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simonlorden's Reviews (1.38k)
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Bishop and Colin are great. there was a bit more Catholicism than I would have liked, but the romance and the relationships were nice, and the witch whose name I can't spell for the life of me seems interesting. Bishop is my favourite nonbinary brujo they're so good
emotional
mysterious
reflective
a marvelous book about books and booksellers, a mystery told in parallel timelines, with a hint of magic. i enjoyed all those parts, but wow, some of the things the female characters went through were brutal, and very difficult to read about. also, I'm left with at least one open question, and I'm not sure if it's meant to be open or if I just didn't understand something.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
well this completely tore my heart out. ouch
this was delightfully queer and i respect that. unfortunately i didn't like the individual stories that much
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i spent the last four or so chapters crying. a marvelous, complicated story about a woman who knew how to play Hollywood's game, and about a queer family. every twist was amazing and I love Evelyn, Harry and Celia so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Cancer, Suicide, Abortion
this book hit so many buttons, and i love them so much. hilarious and heartfelt
this was so incredibly sweet and heartfelt and humorous and sexy, I love it
