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A novel dealing with one’s formative years, spiritual education or coming to terms with oneself and growing up.

Big London Dreams by Clare Lydon book review
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Big London Dreams by Clare Lydon: Book Review

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Big London Dreams by Clare Lydon is a historical, second chance romance that takes you from present day, to London in the 1950’s, and then to present day again. Although

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A Clash Of Steel by C.B. Lee review
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A Clash Of Steel by C.B. Lee: Book Review

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A Clash Of Steel by C.B. Lee is a YA lesbian riff on the classic Treasure Island story and I loved it. It’s 1826 and Xiang has grown up in

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Sovereign by Arcadian Barrett review
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Sovereign by Arcadian Barrett: Book Review

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Sovereign by Arcadian Barrett is an imaginative, compelling and emotional coming of age fantasy. Long ago, the goddess Isran granted the power of magic to a human. He in turn passed

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The Dead and The Dark by Courtney Gould review
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The Dead and The Dark by Courtney Gould: Book Review

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The Dead and The Dark by Courtney Gould is a riveting supernatural mystery and thriller and there’s also a hearty dose of horror and romantic suspense blended in for good

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This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron review
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This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron: Book Review

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This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron is a captivating young adult fantasy novel that emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself and fully embracing your power and your destiny.

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Hani and Ishu’s Guide To Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar
April's Favourite Books (B)Asian Lead (B)Authors Of Colour (B)Best Of The Best Books (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Bisexual / Pansexual Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Contemporary (B)Dramatic Romance (with lots of angst) (B)Femme / Femme (B)Femme Lead (B)Girl Next Door / Sunshine (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Irish Lead (B)Lesbian (B)Mun Leigh's Favourite (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Opposites Attract (B)Own Voices (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

Hani and Ishu’s Guide To Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar: Book Review

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Hani and Ishu’s Guide To Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar is a wonderful queer young adult love story that gave me all the feels. Humaira “Hani” Khan is the epitome

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The Falling In Love Montage by Ciara Smyth
April's Favourite Books (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Books Fiction (B)British Lead (B)Butch / Femme (B)Butch / Stud Lead (B)Contemporary (B)Dramatic Romance (with lots of angst) (B)Femme Lead (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Irish Lead (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Opposites Attract (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Romantic Comedy (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

The Falling In Love Montage by Ciara Smyth: Book Review

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The Falling In Love Montage by Ciara Smyth is a heart-tugging and highly entertaining young adult romantic comedy that highlights how important it is to truly enjoy every moment of

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Love and Other Natural Disasters by Misa Sugiura
American Lead (B)April's Favourite Books (B)Artist (B)Asian Lead (B)Authors Of Colour (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Black Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Butch / Femme (B)Butch / Stud Lead (B)Comedy / Humour Novels (B)Contemporary (B)Enemies To Lovers (B)Femme Lead (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Opposites Attract (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Romantic Comedy (B)Young Adult (15-18) Lead (B)

Love & Other Natural Disasters by Misa Sugiura: Book Review

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Love & Other Natural Disasters by Misa Sugiura is a hilarious and messy romantic comedy that is centered around a complicated fake dating scheme. Nozomi Nagai has always dreamed about

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Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth review
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Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth: Book Review

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Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth is a heart-tugging, coming of age novel that deals with alcohol addiction, loneliness, unexpected love and the deep bonds that go hand in hand

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