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Funny, Quirky, and Heartfelt

Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly

May 11, 2026 by Tracy Leave a Comment

What an underhyped gem this is. It’s funny, with quirky characters and an emotional core. Set in New Zealand, the book alternates the POVs of the titular siblings, who are biracial, gay, and living together as roommates. It’s a slice of life novel with a large focus on the main characters’ romantic and family relationships. This might be the funniest book I’ve read. Usually when I read something funny in a book I smile or just internally recognize that it’s amusing. It’s fairly uncommon for […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: contemporary fiction, diveristy, LGBTQ, Rebecca K. Reilly

Tracy's CBR18 Review No:30 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: contemporary fiction, diveristy, LGBTQ, Rebecca K. Reilly ·
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