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This got me crying at like 4 in the afternoon and, yes, I was hiding my face from my family. *cries some more*

This was SO SO GOOD. The bi rep, Nick's journey, Charlie's supportiveness and understanding, the drama, the fluff, the overall wholesomeness... Just everything in this one is so good and so lovely!

I am definitely enjoying this series way more than I originally thought I would. Now I really know why the fans adore this and the characters! I can't wait to dive into the next chapters!

Okay, hello???? Now I know why so many of you love this book! *cries* I've been meaning to read this series since a lot of my friends recommend it, but I always can't find copies. Thank goodness I found it on Webtoon!

This was just so cute, so wholesome, and I'm so soft reading all about Charlie and Nick. Is it cheesy? Sometimes, a bit, yes. Does it have a thrilling or action-packed plot? Nope, if anything, this was more of a character-driven story. However, despite these, I love how quietly beautiful this story was. It didn't need to be dramatic, it didn't need to have an overly complicated plot. It just needed to be simple, and relatable, and captivating. That was all I needed.

Queers falling in love, not toxic at all, and just genuinely a wholesome story? HELL YES, I LOVE IT.

First read of 2021 and it was disaster bis! AAAHHHHHHH I am so glad I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

This was messy and ridiculous at other times (they're technically catfishing the other MC, of course it's going to get chaotic and messy), but wow. It was also heartfelt and funny and sweet. It tackled love, family, identity, and the effort to connect with others. The characterization for me was on point as well because the three main characters shined in their own ways and they went on their individual arcs.

I adored this book! Exact rating: 4/5

My first time reading this and I was truly, pleasantly surprised! I can see why so many people cherish this book. It was heartbreaking and wholesome at the same time, and just so, so lovely. I loved the way it tackled life, humanity, friendship, and the way it showed how to find love and keep something special or unique.


(Also, can I just say, BTS book recommendations brought me here. And I'm so, so thankful to have read this!)

 Wow wow wow.

This book is all kinds of beautiful and heartfelt. 🥺 From Ash's journey into accepting who they are, to discussions about gender and how people always unnecessarily gender things and even emotions, to asking for forgiveness, to seeing another point of view in someone else's shoes and understanding them, to themes of friendship and family, and more. Above all, this book is also a testament to how parents/adults have such a big impact on children, especially when it comes to their identity, their gender, their sexuality.

This is just so, so wonderful, and so damn relatable for me too (although, that is a story for another day, and a lot of self-reflection is needed 😂). Overall, this book is incredible, one that should be read by both kids and adults.

Thank you so much to Harper Collins/The Shelf Stuff for sending a copy my way! This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.

CW: bullying, deadnaming, transphobia, animal deaths/injury 

 WOW WOW WOW. If anyone sees me ugly crying, please LOOK AWAY.

Jokes aside. Wow. This book is so so beautiful—quiet and yet significant. It has queer rep and showed the struggle to be who you are and express who you are, it talked about what it means to be an ally, it talked about family and friendship, it talked about forgiveness and trust. It also talked about art, its worth, and how it can change lives symbolize love and passion.

I loved the innocence of this book, and the innocence of Maisie's perspective. We see her make some mistakes and be moody, which of course is normal especially for any 12 year old. But we also see her learn and educate herself, especially when it came to her brother, and being an ally.

Overall, I think this book was a tender and beautifully-written exploration of trust being broken and learning all about forgiveness and healing in your own way.

I loved reading this so much, I laughed and cried in the entirety of this book and I am so so grateful I got to read this at the perfect time. 🥺

Thank you so much to the publicist at @northstareditions / @jollyfishpress for sending an e-arc my way! This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.

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 Okay, this is just classic romcom. One that I probably needed because I've been in a book slump for quite a bit!

Here's what I loved:
- the fat rep (I love the discussions in this book about being fat, e.g. how shopping is messy, how there are no fat princesses/not much fat MCs in the media, how fat people also eat healthy and are healthy but still disregarded, the small insecurity/doubt fat people still have despite being confident, these are all so important and so real/relatable, and I love that the author clearly showed that)
- mental health rep (not talked about a lot, but still I love that it was highlighted)
- the main plot didn't pit women against women! I love that the author showed camaraderie between Ariel and the other Court princesses, especially Lana. At first I thought they were going to be against each other, but I love how they sort of came together and understood each other at the end
- the romance. I have to admit there were some swoon-worthy stuff in here
- funny and light prose/writing style

What I didn't exactly like:
- they kept saying "fat-ist" in the book?! Just say fatphobic, please, it's really right there (sorry, this annoyed me lol)
- at times, I feel like the book is actually such a cliche, but I feel like that's exactly the mission of the author. Especially since Ariel herself likes romcom movies so much and is a sucker for these cliche/classics.
- Characterization. I've gotten to know Ariel and Rhys pretty well in the book, but I feel like the minor characters didn't shine that much.

Overall, Cupcake is such a fun book and I enjoyed reading it! If you're looking for a quick, romcom read with great fat rep, this is it!

Exact rating: 3.75/5

CW: fatphobia, mentions of eating disorder in the past, bullying (verbal, physical (on a flashback not on page)), mental illness, food/desserts

Thank you so much to Entangled Teen for sending over an ARC! (This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.) 

 Okay, so. I just finished this book and???? That was not the ending I expected! I don't know how I feel about it 😭 I like it? But at the same time, it just feels harrowing and melancholic, and yet hopeful at the same time??? I don't think I can process much of my feelings and thoughts right now.

So what did I like about the book? I absolutely love the magic system and the world-building. I'm a sucker for scifi/fantasy books with intricate world-building, so it's not a surprise that I loved the world and the magic here in What We Devour. I also liked the eeriness of it. I liked the writing style, which was both poetic and dark. I liked the characters, especially Lorena's character arc. It's not perfect or righteous, but instead we see someone change and do things, not just for their family and friends but for other people. I also absolutely loved the asexual rep in this book! The word wasn't mentioned here at all, but the way Lorena thought about it, explained it, and how people always judge and misunderstand her felt raw to me.

My only issues with the book? I guess wanted more action? I wanted more of that dangerous/high stakes feel? But that's just my personal preference for this story. This was still very much entertaining and the plot twists did not disappoint me.

Overall, this was a good read. A perfect choice this spooky season!

E-arc from NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book. 

 Okay, wow wow wow. I don't even know how to explain this book. This was a beautiful and heart wrenching story of being human—of getting lost, making mistakes, trying to make a connection with others, of falling in love, dealing with our problems, and more. I came for some magic, (and there is magic, yes), but I think what made this book so compelling is the way the author gave me a glimpse of the complexity of reality instead. I love that. 🤧

The writing style is just brilliant. I absolutely love how the author isn't afraid to dive deep into the psyche of the characters, and show the readers how unstable/unreliable the characters are, how lonely they are, what drives them to do things or to cope with the things around them.

In a way, I see Some Faraway Place as a character study that's just so heartfelt and complex and raw. If I shed a few tears reading the last few chapters, well, no one saw it okay 🤧😂 (Also, I adored the queer rep + fat rep! And the way I got to meet all the previous characters from the past books, too! I think really missed Caleb and Adam)

This series is so underrated and honestly deserves more love. 

Wow wow wow. This took me on quite a ride and made me question what we know about the world.

It dove into the paranormal/supernatural, the secret organizations, the magic and the scientific theories that surround us, the reality that we know, the hardships that people go through, the society and the system we live in.

Another thing that really impressed me is the writing style and the prose. It was dark and eerie and so captivating. And the fact that the author blended horror, fantasy, and science fiction and he did it so brilliantly. 😭👏

There are a lot of characters and it can get confusing/hard to keep up. However, the way these different characters and their perspectives intertwine was so cool and impressive. (And hello??? That unnamed narrator?!) Kudos to the author for creating such an intricate yet satisfying network of point of views.

I really enjoyed reading this y'all. This one surprised me and I loved it!

E-arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Full review soon!