This blog post includes affiliate links.This month I’ve been trying to clear out some of the physical books waiting on my TBR shelf. These are two of the most recent! Wildlife by Opal Wei: He’s a former boy band member now trying to run a wildlife refuge & she’s a medical researcher. They embark on a whirlwind romance in his remote cabin after she misplaces a very important slide in her research. So much to enjoy about this one: a prickly heroine, some humor (a la Bringing Up Baby), a himbo-ish lead, & personal epiphanies . 4.33 ⭐️, out now. (Thanks to @harlequinbooks @harlequinpublicityteam for the complimentary hardcopy; all opinions mine.) Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope. Whew, this book! It’s a historical fantasy wherein Black Americans thriving in an all-Black town are threatened by the (white) Authority & a dam that’s coming to their area. In this version, Penelope imagines what the town & its people could achieve with magic, faith, & determination. This book is ultimately hopeful, but it also has references to destruction, violence, & even death perpetrated by white men. A powerful book. 5 ⭐️, out now. (Thanks to @orbitbooks_us for the complimentary hardcopy; all opinions mine.) [ID: Jess wears a navy polka dotted dress & stands on a brown deck holding the two books.]
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Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary e-ARC. All opinions provided are my own. This blog post includes affiliate links.Fall for Him by Andie Burke delivered a delicious & much-appreciated palate cleanser for me after the last few longer books I’ve been reading. Warm, sometimes funny/sad/inspirational/& relatable, sexy…this book feels like it has it all, & it read so quickly for me. The book opens with Dylan falling through the ceiling of his belowstairs housemate, Derek. Derek has apparently hated Dylan since the beginning of time, something Dylan is confused by. Forced to live together during renovation, the two develop an appreciation for the other despite their occasional misunderstandings, questions, etc. This book got to my heart & I was cheering at some moments, like when Derek defends Dylan with his family (! Love that moment!). The last lines are so cute & perfectly wrap up this winning story about two lonely people appreciating each other for what & who they are & making a home together. Maybe check out content warnings before you start bc this book does cover a lot of tough topics, but it’s still an uplifting book that I enjoyed so much. 4.5⭐️. Out 9/03. CWs: ADHD rep; intrusive thoughts; anxiety; panic attack; grief.
Hi and welcome to my blog tour stop for The Art of Catching Feelings* by Alicia Thompson! I've been so excited to read this one--With Love, From Cold World was one of my fave reads of 2023 and my anticipation was huge. Read on for a summary and my review. |
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