Week 12: April 24th - Reading

Okay, this is going to be a much smaller update since I'm back on my usual schedule and have been experiencing a little bit of reading fatigue. I think it's because a lot of what I've read this month has been long, so going forward I'll be breaking it up with more novellas and graphic novels and such like. It helps keep me on track without completely killing momentum. So this week, I just have two for you!

The Lesbian Sex Haiku Book (with Cats!) by Anna Pulley: Never in my life have I found something so specifically crafted for me, I swear.

Should you read this? If you are a fellow poetry-loving, cat-owning WLW then yes. This was something I needed to be quick, delightful, and funny, and it delivered on all those fronts. I've never read something that has cut me down to the bone in such a hilarious way: I felt seen with each haiku both in the positive and negative sense. The illustrations are very fun as well, and Pulley introduces each section with some delightful commentary that had me cackling throughout. It did end a bit abruptly which stopped this from being a true knockout, but this was a true treat - and Ophie agrees!

Outdrawn by Deanna Grey: As far as adult contemporary romances go, this is about as good as it gets.

Should you read this? If you like contemporary romance, then absolutely. The more I get back into reading, the more I realize that adult contemporary romances just aren't my bag: I am the problem, it's me. Still though, this is one of if not my favorites I've come across. Both Noah and Sage are such lived-in characters whose growth and journeys are difficult to not root for. I don't love it when characters start as rivals/enemies just because it creates a lot of tension I don't care for, but once Noah and Sage got past that they handled things very maturely and thoughtfully. There are so many good conversations about taking care of yourself in here, it reminds me of what I love about Tamara Jerée's writing. Plus, the ensemble cast is positively darling. I'm glad I stuck this through.

I'm in the middle of a handful of books, so I should have a bigger update for you all next week! See you in the beginning of May!