ohthatmomglow's Reviews (850)

"These are unpleasant facts, I know it. But then, most historical facts are unpleasant."

I think this is the kind of book that is better with your eyeballs instead of your earholes. I lost the plot and got bored often...

I don't think anyone in the history of the world has ever banged as much as these people.  

Ali Hazelwood is always a win in my book. There's heart and banter and spice and all of the things I need in a book. This one didn't disappoint.

I thought I'd give this book based on title alone... Swifties, unite!  

Unfortunately for me it is reality TV based and YA - both things that I find fairly boring. I read the entire thing but it was Meh to me.

 As a cis woman, I’ve always seen my gender reflected back at me without question. Gender Euphoria expanded my perspective, celebrating the joy of trans and nonbinary people being seen as they truly are.

Too often, gender discussions focus on struggle, but this book highlights moments of pure happiness—being called the right name, wearing affirming clothes, or experiencing transition as liberation. These essays reminded me how universal the need for recognition is and how vital it is to support gender-affirming spaces.

This collection is an invitation to listen, learn, and celebrate trans joy. Eye-opening and uplifting, Gender Euphoria is a must-read. 

 

I absolutely adored For Her Consideration, so I was excited to dive into At Her Service—but unfortunately, this one fell a little flat for me. I think a big part of that is how young our main character, Max, is. New Adult books can be hit or miss for me, and this one reminded me why: the impulsive decisions, the selfish behavior, the kind of simple mistakes we all make in our 20s… it just gets under my skin. 

That said, there were still things I really enjoyed, especially the way this book celebrates queer community and honors the history of queer spaces. Those moments felt so intentional and heartfelt, adding a richness to the story that kept me engaged even when I was frustrated with Max. 

Overall, while this one didn’t fully work for me, I still love the way Spalding writes queer romance, and I’ll absolutely pick up whatever she writes next. 

Listen, if you’re picking up the New York Ruthless series expecting deep character introspection or personal growth, put it back down and walk away. You will learn absolutely nothing about yourself—except, perhaps, that you have a higher tolerance for toxic masculinity than you previously thought. This series is dirty, a little unhinged, and defies all logic (seriously, the frequency of orgasms alone is medically suspect).

And yet… I cannot stop reading.

The plot? Exists, technically. The men? Possessive, dangerous, and lacking any real self-awareness. The steam? Off the charts and completely ridiculous. But if you’re looking for an escape into a world where morality is optional, love is obsessive, and the action (in every sense of the word) never stops, this series delivers.

Is it making me dumber? Probably. Am I mad about it? Not at all.

Listen, if you’re picking up the New York Ruthless series expecting deep character introspection or personal growth, put it back down and walk away. You will learn absolutely nothing about yourself—except, perhaps, that you have a higher tolerance for toxic masculinity than you previously thought. This series is dirty, a little unhinged, and defies all logic (seriously, the frequency of orgasms alone is medically suspect).

And yet… I cannot stop reading.

The plot? Exists, technically. The men? Possessive, dangerous, and lacking any real self-awareness. The steam? Off the charts and completely ridiculous. But if you’re looking for an escape into a world where morality is optional, love is obsessive, and the action (in every sense of the word) never stops, this series delivers.

Is it making me dumber? Probably. Am I mad about it? Not at all.

Listen, if you’re picking up the New York Ruthless series expecting deep character introspection or personal growth, put it back down and walk away. You will learn absolutely nothing about yourself—except, perhaps, that you have a higher tolerance for toxic masculinity than you previously thought. This series is dirty, a little unhinged, and defies all logic (seriously, the frequency of orgasms alone is medically suspect).

And yet… I cannot stop reading.

The plot? Exists, technically. The men? Possessive, dangerous, and lacking any real self-awareness. The steam? Off the charts and completely ridiculous. But if you’re looking for an escape into a world where morality is optional, love is obsessive, and the action (in every sense of the word) never stops, this series delivers.

Is it making me dumber? Probably. Am I mad about it? Not at all.

 As an adult reader, The Secrets to Become Confident and Courageous offered essentially no groundbreaking insights. The advice is familiar—things like believing in yourself, avoiding negative influences, and setting goals. While this is fine for a beginner’s introduction to confidence, it doesn’t provide much depth or fresh perspective for anyone who has already encountered these concepts.

Given that this book is geared toward teens, I had hoped for a writing style that would actually engage them. Instead, the tone feels generic and uninspired, lacking the relatability that could make a real impact on a younger audience. It reads more like a list of generic self-help tips rather than something dynamic or conversational that teens would actually connect with.

While the intent is admirable, I can’t help but think most teens will find it dull and uninspiring.

If you're an adult looking for guidance to help mentor a teen, you won’t find anything new here. And if you’re a teen looking for motivation, you might be better off seeking advice from more engaging books, podcasts, or even social media content that speaks your language.