Review: Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump

Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump by Maggie Haberman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I will be honest; I am a political junkie and this didn't have anything that I didn't already know about.  However, because there is ALWAYS BAD SHIT happening, the other BAD SHIT gets pushed way in the back of my brain.  I had many moments while reading this, "oh yeah, I remember that."  

This is a good summary of all the bullshit that has happened (and CONTINUES to happen) since the Racist Sexist Orange Asshole won the election in 2024.  If you aren't already, why aren't you pissed off?  Well, if one isn't angry, depressed, frustrated, sad, or any other negative emotion, that would mean one is MAGA and doesn't have a soul.  Or know someone who is an immigrant, part of the LGBTQ+ community, or have empathy for your fellow humans, care about the environment/global warming, oh my this list could go on and on.  I really have trouble believing in karma.  

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Review: You With the Sad Eyes

You With the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Huge fan of Christina Applegate.  I grew up with her as one of my teenage idols (Married With Children and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead are some of my favorites).  I remember when she announced her MS diagnosis.  She's got an amazing sense of humor (it's a bit dark).  She isn't afraid to be honest.  She hasn't had a perfect life and has dealt with her share of abuse, domestic violence, body dysmorphia, and general shittiness that life can be.  And through it all, she is her humorous self.  I think I admire her even more now.

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Review: Heartstopper #6: A Graphic Novel

Heartstopper #6: A Graphic Novel by Alice Oseman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The last book. Looking forward to the movie tomorrow!
Anyway, Charlie has come so far in the series. He is fully confident in himself and is a support to other younger students. Nick has also matured and has realized he needs to find/focus on his own interests (instead of always being with Charlie). He is going off to college and this leaves them in a good spot. I can see them broadening their horizons; meeting new people and learning from them. I can also see them together after they are done with their educations.
Smart Bitches Summer Bingo: published in the last 3 months

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Review: Summer Staycation

Summer Staycation by Sarah Grunder Ruiz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Beck is neurodivergent and sounds overload her mind. Lucas is a travel reporter. They spend the weekend together. The best so far of this summer themed series, but the ending was abrupt and would have benefited from an spilogue.

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Review: Girls Just Wanna Have Sun

Girls Just Wanna Have Sun by Rachel Lacey
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Morgan had her bisexual awakening after a kiss 8 years ago.  She sees Juliet again on a beach trip with friends.  Juliet takes a moment and remembers her.  They spend some time together on the lake; Juliet teachers her how to paddle board.  

Both Morgan and Juliet are mostly opposites (an example is Juliet love the outdoors and everything with it; Morgan isn't).  My low rating comes from a disbelief of seeing them together.  Juliet spends a bit of time annoyed with Morgan.  I couldn't see them together.  I also had trouble believing they couldn't have seen each other in 8 years since (it appeared) they were part of the same friend group.  Color me a bit confused about that one.  

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Review: Hard Ride

Hard Ride by A.M. Arthur
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Slater has found a home at Clean Slate.  He has a history like just about everyone at Clean Slate.  He is private and only the ranch owner Arthur (and I think Jud?) know his history.  He is also a bit of a loner.  Derrick is outgoing and has a loving, supportive family.  They also want to see him in a relationship.  Which Derrick shys away from since he has been hurt in the past (cheating x 2).  One sleepless night, while at the ranch for a double wedding, he and Slater have a hot one night stand.  And both think about it after.

Slater falls off a cliff while saving a boy's life.  This leds to needing time off to rehab.  Derrick offers a deal; he stays with him and they fake a relationship.  Slater gets a place to stay to be closer to physical therapy (and privacy) and Derrick get s a fake boyfriend to take on 5 (yes 5) weddings over the summer.  

I enjoyed this so much.  Both compliment each other so well.  I liked seeing the relationship flow from a one night stand to friendship to love.  It was so sweet.  Of course they have to get out of their own heads towards the end.  

We do see previous characters appear in this one (Mack, Reyes, Robin, Wes, Sophie, Colt, Conrad).  And new characters:  Morgan & Dez, George and Orry.  I've enjoyed this series!

Ripped Bodice Bingo:  friends with benefits.

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Review: One Hot Summer Wedding

One Hot Summer Wedding by Falon Ballard
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I had to suspend some disbelief with this one.  Lucy hasn't seen her friend Sara in a decade and gets invited to her wedding.  I get that it's a destination wedding, but really?  Someone you considered a friend goes 10 years without seeing them and you decide to go to wedding?  Lucy also had a thing for Beckett, Sara's brother.  But someone tells a lie because they were worried how a Lucy/Beckett romance would effect them.  I thought the lie and reason (it was stupid) were brushed over and forgiven/forgotten too easily.   

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