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  • Book Reviews,  Fiction

    Autoboyography by Christina Lauren

    24th September 2018
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    Autoboyography by Christina Lauren, read by Deacon Lee & Kyle Mason

    • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio, 2017
    • Genre: Young Adult, LGBTQ+
    • Format: Audiobook
    • Length: 9h 19m (407 pages)
    • My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

    Autoboyography is a very cute and sweet story between a bisexual high school senior, Tanner, and a Mormon Brother, Sebastian. It is the sort of book that provides hope for readers, especially young and queer ones, but, sadly, does not reflect the real world. The overall story is a dream too good to be true. Maybe that is part of the reason why it was enjoyable: you get things you don’t get out of life. Deacon did a great job at narrating, too, even though he didn’t sound much like a high schooler. He gave this story a calmness that makes it even more soothing to listen to. Also, I finished the book in two days. That is approximately two sittings, which is weirdly fast for me.

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  • Book Reviews,  Nonfiction

    Kick Ass with Mel Robbins by Mel Robbins

    24th August 2018
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    Kick Ass with Mel Robbins: Life-Changing Advice from the Author of “The 5 Second Rule” by Mel Robbins

    • Publisher: Audible Studios, 2018
    • Genre: Self-Help Book
    • Format: Audiobook
    • Length: 6h 25m
    • My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

    In this audiobook, we hear the life stories of eight incredible individuals.

    First, I was surprised how good each and every one of them were at talking. The live sessions of them with Mel were really enjoyable and we, as listeners, really feel the emotions in their room through their voices, pauses, and word choices.

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  • Book Reviews,  Fiction

    Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling

    26th June 2018
    Cover of Steel Magnolias (Robert Harling)

    Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, performed by L.A. Theatre Works

    • Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works, 2016
    • Genre: Play
    • Format: Audiobook
    • Length: 1h 51m
    • My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

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  • Book Reviews,  Fiction

    Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

    27th April 2018
    Cover of Leah on the Offbeat (Becky Albertalli)

    Leah on the Offbeat (Creekwood #2, Simonverse #3) by Becky Albertalli, read by Shannon Purser

    • Publisher: HarperAudio, 2018
    • Genre: Young Adult, LGBTQ+
    • Format: Audiobook
    • Length: 7h 6m (352 pages)
    • My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

    I hate when assholes have talent. I want to live in a world where good people rule at everything and shitty people suck at everything.

    Okay, I really like this book. It hit home so hard. Also, I am an aching and happy mess hours after finishing the book.

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Lí-hó!! I am Hsinju (they/she), a Taiwanese book blogger, writer, and full-time grad student in engineering. Here, I mainly review books featuring authentically represented LGBTQ+ characters and/or written by LGBTQ+ authors. You’d usually find me going about life with my heart stuck in the last book I finished.

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