the cute or the slightly manic ones are my favorites…they are all so fun!). If you have a cat, you will relate to every comic in this book. If you don’t have a cat, you will still laugh outright at some of the humor and be touched by the love. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is needing a little pick-me-up in their day. These comics don’t disappoint.
Roommate Arrangement by Saxon James
4.0
I adore Beau. Very AudHD coded and so relatable. His and Payne’s relationship is heartwarming and silky and such GOALS!
Us by Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen
4.0
This was a little more angsty than anticipated, with a heavy lack of communication that made me want to scream. There was a lot to love here too though, and it introduced an abundance of new characters that I loved and ended so well that I forgave the angst it took to get there.
Him by Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen
4.5
Bi awakening, pining, friends to lovers… I devoured this one. Loved the characters, loved their friendship and banter and hijinks. I wish we’d gotten so see a little more of Jamie’s family, cause they seemed like a blast, but what we got was lovely.
The hockey camp simmer vibe was something that I initially expected to dislike, but with them being coaches during the camp it was a unique take that I really enjoyed. This whole book was laugh out loud fun; with minor angst at times, but overall it was happier than it was angsty!
The hockey camp simmer vibe was something that I initially expected to dislike, but with them being coaches during the camp it was a unique take that I really enjoyed. This whole book was laugh out loud fun; with minor angst at times, but overall it was happier than it was angsty!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia and Homophobia
Top Secret by Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
I had a hard time getting into this one, the first quarter feeling too close to cheating for my personal enjoyment. But it never crossed that line and by the second quarter of the book, I was hooked and had a great time.
Luke’s family situation was rough, and there’s a decent bit of angst there, but it doesn’t linger too much in the angst, thankfully.
Luke and Keaton put time and effort into their relationship, which I love. It doesn’t come easy and they earn their happy ending.
Luke’s family situation was rough, and there’s a decent bit of angst there, but it doesn’t linger too much in the angst, thankfully.
Luke and Keaton put time and effort into their relationship, which I love. It doesn’t come easy and they earn their happy ending.