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This llama reads - mostly romance, fantasy and science fiction

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Review: Meet Me in Madrid – Verity Lowell

October 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Meet Me in Madrid

The cover caught my eye, and I couldn’t resist picking up a book about two sapphic women navigating their careers and relationships in their thirties and forties. While some of it worked for me, there were other parts that weren’t my jam. Charlotte is a courier for an art museum, which means lots of travelRead the Post

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Review: When We Were Ghosts – E.J. Phillips

October 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

When We Were Ghosts

Content warnings: Hello, gorgeous cover! And honestly, this book is gorgeous, in a very grief-laden, magical way. This is a heavier book, as much of the story is spent dealing (or not dealing with, depending on the character) death and grief, but it’s also lightened by a very snarky ghost and a sweet romance. “ARead the Post

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Review: The Four Profound Weaves – R.B. Lemberg

September 7, 2020 Comment : 1

The Four Profound Weaves

Content warnings: I originally picked this up on Corey Alexander‘s recommendation – it’s a commentary on how much I trusted their recommendations that I ordered a physical copy even before I requested an ARC! The author lists LeGuin as one of their influences, and this fairy tale has a lot of the qualities you’d expectRead the Post

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Review: Deal with the Devil – Kit Rocha

August 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

Deal with the Devil

I’ve been reading Kit Rocha’s books for a long time, and there’s certain things I expect from them: amazing found families, strong and fierce heroines, and a nail-bitingly good plot. So it’s no surprise that their first traditionally published book has all that, plus the sunshine/grumpy trope, a post-apocalyptic road trip, and multiple discussions ofRead the Post

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Review: Finding Joy – Adriana Herrera

June 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

Finding Joy

Content warnings: Desta, one of the main character’s names, means “joy” in Amharic, and that’s a very apt description of this heartwarming book. It’s very much a love letter to Ethiopia, its culture, food and people, and an adorably sweet romance between a native Ethiopian and a man with family ties there. There’s a little bitRead the Post

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Review: Conventionally Yours – Annabeth Albert

June 5, 2020 Leave a Comment

Conventionally Yours

Content warnings: This is an adorably cute and geeky new adult enemies-to-lovers road trip romance, with a “just one bed!” appearance. While there’s some heavier content that both characters are dealing with, it’s ultimately perfect summer fluff. The rivalry between players Conrad and Alden is a mainstay of the popular Gamer Grandpa Youtube channel, butRead the Post

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Review: Nothing to Fear – Juno Rushdan

May 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

Nothing to Fear

Content warnings: I loved Every Last Breath so I was very excited to read this book. Forced proximity on-the-run? Neurodivergent heroine? Heck yes! It picks up shortly after the first book, and while you could possibly read it as a standalone, I think it works better as part of the series. After the startling realization thatRead the Post

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Review: A Second Chance Road Trip for Christmas – Jackie Lau

January 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

A Second Chance Road Trip for Christmas

Yes, it’s another fun Jackie Lau book, once again full of all the tropey goodness (opposites attract, second chance, road trip, snowed in, just one bed) but this time, sadly, without the yummy food (see aforementioned road trip and snowed in). Tasha and Greg were friends from a young age and started dating at sixteen,Read the Post

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Review: Grounded for Christmas – Savannah J. Frierson

December 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

Grounded for Christmas

CW: I initially picked this up because of the gorgeous cover, and I was well rewarded. This is a sweet confection of a holiday novella, with a plethora of my favorite tropes – second chance, snowed in, and only one bed. “It’s Christmas and Mary and Joseph have no room at an inn!” Joseph andRead the Post

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Review: Cherishing the Goddess – Lucy Eden

July 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Cherishing the Goddess

This is more of a 3.5 star read because I’m not a fan of insta-love, and this book relies heavily on that trope. “Does your brain have an off switch or is everything open for negotiation?” “I could ask you the same question,” I replied causing the corners of her full, soft lips to quirkRead the Post

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Hi, my name is Lauren, and I’m the Reading Llama! I love reading books. My favorites usually include a female protagonist with at least a little bit of romance.

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