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Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wow, did I need this book!! I’m not usually a surprise pregnancy fan, but this book might’ve made me a believer. There’s so much heart within the story. The found family aspect is something so special and I really appreciated how delicate the author was with grief and infertility and being pregnant. this book is messy, but it’s an endearing messy and it’s one that I will not get over anytime soon
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Infertility and Death of parent
The Love Simulation by Etta Easton
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Thank you @berkleyromance for the gifted copy, this one came out yesterday! Super cute and very Abbott elementary coded! I didn’t read book one but I feel like I didn’t need too (but I do want to now)! I thought this was a fun different kind of romance and I’m always here for some forced proximity!
Hardly Strangers by A.C. Robinson
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Short, sweet, and surprisingly very emotional. I really appreciate @831storieshq books for existing when I’m in the mood for a quick read. Loved that this was set her one night and I really really want more of Shera and Max
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
First of all thank you @bookmarked for the arc of my most anticipated 2025 read! I love @ashleywinsteadbooks and this was no exception! I low key loved that this one returned to a college campus (like her first book)! This is a book for the true crime fan that wants to see all sides of the story! Jane is such a captivating protagonist who kind of stumbles into a life of whodunnit. The side characters only add to the story (mistress was my absolute fave). This one is thick but reads so quickly. The last 100 pages particularly I felt like I was racing to the finish line!! This one is out March 25th and you don’t want to miss it!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Love in Bloom by Lucy Eden
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Everyone said this one was good and they were right!! If you’re in the mood for a small town opposites attract romance with the charm of Gilmore girls, some town secrets, and a twist on farm life, this is the book for you. I loved these characters and their baggage and how giddy they were for each other. I really didn’t know what to expect but this was such a great debut. CW: lots of grief talk but it’s done so beautifully
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Grief
The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
What a great ending to such a wonderful series!! I’m going to miss the greene sisters so much. This one felt so beautifully, vulnerable, and different than the rest. I absolutely adored it and I loved reading about Iris and Angel’s love story. Truly can’t recommend this series enough, especially if you’re just looking to get in your feelings a little 🤍 thank you @berkleyromance for the gifted copy!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Cross My Heart by Megan Collins
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was such a fun and twisty thriller!! Definitely recommend for someone that’s a fan of cat and mouse chases and a slightly unreliable narrator!! I had a feeling about the killer and I love being right, but I’m more so love how we got there!! if you’re in the mood for a quick thriller, that’ll keep you guessing this is a good one
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Stalking, and Murder
Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Probably one of the most unique reads I’ve read in a long time. It’s Chinese folk tale but modern. You definitely have to suspend some reality, but I really enjoyed the character progression and the chaos that ensued. I went into this one blind and I think that that’s the best way to do it. This is also one of those books. I am not sure I would have picked up had my Book Club not picked it and for that I’m super grateful. @badbitchbookclub you never miss 😉
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Abortion
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I love this book and I loved these characters. This book just felt like a warm hug and I was so giddy as it progressed. Lucie and Aiden are the perfect protagonists that by chance end up in each others lives. I was rooting for them equally and was so so so satisfied by the ending!! Cannot recommend enough
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Comedic Timing: A Modern Romance by Upasna Barath
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A short n sweet novella about a second chance and a will they won’t they. Naina felt like a friend and I really appreciated that we got to see all the sides of her journey in such a short read. This was a great story about exploring sexuality and finding comfort in unlikely places!! Thank you @831storieshq for the gifted arc