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Book Review

Hearts on Hold by Charish Reid

Hearts on Hold

So it’s going to be very hard to write this review, because basically I am sitting here flailing (which makes it very hard to type), and it is taking everything I’ve got not to just scream “Eeeeeeeee this is so adorable everyone should read it right now!” and then just dive back in for another reread instead of writing a proper review. Therefore, in the interest of not standing between you and an AWESOME ADORABLE … Continue reading Hearts on Hold by Charish Reid

Guest Rant: Academic Heroines in Romance

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NB: Instead of focusing on a particular book or author, Guest Ranter Emerentia wants to discuss the trope of academic, brainy heroines! Also, feel free to recommending so good academic heroines in the comments.  Emerentia spent her teenage years ignoring the protest “but you’re a girl!” every time she mentioned her interest in physics, and went on to become an astrophysicist anyway. When she doesn’t study black holes, she is passionate about diversity and inclusivity in … Continue reading Guest Rant: Academic Heroines in Romance