contained fantastic reproductions of many of Renoir’s works
Both texts by Dumas and Collins were insightful, with the former conducting a wide survey ocontained fantastic reproductions of many of Renoir’s works
Both texts by Dumas and Collins were insightful, with the former conducting a wide survey of Renoir’s depictions of female figures. Dumas argues that Renoir’s women are often typified into passive categories, ones that he and other male spectators may barge into at their whim.
Collins’ essay focuses more particularly on Renoir’s bridge between genre and portraiture in his depiction of Christine Lerolle. He discusses the act of embroidery as being an allegory to creation itself, of feminine domesticity and blurring the lines of private and public.
One thing that frustrated me was the references to images/figures that would be pages ahead than mentioned - it made the experience less enjoyable as the constant flipping back and forth would make me lose my train of thought. ...more
really enjoyed this one! a fantastic introduction followed by a ~2~ page spread on an individual work. i also really loved that this book was small --really enjoyed this one! a fantastic introduction followed by a ~2~ page spread on an individual work. i also really loved that this book was small -- made the reading experience a lot less painful lol
so freaking good!!! the perfect blend of banter, tension, chemistry and YEARNING. the spice was giving everything and the romance was absolutely b4.5
so freaking good!!! the perfect blend of banter, tension, chemistry and YEARNING. the spice was giving everything and the romance was absolutely beautiful
i wasn't going to read this as the other two books were just ok for me but so glad i did!!! ...more
the hero did not grovel enough for the level of betrayal he committed against the heroine .. and the heroine just kinda accepted it which very meh ngl
the hero did not grovel enough for the level of betrayal he committed against the heroine .. and the heroine just kinda accepted it which was frustrating ...more
immediately picked up book 2 and it did not disappoint either!! as someone who used to loVEEE criminal minds the plot of this had me so invested
the roimmediately picked up book 2 and it did not disappoint either!! as someone who used to loVEEE criminal minds the plot of this had me so invested
the romance developed even more which is not always possible to do so good when you think things have resolved in the previous book .. the author introduces new challenges for them and it was so satisfying seeing them all work through it
i have been loving the recent reverse harem/omegaverse books i've been reading and this one is definitely no exception. i was totally investso. good.
i have been loving the recent reverse harem/omegaverse books i've been reading and this one is definitely no exception. i was totally invested in both the plot and the romance .. the spice was chef's kiss
the monologue-esque writing had me cringing at times & i didn't feel like the third act conflict (or lack thereof) wanot bad, had higher expectations
the monologue-esque writing had me cringing at times & i didn't feel like the third act conflict (or lack thereof) was believable?? like the FMC's reaction to finding out about their anonymous online friendship
an incredible romance; loved the enemies to lovers/grumpy x sunshine dynamic between a single dad and his next door neighbor/nanny
but it was s5 stars
an incredible romance; loved the enemies to lovers/grumpy x sunshine dynamic between a single dad and his next door neighbor/nanny
but it was sO much more than just these tropes; the FMC is dealing with so much grief but finds escape and love with the MC and his two kids in a way she never expected -- seeing how much they love her back was just so beautiful
including quotes/fave moments because me writing about it just isn't enough justice;
- the baking as the love language as a whole
- "'Maggie, You are one of the best gifts I’ve gotten this year. Thank you for climbing through the fence and making my life just a bit sweeter. Please self-destruct this letter before my hardcore reputation is ruined. Merry Christmas, my favorite little wild thing. I hope you never lose who you are right now. Always, Lily T.' Emotion tightened my throat as I thought of what something like that would mean to my daughter, but I swallowed it away. To feel seen and appreciated during a stretch of time when we were ironing out so many kinks in our new life—it was something Maggie would remember forever."
- "Maggie. Bryce. Barrett. My eyesight blurred when I closed the pen. For the first time in over ten years, I wrote names. Not a place or a restaurant or a sight that I’d visited. Living, breathing human beings—who’d provided memories to take with me, moments to miss and replay. A gift. One they weren’t even aware of."
- him letting her wear his slippers and gloves even tho he'd be freezing
- him googling "how to flirt with a woman" is so endearing and hilarious lol
- “I’ve got you,” he whispered once more against my temple. Tears welled again, and I closed my eyes to keep them from falling. “You’re safe.”
- “When things are good enough, important enough,” he held my eyes unflinchingly, “when we love them enough, we take the risk, because we damn well know the reward is worth it.” and HE DID
- “Don’t run from this,” he said evenly. “I’m not going to hurt you, Lily. I’m not going anywhere.”
- “Then I will always be waiting when you come back,” I told her fiercely. “You need to go to Florida for six months to warm your stubborn ass up after this winter? Do it. We can talk on the phone. I can charter a flight to come see you. Take the kids, too, if I’m feeling like sharing.” My hands slid over the sides of her neck. “But I don’t know that I will. I’ve never been possessive of a woman in my entire life, but I think I will be with you.” Her eyes welled up, but no tears fell. “I am not scared to wait for you. To give you time to be ready.” My fingers wound through her hair. “And we could sit here all day talking about all the shit we’ve done wrong, the ways we’re not perfect, but I’m not scared of that either.” I kissed her once, a sweet, lingering kiss. “I have waited my entire life for someone who feels like my best friend. My partner. I’m not giving that up so easily now that I’ve found it.”