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Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.75 stars
While I loved the love story, the diving and the stem portions of this book the kink rep just wasn’t something I cared for. I love Ali’s story telling though. Not a bad book at all just want for me.
While I loved the love story, the diving and the stem portions of this book the kink rep just wasn’t something I cared for. I love Ali’s story telling though. Not a bad book at all just want for me.
Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
5 stars
I cannot tell you my favorite Abby Jimenez book. Every single one I pick up I decide it’s my favorite. This one was amazing. I was ready to get my heart ripped from the very beginning of the book. It did not disappoint.
I cannot tell you my favorite Abby Jimenez book. Every single one I pick up I decide it’s my favorite. This one was amazing. I was ready to get my heart ripped from the very beginning of the book. It did not disappoint.
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 Stars
I’ve never read a more horrifically beautiful book. This is such a dark story of a horrible time in history. However the writing is beautiful and immersive. This is historical fiction that doesn’t sugar coat things. It takes you on a journey with a family that has characters you want to wrap your arms around and others you don’t like at all.
I’ve never read a more horrifically beautiful book. This is such a dark story of a horrible time in history. However the writing is beautiful and immersive. This is historical fiction that doesn’t sugar coat things. It takes you on a journey with a family that has characters you want to wrap your arms around and others you don’t like at all.
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
funny
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
4.5 Stars
I loved this book! It takes fake marriage to a whole new level. Liam aka West and Anna got married in college to get cheaper family housing but little did Anna know there were some ulterior motives. West comes from a filthy rich family and in order to get his inheritance he must be married for 5 years. Well 5 years later he comes a knockin on Anna’s door needing a favor. This book takes you on a journey to paradise and a love story like no other. I loved how emotionally mature the characters were. They were so well written that I felt like I actually knew them. I was cheering for them to succeed. Such a great story and a must read.
I loved this book! It takes fake marriage to a whole new level. Liam aka West and Anna got married in college to get cheaper family housing but little did Anna know there were some ulterior motives. West comes from a filthy rich family and in order to get his inheritance he must be married for 5 years. Well 5 years later he comes a knockin on Anna’s door needing a favor. This book takes you on a journey to paradise and a love story like no other. I loved how emotionally mature the characters were. They were so well written that I felt like I actually knew them. I was cheering for them to succeed. Such a great story and a must read.
Women Living Deliciously by Florence Given
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
4 stars
I am giving this 4 stars because I feel like it would be a great book for a woman in her 20’s- 30’s. The book is absolutely beautiful. I have a physical copy but I listened to the audiobook because I love hearing books read by the author. This author reads so enthusiastically it was fun to listen to. So if you are someone who needs a little pick me up or some motivation to live your life the way you want to, check this one out.
I am giving this 4 stars because I feel like it would be a great book for a woman in her 20’s- 30’s. The book is absolutely beautiful. I have a physical copy but I listened to the audiobook because I love hearing books read by the author. This author reads so enthusiastically it was fun to listen to. So if you are someone who needs a little pick me up or some motivation to live your life the way you want to, check this one out.
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
5 Stars
Amazing! Holy cow this book was so good! As someone who has been married for 25 years I could really relate to so many parts of this book. This book felt like so much more than just a work of fiction. It felt so real and honestly read more like women’s fiction than romance. HBY does this so well! I feel like this was an important book to read. Whether you are in a relationship or not you will get something out of this book. She is now an auto buy author for me. I got the pleasure of being at her book release event and got to meet her. She was so humble and the absolute sweetest.
Amazing! Holy cow this book was so good! As someone who has been married for 25 years I could really relate to so many parts of this book. This book felt like so much more than just a work of fiction. It felt so real and honestly read more like women’s fiction than romance. HBY does this so well! I feel like this was an important book to read. Whether you are in a relationship or not you will get something out of this book. She is now an auto buy author for me. I got the pleasure of being at her book release event and got to meet her. She was so humble and the absolute sweetest.
The Love Fixers by Angela Casella
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
4 Stars
Such a cute rom-com with a little mystery involved. This was honestly so different than other rom-coms I have read. The cast of characters were so good I ate it up! This has a little bit of everything in it starting with such a great meet cute on an airplane. The “found” family that is actually found family was a troupe I didn’t even know I was missing out on.
Such a cute rom-com with a little mystery involved. This was honestly so different than other rom-coms I have read. The cast of characters were so good I ate it up! This has a little bit of everything in it starting with such a great meet cute on an airplane. The “found” family that is actually found family was a troupe I didn’t even know I was missing out on.
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
sad
tense
5.0
5 Stars
Easily one of the most tense and anxiety producing books I have ever read but in the best way. This book ripped my heart out and put it back together again over and over. Bravo….
Easily one of the most tense and anxiety producing books I have ever read but in the best way. This book ripped my heart out and put it back together again over and over. Bravo….
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
5.0
5 Stars
Ugh that ending!!! So hard to read! My favorite one so far!
Ugh that ending!!! So hard to read! My favorite one so far!
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
tense
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? No
5.0
Stars
The story telling in this one was so good! I didn’t do the Tandem read and I am ok with it maybe someday.
The story telling in this one was so good! I didn’t do the Tandem read and I am ok with it maybe someday.