@vivavaleria@eldritch.cafe on the mammooth site. Reading mostly wlw rom-coms, with the occasional exceptions. I try to rotate languages, but it isn't really easy to find queer romance books in other languages than English. Reviews and comments usually in the same language as the book.
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Saoirse doesn’t believe in love at first sight or happy endings. If they were real, …
Could I remember how to spell Württemberg? Unlikely.
— Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth (Page 2)
it's overrated anyway
Two rivals. Two stories. Two hearts. One fate.
When two rival journalists find love through …
In the beginning I thought this book was simply amazing. The story consists of three parts that could each stand on their own, with great ideas. With big life-changing events separating the parts. Some original mythology. And an absolutely enchanting writing style.
But then again, this is not just a romance story, but also a war story. With war logic, war values and war events, inspired by WW1. And I really don't understand why people like to fill their leasure time and literature with such horrible stuff. Yes daddy, there's nothing more romantic than trenches full of bodies, and then the sudden introduction of chemical weapons.
Nonetheless, it could still have been a great book if the author had chosen the easy way of writing a predictable happy end. Instead she chose one you just cannot predict, not even in your wildest phantasies, not even after reading this review. And …
In the beginning I thought this book was simply amazing. The story consists of three parts that could each stand on their own, with great ideas. With big life-changing events separating the parts. Some original mythology. And an absolutely enchanting writing style.
But then again, this is not just a romance story, but also a war story. With war logic, war values and war events, inspired by WW1. And I really don't understand why people like to fill their leasure time and literature with such horrible stuff. Yes daddy, there's nothing more romantic than trenches full of bodies, and then the sudden introduction of chemical weapons.
Nonetheless, it could still have been a great book if the author had chosen the easy way of writing a predictable happy end. Instead she chose one you just cannot predict, not even in your wildest phantasies, not even after reading this review. And there will be a sequel, which won't be as good. The best parts are already told.
Edit: Also, this book is so straight. So He-must-be-the-one-protecting-Her straight. Literally no-sex-before-marriage straight. Not even the one queer couple in Avalon Bluff can fix this.
Mahalia Harris wants... She wants a big Sweet Sixteen like her best friend, Naomi. She …
I don't care if Monday's blue Tuesday's gray and Wednesday too Thursday I don't care about you It's Friday, I'm in love
Emma is a die-hard romantic. She loves meet-cute movies; her pet, Lady Catulet; and writing …
A light read, full of classic rom-com tropes and matchmaking schemes. Not deep, but definitely entertaining. Also, it's bi of course.
Emma is a die-hard romantic. She loves meet-cute movies; her pet, Lady Catulet; and writing …
My first kiss finally happened. Yes, it was with the devil, but you know what? The devil is pretty cute, and she's a hell of a good kisser.
— I Think I Love You by Auriane Desombre (Page 186)
Everything you need to know about the devil.
Emma is a die-hard romantic. She loves meet-cute movies; her pet, Lady Catulet; and writing …
I roll my r's as though this French accent sounds natural against my lips
— I Think I Love You by Auriane Desombre (Page 20)
Ah yes, the famous French rolled r's
Emma is a die-hard romantic. She loves meet-cute movies; her pet, Lady Catulet; and writing …
Damn. Even in my wildest fantasies, my cat's love life is more exciting than mine.
— I Think I Love You by Auriane Desombre (Page 16)
A whipsmart debut about three women--transgender and cisgender--whose lives collide after an unexpected pregnancy forces …
This book actually consists of many little stories, and all of them are so trans, i feel seen. One of the stories is in the foreground, stretched over the entire book, while the others are told as anecdotes from the characters' past. I liked many things in the book. But it is a slow read, nothing to consume in one weekend.
Darcy Phillips has a secret. Even Brooke, her best friend (who she hopes could be …
Darcy really is just my kind of disaster bisexual, and she has a transfem sister who is just precious <3 When reading the promo summaries, I immediately assumed she'd get the girl in the end, but this ending is just as glorious. All thumbs up!
Darcy Phillips has a secret. Even Brooke, her best friend (who she hopes could be …
It occurred to me as I started to pace in front of the pool entrance that I didn't know Brougham's middle name. Just that it was, almost certainly, not "Fucking".
— Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales (Page 226)
It was Hannah who found April's body ten years ago. It was Hannah who didn't …
Every time I had plausible ideas about who the murderer might be, i had to stop myself because there were still so many pages left. There was no lack of tension.
One point deduction because a girl went back to the guy who literally hunted her, and who is suddenly portrayed as a hero and saviour. The straights really aren't okay.
The ex she still has feelings for. An exciting new crush. And the competition of …
This book is full of puns, full of delicious baking goods, and full of wonderful people with character development during the story. And there isn't a single person-walks-into-wrong-situation-and-jumps-into-conclusions plot antipattern, the queen of YA WLW romance doesn't need that.
An Armenian-American woman rediscovers her roots and embraces who she really is in this vibrant …
What I liked: All the Armenian culture references, and the proverbs at the beginning of each chapter! That's so cool!
What I found boring: The tension curve is missing. The romance story is pretty straightforward, step by step without fallbacks, and at about 50% they're a couple and I asked myself "the story is already over, why are there so many more pages, oh no, please don't do a person-jumps-into-wrong-situation-and-jumps-to-conclusions" and well, what followed was a person-jumps-into-wrong-situation-and-jumps-to-conclusions.
An Armenian-American woman rediscovers her roots and embraces who she really is in this vibrant …
Ten seconds in and I've gracefully drawn the conversation towards boobs. I am so goddamn hopeless.
— Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni (Page 315)
Useless bisexual.
An Armenian-American woman rediscovers her roots and embraces who she really is in this vibrant …
I squeeze past a group of rowdy tech boys and a waitress dressed in a traditional German folk costume, similar to the one I own, thanks to a gift from my boyfriend, Trevor, and the beer maiden fetish he won't admit he has.
— Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni (Page 1)
Literally the first sentence setting the mood.
