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Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I don’t know what I was expecting, but it was definitely not this.
Deep, that’s how I would describe this book.
I mean, now that I think about it.. this is actually the style of Rebecca’s writing. She already blew my mind with “In Five Years” and this is very similar in some ways.
Daphne receives a paper with a name and the amount of time she will be with that person every time she’s involved in a relationship. Every. Time. And it always ends like a clockwork. But, is it truly the destiny’s making or is it the decisions that she makes based on the knowledge that she’s got?
I struggled a bit at the beginning with the past and present chapters, and sometimes they even mix in the same chapter. But once you get it, it becomes easier to read.
The story is good, it didn’t blew my mind like In Five Years, but it was good. It’s short too so that helps. But I couldn’t really connect with the characters.
🌷 It’s a roller coaster of emotions as the main character learns that you should live your life in the fullest possible because is the only one you have.
Deep, that’s how I would describe this book.
I mean, now that I think about it.. this is actually the style of Rebecca’s writing. She already blew my mind with “In Five Years” and this is very similar in some ways.
Daphne receives a paper with a name and the amount of time she will be with that person every time she’s involved in a relationship. Every. Time. And it always ends like a clockwork. But, is it truly the destiny’s making or is it the decisions that she makes based on the knowledge that she’s got?
I struggled a bit at the beginning with the past and present chapters, and sometimes they even mix in the same chapter. But once you get it, it becomes easier to read.
The story is good, it didn’t blew my mind like In Five Years, but it was good. It’s short too so that helps. But I couldn’t really connect with the characters.
🌷 It’s a roller coaster of emotions as the main character learns that you should live your life in the fullest possible because is the only one you have.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was so cool, and honestly.. something that my 15 year old self would’ve loved 😂
I enjoyed the mystery, it was good, entertaining.
The twist I wasn’t expecting was that it was darker than I thought it would be, I mean.. everyone who has read this book can tell that you have A LOT of different suspects through the story BUT I wasn’t expecting the depth of it 👀
It’s a pretty good YA book, probably not a good choice at 26 y/o but I liked it nonetheless.
I really don’t have much to say about this one, it was good but (please note that I’m not the audience target for this book) it wasn’t mind blowing. I liked it but I didn’t loved it. The characters were probably likable but I couldn’t connect a lot to them. Although I did loved Ravi (mmc? kind of? 😂) 🫶🏻
And I did find it cool when Pip (the fmc) did her transcriptions. And I liked that even tho it was mystery the main plot, there was a bit of romance building up somewhere there. (That’s my romance inner girl talking) 🤭
I enjoyed the mystery, it was good, entertaining.
The twist I wasn’t expecting was that it was darker than I thought it would be, I mean.. everyone who has read this book can tell that you have A LOT of different suspects through the story BUT I wasn’t expecting the depth of it 👀
It’s a pretty good YA book, probably not a good choice at 26 y/o but I liked it nonetheless.
I really don’t have much to say about this one, it was good but (please note that I’m not the audience target for this book) it wasn’t mind blowing. I liked it but I didn’t loved it. The characters were probably likable but I couldn’t connect a lot to them. Although I did loved Ravi (mmc? kind of? 😂) 🫶🏻
And I did find it cool when Pip (the fmc) did her transcriptions. And I liked that even tho it was mystery the main plot, there was a bit of romance building up somewhere there. (That’s my romance inner girl talking) 🤭
Wild Love by Elsie Silver
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.5
Ford Grant, that’s it.
WHAT A MAN
This book was sooo good!! Honestly my favorite Elsie Silver book of all times (sorry Cade, I love you hun). She outdid herself here, it was beautiful.
You can feel the love between Ford and Rosalie from the start, and it just gets better!!
I absolutely loved Cora, she and her mom were introduced in a very different way from the typical other books of “single dad” and I just loved the change. The relationship she develops with Ford is so cute but the relationship she builds with Rosalie? 🥹🥹 Girl power!!
The banter is amazing, I couldn’t stop reading.
And West, the brother of our fmc, and best friend of our mmc.. he was so damn cute, the bromance was so cute and funny 😂🫶🏻 CAN’T wait to read this story.
It’s actually ridiculous how much I liked this book, and I’ll say it again.. authors have been doing a top job with their writing on the new releases, honestly so good. Keep them coming!! 🩷🩷
📌 It’s a medium paced book; very funny, a bit spicy too.
WHAT A MAN
This book was sooo good!! Honestly my favorite Elsie Silver book of all times (sorry Cade, I love you hun). She outdid herself here, it was beautiful.
You can feel the love between Ford and Rosalie from the start, and it just gets better!!
I absolutely loved Cora, she and her mom were introduced in a very different way from the typical other books of “single dad” and I just loved the change. The relationship she develops with Ford is so cute but the relationship she builds with Rosalie? 🥹🥹 Girl power!!
The banter is amazing, I couldn’t stop reading.
And West, the brother of our fmc, and best friend of our mmc.. he was so damn cute, the bromance was so cute and funny 😂🫶🏻 CAN’T wait to read this story.
It’s actually ridiculous how much I liked this book, and I’ll say it again.. authors have been doing a top job with their writing on the new releases, honestly so good. Keep them coming!! 🩷🩷
📌 It’s a medium paced book; very funny, a bit spicy too.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
I don’t think I’m ready to talk about this book but I will anyway.
I also don’t know what’s going on with all these new releases but holy mother the writers are on top of their game this time! Every single one is just pure ART. I’m amazed.
So, Just for the Summer..
I wasn’t ready for this, I can’t tell you how many laughs came out of my mouth reading this book, or how many times my heart ached for Emma. That poor woman was going through a lot 😭 And Justin? The strength this man had.. And the way he turned everything around for the better?? 😭 I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get over Justin, period.
But the real favorite here was 100% Maddy, she was such a supportive friend (and was also so funny and lovable) I absolutely loved her character.
When I tell you I LOVED Abby’s writing in this book, I’m saying that this is a book I would not be able to forget that easily. The whole story was beautiful.
I’m blown away 🤯 in a good way 🫶🏻💖
I also don’t know what’s going on with all these new releases but holy mother the writers are on top of their game this time! Every single one is just pure ART. I’m amazed.
So, Just for the Summer..
I wasn’t ready for this, I can’t tell you how many laughs came out of my mouth reading this book, or how many times my heart ached for Emma. That poor woman was going through a lot 😭 And Justin? The strength this man had.. And the way he turned everything around for the better?? 😭 I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get over Justin, period.
But the real favorite here was 100% Maddy, she was such a supportive friend (and was also so funny and lovable) I absolutely loved her character.
When I tell you I LOVED Abby’s writing in this book, I’m saying that this is a book I would not be able to forget that easily. The whole story was beautiful.
I’m blown away 🤯 in a good way 🫶🏻💖
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Oh. My. God. I’m speechless.
That was mind blowing!
I need to point out that I had goosebumps the whole time while I was reading the first chapters. And I was highlighting pretty much every little detail because I didn’t wanted to miss on anything 🤭 (that helped so much at the end).
This is the first Freida book ever for me (and won’t definitely be the last, I’m hooked now). And damn it gave me chills, the woman knows how to write!
Just when you think it’s becoming predictable somehow BOOM 🤯
I won’t say anything else because I don’t enjoy spoiling books, but one things for sure I DID NOT SAW THAT ONE COMING (the thing right at the end) huh who would’ve thought 🤔🤭 The rest of it.. well I can’t say it wasn’t one of my theories at some point, I really thought of every posible outcome here 😂 Freida you got my brain working again thank you very much 😅
📌 Fast paced book, such a great thriller, plot twists at the very last pages. I will tell my friends about it, no doubt.
That was mind blowing!
I need to point out that I had goosebumps the whole time while I was reading the first chapters. And I was highlighting pretty much every little detail because I didn’t wanted to miss on anything 🤭 (that helped so much at the end).
This is the first Freida book ever for me (and won’t definitely be the last, I’m hooked now). And damn it gave me chills, the woman knows how to write!
Just when you think it’s becoming predictable somehow BOOM 🤯
I won’t say anything else because I don’t enjoy spoiling books, but one things for sure I DID NOT SAW THAT ONE COMING (the thing right at the end) huh who would’ve thought 🤔🤭 The rest of it.. well I can’t say it wasn’t one of my theories at some point, I really thought of every posible outcome here 😂 Freida you got my brain working again thank you very much 😅
📌 Fast paced book, such a great thriller, plot twists at the very last pages. I will tell my friends about it, no doubt.
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
Why would you write this??!?! 😭😭😭
O M G. I can’t believe it took me SO LONG to read this freaking masterpiece!! I’m still in shock, I swear.
I didn’t wanted to put too much hope or expectations into reading Archer’s Voice because I was afraid it actually didn’t live up to the hype. But my friends holy shit I was wrong. This book is an absolute treasure!
I cried, A LOT more than I would like to admit. But how would I not?? Archer Hale is THE MAN. Dear lord my heart broke so much for him, I cannot understand honestly, I’m speechless. And this never happens to me..
And Bree, oh you beautiful lovely soul. What a woman! She is 100% no doubt in my top 3 of favorite fmc’s ever.
I loved this book so much that I refuse to give something about it that it could spoil the story for someone else. I NEED that who hasn’t read this wonderful heartwarming story reads it without knowing what to expect.
📌 The only thing I will tell you is that is beautiful, it’s mostly medium paced (sometimes low, sometimes fast too), it’s emotional, hopeful, inspiring. It’s like a roller coaster of emotions, so wonderfully executed. It has a lot of traumas, and the process of healing them too. It has heavier topics (in my belief it’s well approached). And it has a lot of love, the healing kind ❤️🩹
O M G. I can’t believe it took me SO LONG to read this freaking masterpiece!! I’m still in shock, I swear.
I didn’t wanted to put too much hope or expectations into reading Archer’s Voice because I was afraid it actually didn’t live up to the hype. But my friends holy shit I was wrong. This book is an absolute treasure!
I cried, A LOT more than I would like to admit. But how would I not?? Archer Hale is THE MAN. Dear lord my heart broke so much for him, I cannot understand honestly, I’m speechless. And this never happens to me..
And Bree, oh you beautiful lovely soul. What a woman! She is 100% no doubt in my top 3 of favorite fmc’s ever.
I loved this book so much that I refuse to give something about it that it could spoil the story for someone else. I NEED that who hasn’t read this wonderful heartwarming story reads it without knowing what to expect.
📌 The only thing I will tell you is that is beautiful, it’s mostly medium paced (sometimes low, sometimes fast too), it’s emotional, hopeful, inspiring. It’s like a roller coaster of emotions, so wonderfully executed. It has a lot of traumas, and the process of healing them too. It has heavier topics (in my belief it’s well approached). And it has a lot of love, the healing kind ❤️🩹
The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
AAAAA I’M IN LOVEE!! 😍🥹
This was everything AND MORE! And will definitely require a re-read in the future. It was soooo good.
Derek is honestly so adorable for a big all muscles guy. The fact that he remembers pretty much everything about Nora? I’m sold my boy. The way he hold on to his love for her no matter what?? The way he was willing to fight for her so much?? Okay I’ll stop there 🫣
Nora is such a girl boss 😎 She’s so funny too, the silliness got me laughing a lot tbh. She’s easily relatable, a hardworking head in the future and focused on what has to be done woman. Loved her 💖
The romance???? The slow burn actually got me crawling!! And most times I’m not a huge fan of it, but I loved it here. Maybe because it’s a second chance romance and you just know they always loved and will always love each other, I don’t know, I was obsessed.
📌 It’s medium-fast paced, good fit if you’re looking for a funny, lighthearted, emotional story. We have strong characters development in both sides ❤️🩹
This was way better than The Cheat Sheet for me 🫶🏻
This was everything AND MORE! And will definitely require a re-read in the future. It was soooo good.
Derek is honestly so adorable for a big all muscles guy. The fact that he remembers pretty much everything about Nora? I’m sold my boy. The way he hold on to his love for her no matter what?? The way he was willing to fight for her so much?? Okay I’ll stop there 🫣
Nora is such a girl boss 😎 She’s so funny too, the silliness got me laughing a lot tbh. She’s easily relatable, a hardworking head in the future and focused on what has to be done woman. Loved her 💖
The romance???? The slow burn actually got me crawling!! And most times I’m not a huge fan of it, but I loved it here. Maybe because it’s a second chance romance and you just know they always loved and will always love each other, I don’t know, I was obsessed.
📌 It’s medium-fast paced, good fit if you’re looking for a funny, lighthearted, emotional story. We have strong characters development in both sides ❤️🩹
This was way better than The Cheat Sheet for me 🫶🏻
Hopeless by Elsie Silver
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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
2.75
🚨 You’ll probably hate me for this one 😭
Okay so.. we have a problem here 🫣
Where I loved Heartless, and liked Flawless for the characters and hated it for the romance. I didn’t liked this not for the romance and definitely not for the characters. I hope you understand me 💀
Don’t get me wrong Beau is one of my favorites but I probably expected more from this book. I hated that (and spoiler alert here) what practically healed him from the PTSD was having sex?? Like what??? (Yeah, I’m really mad about this that’s why I’m throwing this info)
And Bailey? Sorry hun but you’re definitely not my favorite, not even close. Waaaaay too much drama and her personality was practically based on the fact that she was a Virgin, a girl can only take so much sorry.
I also didn’t like that the pace felt pretty fast sometimes, the lack of romance.. everything was pretty much sex and that’s it.
I know so many people loved this book, and please don’t take my review so seriously. You can absolutely read this book and love it where I don’t. I always encourage everyone to not be 100% sold by some review, you should give it a shot if you find the blurb interesting 🫶🏻
Okay so.. we have a problem here 🫣
Where I loved Heartless, and liked Flawless for the characters and hated it for the romance. I didn’t liked this not for the romance and definitely not for the characters. I hope you understand me 💀
Don’t get me wrong Beau is one of my favorites but I probably expected more from this book. I hated that (and spoiler alert here) what practically healed him from the PTSD was having sex?? Like what??? (Yeah, I’m really mad about this that’s why I’m throwing this info)
And Bailey? Sorry hun but you’re definitely not my favorite, not even close. Waaaaay too much drama and her personality was practically based on the fact that she was a Virgin, a girl can only take so much sorry.
I also didn’t like that the pace felt pretty fast sometimes, the lack of romance.. everything was pretty much sex and that’s it.
I know so many people loved this book, and please don’t take my review so seriously. You can absolutely read this book and love it where I don’t. I always encourage everyone to not be 100% sold by some review, you should give it a shot if you find the blurb interesting 🫶🏻
Wildfire by Hannah Grace
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
I am officially obsessed. OBSESSED! 🥹💖
I barely remember Icebreaker, I know I liked it because it was one of the first books that I picked up when I got back into reading in 2022. What I do know is that this one is NOTHING like Icebreaker, almost no Hockey at all, and it’s not even set up on campus.. So it’s nice to come back to this group of people. I do remember Henry very well so I’m really excited about the next book already 😂🫣
Back to this one, I loved it. Loved the setting, and the characters, and the story 🫶🏻
Russ is so cute, so golden retriever (I LOVE A GOLDEN RETRIEVER MMC).
And Aurora, I liked that she was well aware of her daddy issues and tried to cope with them.
They had a few miscommunications between them but thank god they always cleared the situation quickly.
I was over the edge when they started sneaking out, I prayed the whole time for Jenna to not cause something big on the story 😩
Overall it was a pretty great read. Not too long. Enjoyable. The side characters were very interesting too 😂 And I’m really glad I finally picked this one up.
Ps: THE DOGS?? GOD. You put a dog in a book and I’ll instantly LOVE IT, that’s how easily I sell my soul 🙈🤫
I barely remember Icebreaker, I know I liked it because it was one of the first books that I picked up when I got back into reading in 2022. What I do know is that this one is NOTHING like Icebreaker, almost no Hockey at all, and it’s not even set up on campus.. So it’s nice to come back to this group of people. I do remember Henry very well so I’m really excited about the next book already 😂🫣
Back to this one, I loved it. Loved the setting, and the characters, and the story 🫶🏻
Russ is so cute, so golden retriever (I LOVE A GOLDEN RETRIEVER MMC).
And Aurora, I liked that she was well aware of her daddy issues and tried to cope with them.
They had a few miscommunications between them but thank god they always cleared the situation quickly.
I was over the edge when they started sneaking out, I prayed the whole time for Jenna to not cause something big on the story 😩
Overall it was a pretty great read. Not too long. Enjoyable. The side characters were very interesting too 😂 And I’m really glad I finally picked this one up.
Ps: THE DOGS?? GOD. You put a dog in a book and I’ll instantly LOVE IT, that’s how easily I sell my soul 🙈🤫
If You Give a Single Dad a Nanny by Ann Einerson
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
3.75
Can I start by saying: Dylan? Yes. Dylan. Okay.
Lola? The cutest.
Waffles? I clearly need a dog that finds the love of my life for me.
Dylan’s mom? Making an altar for that woman.
Ok now back to Dylan. What a dad (and daddy), that grumpy, workaholic, sweet, caring, lovely man it’s just 🥹🫶🏻... There is a gap of 10 years between him and Marlow (the fmc); she’s the “awkward” noisy new neighbor who ends up being the nanny, and they shouldn’t, they really shouldn’t…. but you know.. they fall for each other anyway 🤭
And may I say that I LOVED that Marlow is an artist? I could almost picture every one of her paintings in my head. Lovely touch 🌷
📌 It’s a fun, quick read; cute and spicy.
I really wanted to love the book but sadly I couldn’t, it wasn’t IT for me 😞 I liked it tho.
Lola? The cutest.
Waffles? I clearly need a dog that finds the love of my life for me.
Dylan’s mom? Making an altar for that woman.
Ok now back to Dylan. What a dad (and daddy), that grumpy, workaholic, sweet, caring, lovely man it’s just 🥹🫶🏻... There is a gap of 10 years between him and Marlow (the fmc); she’s the “awkward” noisy new neighbor who ends up being the nanny, and they shouldn’t, they really shouldn’t…. but you know.. they fall for each other anyway 🤭
And may I say that I LOVED that Marlow is an artist? I could almost picture every one of her paintings in my head. Lovely touch 🌷
📌 It’s a fun, quick read; cute and spicy.
I really wanted to love the book but sadly I couldn’t, it wasn’t IT for me 😞 I liked it tho.