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flaviathebibliophile · 8 months

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Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Review)

Title: Assistant to the Villain Author: Hannah Nicole Maehrer Type: Fiction Genre: Adult, Fantasy, Romance Publisher: Red Tower Books Date published: August 29, 2023 A complimentary physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties,…

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385bookreviews · 11 months

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2.192 This Book Is Gay by Juno Dawson

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Pages: 266

Read Time: 3 hours and 11 minutes

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆

Genre: YA Nonfiction

TWs for the book: Discussions of s*x, drugs, STIs, HIV/AIDS, homophobia, transphobia, religion, self harm, and su*c*d*l thoughts.

POV: First person

Time Period/Location: This book was originally published in 2014, but I read the revised version that was published in 2021. It covers LGBTQ+ issues all over the world, but mostly in the United States and the United Kingdom.

In this self-proclaimed handbook to all things LGBTQ+, trans author Juno Dawson goes over all of the main topics that come up for queer youth and adults, including stereotypes, terminology, coming out, labels, safe s*x, healthy relationships, the gay scene, and homophobia around the world. I feel as though it was a good, comprehensive summary for someone who has just come out or people who are curious about the community. I read half of the original book a couple of years ago and was disappointed by the lack of transgender representation. As Juno Dawson as come out as transgender between now and then, the revised version is definitely more inclusive. Nonbinary people got quite a bit sidelined, and there were a few negative opinions on polyamorous people. Juno Dawson does have another book, however, exclusively about trans topics called What’s The T?, so I am hoping that book will hold more of the nonbinary representation I personally was looking for. The writing tone wasn’t my absolute favor, filled with a lot of all caps words, internet slang and abbreviations, and some goofy dialogue, but this book is targeted towards a young adult audience so it entirely makes sense and puts things in a very easy to understand way. The drawings in it were cute, and I appreciated that Juno Dawson did not shy away from very important conversations about s*x and STIs like HIV/AIDS. It’s also worth noting that she included a lot of exerts written by queer people with different perspectives from her own.

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booksteacupandreviews · 4 months

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King of Wrath by Ana Huang - best book with an arranged marriage trope

King of Wrath is a captivating, entertaining, relatable billionaire romance with hate to love and an arranged marriage trope. Other books I have read by the same Author – SynopsisReviewI highly recommend King of Wrath if you like,Book Links King of Wrath (Kings of Sin #1) by Ana Huang Publication Date : October 18, 2022 Read Date : December 8, 2023 Genre : Romance Pages :…

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genieinanovel · 6 months

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Review: Forgiving Paris

In Indiana, Ashley Baxter Blake and her husband are about to take an anniversary trip to Paris, but she is hesitant. More than two decades ago, she made her most grievous mistake in that same city. She has never forgiven herself for what happened there, and she still harbors secrets that she’s afraid will come to light. Just before the trip, Ashley gets a call from her niece. Jessie explains that…

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readnburied · 7 months

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13 Thoughts I had while Reading “These Violent Delights”

So I read These Violent Delights by Chloe gong this month and really enjoyed it. I loved the entire atmosphere and the setting, and most of all I loved the plot. I felt a lot while reading this book and wanted to share my thoughts here. So here’s a glimpse of my thoughts regarding These Violent Delights.

1. A retelling? Wow! This will be exciting!

This book is a retelling of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare which I read in junior high and didn’t like it. But I loved this book.

2. Okay I’m loving this idea of rival gangs. And the names. I love the names.

The author’s idea of having rival gangs was a clever one and I absolutely loved the names of the characters and their personalities.

3. Juliette is badass. She knows how to shoot. I want to learn it.

Considering she’s the heir to the Scarlet Gang, it’s fitting that she’s strong and independent but I loved how she could wield a gun, because that is something I really want to learn.

4. I love the relationship dynamics between Roma and the others.

Roma is an amazing character. He will steal your heart without you knowing it. And I loved the dynamics between him and his people and Juliette.

5. What is this monster? Lice? Eww.

The monster is causing people to die in a unique and horribly gross manner. I’ve never read about this kind of monster. So as disturbing as it was, it was also novel.

6. So much bloodshed. So much misunderstanding. Loyalty? Love? What do you choose?

This is after reading about Roma’s and Juliette’s perspectives and the reason behind what they did. Both of them had it tough.

7. I like how nobody questions Juliette and Roma and they can go wherever they want.

Throughout the novel, they’re hardly ever home, which makes sense considering their lifestyle and what they have to do. But I like how no one questions them, because if I go out, a lot of people ask me to give them details.

8. This madness is driving me mad. I hate people dying!

As the story progresses, the monster takes hold of the city and plenty of people are dying. I hated how people close to the main characters become victims of the monster.

9. Roma, Marshall and Benedict have my heart. They have it and I don’t regret giving it to them.

I adored this trio and I wish I could meet them in real life. I wish they were real. The author has done a splendid job with these characters and their personalities.

10. Oh my, I did not see that coming!

When the truth finally comes out and the audience gets to know who the monster is and why it was created in the first place.

11. This monster is unreal. Good thing it’s fiction.

Reading the physical description of the monster made me nauseous, but that’s just another proof of the author’s talents. But yeah, I found the whole monster thing kind of unrealistic but since it’s fiction, I can’t complain.

12. Marshall!! No!!

Marshall didn’t deserve what happened to him. And I wished I could protect him from such a fate. I love Marshall.

13. Oh my… thank God! But wait, release what?

The ending brought a massive relief but at the same time a fresh wave of anxiety, which made me hungry for book 2 and I can’t wait to read it.

And that’s it. These are some of my thoughts while reading These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. Of course I had other thoughts as well but I couldn’t write them all down or I’ll be here forever. If you haven’t read this book or series, I highly recommend that you guys read it. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

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fazilareads · 1 year

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A Shade Of Madness (The Ashes Of Avarin #2) By Thiago Abdalla | BOOK REVIEW | Escapist Book Tours

TITLE : A Shade Of Madness (The Ashes Of Avarin #2) AUTHOR : Thiago Abdalla GENRE : Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Political Fantasy FR RATING : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(5 Stars) DATE OF PUBLISHING : January 24, 2023 PUBLISHER : The Alterian Press (Self-Published) NO OF PAGES : 480 Welcome to my tour stop for A Shade Of Madness (The Ashes Of Avarin #2) by Thiago Abdalla, hosted by Escapist Book Tours. I am so…

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novellive08 · 1 year

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The Protégé By Jody Gehrman Summary

Jody Gehrman pits the drive for revenge against the equally vital will to survive, in this chilling psychological suspense novel in the vein of Samantha Downing and Layne Fargo.

Dr. Hannah Bryers, anthropology professor and forensics expert at the prestigious Mad River University, takes pleasure in examining corpses, but small talk and living people fill her with dread. When she’s not teaching, she analyzes the decomposing flesh of murder victims around the globe.

Winter Jones is Hannah’s most promising graduate student. She’s intelligent, cunning, and dedicated, but she’s got her agenda for coming to Mad River: to bring Hannah Bryers down. She’ll stop at nothing to make her life implode. In alternating narratives, Winter systematically robs Hannah of the things she values most: her reputation, her job, and—ultimately—her safety.

When dangerous mistakes are made in her lab, Hannah has no idea who would have it out for her and would be willing to risk students’ lives. As the incidents become deadly, many suspects come to light. Hannah won’t go down without a fight. She has to figure out who is sabotaging her career and killing people; her life depends on finding answers.

Review the latest book Summery and Delicious Writing Of An Evil Character And A Fraught Campus Propels The Protégé By Jody Gehrman

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emmybooknook · 1 year

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The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale

Note: This is the first philosophy book I've read. I had to read this for a class, so I apologize for the more studious nature of the review (unless that's your thing)

Summary--

In the book, Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale, she talks about her personal experiences with gender theory. She dives into these theories and reveals hidden nuances and fallacies. In the second chapter ‘Cosmos’, Favale sets the reader up with the necessary tools they will need in order to navigate and understand some of the following theories. She is using Christianity to establish these building blocks which may be unappealing to some readers. Whether or not someone is religious though, there is still a truth that lies in these words. The deeper meaning she gleams from the bible can be understood and appreciated by all.

Then, she lays out a cohesive history of feminism, the waves it has had, and the effects each wave has had, not all being wholly beneficial. This is where she introduces the main influences people like Judith Butler and Simone de Beauvoir have had on modern culture, namely the gender paradigm. These theories culminate in Margaret Sanger, a eugenicist and the ‘founder’ of birth control. A major point Favale speaks on is the consequences that birth control has had on us as a society. Specifically, how birth control has led to females being objects of pleasure, then leading to the idea of the body being an object. This separation of body and spirit has had harsh consequences.

She goes on to describe how these ideas culminate with an understanding of gender being separate from the self, creating our current gender paradigm and its many effects. One of those effects is the stereotyping of the sexes and the ‘gender ideal.’ The idea is that to be a female I must look and act like other people’s ideal female. She describes how we need to make room in these boxes of male and female and appreciate others.

Wrapping up the book, she discusses how, through God, we can understand ourselves better. Not only ourselves but each other. Everyone is on their own path, filled with detours and wrong turns, and how to offer respect to those in need.

My thoughts--

Rereading the book, I understand the points she will be making, but as a new reader, some of her claims do seem absurd. The complexity of these claims is unraveled throughout the chapters, the beginning is merely just to plant the seeds of doubt. She starts with a statement that most people can agree with, feminism should be about women, and then shows how peeling back the layers of theory and fancy language, the foundation of feminism is not about women.

She makes a wild claim that birth control is a purposeful malfunction of a female’s body. While I understand her point and agree that the views of Sanger were to pathologize periods and make females more male. Hormones and certain birth control medications can be beneficial to those with mental disorders, especially for those with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). While PMDD has ‘dysphoric’ in the name it is not like gender dysphoria, PMDD is just a greater depressive episode than PMS. These symptoms are not true of all women, and there are more holistic approaches to these disorders, but I feel like Favale is leaving out a good portion of women by not mentioning such things. Another portion of women she leaves out is the non-invasive options of birth control. I know a woman who is on birth control that still lets her have periods, it’s a contraceptive because it isn’t allowing sperm to enter the uterus by thickening vaginal secretions. Of course, this isn’t the standard birth control offered to most women. But her comment about birth control being a malfunction just seemed so wrong to me.

I do understand and agree with the greater argument she is making about birth control and how sex is more recreational than ever. She talks about separating sex from life and how this idea is “fueling a consumerist sexual paradigm that trumpets liberation while enslaving us.” (Favale,107) When having a conversation with others about this idea, I was surprised that most of the men agreed. It’s everywhere, the idea that sex is something fun to do on a Friday night, with hookup apps like Tinder causing the idea to spread like wildfire. I think Favale does well by describing that this idea is painted as liberation while in reality, it’s abuse. I’ve wrestled with these ideas myself, convincing myself that male attention would somehow make me more whole. At the end of the day, respecting the body is about also respecting the person within. This idea crumbled down on top of me when I was abused during sex. I cried and was ashamed of the person I had become, and the acts that had led me to that moment. I was treating my body, and myself as a sex object, rather than a full human being. Moreover, I was inviting men to do the same. Personally, I believe it came from a deep-seated long-term disrespect for myself, but I can’t say the same for other women. I will say however, I think Favale strikes the heart of the issue when she says that we need “cultivated habits that liberate us from being pawns of our appetites.” (Favale,105) There is this strange Stockholm syndrome happening to these women who try to convince themselves that there is some benefit in sex work. They have become slaves to their appetites, doomed to become nothing more than a stale sock under the bed. Fueled by a lack of respect and the unwillingness to change.

The idea of objectifying the body and in turn the self becomes twofold when mixed with the gender sphere we live in today. I want to take a moment to mention sin and how these truths can give a deeper understanding of these issues. Favale’s take on the original sin gives greater depth to the traditional understanding of that sin. In most cases, people and Christians alike have viewed the original sin as something that can be fixed here on earth, in most cases through prayer and baptism. Filling the gap that sin leaves with faith. Favale takes a deeper look and shows with John Paull II, that the original sin is more of a schism between body and soul. An “inner rupture,” causing a state of concupiscence, but not one that can’t be overcome. (Favale,47) I enjoy the Catholic optimism of “The human heart is a ‘battlefield between love and concupiscence,’ but the battle is not yet lost.” (Favale,49) I find these words to be extremely meaningful in today’s age, where puberty is a hefty battle and identity matters more than anything. Most people I have talked to have had some kind of wedge driven into that schism during puberty. In a misguided way, this separation experienced during puberty turns into a navigation of the language we use today. Instead of that schism being brought together through a love and understanding of self, it is a battle of titles. A fight to know oneself and to have that magical one word, to sum up our lives and experiences. This is where the mismatched idea of intersectionalism comes in, an idea that I became more familiar with in middle school and high school although I did not know this creature by name. Favale makes a note about intersectionalism and how it strives to show that “We are not unique individuals; we are Frankensteinian composites, stitched together hubs of group memberships.” (Favale,81) I understand what Favale means by this sentence regarding how intersectionalism affects people namely teens. For some reason, there is a pleasure in stuffing oneself into boxes. I believe as teens and when discovering one’s identity sharing ideas with like-minded, similarly experienced people, is beneficial. While it is beneficial to interact with like minds, it is not beneficial to occupy as many boxes at once. This can be said about the gender argument as well. Occupying a box, or fitting a stereotype, is not conducive to finding one’s identity. While the many interests and groups I am a part of may affect my life or my experiences, my lens of life is wholly unique to me. You can be a part of a box or group, but you are more than that box or group. Favale goes on to state, “Like Joseph, with his Dreamcoat of many colors, whoever sports the greatest array of marginalized memberships is awarded social dominance over peers.” (Favale,81) This assertion, while sadly true in the modern era, is such an absurd one. If someone is more oppressed than others, they are given special privilege to have privilege over others. Breaking these ideas down and standing them, in reality, shows just how convoluted and absurd they are. I think intersectionalism is in a way shadowing a deeper truth. People with unique experiences, those unlike the norm, should have a vehicle of sorts in which to shed light on darker issues lurking in society. Victims of abuse or rape should be able to point out the flaws that exist in society, that facilitate those experiences. I think of it as accessibility more than the social dominance that it has become. People who are confined to a wheelchair need a special ramp to get into certain buildings. This is a normal thing that exists to help those who struggle. I think the same should be said for those suffering from depression. Now I say this with boundaries. It is not normal to be disabled or have depression, but it should be normal to go to therapy and seek treatment. It should be normal to have help. Unfortunately for teens like myself, it became necessary to hold onto the idea that I was a victim, constraining myself to that box.

Intersectionalism fails because it can’t make do on the promise it wishes to give, that one magic word that will make me whole, and sum myself up in a neat box. Favale notices this same failing when she states that, “neatly distinguishing between sex and gender, then oversimplifies the complexity of personhood.” (Favale,148) Imagine taking any activity, say reading, and introducing yourself by only having that interest. That does not do justice to a whole person. To say I am only a female, a girl, a woman, does not do justice to understanding my whole personhood. This also goes along with intersectionalism. Teens who are striving to find their identity may realize they don’t fit the stereotype of their birth sex, and then have a growing need to change it. This idea is the opposite of what should be done. I similarly identified myself because I felt that I did not fit the female stereotype. There should be more room in the box of females so that all females can feel comfortable in it. When talking with other students about their feelings on gender, most if not all agree with the idea that a person should be able to do whatever they want and still be considered a male or female. When speaking about the ideas of anima and animus, presented by Carl Yung, I think it fits well, albeit in an abstract form. I agree that there exists a femaleness and maleness in each person, but that it is based on stereotypes. Activities and hobbies should not come with a requirement to be a certain sex. Favale makes a great point when she says, “as if the products we want define what we are.” (Favale,157) Too often I see the argument that because a child didn’t play with Barbies means that they must somehow be a man. Barbies are lame, for one, she doesn’t have bendable knees or elbows. Toy cars and things can be seen as more exciting for kids. Racing down Danger Mountain with my Hot Wheels is much more exciting than trying to fit Barbies foot into an odd-shaped shoe for the billionth time. I also strongly agree with Favale that the products that we want do not define who we are, boredom and fun are open-ended definitions.

While I could write a full book on the consequences of intersectionalism on society and my first-hand accounts of it, I want to move on to address God. In a way, my experiences with intersectionalism led me to God. Favale talks about how the idea of creating oneself needs to be dismantled and goes against the idea of being created. She states it well by saying, “Once understood as created, selfhood, including one’s sex, becomes a gift that can be accepted rather than something that must be constructed.” (Favale,225) The problem is also the solution, and a person can find peace in knowing they were created. Recently I have become part of the Christian faith, going to a bible study for women provided through the school. Along with therapy, there is a deep peace and healing in the notion that I was created, and made to be the human that I am, namely imperfect but nonetheless lovable. I think part of the perfectionism I had was rooted in the ideas of intersectionalism, the idea that I didn’t fit the female stereotype and was somehow lesser because of it. Accepting a holy love, I have found that it’s not true. I think Favale speaks an ultimate truth when she says, “Part of the work of conversion is learning to love who you are, because you’ve been made for love, and made by Love—a Love that dreamed you up and, in this and every moment, sings the song of your existence.” (Favale,201) This is something I am learning and experiencing in my bible study sessions, that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I agree with Favale in the notion that through Christ we can find our wholeness.

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nickjgoodsell · 2 years

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My Review: Hook, Line, and Sinker (It Happened One Summer #2): by Tessa Bailey

Publish Date: March 1st, 2022Number of Pages: 400 PagesPublisher: Avon BooksGenre(s): Romance **Warning!! This review contains spoilers from the previous book in the series, so continue reading at your own risk! You’ve officially been warned!!** To see my review of book #1 �� It Happened One Summer – Click HERE Total Star Rating: 4.25 Stars ‘I could tell by the way you looked at her, she was…

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miss-messybuns · 2 years

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So today while I was trying to revive my old blog from WordPress, I saw my account has been closed. I didn't close it. Is it because the free version is off now? Anyone facing the same situation where you can visit your old blog but can not log in to change/post anything??

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the-return-of-the-wolf · 10 days

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(via Ocean's Godori by Elaine U. Cho)

DNF at 38%. I think that this will appeal to a lot of people but it just wasn't for me. I couldn't connect with the characters and I got bored.

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flaviathebibliophile · 3 months

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Foul Heart Huntsman by Chloe Gong (ARC Review)

Title: Foul Heart Huntsman Author: Chloe Gong Type: Fiction Genre: Young Adult, Historical, Fantasy, Mystery Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (Simon & Schuster) Date published: September 26, 2023 A complimentary physical copy of this book was kindly provided by Simon & Schuster Canada in exchange for an honest review. Winter is drawing thick in 1932 Shanghai, as is the ever-nearing threat…

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booksteacupandreviews · 11 months

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Twisted Hate (Twisted #3) by Ana Huang - best enemies-to-lovers romance

Which is your favorite enemies to lovers romance? #TwistedHate engaging, addictive, touching, and the best emotive enemies-to-lovers romance i read so far. ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 Read full #bookreview ⬇️

Twisted Hate is engaging, addictive, touching, and emotive enemies-to-lovers romance with amazing characters and their touching back story. This is the best enemies-to-lovers romance I read so far. Twisted Hate (Twisted #3) by Ana Huang Publication Date : September 27, 2022 Read Date : May 8, 2023 Genre : Romance Pages : 551 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. Previous Books in Series – Twisted…

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genieinanovel · 7 months

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Ranking Karen McManus's Books

Now that One of Us is Back is released and I’ve read it, I can finally say I’ve read all of Karen McManus’s books to date! And that means, it’s time for a ranking. I did this a few months ago with the Harry Potter series and ranked the series by my top to least favorites, and I really enjoyed it. So I thought it’d be fun to do more series or just ranking books by authors I’ve read. So here we…

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spotlyts · 25 days

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The Ultimate List of Biography Book Review Blogs in 2024

Welcome, fellow bookworms and history aficionados, to The Ultimate List of Biography Book Review Blogs in 2024! Get ready to get into the lives of legends and luminaries with these curated collections of interesting critiques. From the halls of power to the streets of obscurity, these blogs are your ticket to a world of extraordinary tales and remarkable revelations. So grab your reading glasses…

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sharondaisadora · 2 months

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The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton (ARC Review)

⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. I enjoyed this book overall, but there were a few things that didn’t quite sit right with me. While I didn’t dislike Amerie, I felt that she was sometimes overly aggressive in her interactions with Vincent. It seemed like she didn’t actually like him, despite being the one to initiate many of their interactions. This lack of chemistry between them made the romance feel…