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God's Children Are Little Broken Things by Arinze Ifeakandu
4.75
4.75 stars π Such beautiful tender lines. Some of these stories snatched my breath away while some were so visceral they split my heart in two. How is this a debut? I can't wait to see what more Arinze has to offer.Β
P.S I NEED to read more African centered queer stories.Β
P.S I NEED to read more African centered queer stories.Β
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry
Apple Cider and Subterfuge by Elise Kennedy
3.5
3.5 stars π sweet cute hot. Gimme more please! π€²πΎ
Pumpkin Spice and Pour-Overs by Elise Kennedy
3.0
Cute.π₯° Someone turn this into a Hallmark movie immediately πΏπ.
Meet Your Match by Kandi Steiner
lighthearted
3.25
Vince x Mave
I enjoyed the last half a lot more than the first half. The indoor garden?? Whenever Vince was a sweetheart?? If someone called me a kaleidescope of color, I'd go feral...Β
So many sweet and smutty moments. π₯°
And then there's that epilogue with Grace and Jax!!!... age gap? I can already see the boy obsessed trope! I'm way too excited!!!Β
Also I hope they give the guy who was a widower ( I forgot his name even though he happened to be my favorite character π) a second chance. He deserves another love!Β
I enjoyed the last half a lot more than the first half. The indoor garden?? Whenever Vince was a sweetheart?? If someone called me a kaleidescope of color, I'd go feral...Β
So many sweet and smutty moments. π₯°
And then there's that epilogue with Grace and Jax!!!... age gap? I can already see the boy obsessed trope! I'm way too excited!!!Β
Also I hope they give the guy who was a widower ( I forgot his name even though he happened to be my favorite character π) a second chance. He deserves another love!Β
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
3.0
Well, yeehaw π€ π I'll forever think about that spitting scene so thank you for that Lyla! β€οΈ Can't wait for the next book!Β
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
4.5
4.5 stars π Rowan x Sloane πͺπͺ
I loved this. Somehow, these two serial killers ended up being my comfort characters. They are so loveable and precious...and after that epilogue, I need the next book. IMMEDIATELY!π₯Ή π€²πΎ
I loved this. Somehow, these two serial killers ended up being my comfort characters. They are so loveable and precious...and after that epilogue, I need the next book. IMMEDIATELY!π₯Ή π€²πΎ
Forbidden Miles by Claire Kingsley
3.0
Brynn x Chase
Brother's best friend.
This relationship came from NOWHERE. There was no tension no nothing. Just Bam! I didn't like that.Β
Brother's best friend.
This relationship came from NOWHERE. There was no tension no nothing. Just Bam! I didn't like that.Β
Kissing Galileo by Penny Reid
3.5
Victor used to be overweight. Now he has lost a lot of weight and is struggling with his body image. He also happens to be a virgin...and a professor. So what happens when he falls for a lingerie model who also happens to be his student?
This was nuanced and insightful and pretty interesting. It was in no way perfect (because it's still a product of the time it was written), but in all my years of reading, this is only the second time I'm reading about a man who struggles with his body image.Β
This was nuanced and insightful and pretty interesting. It was in no way perfect (because it's still a product of the time it was written), but in all my years of reading, this is only the second time I'm reading about a man who struggles with his body image.Β
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Sexual content
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah
emotional
sad
4.0
It is so beautiful yet so tragic. I already feel haunted by these characters and especially her. I'm going to cry myself to sleep now. Goodbye π«
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness