queerafictionado's Reviews (374)

This book was one of my most anticipated releases this year, and it more than met my expectations! Taleen Voskuni is an incredibly gifted storyteller and writer. I frequently reread portions, her metaphors so beautiful I needed to read them again in hopes they might implant themselves in my soul. And the food! I felt like I could taste everything the way she described these delicacies!

This story was funny and heartfelt and steeped in Armenian cultural references. I laughed out loud and cried more than once while reading, and I enjoyed learning about Armenian culture just as much as I enjoyed Nar’s and Erebuni’s story.

Taleen wrote a beautiful story about coming out, connecting with your roots, rediscovering your dreams, figuring out how to embrace every part of who you are, and being able to share your fullest and truest self with the world. I will definitely be reading this again in the future!

This was a perfect follow-up to Falling Blindly! I loved watching the unfolding of the relationship between Jessie and Jazz - being part of their journey through friendship and secrets to something much deeper than either of them could have ever expected, something Jessie didn’t even allow herself to dream of having. But I also really enjoyed witnessing the budding friendship between Shay and Jessie - seeing them go from simply roommate status into the best kind of friendship one could ever hope for. It’s a story about learning to be vulnerable and sharing your whole self with the people who love you. Of letting them not just celebrate the good parts of life with you, but support you through the hardest of times. An all around feel good story about love and friendship and the power of sharing your life with the people who matter.

Bonus: Make sure you check out Abby’s Spotify playlist curated specifically for Chasing Life! There is a link at the end of the e-book!