#j.e. heartbreak

[tha-wrecka-stow]

[musictyme]

Jagged Edge- What You Tryin' To Do

[pridepages]

Books Read on PridePages

Under the cut: find all the writing I’ve done on books I’ve read so far. (up to date as of 9/15/24).

Below is the Master List of all the books I’ve read and written about on Pride Pages.

WLW Books:

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur 

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur 

The Monster of Her Age by Danielle Binks

The Unbroken by C.L. Clark

Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun

Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun

The Untimely Undeath of Imogen Madrigal by Grayson Daly

Last Girls Standing by Jennifer Dugan

Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel by Sara Farizan

Undergrounder by J.E. Glass

Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall

An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake

Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail by Ashley Herring Blake 

This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone 

A Million to One by Adiba Jaigirdar 

In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae

Youngblood by Sasha Laurens

I Await the Devil’s Coming by Mary MacLane

A Restless Truth by Freya Marske

Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta 

Godslayers by Zoe Hana Mikuta

Out of Character by Jenna Miller

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk 

Sunshine and Blood by Roxie Randall

The Society for Soulless Girls by Laura Steven

The Comedienne’s Guide to Pride by Hayli Thomson

Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood

Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner 

City of Shattered Light by Claire Winn 

City of Vicious Night by Claire Winn

MLM Books:

This Way Out by Tufayel Ahmed 

Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

Last Call: a True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon Green 

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Husband Material by Alexis Hall

Paris Daillencourt is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall

In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

In Deeper Waters by FT Lukens 

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

A Power Unbound by Freya Marske

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson 

Heartstopper (vol 1-4) by Alice Oseman 

This Winter by Alice Oseman 

The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro

Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell (bonus: “Snow for Christmas”)

The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer (second post)

The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian

The Problem With Perfect by Philip William Stover

Darkhearts by James L. Sutter Napkins and Other Distractions by MA Wardell

Mistletoe and Mishigas by MA Wardell

Teacher of the Year by MA Wardell

Asexual/Aromantic Books:

I Am Not Your Chosen One by Evelyn Benvie

Aces Wild by Amanda Dewitt 

Loveless by Alice Oseman

Solitaire by Alice Oseman

Trans/NonBinary Books:

Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callendar

Ander and Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa

The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason Deaver 

Glitter and Concrete by Elyssa Maxx Goodman

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

Spell Bound by FT Lukens

Self-Made Boys by Anna-Marie McLemore 

Outlawed by Anna North

Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa

I Was Born For This by Alice Oseman

Queer Books:

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé 

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo 

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake

Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

Who We Are in Real Life by Victoria Koops

Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen

The Bell in the Fog by Lev AC Rosen

[lboogie1906]

Brandon and Brian Casey (October 13, 1975) are identical twins R&B singers known for being part of the group Jagged Edge. They’re known for the albums J.E. Heartbreak and Jagged Little Thrill, which combined to go platinum three times.

They grew up singing in church and got more involved in music, and writing lyrics when the family moved to Atlanta.

They were originally in a group called Twin AK, which morphed into Jagged Edge.

Their father was a member of the Hartford Board of Education.

They helped write Usher’s song “Nice and Slow.” #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[chloeworships]

This was the girl God was referring to in my dream with Rachel and Tiny’s daughter. May she rest in peace. How sad 😔💔

I am always shocked at what is revealed to me by God. Seriously 😳 …

Recall the initials J.E., the glasses frame and the HAIRSTYLE 💇🏾‍♀️

Also let us talk about men and abortion since this sick individual obviously panicked when this young girl told him she was pregnant. He definitely didn’t want her to keep the child because it would expose his nastiness and double life. So when you vote this November remember there are MORE men than women who do not want the financial, economical or emotional burden of becoming fathers even MORE than some women (guess who pays child support??? 💰). When you vote this November remember young girls like Na’Ziyah who were groomed and used by men for SEX and then when the reality of having a child actually hits them, you’re a slut, a h*e, a gold digging b***** and he proceeds to dispose of you (and his baby) when you tell him you missed your period.

How many of us have accidentally (or irresponsibly) gotten pregnant only to have a man berate and verbally abuse us, having an adult tantrum over not wanting to keep a child he helped to father. Remember TRUMP took this fundamental right away not just from women but from men too. The same man that is ok with grabbing an unsuspecting women’s “p*ssy” without consent, the same man CONVICTED of sexual assault, and then some ppl call themselves Christians knowing this about that man. It’s shameful. But no one wants to have that conversation and wants to, instead blame women. This doesn’t negate the fact we should be celibate, I’m stating UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS whether you agree or not with abortion… this is the REALITY so many women AND men face in PRIVATE.

God told me the topic of abortion should be left up to each individual (female and male bc it takes two right?) and a doctor as each persons needs and health issues are different than the next. Would he prefer we have our children after marriage? Absolutely 👍🏾 Would he prefer we abstain? For sure…but even while married a woman may not be able to carry a child to full term and that choice should have nothing to do with the government intervening in that deeply personal and heartbreaking decision 💔 I heard something about Down syndrome. Let’s not forget sickle cell anemia.

People want to talk about “freedom of speech and the freedom to carry a loaded gun” but a woman cannot have freedom over her own VAGINA and UTERUS??? Please make it make sense.

No government has any right to tell a woman when she can and cannot have a child and you don’t have to be religious to support a woman’s right to choose what’s best for her and her family.

Children are beautiful and life is a gift but it is not always that simple for some people. It is not that black and white for women and men alike, and God knows this. I am not making an excuse for SIN because sometimes it’s not even about that, it’s about HEALTH. Pregnancy has always been a life or death experience for women since the days of Adam and Eve’s curse.

[purplelito1996]

Jagged Edge - J. E. HeartBreak Slowed & Chopped By Dj Crystal Clear

[somethinglikeaheartbreak]

MiC LOWRY X SZA X Usher X Jagged Edge

[blacksilksheet]

EXTRA BUTTERY SMOOTH

classic LP.

[schlussstrich]

Was soll ich machen, wenn du gehst? Was bleibt mir dann?

j.e

[tha-wrecka-stow]

[euesworld]

"You are the most adorable soul, I could marry you and be the happiest person alive.. so sweet, almost too sweet for words."

Seriously, you are wifey material.. I could love you until the sun died and be able to grow the most beautiful flowers until I die- eUe 🌼

[thisaintascenereviews]

Album Review by Bradley Christensen Jagged Edge – J.E. Heartbreak Record Label: January 18 2000 Release Date: So So Def

Remember in the 90s and early 00s when boy bands, girl groups, and R&B groups were a thing? I remember so many from that era, and I’ve listened to a lot from that era, too, such as Jodeci, Dru Hill, *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, The Spice Girls, Destiny’s Child, and so, so many more, but you don’t hear them anymore. I mean, boy bands, I guess, and there are a couple of girl groups around, but it’s not to the same level of popularity (or even quality) anymore. I mean, I’m not saying that these guys are critically acclaimed or absolutely amazing, but they’re memorable. I mean, I just listened through a couple of *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys albums, listening to the former for the first time in a few years, and it’s amazing at how catchy, energetic, and memorable these pop records were (and still are). R&B groups in particular have seemingly gone extinct, whereas the pop groups still exist in some capacity, and that’s a shame, because these groups are quite good. I love Jodeci, for instance; I’ve listened to a couple of their albums, and when I talked about them last fall, they were great R&B / hip-hop soul albums. There’s another R&B group that I’ve always wanted to listen to, though, and that’s Jagged Edge. These guys were around in the late 90s and early 00s, releasing their first major album in 2000, entitled J.E. Heartbreak. That’s supposed to be a reference to a New Edition album, which is kind of funny, but I can’t say I’m familiar with New Edition, but they seem like a group that I would enjoy. I came across that album at FYE, though, and it was around $9.99, which isn’t a bad price, but when I saw the album at $5.99 at Best Buy, well, that’s when I decided to check it out. I’ve been thinking about giving the album a listen, and within the last week, I decided to go just ahead and check it out. That’s because I wanted to get into some other albums that I’ll be talking about soon enough, but for now, I’ll be talking about J.E. Heartbreak.

I’ll admit that I wasn’t familiar with this group before I picked up this album, aside from just hearing their name, but I was still excited to check this out. Honestly, this LP is quite good, even great, but it does have some problems. Let’s get the best thing out of the way first – the vocals. The vocals, specifically the harmonies, are amazing. They are top notch. I love the hooks, too, as they’re very well done. The vocals are definitely the best part of the album, and they’re great. This group has some of the best vocalists in this R&B group / hip-hop soul style that I’ve listened to a decent amount, and yeah, if you’re looking for some quality vocalists in that scene, give this LP a shot. Aside from the vocals, though, I’m relatively mixed on everything else. Not that anything is outright bad (well, maybe Ja Rule’s verse on “Girl Is Mine,” despite how the song itself is straight fire, and it’s one of the best songs on the album), but nothing is amazing, either. The overall sound is cool, as I like the hip-hop soul thing, and the R&B thing, but the sound is very repetitive, samey, and it drags on a bit. When the songs hit, they really hit, though, as “Let’s Get Married,” “Girl Is Mine,” and “Keys To The Range,” just to name a few, are awesome songs. Some tracks, though, just don’t do much for me, because they sound like better moments on the album. The lyrics, too, they’re a mix between really solid and just not interesting. “Let’s Get Married,” for example, is a great track and the lyrics are very sweet, but the lyrics just aren’t that interesting a lot of the time. They’re very generic, lackluster, and typical for this style of music, but I can give them a pass for that, since it’s hard to constantly reinvent the same topics over and over. At the same time, though, I’ve heard these topics done better, or at least a little more interesting, but it was the early 00s, so I mean, it’s whatever.

That’s not to say this LP isn’t good, and it begs the question of whether or not an album can be considered great if it has a single element that’s amazing. It all depends on who you’re talking to. People that aren’t into this style of music might not get into it, because there isn’t any crossover appeal to it, which is why you probably why you haven’t heard of this group if you’re not into R&B, but if you do like this style, check it out. It’d be right up your alley, but it’s nothing that will blow your mind. In terms of early 00s R&B and soul, this is good stuff, but I, personally, wouldn’t call it a great album. With that said, there are great things in it, and the vocals are the best thing about it, hands down. These vocals are seriously some of the best I’ve ever heard in an R&B record, and for those alone, they’re worth taking a look at. This LP is worth a listen, just for the vocals, but if you’re into this kind of music, the rest of the album isn’t bad, either. It’s just that the rest of the sound isn’t too unique or amazing, as well as the lyrics, too, since they’re pretty standard for the genre. I’m happy that I checked this out, though, even if it took awhile, because I like what they do. I like what this band has to offer, and I enjoy the sound overall, too. I’m into R&B music quite heavily, especially now, but it does take a bit more for me to be truly impressed. I don’t know if I’d call this LP an underrated classic, but the vocals alone make this LP worth listening to. I love the vocals and the harmonies on this LP, but the songs can get a bit repetitive, boring, and generic, even though they’re still good. I would listen to this record if you’re into R&B, or listened to all of these R&B groups back in the day (or now, because this type of music holds up quite well to this day). It’s not like this album is dated at all, or even terrible, but it’s a pretty standard album for the genre, despite how great the vocals really are.