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44 reviews
Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked it and thought it was good. Loved the baseball aspect and Georgie was such a fun character. I did feel like Travis was a little bit possessive in a not so great way but it didn’t ruin the book for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Alcohol
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
This is one of the best books I’ve read by them. I cried it was so amazing granted I did finish it at 4 am. I love Hazel and the secondhand embarrassment I felt for her. Josh was perfect. Overall I would read again. An absolutely amazing friends to lovers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood and Alcohol
A Worthy Opponent by Katee Robert
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I liked this book. It was hot and heavy. They get into it real quick and it was the first thing I ever read from katee Robert. Hook and Tink had a lot of chemistry and I felt the tension. I would have enjoyed a little more fluff but it was good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
It was such a cure Hollywood romance and exactly what I needed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Grief
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
2.75
Had to read for school and I didn’t hate.
Straight on Till Morning by Liz Braswell
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Okay keep this in mind, I am obsessed with Neverland and all of the characters. I have read multiple retelling and want to read them all. But Honestly, I really didn’t like this book. It was far too slow for my liking and hard to follow. New mysterious creatures weren’t described well enough for me to imagine them. I struggled to even finish it. I was really sad that I didn’t like it.
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
4.25
I adored this peter pan twisted story. Jamie was such a good well-developed character that I really had empathy for. There were quotes in this book that really stuck with me. However, I will say it was much more gruesome than I was expecting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Second Star by Alyssa Sheinmel
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? N/A
3.75
A mysterious Peter Pan retelling that made me wanna believe in wishing on stars and surf on the shores of California. A sweet tale with a touch of romance, friendships, adventure and mistakes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Medical content and Suicide attempt
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Okay I absolutely loved this book it was so lighthearted with a good amount of spice.
Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book grew on and i’m by the end I really liked it. I was surprised by the ending but It brought everything full circle for the characters. I may consider re-reading it but wouldn’t every year. Lots of wintery fluff in the beginning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Medical content, Grief, and Car accident