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Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Battle of the Sexes (2016) in Movies
Sep 24, 2017
Original Score: 7 out of 10
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April Rose Mossow (93 KP) rated The Bermudez Triangle in Books
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The Craggus (360 KP) rated Double Date (2017) in Movies
Oct 30, 2018
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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Live and Love Again in Books
Feb 13, 2018
This book is admittedly, a fairly stereotypical cheesy romance. But if the New Adult genre can write them so prolifically, then I think it's refreshing to find a novel that actually offers lesbian characters. True, I probably overlooked a few flaws in this book because I'm completely starved for books with lesbian protagonists and romance, but it was still an enjoyable story. The book engages you early on, when Jessica and Sarah meet. I read the first 150 pages rapidly - it drew me in immediately. Sarah is a likable character; as is Jessica, really. You can imagine knowing either of them in your lesbian circles (beyond Jessica's money, perhaps).
Speaking of the money, the book hammers home that point a bit much: Sarah has no money, Jessica has plenty of it. That gets a bit repetitive and the book stalls a little in the middle. That stall is helped by the cliche of the "wounded character hurt by a death in a previous relationship who can't move on." However, that cliche is found in plenty of genres, not just LGBT. Still, Gayle maneuvers her characters around all their issues fairly deftly. You're pretty sure you know how Jessica and Sarah will wind up, but it's still fun watching them get there. The book is sexy (especially early on - maybe that's the real lesbian cliche - ha!), fun, and, as always, refreshing to see some lesbian characters portrayed as real people. Points for the sweet and loyal supporting character of Jimmy the Driver, too. Definitely a fun, quick read.
I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley (thank you!); it is available for publication on 1/19. You can check out a review of this novel and many others on my <a href="http://justacatandabookatherside.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Oranges are Not the Only Fruit in Books
Aug 14, 2017
ClareR (5589 KP) rated Zami: A New Spelling of My Name in Books
Jul 26, 2020
This book is a real snapshot in time, and I loved reading it. This is such a readable memoir. I really enjoyed the pieces of poetry that she has added to the prose that she wrote around that time too.
Definitely a book worth reading.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated More Than A Kiss in Books
Mar 18, 2018
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