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What Does It Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella

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hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

This book was emotional and sad, but also managed to be funny at the same time. It was short, but I had to read it a little bit at a time because of how emotional the story was. I knew this book would be semi-autobiographical and about Sophie Kinsella's real-life experience with brain cancer. I expected a heavier read for that reason. While the content was very serious, the tone was never dark, and it was quite hopeful most of the time. I think this is a really special book. I'm thankful to Sophie Kinsella for sharing so much of herself, and I think it will help many people struggling with serious illnesses not to feel alone.
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Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce

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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? No

4.5

Really cute!
Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective

5.0

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

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dark emotional mysterious

4.5

Seasonal Vibe: Fall or Winter, but I read it in summer anyway 
Other Vibes: Gothic Fantasy, Academia
Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

5.0

My Salty Mary by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Seasonal Vibe: Summer 
Travel Location: the Caribbean 
Historical Time: 1719 
 
My Salty Mary might be the perfect beach read. It has pirates and mermaids, humor, romance, some “improved” history, and disruption of hierarchical systems. What’s not to love? 
 
I saved My Salty Mary to read during a beach weekend with my husband to celebrate our anniversary, and I think it was the ideal book to enjoy. 
 
This might be the most Titanic(movie) references in a Lady Janies book yet, and I’m here for it.
The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

This is a truly delightful book, with a perfect blend of magic, humor, romance, and a “historical” setting. 
 
Seasonal Vibe: Summer 
Travel Location: England, Paris 
Historical Time: Victorian Era (but fantasy) 
Spice: Open door with more euphemistic language (mainly one scene)
The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

3.5

Solid New Year’s Eve themed second
chance romance set in 1999.
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The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Seasonal Vibe: Christmastime 
Travel Location: England 
 
I loved this book. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year had a balanced mix of mystery and romance. Some romance would be happening and then suddenly something would happen to get you back to the mystery, and vice versa. I loved the characters, and the vibe was perfect. It was Mystery+Romance+ Christmastime in snowy England. 
 
It was a joyful reading experience. It wasn’t all “fluff”, though, because it did deal with difficult character backstories and bad things that had happened in the past. Of course, there was crime to solve, but also a character who’s been gaslit. 
 
I liked Ally Carter’s YA books; my favorites are her Heist Society books. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year had a similar feel to Heist Society, but adult. 
 
I went to a fantastic Ally Carter signing event shortly after this book was released, but I’d waited to read it because it’s a Christmas book. 
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller

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emotional funny inspiring reflective

4.5