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Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Y. Davis
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Should be mandatory reading for all!
Bitch: On the Female of the Species by Lucy Cooke
funny
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Like Lucy Cooke’s first book, I knew this was going to be funny and informative but I did not realize how healing it would be. And honestly, a little enraging too. How different would our society be if the pioneer scientists hadn’t let cultural norms and biases influence their research? It’s equal parts wild and completely unsurprising that we are only just beginning to unravel it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
emotional
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
What a swoony and spicy delight this was! The writing was so well done, I could feel the music even though I couldn’t hear it. Julie Soto, welcome to my auto-buy author club!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
emotional
inspiring
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
I was worried I wasn’t going to connect with this one because Hattie comes off as a little silly in the first two books but I was amazed at how much depth was brought to her character. I related to her so much and watching her find herself was so healing. I cannot speak highly enough about this series. I love that mixed in with this sweet romance, are deeply important, thought provoking themes. I’m sad I have only one book left!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Classism
A Rogue of One's Own by Evie Dunmore
emotional
hopeful
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
Another perfect installment. I love this series so much, I’m torn between pacing myself so I can enjoy it longer or devouring the rest of the books immediately.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
emotional
inspiring
fast-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
I am so mad I waited so long to read this series! I knew almost instantly this was going to be a 5 star read. The yearning alone just impaled my heart and that was before I got to the spice. Excuse me while I immediately purchase and devour the rest of the series…
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Classism
Once You're Mine by Morgan Bridges
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
I wanted a quick, dark, angsty read after finishing a couple fluffy romances but I could not connect with this.
The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
Hot damn I love this series so much. The world is so unique without being overly complicated. I love the humor and the campiness (I need an elephant delivering my mail immediately) but it’s still packed with so much heart. I particularly love the focus on the extra emotional and physical labor a wife/mom takes on in their life. So many of us are reading these romances as an escape from this very thing. It was so healing to watch Twyla reclaim her life and realize she was worthy of so much more. My only complaint (but this is just personal preference, I still enjoyed the story) I just wish we got some POVs from Frank. I go absolutely feral when one character is head over heels in love in their POVs while the other character remains clueless in theirs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Very informative and thorough but the narration was a little dry for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.0
This was sweet at times but mostly it was just disappointing. What was that ending?! I had such high hopes after The Seven Year Slip but this just did not hit the same.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief