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Beach Read by Emily Henry

314 reviews

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-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

This book took me two tries to get through but I  glad I made it to the end.  Although the overall arc is romance there was A Lot to unpack.  The fathers in fidelity and how that affected how she interacted with Gus. I loved her growth throughout the books.  I reall enjoyed the messiness of the relationship.   Over all goodread.  

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This had more chemistry than my actual 8th grade chemistry book

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emotional hopeful inspiring slow-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

 "When you love someone, you want to make this world look different to them. To give all the ugly stuff meaning, and amplify the good." 

A book about authors competing against each other and maybe falling in love? I'm in. 

WHAT I LIKED:
1. "Cheekbones that could cut you".
2. I don't get what's the deal with hipbones but okay that sounds attractive to me.
3. Loved the showing of handwritten notes through the windows. Yes to Taylor Swift.
4. I also felt my heart skip a beat with Gus's lines like "I'm in this for the long haul now. You'd better clear your Saturday schedules from here until eternity."
5. Best girl, Shadi.
6. Men written by women are always absolute gems. Why is that?
7. I didn't expect this book to have heavy topics like cancer and divorce but I liked the depth they added to the story.
8. I didn't click much with January coz I'm not a *sunshine girl* myself but I like her nonetheless.

Just one thing I regret is that I wanted more scenes of their bet but the book focused more on the problems in their budding relationship. But oh well, that is a good summery read. I enjoyed it. Onto the next!

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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It was okay!

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

the way this book made me feel like my soul was being given a hug, emily henry, i owe you my whole heart!

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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: Complicated

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emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really thought that they are the second family thats why her mother didn't tell her anything. But I really can't sympathize with her dad and the mistress. Like so what if you're the first love or something? The guy have family? I enjoy the dynamics between Gus and January. God I want someone who will join my craziness and will read books with me even though we enjoy different genre. Not going to belittle me for reading romance 🤩

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