Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

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“There’s no special name for events like these, and they’ll never win you a medal. But these ‘stupid things’ and this ‘wasted time’ help decorate the heart. It’s kind of like being able to pick up little pieces of happiness.”

You and I Are Polar Opposites (Volume 8) by Kocha Agasawa

January 29, 2026 by GentleRain Leave a Comment

Spoilers follow throughout this review! I was sad to see that this was the last volume of this series; while I support not having stories go on past their prime, I feel like there was another three or so volumes left to fully flesh everything out. You and I Are Polar Opposites, as stated in my previous review, follows three pairings of high schoolers who have somewhat opposite personalities, with the understanding that, since this is shoujo manga, they’ll end up together. It’s also about […]

Filed Under: Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Romance, Young Adult Tagged With: friendship, high school romance, Kocha Agasawa, manga

GentleRain's CBR18 Review No:37 · Genres: Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: friendship, high school romance, Kocha Agasawa, manga ·
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The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn

You’re like a secret door in the wall. You’re an electrical storm in my spine.

The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn

January 29, 2026 by Emmalita Leave a Comment

It looks like The Paris Match is my first five star review of 2026, but the truth is I have been reading this book over and over the way some people watch Heated Rivalry. I don’t really know how to talk about The Paris Match. It’s so much more than its summary suggests, and if I really dig into the stuff I loved, I’ll spoil it. What I can say is Kate Clayborn has written a book the rewards close reading. I finally figured out […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: Kate Clayborn

Emmalita's CBR18 Review No:9 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: Kate Clayborn ·
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One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Grown Up and Queer

One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker by Timothy Janovsky

January 26, 2026 by Emmalita Leave a Comment

I tend to prefer Timothy Janovsky’s books that have an element of magic to them. As I read One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker, I realized that Dario’s wealth is essentially a magical power. One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker is a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory retelling with an adult Charlie, the character closest to Willy Wonka’s vibe is a deceased grandfather, and Dario, the chocolate maker, is a pansexual short king. Charlie is in a desperate situation. He lives with his […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: Timothy Janovsky

Emmalita's CBR18 Review No:8 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: Timothy Janovsky ·
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A Jété into Love

Second Night Stand by Karelia Stetz-Waters, Fay Stetz-Waters

January 25, 2026 by Pooja Leave a Comment

When professional ballerina Lillian has a one night stand with a beautiful stranger in Portland, she does so only because she’s certain she’ll never see her again. But when it turns out that Izzy will be competing in the same dance competition show, their growing connection may get in the way of the win they both desperately need. I really loved Karelia Stetz-Waters’ previous book Behind the Scenes, so even though I haven’t been interested in reality show romances in the past I was excited […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: ARC, contemporary, humor, Karelia Stetz-Waters, Fay Stetz-Waters, lgbt, NetGalley, Romance, United States

Pooja's CBR18 Review No:7 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: ARC, contemporary, humor, Karelia Stetz-Waters, Fay Stetz-Waters, lgbt, NetGalley, Romance, United States ·
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Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday

Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday

January 25, 2026 by Ang 3 Comments

Disclaimer: I think this will be the third time I have attempted participating in the Cannonball Read. My failures in the past are so frustrating to me because I easily read at least 50 books each year. It’s the reviews that are my stumbling block. I know it’s because I am intimidated, both by the intelligence of the Pajiba community and by my minimal skills with technology. This year, I’m trying to let that anxiety go. If my reviews sound like they were written by […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: Cute, Jenny Holiday, Romance

Ang's CBR18 Review No:2 · Genres: Romance · Tags: Cute, Jenny Holiday, Romance ·
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The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman

The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman

January 25, 2026 by Ang 4 Comments

Disclaimer: I think this will be the third time I have attempted participating in the Cannonball Read. My failures in the past are so frustrating to me because I easily read at least 50 books each year. It’s the reviews that are my stumbling block. I know it’s because I am intimidated, both by the intelligence of the Pajiba community and by my minimal skills with technology. This year, I’m trying to let that anxiety go. If my reviews sound like they were written by […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance Tagged With: #fantasy, Fiction, Lauren Palphreyman

Ang's CBR18 Review No:1 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Romance · Tags: #fantasy, Fiction, Lauren Palphreyman ·
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