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This book had a few things going for it, starting with a diverse and fun cast of characters and found family. The author's love for professional wrestling was clear to see through the pages, which made it a good introduction to the sport for someone like me who knows next to nothing about it. There also was a hot scene with a collar and chain that was pretty hot, and some enjoyable humor and one-liners.
I'm afraid my enjoyment ended there. I had some issues with the 3rd person POV and the ending (my advice: hang on tightly to your suspension of disbelief) but that was put into perspective, compared to what follows. The last nail in the coffin, the worst fictitious crime this book committed, was that it gave me strong vibes of another queer book. That's a big no-no but I thought it was all in my head. Turns out, other reviewers have mentioned it, I'm not alone.
When you read mostly in the romance genre like me, at some point, you're bound to run into similarities between books and I'm fine with that. This went beyond that, I kept seeing the other books' characters in them, which was a first for me in years of reading romance. It felt icky and uncomfortable.
I was so excited for this book, let this be a lesson for me to better manage my expectations 👍🏻
18simone commented on Indie's review of On the Mountain
Calling all kinky lovers: this book includes lots of cock warming and some primal play 👀🥵
This story is about two MCs with trauma who learn to trust and find peace with each other. They have a toxic relationship for most of the book but they fit so well together and they're working on having a healthier relationship by the end so I was satisfied.
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From start to finish, an impressive collection of essays that will stay with me for a long time and prompt further reflection. I recommend everyone read it. Moreover, it's painfully clear how relevant the content is today.
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Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches
Audre Lorde
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”I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.”
I think that if women, especially white women, took this to heart more, it would go a long way in terms of progress but it’s a shame that we are so divided that that likely won’t happen in my lifetime. I hate living in such an individualistic society.
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On ageism:
“By ignoring the past, we are encouraged to repeat its mistakes. The ‘generation gap’ is an important social tool for any repressive society. If the younger members of a community view the older members as contemptible or suspect or excess, they will never be able to join hands and examine the living memories of the community, nor ask the all important question, ‘Why?’”
This is something I think about a lot, as a younger member of society (for now lol). Especially in movement spaces, I’m often puzzled at the lack of older people or, if they’re present, the lack of respect for their voices. I definitely don’t believe in deference to old people just because they’re old, but I think sometimes young people forget the literal value of experience lmao. And reading Lorde’s words to generalize this on a societal level, I think the knee jerk reaction to flatten “boomers” into a racist, out-of-touch generation is exactly a social tool for repression. Definitely an impulse I need to work on myself!
8simone commented on simone's review of Bath Haus
3.13/5 | Not a single likeable character in sight, plus it’s a thriller — two things I usually avoid like the plague. That’s exactly why I’m so surprised how much I enjoyed it; despite the infidelity, toxic masculinity, superiority complex, and generally toxic behavior and relationships, the book still managed to win me over. Since I’m not a fan of the genre in general, I didn’t have high expectations regarding plot twists or suspense building, which I think worked to my advantage in this case.
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3.13/5 | Not a single likeable character in sight, plus it’s a thriller — two things I usually avoid like the plague. That’s exactly why I’m so surprised how much I enjoyed it; despite the infidelity, toxic masculinity, superiority complex, and generally toxic behavior and relationships, the book still managed to win me over. Since I’m not a fan of the genre in general, I didn’t have high expectations regarding plot twists or suspense building, which I think worked to my advantage in this case.
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Pitch & Smut
Golf romances... Because it's the best sport for cheesy innuendos. Hole in one!
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Audre Lorde
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Bath Haus
P.J. Vernon
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