Welcome back to Links! Given the recent news regarding Roe V. Wade, I just want to reiterate that SBTB hopes you’ll find a safe, positive place here. Sarah posted some resources to help local abortion funds and I’ll be reposting those below. Try to find a moment to take some joy for yourself. Drop things in the comments that give you hope or silly things to make you smile. … Sarah posted this list yesterday … Continue reading Links: Reproductive Rights, Music, & More →
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark is $2.99! I hope this isn’t a leftover deal that’s about to expire. I picked this one for a previous Hide Your Wallet. Historical fantasy mystery with a badass main character and a supportive girlfriend.
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The Mad Girls of New York is a fictionalized retelling of the real-life reporter Nellie Bly’s breakthrough investigation into The Women’s Insane Asylum on Blackwell’s Island. The novel is at its best when it sticks to the facts and when it keeps its focus on Nellie and women that she meets. It suffers when the attention shifts to a rival reporter, the fictional Sam Colton. In both this book and in real life, Nellie Bly … Continue reading The Mad Girls of New York by Maya Rodale →
Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur is $2.99! Tara was excited about this one, but ultimately gave it a C:
Thankfully the epilogue is so far past the main events of the book that I can actually entertain the idea of their HEA, because whoooo, do Margot and Olivia ever need time to work on their communication skills.
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This HaBO is from Lia who wants to find this historical romance: I really hope someone can remember this book! Here’s what I can recall: –Basically, the book takes place in California before it becomes a state (1800s) –Female Lead was really sick at the start of the book (consumption or something similar) and she survived but was super weak –Male Lead loves Female Lead from the start but because of her weakened condition he’s … Continue reading HaBO: American Historical with Sick Heroine →
Thank you to everyone who emailed me that things were weird in the hot pink palace HQ. I’m not sure why the comment post button has disappeared, but I’m working on it! In the meantime, take care of yourself, read a soothing book, and if you want to help the existential dread in the US, here is a list of abortion funds across the country. You can also Google your local providers, and see how … Continue reading Yeah, Something’s Weird →
When Women Were Dragons is unlike any other book I’ve read and I found to be painful, joyous, and liberating. I couldn’t stop reading it even when it made my chest hurt, and I’ve thought of it so many times since, with scenes popping into my head as though I just read them yesterday. This is not a romance, but it will appeal to those who like women’s history with a side of rage and … Continue reading When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill →
RECOMMENDED: The Rakess by Scarlett Peckham is $1.99! I haven’t seen any updates about new releases aside from something on Amazon for next March (SO FAR!), but I hope we get some soon! Carrie read this one and have it an A-:
The combination of personal catnip with descriptive language and complex characterization is spot on. I recommend this for fans of vocal feminism, found family, angst, and explicit sex in their historicals. I plan to read my copy many, many times!
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Let’s look at some adorable and amazing covers! Maya: Here’s one I am OBSESSED WITH. Tiaras are always the answer Amanda: That feels like a step above of a tiara, Maya! Sneezy: Mood music for eyes! Sarah: Definitely le plus ultra tiara. Stunning. Amanda: I really like this and the happy moment of jumping into someone’s arms! Sneezy: Me too!!!! Tara: Cute! Sarah: This cover makes me smile every time I see it. Especially her … Continue reading Cover Awe: Intimacy →
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- Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots Amazon | B&N | Kobo
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If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), and we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this … Continue reading May 2022 New Releases, Part One →
