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Rikki (Hart University, #1)
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
<strong>3.5 stars</strong>

Quick fun read
Completed in one day

This was a nice take on an enemy to lovers scenario that had a few twists that broke your typical ya vibes.

I loved the fact there was no slut shamming and the lgbtq+ aspects that were brought in

I could really appreciate the mc coming to terms with trying to figure out what she wants in a relationship and to me this had good insight to what transitions people go through leaving high school and entering college.

As much as this was a romanced based book I kind of felt that the last two chapters were very flat and somewhat unnecessary.

I think if they had left the mc’s as they were prior to the last two chapters I would have been a bit more satisfied.

I think if we could have seen the mc grow without the love interest would have made it a bit more unique

Or if the character development further progressed I may have thought differently about the two staying separate.

But this was still an amazing book on its own and I look forward to reading more in the series.
  
Paris is Burning (1990)
Paris is Burning (1990)
1990 | Documentary
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
There's a lot to say about this movie. It's a documentary about the various and often dueling houses of pre-Giuliani New York subculture. We're introduced to people like Dorian Corey, who has become a figure of respect and pride in the LGBTQ+ community. We hear their stories, often tragic ones. But we also see a celebration of style, fashion, and self in the balls that were thrown in underground clubs and dives. I can't recommend this movie more highly. One of my favorite quotes comes from Dorian Corey in this documentary:

"I always had hopes of being a big star. But as you get older, you aim a little lower. Everybody wants to make an impression, some mark upon the world. Then you think, you've made a mark on the world if you just get through it, and a few people remember your name. Then you've left a mark. You don't have to bend the whole world. I think it's better to just enjoy it. Pay your dues, and just enjoy it. If you shoot an arrow and it goes real high, hooray for you."
  
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Karla Dee (6 KP) rated Kiss & Tell in Books

Apr 5, 2022  
Kiss &amp; Tell
Kiss & Tell
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I grew up in the 90s with Backstreet Boys, 98 degrees and Nsync. Justin Timberlake would have been my pick but I am def a girl fan of all the 90s chicks and love Jessica Simpson too. This book is boys band but LGBTQ and I am here for it!

The cover is super fun and I love the colors and the energy of the singers on stage. I don't read a lot of famous teen band books that are famous so this was a different YA read that had teens on a strict schedule making them present themselves as model citizens to the public. I love that the love situation in the book is a boy from the opening band and it makes you wonder where are the parents but whatevs teens will be teens.

The book taking place in Canada was also a fun aspect of the story since I have never been and love reading stories of places I haven't visited before. Def recommend this YA read 10 out of ten! The boys are all rock stars for sure<3<3<3