TomeFoolery's Book Journey

One of the sweetest stories. The love and friendships feel real. The estrangement is not some stupid roll your eyes plot device; the reasons behind them are maddenning, frustrating, infuriating and really gives the feel for the kind of minefields queer people are forced to naviagte in ordinary situations. All the characters are lovely; Poppy's mom is a hilarious standout and the story is well-supported by friends and families. The angst, the yearning, the pain are all real and deep but they are kept light with humour and banter. A standout is that forgiveness comes after real labor to make amends.

Usually I really don't look forward to flashbacks. They my least favorite story-telling device; I like things to happen in the present, with the past conveyed via thoughts and dialogues.

I especially dread flashbacks in romances - they inevitably leads to the heartbreak and I hate heartbreaks.

The ONLY time I have ever eagerly awaited flashbacks are in 'On The Same Page by Haley Cass'. However, Poppy Jenkins' flashbacks were quite nice.

Easily, one of my all time favorites. This was my first Clare Ashton and I am looking forward to her other works. I really hope they come out with an excellent audiobook soon; the story, characters, and banter will all gain another dimension of immersion with the right narrator.

One of the sweetest stories. The love and friendships feel real. The estrangement is not some stupid roll your eyes plot device; the reasons behind them are maddenning, frustrating, infuriating and really gives the feel for the kind of minefields queer people are forced to naviagte in ordinary situations. All the characters are lovely; Poppy's mom is a hilarious standout and the story is well-supported by friends and families. The angst, the yearning, the pain are all real and deep but they are kept light with humour and banter. A standout is that forgiveness comes after real labor to make amends.

Usually I really don't look forward to flashbacks. They my least favorite story-telling device; I like things to happen in the present, with the past conveyed via thoughts and dialogues.

I especially dread flashbacks in romances - they inevitably leads to the heartbreak and I hate heartbreaks.

The ONLY time I have ever eagerly awaited flashbacks are in 'On The Same Page by Haley Cass'. However, Poppy Jenkins' flashbacks were quite nice.

Easily, one of my all time favorites. This was my first Clare Ashton and I am looking forward to her other works. I really hope they come out with an excellent audiobook soon; the story, characters, and banter will all gain another dimension of immersion with the right narrator.