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Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

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dark mysterious medium-paced

4.0


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Game, Set, Match by Heidi Stephens

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

3.5


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The Last Love Note by Emma Grey

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
It’s me, not the book. I am too emotional for this storyline atm
Wanderlust by Elle Everhart

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Did not finish book.
My edition has no “f”s in it so extremely frustrating to read - DNF 
Better Left Unsent by Lia Louis

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

A new Lia Louis book is always something I look forward to - though reading this within 24 has meant I have an even longer wait til the next one now! 
I adored her premise of this book as soon as I read it. Anyone would dread their innermost thoughts being sent out into the world, and I couldn’t wait to see how Lia delivered it.
Safe to say, I absolutely loved this book. As usual, Lia makes me fall completely in love with the MMC she writes, and I adored Millie, her family and her friendships (we must protect Ralph at all costs).

I found the story itself engaging, fun to read and heartfelt. As always, it’s so relatable and realistic without getting too bogged down in the details. The characters are brilliant and really add to the story. I love the secondary characters too and I am always here for dogs in books!

I loved the romance elements of this book but what I loved just as much were the themes of friendship and women (and Ralph) being there for each other. I loved Millie’s character arc and I loved the ending.

Lia if you read this, please can I request spin off books for Cate, Alexis and Chloe?! I need more of them please! 

I recommend this and any of Lia’s books for fans of Mhairi Mcfarlane, Denise Williams, Lindsey Kelk and Claire Kann.

Content warnings/themes:
Secrets out in the open
Female friendship 
Male-female friendship 
Coming of self 
Emotional manipulation/coercion 
Adultery (discussed but not shown on the page)
Parental abandonment (discussed but not shown on the page)
Travel 
Closed door romance 
Mental health issues

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A Legacy of Storms and Starlight by Victoria J. Price

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

3.5


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A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

I enjoyed this one but it felt slower than the first. I think the audiobook added a lot to my experience and I would have put it down more often had it been in another format. 
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
Bored 
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0


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