Don’t be rude and post DNF book reviews
LET’S BE REAL … publicly DNFing a book is like saying, ‘I hate this book,’ even if that’s not the full story. Posting a DNF carries a more negative tone than the personal decision itself.
There are legitimate and unfair reasons for leaving book reviews stating DNFing a book.
Here’s a personal example from this past weekend:
I started reading ACOTAR, but an early scene involving harm to an animal triggered me after the recent loss of my dog, so I stopped. This is a ME issue, not the book’s fault. Would I leave a review saying I DNFed it? NO! It’s not fair to the author. (Not that my review would impact this popular book, but the principle stands.) I will probably revisit the book later.
Hot Chocolate Float – did you see it?
This combo of cinnamon ice cream submerged in hot chocolate and topped with whipped cream is sensational.
I didn’t know what to call it, so I tried to find it online, but couldn’t.
Previously, I made a video with ube ice cream and coffee. This resembled an affogato, a popular dessert consisting of “a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.”
Affogato translates to “drowned” in Italian
Should I have called this an affogato too?
Then I compared this drink to a root beer float made of “just two ingredients: root beer, and ice cream.”
And that’s when I saw it!
After pouring the hot chocolate on top of the ice cream, the ice cream scoop floated to the top!
Try it for yourself. This is a delicious combination.
Polyamory IS NOT Polygamy
What’s the difference between Polyamory and Polygamy?
I was recently asked this question. As I write about loving polyamorous relationships in my novels, I want to be explicitly clear:
MY NOVELS CONTAIN ONLY LOVING RELATIONSHIPS. THERE IS NO COERCION OR ABUSE. AND THERE IS ALWAYS A HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
Note:
If a polygamous relationship involves consent, honesty, and equal autonomy among all partners, without fraud, abuse, or coercion, it can share many characteristics with polyamory. In such cases, the main difference becomes primarily legal and cultural rather than relational.
ARC – polyamorous novella
Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn
Looking for ARC readers
https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/623959
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and tempers flare at the family celebration. Sasha, Ian, and JD confront the disdain from their family, standing up to save their polyamorous relationship.
Why Choose
Polyamorous Romance
Forbidden Love
Protective Partners
Fighting for love
Unapologetic Love
Big Family Drama
Strong FMC
MFM
Mathematical Example comparing polyamory & monogamy math
Monogamy – a single equation with a unique solution:
x+1=2 ⇒ x=1
Polyamory – more than one valid solution
∣1+x∣=2. ⇒ x=1 or x=−3
That’s a wrap on reading in Aptril 2025
New-to-me authors: Rina Kent, Willow Dixon, Katelyn Taylor, Liz Tomforde, Robinne Lee
Favorite of the month: too many good ones to pick just one. It was a great month!
ARC: The Second Son by @paulaminydzak – maffia, trying something new
Advance Reader Copies – Why Choose Romance
Their family is opposed to their polyamorous relationship. They’re ready to face their critics and fight for their love.
These characters speak to anyone who’s ever been told to hide.
TROPES: Forbidden Love, Polyamory, Love Against Society’s Expectations, Defying Judgment, Engagement Under Fire, Unapologetic Love, Big Family Drama, Strong Female Lead Who Speaks Up, Scandalous Relationship. They Chose Each Other, Love is Love
Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn
Looking for ARC readers https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/623959
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