WEEK 41 NEW BOOKS! :D

The Shepherd’s Crown by Terry Pratchett The only one out of all these new books that wasn’t a pre-order. I’m reading Discworld again and when I looked for Unseen Academicals in my bookcases, I realized I didn’t have this one yet, and I can’t have that, can I?

The Furthest Station by Ben Aaronovitch A Rivers of London short story! Because one can never read too much of this series. (I actually got this a week late because someone *glares at Dutch postal services* lost my package)

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green A book with a main character with anxiety written by someone with anxiety!

All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater Pretty excited for this one! I’ve so far managed to avoid any and all spoilers for it, and I hope that will continue until I’ve read it.

Not Your Villain by C.B. Lee I’m so excited!!! I loved Not Your Sidekick, and I’ve been eagerly awaiting this sequel! (I haven’t started it yet, but will once I’ve finished Unseen Academicals)

GREAT SUMMER BOOKS: Heels Over Head by Elyse Springer

“It’s the interruption that upsets me, not the eyes watching me that are the exact same color as the pool I’m currently floating in. He’s skinny, dark hair a mess, and wearing sweats that are loose and worn.

Our gazes meet, lock, and he smiles. I look away quickly.“

New Releases: October 2017

The Uncrossing by Melissa Eastlake (2nd) Luke can uncross almost any curse—they unravel themselves for him like no one else. So working for the Kovrovs, one of the families controlling all the magic in New York, is exciting and dangerous, especially when he encounters the first curse he can’t break. And it involves Jeremy, the beloved, sheltered prince of the Kovrov family—the one boy he…

Title: Thaw (Seasons of Love #2)

Author: Elyse Springer

Genre: NA, Contemporary, Romance

Publication: April 24, 2017

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Official synopsis:

Abigail is content with her quiet life as a librarian. But when she’s invited to a high-profile charity auction, she finds herself dancing with one of the most beautiful women she’s ever met. Abby’s sure she’ll never see her again, but then Gabrielle calls and asks her on a date. And soon after, another.

Supermodel Gabrielle Levesque has a reputation as the Ice Queen — cold and untouchable — except she warms up whenever she’s with Abby. Only Abby isn’t interested in the heat between them; she’s asexual, and she’s worried that admitting as much to Gabrielle might spell the end of their blooming romance.

They’re two different women from two very different worlds, but Abby knows she can love Gabrielle. Her passion for books, travel, and theater prove there’s more to the Ice Queen than meets the eye. But they’ll have to overcome Abby’s fears — and Gabrielle’s own threatening secrets — in order to find their way to love.

When I heard about this #ownvoices asexual f/f romance, I knew I had to read it. And I'm so glad I did!

In this book we get to meet Abby, a librarian girl who is biromantic asexual; and Gabrielle, a famous actress and model who is also bi (I think?). And it's great to see two apparently so different people discovering they have lots of things in common, and slowly falling in love with each other.

I love how their relationship evolves (and how they grow up as individuals as well), how they open up to each other little by little (even though they both have trust issues), and how they talk about and respect boundaries.

The writing might not be the best and the story is a bit predictable, but it's still a cute and important read, and I especially appreciate that the author explores asexuality in such an open, positive, and respectful way.

Thaw is the second book in the Seasons of Love series, but you can read it as a standalone.