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Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This was a cute story! Although the entire story was a miscommunication plot hole and I just wish they had had an open conversation instead of dancing around it. But you can see how much the safari meant to the author through the story! The calls to mama mia were fun and the #bridebrigade was the best part!! 
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I actually adored this book! I loved the retelling aspect! The rhyming narrator! Max being an absolute clutch!! Storee and Cole's hatred turning into someting more! And they actually communicated which was a breath of fresh air! And holy candy cane of smuttness!! That was fun!! And spicy! Deffs will keep you warm on a cold winter's night!! 
#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women by Lisa Charleyboy, Mary Beth Leatherdale

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

This is a beautiful book! And a work of art ! Truly the combination of artwork and stories told in different formats celebrates and honours Indigenous women! And I think it is important for all to read and gain a little more of an understanding. 
Things We Know by Heart by Jessi Kirby

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emotional reflective sad 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

4.0

What a sad and heartwarming book. I know those two things are opposite but its true!! This story really focus on grief and loss of a loved one and the journey to being able to move forward. Of course with the twist that the loved one's heart was a transplant and is still out there. 
Heir, Apparently by Kara McDowell

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I continued to enjoy the premise of this book! I loved the inclusion of more characters this time around! I really disliked the back and forth of will they/ won't they be together...  But I would love to see more from this universe as there is some great secondary charcters that deserve to have their story told! 
The Prince & The Apocalypse by Kara McDowell

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.25

I actually really enjoyed this! The premise was fun and the story made it fast paced. I loved Wren and Theo and how they dealt with end of the world!! The romance is fun and all the different europe locations! And the fact that it ends on a cliffhanger is just ridiculous and I am excited to see how the sequel goes !! 
The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Wow !! This was exactly what I needed for this Christmas season!! Grumpy vs sunshine!! At Christmas tree far!! Cuddling for warmth!! and the spice !! Incredible!! I really loved this!!! Kira and Bennett were just wonderful to get know and I loved to be apart of their love story!!
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was so cute! I was looking forward to seeing Hazel and Noah's love story! Im such a sucker for treasure hunts with book clues! I also love the balance of quirkness and spiciness!!! Such a great world to be apart of!! 
When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

There was so much I wanted to love about this book! And I did love a lot of things, I laughed out loud and found it quite humourous! The lead up to the smut was delicious too! But I really struggled with the third act break up, the time skip and the whole miscommunication trope being used the way it was.
Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

OMG!! This was fantastic! No secondary book slump here! I loved Coal and Hex, but I'm obsessed with Loch and Kris! My god!!  They way those two banter and bicker which adds to the building of their tension!! And when it all came to head... the SPICE!!! Loch giving Kris everything he needed !! Phew is it hott in here!?  There was also some fun, quirky quips that I enjoy along with the many different confession of feelings! It was fun too! And dealt with Kris' trauma really well! I love this universe and hope there will be eventually more!! 

I am so so thankful for the arc from Netgalley!! Truly!!