so-soThis is a post-apocalyptic Frankenstein retelling. It was okay. The twist ending was good.
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pickThis series is just so fantastic at capturing the feelings and growing pains and interpersonal challenges of the teen years, all while fighting religious fundamentalism with witchcraft, queer love, and the power of friendship. This installment especially excels with representations of queer, racial, neurodivergent, and disability marginalization—and with portraying the suffering so often behind the worst actions—and it‘s just a fun ride!
pickI've always loved Marian Keyes and Rachel's Holiday was an especial favourite years ago. This novel captures the Walsh family and their natural Irish humour just as I fondly remember them but this time throws even more depth and meaning as Rachel is further ahead in life and dealing with some difficult issues. A really enjoyable read.
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I haven‘t read any Keyes for ages after loving her stuff for ages. She has a great talent for writing sad stuff with a very ordinary, down to earth sense of humour. The family shenanigans are fun.
#ISpyBingo Something Pink
A long, sprawling, very emotional read that had me so anxious I had to look up the ending. And I still might not have gotten through it if it weren't for the author's adorable Irish accent. Poor Rachel was once again put through the wringer and even though it ends well, it's painful to reflect on all that was lost.
Very sensitive readers should check trigger warnings on this one.
pickFirst time I heard this expression of “snowflake”. Debbie is in the process to start college in Dublin and she comes from a farm village. She travels every day because can‘t afford to stay in the city “commute girl” that‘s how they call her. This is about her process to adapt to this new life, to discover herself and understand better her family. There are some triggers in this novel, family mental illness, bipolar disorder, depression⬇️
