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Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Donut Trap by Julie Tieu
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
I really wanted to love this. I may even come back to it at some point. It felt slow, then all of the sudden the main character and love interest were together and I hadn’t even hit 50%. I mean, I love romance but this one was lacking tension that I desperately wanted because I enjoyed so many other aspects of the story!
The Off Limits Rule by Sarah Adams
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
What a FUN FUN FUN book! I adored this romcom so much! I loved Cooper and Lucy. I laughed out loud through the entire book. If you're looking for something that will make you smile, pick this one up!!
Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Love love loved this one! I haven’t read a lot of historical romance but now I want to!
Words That Burn Like Ash by Kendra Mase
her mother dies from suicide when she was 9, Avril thinks she might go the same way
dark
emotional
slow-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed reading Avril’s story. I was curious where her story would go after the first book, and this one did not disappoint!
Avril is healing from quite a bit of trauma from her past when she meets Ian (I love Ian 😍) who’s a librarian. For the month of December, she’ll be his date but he can’t know who she is.
I loved reading this love story, this one delves into heavier topics than the first book, but I feel like it was done very well.
Definitely recommend this series!
Avril is healing from quite a bit of trauma from her past when she meets Ian (I love Ian 😍) who’s a librarian. For the month of December, she’ll be his date but he can’t know who she is.
I loved reading this love story, this one delves into heavier topics than the first book, but I feel like it was done very well.
Definitely recommend this series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
What a perfect book to read in the middle of winter, in the middle of my own season of wintering. I loved listening to this one so much. It was exactly what I needed.
Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Ann Friedman, Aminatou Sow
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 27%.
I really wanted to like this one, a book about friendship! But I hadn't ever listened to these two friends podcast and mostly I just didn't care much about their story.
The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
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? No
4.5
I loved this little Christmas novella! I had a fun time reading and wished I could be with these characters even longer! A perfect steamy, Christmas book with some You've Got Mail vibes. It was great!