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Tag: love

You Say It First

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 9 January 202110 January 2021 in Fiction, Reviews, Romance

You say it first is not your typical romance novel. It follows two teens, Meg and Colby, who could not be more different. Meg has got her whole life in order: she’s got the cute boyfriend, the supportive bestfriend, the good grades and an extremely busy political agenda. Colby, on the other hand, has already graduated highschool and doesn’t really know what he wants in life. Nothing feels the same, himself included, ever since his dad died. So when Colby one night accepts a phonecall from the phonebanking initiative WeCount, asking him if his -dead- dad is already registered to vote, Colby is utterly baffled. Neither Colby nor Meg, the unlucky volunteer at WeCount that night, could have foretold what that phonecall would set in motion.

The Switch

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 17 October 202017 October 2020 in Fiction, Realistic, Reviews, Romance

After the untimely death of her sister Clara, Leena has dedicated her whole life to her job. For over a year now, Leena has not had a single day off, afraid of the thoughts and memories that would undoubtedly circle back to her to haunt her. But as everyone expected, Leena slowly starts to suffer from this decision. After messing up an important task, her boss forbids Leena to re-enter her workspace for two whole months. Not wanting to go to her mom, Leena ends up with her grandma Eileen in rural Yorkshire. Both stuck in their current situation …

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 19 September 202020 December 2020 in Fiction, Reviews

‘Absolutely mesmerizing.’ Summary The Picture of Dorian Gray is a story known and loved by many. Dorian is introduced as being young, rich and beautiful, but too naïve for his own good when we first meet him in Basil Hallward’s…

Frankly in Love

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 25 July 202025 July 2020 in Fiction, Realistic, Reviews

Our main character Frank Li calls himself a Limbo, his term for all the Korean-American kids who feel trapped between their parents’ traditional expectations and their Southern California environment. This internal conflict can be found in this one rule Frank’s parents have made up: date a Korean. Which proves to be impossible when Frank Li falls for Brit Means, his beautiful and smart and white classmate. Fortunately, Joy Song – a fellow Limbo – struggles with the same, and the two of them come up with the perfect plan to cover their interracial romances.

The Flatshare

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 27 June 202027 June 2020 in Fiction, Reviews, Romance

When Tiffy leaves her ex once again, she promises herself it’s for good this time. In need of a place to stay that is not her friend’s place, she reaches out to an ad which has been written by Leon. Leon really needs the money and has convinced his girlfriend Kay that nothing will ever happen. With Leon working nightshifts and Tiffy working her 9-5 job as a publisher, the two of them would never even meet.

Serpent & Dove

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 13 June 202013 June 2020 in Fantasy, Reviews

Meet Louise Le Blanc, a rebellious witch with a mysterious past. She maintains herself through stealing and swindling, making herself notorious among the Chausseurs, who have not found out about the witch-part, luckily. They’d definitely come after her. So when one Chausseur, Reid Diggory, does decide that Lou looks rather suspicious, there’s only one chance, one way, to avoid being burned alive. Marriage.

The Betrothed

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 30 May 20205 June 2020 in Fiction, Reviews, Romance

Meet Hollis Brite, a girl that grew up in Keresken Castle like all the other daughters of the noblemen in Coroa, forever trying to catch the attention of King Jameson. His Highness was never really looking for a queen, until Hollis came around. He confesses his love for her through gifts and silly remarks, hinting at a possible engagement …

To Best the Boys

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 25 January 20205 April 2020 in Fantasy, Reviews

In a little town called Pinsbury Port, all gentlepersons of age receive a letter inviting them to compete in the so-called Labyrinth. The winner receives a full scolarship to the all-male Stemwick University. The poorer men mostly participate for a better future, the rich ‘Uppers’ participate for honor and maybe even prestige. But Rhen, a girl, isn’t looking for any of those things …

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