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Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey

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lighthearted 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

3.0

Single mom, Evie, is working at a thrift shop where local farmer Luke keeps trying and failing to find clothes that fit. It was a quick, fun romance, but the holiday setting felt pretty unnecessary to the story.

Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Originals for an early copy.
Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

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lighthearted fast-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? Yes

3.5

Jamie and Marc reconnect during a snow storm a not long after a disastrous date. Childhood crush into love isn't my favorite trope, but I thought that this was a fun, light wintery romance. 

Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Original for an early copy.
A Jingle Bell Mingle by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy

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lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

Isaac bought the mansion in Christmas Notch in the hopes of finding inspiration to write a Christmas album to meet his contractual obligations and live out the rest of his life in peaceful isolation. Instead he find's Sunny, his best friend's wife's best friend,  in a terrible motel with her cat trying to write a holiday screenplay for the Hope channel and invites her to be his roommate instead. They quickly become more than roommates, but have to figure out if either is ready to trust that something serious can last.

I love this series so much, and I thought this was a great conclusion. I especially loved the way the side romance between Teddy and Steph was wrapped up. 

Thanks to Netgalley and Avon for an early copy.
Safe and Simple Food Allergy Prevention: A Baby-Led Feeding Guide to Starting Solids and Introducing Top Allergens by Malina Malkani

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informative slow-paced

4.0

I thought this book provided a good overview of baby lead weaning and baby lead feeding, as well as helpful information about food allergies. I really appreciated some of the practical ideas for how to introduce different allergens, and I found some of the recipes that help combine multiple allergens into a single meal very helpful.

Thanks to Netgalley and BenBella Books for an early copy.
Something Extraordinary by Alexis Hall

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funny lighthearted 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

Sir Horley is a gay man who feels that he must marry to satisfy his family, even if it is a miserable match, but on the eve of his wedding Arabella Tarleton, his aromantic friend, convinces him to elope with her instead. I loved the platonic relationship between Sir Horley and Belle. It was unlike any other romance novel I've read, and I would have happily read so much more about them building a life together that suits them both. This ended up being my favorite book in the series.

Thanks to Netgalley and Montlake for an early copy.
Whales in the City by Nancy F. Castaldo

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hopeful informative fast-paced

4.5

A very hopeful book that talks about the whales that once swan in the Hudson river, their loss, the work by communities to clean up the river, and the eventual return of the whales in 2016. I appreciated the additional facts about whales and timeline of the Hudson river at the end.

Thanks to netgalley and macmillan young listeners for an early copy.
How to Survive on the Moon: Lunar Lessons from a Rocket Scientist by Joalda Morancy, Neon Squid

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informative fast-paced

4.5

I thought this was a very engaging book about the moon and space exploration. I thought it did a great job of sharing facts about the moon, technology, and space exploration, while engaging children's imagination to consider what it would be like to live on the moon.

Thanks to netgalley and Macmillan Young Listeners for an early copy.
Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond

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lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

Lifeform by Jenny Slate

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reflective slow-paced

3.5

Lifeform is collection of essays that span Slate's journey from being single to falling in love to becoming a mother, all told with Slate's humor. I particularly enjoyed the section where the raccoons were gossiping and the section about stork bites.

Thanks to Netgalley and Little, Brown & Company for an early copy.
The Demon's Queen by Katee Robert

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adventurous lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0