@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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93% complete! Enum & Valerie has read 28 of 30 books.
Silvester. Der geheime Zauberrat Beelzebub Irrwitzer und seine Tante, die Geldhexe Tyrannja Vamperl, haben ein …
Kindheitserinnerungen \o/ Damals lief das immer als Fernsehserie auf Kika, und die Titelmelodie war so catchy, ich warte noch darauf dass das wer fürn Popsong klaut :D
An electric romance set against a rebel art scene sparks lethal danger for two girls …
It's been a while since I read this book, but every time I see it on the shelf, I still think about it. And I think this is a sign of quality. Of course, it features a wlw romance plot, and yes, the girls do get each other.
It's still not a light-hearted fun story. Main char gets evicted from her home. People are killed. People commit actions they really damn regret. “She's a girl on the edge”, heck yes she is.
Content warnings before you start reading: homicide, stalking, parental abuse
Saoirse doesn’t believe in love at first sight or happy endings. If they were real, …
... be prepared to make a checklist, because The Falling in Love Montage is full of references to all of them! Some explicit, some not, but certainly all on purpose. And I love the humour, and specifically Saoirse's "mortal enemies" - Oliver the Sex God who always misses his own parties; Beth the Evil Queen who steals Saoirse's father's heart (and mine); and Super Barbara, with her emergency sewing toolbelt, and her heroic entrance with smoke and background music.
Well, on the other hand, it's not entirely light-hearted: the other big topic in the book is early-onset dementia - both in family members, but also in the main chars own future. A topic to be confronted.
Saoirse doesn’t believe in love at first sight or happy endings. If they were real, …
Somehow the coolest people in this book are the ones the main character hates 🧐 Girl, get a grip and choose the right friends!
Saoirse doesn’t believe in love at first sight or happy endings. If they were real, …
"You want to have meaningful eye contact with me now?" "Sure." "Shouldn't it be, I dunno, more natural?" "You're OK with a list of dates and a prearranged breakup but we can't schedule meaningful eye contact?"
— Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth (Page 119)
Saoirse doesn’t believe in love at first sight or happy endings. If they were real, …
"Dogs are boys, cats are girls," I said witheringly. "Everyone knows that."
— Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth (Page 23)
Makes total sense.
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!
