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92 reviews

challenging dark emotional 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? No

4.0

This book is a lot more dark then you’d think. A second chance romance means a story about grief, and grief can be hard to read about. Overall I gulped this story down, I really liked it, I love Emily Henry’s writing, but I did give an eye roll to the reason the romance ended in the first place. I would definitely read again if my tbr was shorter.

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Curse of the Wolf King by Tessonja Odette

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hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There is something nice about reading a book where you know the ending because it’s a Beauty and the Beast retelling. I thought the imagery was beautiful and the love story was heart warming.

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed this read, one of my favourites from Reid. Found it really easy to consume. My only critique is the lack of buildup, and emotion for a sad part of the story. I am a cryer at heart and I didn’t shed a tear. Overall I recommend!

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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adventurous inspiring reflective 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? No

4.0

This book was so reflective and I love the message it portrays. I will definitely come back to re read this in a few more years.

Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

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challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

Honestly, I can’t even recall the first half of the book, but the second half , especially the last quarter was gripping and I enjoyed it. To be completely candid this book did leave me feeling emotional unstable given the dark ending so keep that in mind when the ending nears.

The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

I have to agree with every other review under this book and say the ending is worth it, the twists at the end felt never ending and I loved them. But to be honest I didn’t not care for the first 3/4 of the book.

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

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emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

Legendary by Stephanie Garber

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adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced