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179 reviews
Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
This was such a cosy read š„¹ā¤ļø I gave it 5 stars, maybe because I could relate to the nerdiness of the characters? But their crush for each other felt a lot more natural and wholesome.
Also a love interest who loves to clean? Now books are talking šš
Also a love interest who loves to clean? Now books are talking šš
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death
Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was actually a cute one! While more pacing would have been nicer, I understand itās a short story so it almost feels a bit like insta-love but this was super cute!
The first chapters start out with a 911 call with Christmas elements and I thought that was so cute! Thereās other Christmas touches, plus firemen, plus small town!!
Just what I was looking for in this collection āØ
The first chapters start out with a 911 call with Christmas elements and I thought that was so cute! Thereās other Christmas touches, plus firemen, plus small town!!
Just what I was looking for in this collection āØ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
All by My Elf by Olivia Dade
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
If the meaty van is a-rocking donāt come a-knocking š¤£
This was wild - I loved the forced proximity and āonly one van and itās cold and we have to preserve body heatā but what a strange Christmas story.
This was wild - I loved the forced proximity and āonly one van and itās cold and we have to preserve body heatā but what a strange Christmas story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This book feels like it was written by a man š
Insta-lust with a gigantic man where this was basically smut with slight Christmas mentions.
āThey donāt make pants that fit me. They donāt make woman that fit me eitherā
Too-big and degradation can be written so much better.
But fun hints towards Gilmore Girls:
- romantic interest is named Luke
- main character is a single mom who is running a thrift shop
- MC moved to a small town after stopping at a DINER and saw an ant hill on/near a HARDWARE store. Basically same sentence mention
Insta-lust with a gigantic man where this was basically smut with slight Christmas mentions.
āThey donāt make pants that fit me. They donāt make woman that fit me eitherā
Too-big and degradation can be written so much better.
But fun hints towards Gilmore Girls:
- romantic interest is named Luke
- main character is a single mom who is running a thrift shop
- MC moved to a small town after stopping at a DINER and saw an ant hill on/near a HARDWARE store. Basically same sentence mention
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 āØ
Freida McFadden does it again! I listened to this audiobook while working out and let me tell you sometimes I didnāt even notice that I was working out (life hack) š
The audiobook for this was crisp, delicious! Itās a dual POV where everything links up in the end and the plot twist!!! Freida is the queen of them. I was guessing so many things throughout this book š but youāre just never sure until it happens and you sometimes have to just pretend thereās a hidden camera for you to gasp at
So, so, so good!
Also a little tip - Audible has 3 months for $0.99 a month until 31 Dec so go sign up and then listen to this šāØ
Freida McFadden does it again! I listened to this audiobook while working out and let me tell you sometimes I didnāt even notice that I was working out (life hack) š
The audiobook for this was crisp, delicious! Itās a dual POV where everything links up in the end and the plot twist!!! Freida is the queen of them. I was guessing so many things throughout this book š but youāre just never sure until it happens and you sometimes have to just pretend thereās a hidden camera for you to gasp at
So, so, so good!
Also a little tip - Audible has 3 months for $0.99 a month until 31 Dec so go sign up and then listen to this šāØ
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Costanza by Rachel Blackmore
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
4 star read but the reasons why this author wrote this book pushed it to a 5 star š¤©
We follow Costanza and her story - growing up in near poverty, she marries and is living a modest but good life. Until the famous sculptor has his eye set on her and her fire.
This tale will show you how fire can engulf, consume, reignite.
The author wrote this book to give Costanza her voice. Sheās been referred to as Beniniās mistress for so long and here is her story (obviously itās historical fiction, thereās some embellishments to the story, etc). The author took a stand at giving victims their voice back. Her reason of writing brought me to tears.
The way itās written is also captivating, even though thereās not much happening in certain parts, it draws you in and makes you want more.
Beautiful
We follow Costanza and her story - growing up in near poverty, she marries and is living a modest but good life. Until the famous sculptor has his eye set on her and her fire.
This tale will show you how fire can engulf, consume, reignite.
The author wrote this book to give Costanza her voice. Sheās been referred to as Beniniās mistress for so long and here is her story (obviously itās historical fiction, thereās some embellishments to the story, etc). The author took a stand at giving victims their voice back. Her reason of writing brought me to tears.
The way itās written is also captivating, even though thereās not much happening in certain parts, it draws you in and makes you want more.
Beautiful
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
5 š!
I procrastinated reading this for so long because I was so worried that it might not live up to the insane hype or that I might not like the book everyone was giving 5 stars to (itās happened before).
But wow š¤© this book was incredible! Itās now in my top faves āØ
Dragons, magic, survival, war, enemies to lovers, an anxious MC, funny banter, a shadow daddy - this book has it all š¤
I feel stronger after reading it, almost like us as the reader actually tackled the parapet, hand to hand combat, and all those challenges together.
So excited to dive into the Iron Flame readalong š
I procrastinated reading this for so long because I was so worried that it might not live up to the insane hype or that I might not like the book everyone was giving 5 stars to (itās happened before).
But wow š¤© this book was incredible! Itās now in my top faves āØ
Dragons, magic, survival, war, enemies to lovers, an anxious MC, funny banter, a shadow daddy - this book has it all š¤
I feel stronger after reading it, almost like us as the reader actually tackled the parapet, hand to hand combat, and all those challenges together.
So excited to dive into the Iron Flame readalong š
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Forbidden Love by Shalini Sharma, Shalini Sharma
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I DNF this book.
Thank you so much to the author for reaching out and sending me a review copy. That was so sweet and kind š
Unfortunately, I couldnāt continue reading this book. It looks like a really great plot is there but there is a lot of editing needed still.
The way itās written seems to contradict itself sometimes. It isnāt very descriptive. The characters arenāt written in a way to connect us to them.
There were also some aspects I couldnāt get through - Wince is not something that makes a sound.
This is all constructive criticism, with some editing Iām sure this could turn into an incredible story ā¤ļø there is real potential, it just needs to be worked on a bit.
Thank you again to Salini Sharma for giving me this review copy - I wish you all the best x
Thank you so much to the author for reaching out and sending me a review copy. That was so sweet and kind š
Unfortunately, I couldnāt continue reading this book. It looks like a really great plot is there but there is a lot of editing needed still.
The way itās written seems to contradict itself sometimes. It isnāt very descriptive. The characters arenāt written in a way to connect us to them.
There were also some aspects I couldnāt get through - Wince is not something that makes a sound.
This is all constructive criticism, with some editing Iām sure this could turn into an incredible story ā¤ļø there is real potential, it just needs to be worked on a bit.
Thank you again to Salini Sharma for giving me this review copy - I wish you all the best x
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Love You, Love You Not by Jo Watson
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Do I love this book or love it not?
I love it š¤
Okay, at first Poppy got on my nerves š how can anyone have that much drama and be that dramatic? Plus the incompetence at work, the perfectionist in me could never! But in the end she had me laughing away.
Poppy - an actress - is desperate for money and takes a job sheās not qualified for. Showing up in a wig, dramatic glasses, a fake name, and 80s clothing. From rescuing hurt pigeons, to dangling from her shirt, to accidentally sending her boss to the emergency room, does drama follow her? Or is she the drama?
The South African references were everything.
Pick this up if you:
- love funny drama
- want to read a romcom
- want to hear cockpit smut (Iām kidding it was in the passenger section of a private jet)
- love grumpy x sunshine
- love workplace smut and how to get out of it when youāre caught
- want to read about the best soap opera ever
- want the tea spilled sis
4 āØ
I love it š¤
Okay, at first Poppy got on my nerves š how can anyone have that much drama and be that dramatic? Plus the incompetence at work, the perfectionist in me could never! But in the end she had me laughing away.
Poppy - an actress - is desperate for money and takes a job sheās not qualified for. Showing up in a wig, dramatic glasses, a fake name, and 80s clothing. From rescuing hurt pigeons, to dangling from her shirt, to accidentally sending her boss to the emergency room, does drama follow her? Or is she the drama?
The South African references were everything.
Pick this up if you:
- love funny drama
- want to read a romcom
- want to hear cockpit smut (Iām kidding it was in the passenger section of a private jet)
- love grumpy x sunshine
- love workplace smut and how to get out of it when youāre caught
- want to read about the best soap opera ever
- want the tea spilled sis
4 āØ
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Death of parent
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
The irony of rating a book that rates a variety of topics š this book rates hot dog contests and Dr Pepper to the Small Pox Vaccine and Sunsets.
While a bit random, I learnt about a variety of topics and the writing was so good I was moved to tears a few times (I, like John Green, am I crier).
It was also nice to hear about the pandemic from the mind of a writer.
I give āThe Anthropocene Reviewedā four stars.
(A playful joke on how each chapter ended š)
While a bit random, I learnt about a variety of topics and the writing was so good I was moved to tears a few times (I, like John Green, am I crier).
It was also nice to hear about the pandemic from the mind of a writer.
I give āThe Anthropocene Reviewedā four stars.
(A playful joke on how each chapter ended š)