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Hitchcock Blonde
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First published to tie-in with the Royal Court Theatre's production in April 2003, with a cast...
Chloe (778 KP) rated Feel the Beat (2020) in Movies
Mar 28, 2021 (Updated Apr 3, 2021)
The main character is obnoxious, bratty and has one thing on her mind that revolves entirely around her. The premise is false and faked. Also, how many times do you want to use the roof broke/fell in as a plot change.
Character development is very limited, there seems to be a back story but it is never actually mentioned. The actual outcome of the competition is never shown.
Some of the young actors are very talented and I can see them having bright futures. I like the added layer with the deaf child.
There is a token black actor...... who is unsurprisingly the only outwardly camp/gay person.
Also Welly Wang?! Really?!
I suspect I am not the target audience but if I had tweens I probably wouldn't want them watching this drivel.
Haka Ever After (The Sin Bin #7)
9.0
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Space Cadet
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"They say heroes are born, not made. That isn't the case with BYRON DURAND. For him, it was a little...
Lucky Lupin: A Memoir
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Lucky Lupin is a poignant yet light-hearted story of survival against the odds, based on Charlie...
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated One Last Stop in Books
Jun 3, 2021
"Truth is, when you spend your whole life alone, it's incredibly appealing to move somewhere big enough to get lost in, where being alone looks like a choice."
I've put off writing this review because it's hard to see how I can do McQuiston's beautiful romance any justice. This book is such a romantic, sexy, and heartwarming read. August is an excellent character. She's spent most of her life in her uncle's shadow, working with her mother to try to solve his missing person's case. August eventually declared herself done--done searching, done with mysteries. But then this beautiful woman appears on the subway, and she offers the biggest mystery of all to August. Why is Jane stuck on the subway and how can August help?
"And she can't believe Jane had the nerve, the audacity, to become the one thing August can't resist: a mystery."
McQuiston gives us the most amazing, diverse queer novel one could ever wish for. August is bi and Jane basically every lesbian's dream. It's impossible not to fall in love with this gorgeous Asian subway vision. Even better, through Jane and other events, it's a tribute to those who came before our generation. Jane was a (incredibly sexy) activist / riot girl in the 1970s, yet is shocked that you can typically be openly gay on the subway now. She comes to everyone's defense there. She's amazing. As for August's roommates, they are beautiful and diverse, including trans and gay characters, with the lovely Myla taking care of the group. There are several drag queens given legitimate, true storylines. To say how meaningful this is to the queer community--it's hard to even explain. All of these characters--roommates Myla, her boyfriend, Niko, and Wes; neighbor Isaiah; coworkers Lucie and Winfield--are real and treated with care. They are funny, flawed, and create the most amazing found family ever.
"Jane doesn't age. She's magnetic and charming and gorgeous. She... kind of lives underground."
As for August and Jane, this is a romance for the ages. This book is swoony and sexy. It will make you laugh; it will make you cry. McQuiston has written a lesbian character for us lesbians to ogle for years to come, and a romance to stack all other romances against. It's funny and heartwarming. There's magic and mystery. There's pancakes. It's a beautiful ode to New York City, the subway, and falling in love. There's seriously nothing not to love.
So yes, I loved this book. I love McQuiston's way with words--the humor, the romance, the way she allows the queer community to have meaningful love stories in our world. This book is flowing with passion, with beauty, and magic. 4.5+ stars.
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WANTED: One (fake) boyfriend Practically perfect in every way Luc O'Donnell is...