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Coming from someone who’s not a big fan of romantic novels— this is a must-read. The Song of Achilles is a heartbreakingly beautiful retelling of the Iliad, focusing on the bromance-turned-romance between Achilles, the golden boy of Greek mythology, and Patroclus, his awkward but lovable companion. It's got love, war, and enough emotional devastation to keep your therapist employed.
Trust me, you'll cry, but you'll thank me later.
Dec 2, 2024
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Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth is a beautiful book set in the 90s in Ireland. it’s a tender portrayal of first love, growing up and living in a small town.
I wanted more!! I was so sad when it ended :(
Anyone who has read it have any similar recs?
Apr 16, 2024
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broooooooooo this shit makes you cry and then you lw hate yourself for starting it but you cant just not finish it and then you finish it and then you want to DIEEE. anyways book rec Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth, if you were also a closeted lesbian in high school with a gf 😜
Apr 8, 2025
a Valentine’s Day book rec for living through the apocalypse
Feb 14, 2025
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Good Omens is a wildly funny yet surprisingly deep story about an angel and a demon who team up to stop the apocalypse— mainly because they’ve grown fond of Earth and its little quirks. The Antichrist, a clueless 11-year-old, has no idea he’s supposed to end the world.
Amid all the chaos, the book subtly questions the reliability of prophecies and fate—especially when it comes to religion and the grand plan of the universe. It’s an apocalypse story full of laughs, but also a clever meditation on whether anyone, celestial or human, really knows what they’re doing.
Dec 2, 2024
Gone Girl is a psychological thriller where a wife goes missing, and suddenly everyone’s pointing fingers at the husband— because, of course, it’s always the husband, right? But what if things are way more twisted than anyone could imagine? Full of lies, manipulation, and some seriously messed-up mind games, this book will have you questioning everything, especially who you can trust. It’s like a domestic drama, but with way more suspense and way fewer cozy family dinners.
Prepare for a wild ride where nothing is as it seems.
Dec 2, 2024
The Book Thief is narrated by Death, but don’t worry— it’s not as grim as it sounds (okay... maybe it is). Set in Nazi Germany, it follows a girl named Liesel who steals books, befriends a Jewish man hiding in her basement, and learns that words can be both weapons and lifesavers. It’s like a tragic book club hosted by Death himself, with a side of dark humor and emotional devastation.
Bonus: it’ll make you feel less bad about hoarding books.
Dec 2, 2024