It's been a while since I've posted about book recommendations so I created one, specifically for June ✨️ Creating this queer graphic novel and maga list makes me want to reread them despite having a massive tbr this month already 😆
Anyway, I call this list "𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚎𝚡𝚌𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚏𝚞𝚗, 𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚜𝚝𝚢, 𝚏𝚛𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚌𝚞𝚝𝚎, 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚏𝚎𝚕𝚝, 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚏𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝚘𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎🤚🏽."
Not gonna lie. That was what I felt when reading these mangas and graphic novels ♥️
I don't see them that much here on booksta and thought, why not post about these gems ✨️ I would say these are some of my top tier list that I have yet to see here on booksta so I'm sharing these here ✨️
A Story About Cancer (with a Happy Ending) [India Desjardins]
A Story About Cancer (with a Happy Ending) [India Desjardins] #bookblog #bookbloggers "...is definitely a book worth reading, especially if a person feels it would help them navigate their own story..."
I’m not sure whether this is my mistaken preconceived notions regarding how the story would go, but A Story About Cancer (with a Happy Ending) by India Desjardins and illustrated by Marianne Ferrer was a lotdarker than I thought it would be. I guess the inclusion of a happy ending didn’t mean that the story would follow a less dejecting tale in the beginning. And yet, I still can’t help feeling…
When I said I just knew that I'm gonna like this new novel of hers after reading her vampire and werewolf paranormal romance, I was right 🤚🏽
I would go as to say that this romance novel captivated me from the start, the middle, and the end. I truly am invested with the drama and the tea revolving Kline and Harkness (which I really can't help but read Harkoness— I really don't know why 😆)
Anyway, the writing in this novel was much better, compelling, and flawlessly in terms of storytelling. To be brief about it, I would go as far as to say it was excellent.
The characters, on the other hand, really shine their own way. They were more developed and well written characters that I remember them from the start until the end. Tisha, I really love Tisha. She's so real. Minami, she deserves better, I hate how Florence did her dirty.
The pairing: Rue and Eli REALLY HAD CHEMISTRY. THEIR TENSION EVERYONE 🤚🏽 Eli was really pinning the most of it, and that didn't stray him off his plot most of the time. This man is really driven. Rue, another excellent woman, is equally driven and passionate. These 2 really took their time, not really complaining. Their interaction was really fun, as well as their banter. I also liked how they opened up with each other, trusting to the point of sharing tragic or traumas of the past.
The spice or the smut 🌶🌶🌶 again, they really took their time. It was HOT. I enjoyed most of it.
The drama, tea, or the conflict, IT WAS A LOT. I wish there were more of the showing of this part in the novel, as someone who's a STEM student before, I enjoyed how the STEM content here was laid, it was really interesting and intriguing, although I wish there were more if it the same wit the conflict.
Other than that, I think the most important part here is the content or conflict of power hungry org, or just anyone with power stealing intellectual property, especially of young and aspiring academic people, as well as of taking advantage of their endeavour to profit from them, worse, take their rights off of their well hard earned achievement.
I think my only issue from this book is the sudden switch from 3rd to 1st pov. That part was a little bit off for me, I didn't notice it until I took a little break and started again.
Furthermore, the conclusion as well, I wasn't fun of it, I really wish Florence did pay more for her sins. She did many people dirty, and I would go as far as to say people like her who never get punished for it would do it again if the chance aroused.
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Thank you, PRH International and Berkley, for the free book ♡
One of my most anticipated releases of 2024 ✨️ I would say, is a general statement that I did enjoy this one, most especially the detective plot and mythology this novel inclined to.
The writing is quite good. It was engaging and immersive enough for me. Although I did feel that the writing was more of a romancy-writing, mixed with the mystery and the fantastical vibe it imbued to.
The world building or the lore, although fascinating in my opinion and reminds me so much of a mix of Tale of the Nine Tailed, Doom at Your Service in some way— I feel that it was quite lacking for me. I definitely wanted to be more engrossed towards the world, but sadly, I think it wasn't vividly as I wish it to be.
The mystery, the detective, the Fallen God plot was so good to me, I was obviously eating it up, reminding me so much of Loki, that's why I was quite excited and wishful it had more of Seokga and Hwanin content. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was more of that content.
Furthermore, it was more plotty, which I did like, another thing I thought, is that I would have enjoyed it more if there’s no romance? Not that I didn't like the romance, I did like it in some length– I just think I would have enjoyed it more if there was no romance at all. I think I would have preferred them to be like a duo? Partners in chaos and all things and like that.
The characters, on the other hand, were okay. I just think the way they were written was more of 'romancy' formula. They didn't feel like a character that is over a thousand years old. Other than that, I also find Hani a bit annoying at times. She seems to be spiteful without much depth to it. Seokga, on the other hand, didn't present as cunning, in my opinion. Despite that, that didn't mean I didn't like them— I like them overall. It's just that I just find them lacking.
Overall, I think this was a good read. I definitely did enjoy it, most especially the concept and the lore, the writing in general, as well. I think this will have a sequel? Or perhaps a prequel. If there is, I definitely will read them, especially the prequel if this book will have one.
Thanks for the free book, PRH International and Del Rey, publishing for the e-arc ♡
Just received an ARC of the Ruptured Sky by Jessica A. McMinn, due for release 4th April on Amazon ❤️ I discovered this book on a Fantasy ARC group on Facebook: self published authors give away free ARC eBooks (Author Review Copies) of their upcoming release in exchange for an honest review. I highly recommend joining a group like this if you love fantasy books: it's a great way to find new authors to read, it's totally free and it helps independent authors get a great start on their journey 🥰 . . . . . #books #bookstagram #bookreviewer #arcreviewer #fantasybooks #ebooks #honestreviews #amazonauthor #selfpublishedbooks #independantlypublished https://www.instagram.com/p/Cone7aergD4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
#newin #nieuwbinnen #recensieboek #arc #arcreviewer Leslie Sommers & Janice Sommers - The Amulet Series 1 - Brighde Reborn ............ Bridget’s Senior Year Checklist 1) Hook the new guy, Trip 2) Hang with newly discovered cousin, Cay, aka the most popular boy at OCHS 3) Discover you’re basically a weather goddess thrown into the ancient family feud 4) Find missing weather-controlling amulet 5) Pass SATs 6) Save the world Wasn’t senior year supposed to be a breeze? ............ #instabook #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #bookstagramnl #bookstagrammers #instaboek #boekstagram #boekenwurm #booktrovert #books #bookmail #dutchbookstagram #reading #boekenpost #lezenisleuk #ya #dutchbookstagrammers #fantasy #yafantasy #dutchbookstagrammer #yainsta https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaJTaALrzO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
‘Whatever good I may do, let me do it now, because I may not pass this way again.’ I was gifted an ARC of this by the author @elizabethdalyauthor - I'm so sorry for being so late finishing it! 🙈 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is an excellent debut from Elizabeth Daly, an Irish author (like myself - Celtic scribes unite! 🇮🇪) and first book of an independently published fantasy series. I really enjoyed this novel: it has a depth of emotion and lore that is rarely seen in the work of seasoned authors, much less a debut. Well written and immensely enjoyable, the story of Isobel, William and Marcus unfolds expertly at Daly's hand, carrying the reader to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion. Very much looking forward to reading more of the author's work! Legacy Bound is now available! Check out the author's Instagram above for details 🥰 . . . . . #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #fantasyseries #arc #arcreviewer #bookreviews #books #independantauthor #fivestarreviews #fantasy #legacybound #elizabethdaly https://www.instagram.com/p/CoPuuo6LGCv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
My current ARC ebook read: Legacy Bound by Elizabeth Daly, due to be released on 31st January ❤️ got started on Saturday while getting my tattoo and I'm really enjoying it so far! Many thanks @elizabethdalyauthor for the opportunity to read your work before release 🥰 . . . . . #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #arcreviewer #legacybound #elizabethdaly #ebooks #fantasy #bookworm #reading https://www.instagram.com/p/CnxlskGIJGU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
