Felix Ever After

"It’s romantic, and it’s funny, and it’s entertaining—but there’s a deep discussion of identity and trauma as well. What I’m learning is that romance isn’t always cotton candy; it can delve into these complex and dark topics. I was rereading the book Beach Read by Emily Henry and I thought, oh, they get into some deep shit in this, which made me feel like it was more literary fiction—but then I remembered that no, romance can talk about heavier subjects and still identify as a romance. With Felix Ever After , there’s a lot of depth in that book, and I got to learn too, which is never a bad thing. I love that book so much."

"Young adult novels are such an underrated resource. It’s important to expose yourself to the stories of people who don’t often get to be the center of attention, as well as more academic options. This is a beautiful portrayal of growing up and loving yourself."