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238 reviews

What If It's You? by Jilly Gagnon

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Did not finish book.
I normally love STEM RomComs but couldn’t get into this one. I even tried “read aloud” but it didn’t help. 

Thank you Ballantine for granting me an ARC!
The Hook Up by Kristen Callihan

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Did not finish book.
I tried to make myself read this a few times but finally gave up at 25%. It moves too slow for my liking. 

Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend by Rebecca Romney

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4.5

Very interesting and well laid out. I wish all the books mentioned were available for us to read today!!

Thank you Simon Element for granting me an ARC!
Garden to the Max: Joyful, Visionary, Maximalist Design by Teresa Woodard

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5.0

Gorgeous book with tons of great pics and info for gardens in all regions. I’ll be buying a copy once it’s released!

Thank you Timber Press for granting me an ARC!
Nine Minutes Eleven Seconds by Larry V. Pederson

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5.0

Amazing debut! I devoured this book quickly and loved the twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. 

Thank you Ranconteur 888 for granting me an ARC!
The Launch Date by Annabelle Slator

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

I love STEM RomComs and this one didn’t disappoint! I can’t wait to read future books from this debut author. 

Thank you Avon & Harper Voyager for this ARC!

Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole

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fast-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? Yes

4.5

Beautiful traditional publishing re-release of one of my favorite indie series! The new bonus chapter is 😚🤌!

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About the book:

Spark of the Everflame, book 1 of The Kindred’s Curse Saga, is an epic romantasy that explores themes of self-discovery, destiny and power. It follows Diem Bellator, whose world is turned upside down when her mother disappears and a secret about her past is revealed. To unravel the truth, she infiltrates the forbidden world of Descended royalty. Torn between two worlds, Diem’s journey is one of survival, self-discovery and “forbidden” love.
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

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fast-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? Yes

5.0

Beautiful re-release of my favorite romantasy series! The bonus chapters are 💞✨💖!
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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Did not finish book.
Tried to read multiple times since its release and just can’t get into it
The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 53%.
Thanks Macmillan for providing me an ALC! The audio quality and narrator are great! I DNF’d at 53% as I couldn’t get into the story.