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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
Panoply of meet cutes and love stories. Quirky, light-hearted stories made me chuckle. The last was a gut punch , however.
emotional
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
MIDNIGHTS: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars
This right here is what I love about Rainbow Rowell's writing. I ached for Mags and Noel and was only with them for about 20 pages! (reread)
KINDRED SPIRITS: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars
The romance was wayyy less developed than I remember, but this story was still very enjoyable. (reread)
WINTER SONGS FOR SUMMER: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 stars
I criedddddd. Rowell perfectly captured the sad feelings that come with a breakup. This story felt raw and realistic. I admit I wasn't totally on board with Benji and Summer because I actually didn't get the sense that he romantically liked her until they were having the conversation...I wish there were 1 or 2 more subtle moments that showed his interest. Maybe I'm just greedy because he did eat dinner with her almost everyday at the dorm and made her those mix cd's...so he was romantic, but I think I also like verbal signs and/or something physical like prolonged eye contact.
This right here is what I love about Rainbow Rowell's writing. I ached for Mags and Noel and was only with them for about 20 pages! (reread)
KINDRED SPIRITS: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars
The romance was wayyy less developed than I remember, but this story was still very enjoyable. (reread)
WINTER SONGS FOR SUMMER: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 stars
I criedddddd. Rowell perfectly captured the sad feelings that come with a breakup. This story felt raw and realistic. I admit I wasn't totally on board with Benji and Summer because I actually didn't get the sense that he romantically liked her until they were having the conversation...I wish there were 1 or 2 more subtle moments that showed his interest. Maybe I'm just greedy because he did eat dinner with her almost everyday at the dorm and made her those mix cd's...so he was romantic, but I think I also like verbal signs and/or something physical like prolonged eye contact.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
A series of short stories each with their own gripping hook. The concepts that are explored are wonderful and each story feels so full. They're well organized and the progression through them feels full like a regular single story.
3.5. Top 3 favorites: Winter Songs for Summer, Mixed Messages and In Waiting.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Cute, sweet short stories in the author's usual relatable prose. Definitely romance focused (very PG).
My heart is so happy and warm after reading this collection of short stories. This is Rainbow Rowell at her finest, especially the last entry in the book ‘In Waiting’. A personal favourite of mine is ‘Winter Songs for Summer’.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
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:
Complicated