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How to Help a Hungry Werewolf (The Sanctuary for Supernatural Creatures, #1)
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We Spread
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The Last Cuentista
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Kitchen
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Spookily Yours (Witches of Pleasant Grove, #1)
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I'll Find You Where the Timeline Ends
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Japanese Gothic
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Mrs Caliban
Rachel Ingalls
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I’m listening to the audiobook of this and I am loving so far. I’m on chapter 8 and while there hasn’t been any smut scenes, when the protagonist explains her life and her relationship with her partner, it’s clear that Sarah and Caleb are very kinky people. Lie surprisingly so. I don’t know how I feel about this. Any thoughts?
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Out of the Woods
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Tender Is the Flesh
Agustina Bazterrica
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Tender Is the Flesh
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xoToughCookie commented on Angmara's review of Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1)
i'm having a full wwe smackdown going on in my head about my overall thoughts. in the left corner: this is a beautiful diverse book blending modern and old-world latinx culture, and navigating one's world to find acceptance and community. from the top rope: it's got some pretty clear-cut YA elements that came off more as convenient that endearing (especially at the end). and although i enjoyed the plot and thought the twist was a nice foil to yadriel's character, it was slow moving and a bit scattered. there were these really fantastic characters (rio, enrique, flaca, luca, etc.) who more or less existed, but they could've contributed so much more. with that being said, the deep dive into yadriel and julian was fantastic and lil feet kicking-ly cute. it kept me engaged and interested, and it was so enjoyable that i'm considering their journey and growth to outweigh most of my qualms.
it seems this book could be a fantastic introduction to trans stories especially for people of color navigating old customs/traditions. from that perspective, i think it works to have gone down the YA feel-good route that gives positive examples of interaction and community support. it might not be the most realistic and/or complex story and sure it might have some cliche aspects, but i think it's a good book for anyone for anyone looking to learn more about the trans experience whether they are in the trans community, want to learn more to better support a friend/family member, or just looking for a fun unique read.
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Kilthorne
Elizabeth Vaunt
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