Reviews

Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

neudorfl's review

4.0

4.5

tiffanyrich623's review

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

newlybookish24's review

3.75

This was a captivating journey that swept me off my feet, immersing me in a whirlwind of love, discovery, grief, and healing. While the plot initially took its sweet time to get moving, once it gained momentum, it became impossible to put down. Sarah's exploration of grief across multiple characters adds depth and relatability to the narrative, resonating with readers on various levels. The slow-burn romance between the FMC and MMC was utterly adorable, adding an extra layer of sweetness to the story. Whether you're a hopeless romantic seeking an emotional rollercoaster or simply in need of a cozy read for a night in, Live Lists and Fancy Ships is a read you won't want to miss.

Spice Level: Closed Door

schwrtzdnll28's review

5.0

I loved this one. I loved Last Call at the Local and I was determined to go back and read the first two, and it was the right choice! I’m already excited about the next one - seeing Nina and Ollie before and after has been so good I KNOW their book is going to be great!

This was heavy! It deals with grief and how it looks on different people and how hard it is to feel so much but also like you don’t deserve to feel as much as you do. I thought it was written SO well. Watching Jo grieve her nephew and then having her nieces come and stay with her and her tip toeing around them because she doesn’t want to upset them when in reality they ALL should be talking about it but none of them know how because it’s just HARD - it was done so well.

And Alex and Greyson were such a good addition to the story! Greyson needed Mia and Kitty just as much as they needed her. And ALEX AND JO!! They were FANTASTIC. It was tough, their little miscommunications but it also made perfect sense  for where they both were emotionally. 

It was just SO GOOD.

olarson511's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

3.0

karamoore418's review

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

4.0

lindsnest13's review

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

little_literarian's review

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Grief

sb_reads23's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book tugged at my heart strings, it was emotional and light hearted, funny and sad, beautiful and charming. It was a warm hug and just so beautifully crafted. It was so real and authentic and I really loved all the characters. The chemistry was fantastic too. I wished I got more but loved it regardless. Sharing the same birthday always hits home. Lovely story beautifully told. I sobbed, just beautiful 

lillykc's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0