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Baker Thief by Claudie Arseneault
DID NOT FINISH: 65%

DNF at 65%. On a technical standpoint, I liked this book, and I’ll admit that the Quebec-inspired queernorm setting was both unique and fun, but I found the plot repetitive and the characters far too standard. There also wasn’t much chemistry in the enemies to “lovers” arc, I was really looking forward to reading about that but was gradually more disappointed. 

Like other books I’ve read with super powered characters, the inclusion of the abilities themself was very cheesy. I’m pretty sure the tone of this is meant to be fun, but even so, some of the dialogue was giving me CW Arrowverse vibes… and not in a good way.

I enjoyed the queer rep, though. Claude’s genderfluidity was interesting to read about, especially the effects of suppressing one part of his gender in order to maintain his “disguise” as Claire. I was expecting more from a vigilante POV, though. A lot of the feelings and ethics in this book felt simplified, and his chapters were no exception.