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“I know you’re out of practice, Shiloh, but the point of bringing men home isn’t to argue with them.”

Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

August 19, 2024 by Malin Leave a Comment

4.5 stars Smart Bitches Summer Bingo: Plants or flowers on the cover Cary and Shiloh were best friends in high school. They saw each other every day, told each other everything, and were utterly inseparable. Everyone thought they were in love and would end up together, but by graduation, they’re still just friends. Both come from unstable family environments and dream of getting out of Omaha. Shiloh is going to college to become an actress and Cary has joined the Navy. Once Cary finishes boot […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History, Romance Tagged With: 1990's, 2000s, CBR16, coming-of-age, divorce, family, friendship, high school, historical fiction, LGBTQIA, Malin, Rainbow Rowell, Romance, second chance, Slow Dance

Malin's CBR16 Review No:53 · Genres: Fiction, History, Romance · Tags: 1990's, 2000s, CBR16, coming-of-age, divorce, family, friendship, high school, historical fiction, LGBTQIA, Malin, Rainbow Rowell, Romance, second chance, Slow Dance ·
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