thelovelylibrarylady's Reviews (1.1k)

As a fan of both Albertalli and Silvera, I have had this book on my reading list for a long time and I am kicking myself for waiting so long to read it. What If It's Us is an adorable book that will make you laugh out loud and root hard for the two protagonists. The characters, the setting, and the plot felt so real and I truly lost myself in the story. I am grateful that I finally had the opportunity to read this fantastic title. 

I Choose Darkness is a short essay by Jenny Lawson about why she prefers Halloween over Christmas. It has her signature humor, but I personally couldn't connect with her memories. Readers who are closer to Lawson's age may enjoy this one more than I did as they will be able to relate to her childhood memories of the holidays. 

After loving Janovsky's debut novel, Never Been Kissed, and seeing this book compared to Schitt's Creek, I was beyond excited to read You're A Mean One, Matthew Prince. However, I think I went in with expectations that were too high. Matthew, the protagonist, was super unlikeable. This is partially on purpose, but his "redemption" throughout the book wasn't enough for me. The novel itself was just okay and I am hoping the author's next book brings back the magic that can be found in his debut.
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(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)