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With Any Luck by Ashley Poston

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing

3.5

Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory

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funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious

3.25

Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

3.25

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Ex List by Grace Pearce

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

4.5

1.5 🌶

Have you ever read a book and then instantly had a certain song in your head? Well, this book totally gave me Cardigan by T. Swift vibes. 
I loved the both the FMC and MMC. They had this undeniable connection that no matter who they attempted to date they were always miserable without each other. The cast of side characters was endearing and fun. 

I loved that the MCs were like 2 magnets always being pulled to each other. 

If you like:

🔸️ Second Chances
🔸️Slow Burn
🔸️Flashbacks
🔸️Soulmates
🔸️MMC who can communicate 
🔸️Smart and Sassy FMC
🔸️ Forced Proximity 

Then this is the right book for you! 

Thank You Grace for the opportunity to read this early in exchange for my thoughts and feelings
 
Finn Rhodes Forever by Stephanie Archer

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.25

This was a reread for me! However the audio was new to me! I loved this version so much! The narrators were wonderful and brought me right back to Finn and Olivias journey back to eachother. 
Claim Me Forever by A.L. Jackson

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emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This was my first A.L. Jackson book. I thoroughly enjoyed audiobook. The narrators were great, they made me feel like I was there in Time River. 

Little Trespasser & Hot Cop (aka Savannah & Ezra) had great chemistry, good banter, and such a deep connection from the moment they met. I loved how protective and pocessive of, Savannah, Ezra was. His 3 kids were adorable and funny. 

I loved the mystery/suspense behind what happened to Savannah's sister, Jessica, and Ezra's late wife, Briana. It kept the story interesting and only added to the romance building between the MCS. 

If you like Romantic Suspense highly recommend! 
Also I hope we get more of Jessica's story later! 

I look forward to reading the rest of this series! 
Unpretty by Ellie Lukas

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emotional funny inspiring sad tense 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? N/A

4.25

This was a sweet, spicy, novella set in the Lustre Lakes world. 

I enjoyed the whole story! Thank You Ellie for gifting me an advanced copy! 
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Something Lost by Erin FitzGerald

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.25

Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez

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

3.25

Cute but Too Short

I think this was very cute but it needed to be longer and we needed a glimpse into their future or something. 

I will definitely be reading more Abby in the future!