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The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
3.5
The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling
Thank you @netgalley and @avonbooks for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This one was a fun and fast read! There’s witches, magic, ghosts, time travel and of course love. It is very entertaining and a perfect cozy witchy read to get me in the mood for the fall and spooky season.
I wish there was more regarding the FMC and the MMC relationship. It was kind of rushed—from meeting each other and then instant love. But I did enjoy it and look forward to reading more from this author.
3.5 stars!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
#theweddingwitch #erinsterling #avonbooks
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
Most Wonderful by Georgia Clark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.5
Most Wonderful is a queer rom-com written in three perspectives. It is based on three siblings who are very complicated and their relationships. There was a lot going on with family drama and complex characters but it is heartwarming and has feel good moments. I did find one of the siblings unlikable— more so how she was a bit obsessed with her love interest.
The story did not have an epilogue and made me feel like I was left hanging. Perhaps, the author did that purposely so that readers could imagine the epilogue theirselves.
I appreciate how the author blended the heavy topics with humor as well as the mental health and chronic illness rep. I have the chronic illness that is touched upon in the story and it was a great feeling to see it mentioned as I feel it is rarely ever referred to in novels.
FYI: Most Wonderful is an open door romance. The story is very character driven and there is strong character develop throughout the story.
I recommend this to anyone who enjoys queer romance with a side of humor, family drama and steamy times.
Thank you NetGalley and Dial Press Trade Paperback for the eARC in exchange for an honest opinion.
3.5 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol
Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This is my first Jennifer Hartmann book. Honestly, I bought it because I liked the cover. I had no idea what it was about.
The book is marketed as young adult but it should be new adult. The topics are heavy (violence, gun violence, abandonment, murder, attempted sexual assault, death, dementia) and there are multiple sex scenes.
The first half of the book was really slow and then halfway it was a page turner and then it was slow again. I don’t think this book was for me. It was very repetitive at times. I did enjoy the Winnie the Pooh references. So much happened in the book. Too much. Very dramatic. Far-fetched at times.
2.5 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol
The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Cross My Heart by Megan Collins
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Megan Collins writes “stalker” really well! I don’t want to give too much away but it’s about a woman, Rosie, who is a recipient of a heart transplant and starts falling hard for the donor’s husband. It’s a fast-paced psychological thriller about female obsession and murder.
Rosie is a bit unlikable in the beginning. Obsessed. Naive. Not in touch with reality. But her character develops really well throughout the book and I found myself rooting for her.
And just when I think I suspect who the murderer there’s a twist! I did not know which character to trust. Well developed conclusion!
There’s also some Taylor Swift references sprinkled in which I really appreciated. Sorry, 47 year old Swiftie here!
Releases 01/14/25
4.5 stars!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Thank you @netgalley and @megancollinswriter as well as @atriabooks for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
The Hollywood Assistant by May Cobb
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Cassidy recently had her heartbroken and so her best friend gets her a job as an assistant for a Hollywood couple. Between the trio there’s lots of secrets and lies. Throughout the story it is alluded that one of her employers were murdered and but to u don’t find out who until about 75% in. The author does a good job of second guessing yourself on who the murderer is.
This was a fun and twisty thriller to read. Every character is quite unlikable. Quick read. Sucked me in right from the beginning. The plot was executed really well. Recommend to anyone who enjoys quick, dramatic, juicy, twisty thrillers.
This is my second book by May Cobb and I can’t wait to read more!
4 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic
Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London
I am always down for a fun vampire read and that’s exactly what I got! The FMC finds herself trapped on an island among book characters from her favorite Vampire series. And it is up to her to help get them off the island and back to NYC.
Keep in mind there’s also a heavy side in which the FMC goes on a journey of healing following a sexual assault. The author handled this really well and with great compassion.
Sure, there were some cheesy parts but again it was fun to read. There was great character development! The FMC starts off as timid and running away from her feelings to embracing them and finally moving on with her life.
4 stars!!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you NetGalley and The Dial Press for an eARC in exchange for an honest review
#NetGalley #fangfiction #katestaymanlondon
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Great concept. Very creative. Well written. It kinda dragged for me in the middle a couple times but the ending redeemed it. Looking forward to watching the Netflix adaptation and reading book 2: Pretties
3.5 stars!!
3.5 stars!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, War, Classism
The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.0
Molly the maid is back! I really enjoyed getting to read more of Molly’s and Juan’s relationship. It’s a cute Christmas romcom and not the usual Molly mystery. It’s predictable but also a quick and fun read!
4 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.75
This book reminds me of a Hallmark Christmas version of “Beach Read” with romance authors and some spice peppered throughout. Second chance romance. Close proximity. Enemies to lovers. Perfectly set during a snowstorm. Definitely cute. Emotional. Tense. A quick and sweet holiday read.
3.75 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP/Putnam books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
#NetGalley #penguingroupputnam #falonballard
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol