By: Cait Marie What happens when two of your favorite authors collaborate? You get an adorable contemporary that simply makes your heart smile. What If It’s Us is written from two perspectives. Arthur is in New York for the summer, working as an intern in his mom’s law firm. Ben is a local New Yorker... Continue Reading →
Cait’s October Book Haul
By: Cait Marie Hello, hello! Wow, so this is super late! October has been so incredibly busy that I haven't had much time to write for Functionally Fictional. That doesn't mean the reading has ceased, though! In fact, I read seven books in September. Here's what I read: Sea Witch by Sarah Henning - This... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “Leah on the Offbeat” by Becky Albertalli
By: Cait Marie I have been struggling to write this review for days. Leah on the Offbeat, Becky Albertalli’s newest release, came out last week and I had been waiting months for it. It. Was. Wonderful. I love Albertalli’s books. You all know I’m obsessed with Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, well, this is... Continue Reading →
Cait’s April Book Haul
By: Cait Marie Hello! This is my first book haul for Functionally Fictional! Now, for those who have never heard of a ‘book haul,’ it is basically a discussion about the books you have bought or received the previous month, books you read, and books you want to read the following month. Typically these are... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli
By: Cait Marie If you know me, you know that I absolutely adore Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. I’ve said before, I don’t read a lot of contemporary or stand-alone books. However, I do occasionally read them, especially if recommended. I actually read this book as part of my school’s book club for Pride... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Movie Review of “Love, Simon”
"It’s universally relatable, even if you don’t identify as a member of the lgbt+ community. And the movie keeps all of that emotion. There are so many warm, fuzzy feelings while watching it, I couldn’t keep myself from grinning like an idiot."
