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Cross the Line by Simone Soltani
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0
Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the ARC!
This book was so cute and fun! I know nothing about F1 or the racing world but I really did enjoy reading this book. It's funny, swoony, and full of heart. I so loved Dev and Willow. They are written so well. They are both so easy to root for.
I have a few qualms though. The pacing was a little weird. Romance books usually follow a specific formula that makes sense and ends exactly when it needs to. But this one was maybe 30 pages too long. The whole ending was drawn out too long and could've been shorter. Another thing that was frustrating was Oakley and his influence over Willow and Dev. It was a little too dramatic for me. I have an older brother that is plenty protective of me that would never act the way Oakley acts. The fear Dev and Willow had the entire book over Oakley and his aversion to Willow being involved with anyone was overdone. It's not that serious. And normal brothers are protective, yes, but not to the extent Oakley was. Like grow up bro, your sister is a full adult who can decide who she wants to be with. It just seemed overdone and over-dramatic. It's like the author doesn't even have an older brother.
Anyway, ranting aside, I did like this book. The romance itself was well-done and believable. It was fun to read about.
This book was so cute and fun! I know nothing about F1 or the racing world but I really did enjoy reading this book. It's funny, swoony, and full of heart. I so loved Dev and Willow. They are written so well. They are both so easy to root for.
I have a few qualms though. The pacing was a little weird. Romance books usually follow a specific formula that makes sense and ends exactly when it needs to. But this one was maybe 30 pages too long. The whole ending was drawn out too long and could've been shorter. Another thing that was frustrating was Oakley and his influence over Willow and Dev. It was a little too dramatic for me. I have an older brother that is plenty protective of me that would never act the way Oakley acts. The fear Dev and Willow had the entire book over Oakley and his aversion to Willow being involved with anyone was overdone. It's not that serious. And normal brothers are protective, yes, but not to the extent Oakley was. Like grow up bro, your sister is a full adult who can decide who she wants to be with. It just seemed overdone and over-dramatic. It's like the author doesn't even have an older brother.
Anyway, ranting aside, I did like this book. The romance itself was well-done and believable. It was fun to read about.
Take Me Home by Melanie Sweeney
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
Thank you so much to Putnam Books and NetGalley for the ARC!
I loved this book. I was so completely hooked from page one. These characters are so funny and have such big hearts. I fell in love with Ash right alongside Hazel. I also loved the family component of this book. Both families of the main characters were completely different but still so kind and caring. I loved reading about both of them. What a great book. So so good..
I loved this book. I was so completely hooked from page one. These characters are so funny and have such big hearts. I fell in love with Ash right alongside Hazel. I also loved the family component of this book. Both families of the main characters were completely different but still so kind and caring. I loved reading about both of them. What a great book. So so good..
Dog Songs by Mary Oliver
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Wow. This plucked at my heart strings. Being the owner of an elderly dog, these poems really resonated with me. I adored all these poems. Such a great collection.
The Roommate Pact by Allison Ashley
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This wasn't what I was expecting out of this book at all. And I mean that in a bad way. It was too dramatic. These characters were so annoying. They were commitment-phobes and it bothered me. The entirety of the book was them going on and on about how scared they were of relationships and how their past was too traumatic to even try to be in a relationship. It was irritating. And I wanted to scream at them to go to therapy and work on their issues instead of making it other people's problems. I just didn't enjoy this book at all and spent most of it wanting it to be over. I do not recommend this book at all.
The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley Winstead
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Oh my goodness. I love this book. I was absolutely hooked from page one. This was fantastically done. The whole plot was so intriguing. The romance was a slow burn but it was so so worth it when the couple got together. This was slow burn done right. I stayed up till 4 am to finish this book. That's how good it was. I want to erase this book from my memory so I can read it for the first time again. Ugh. Seriously so good.
The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the ARC!
First of all, look at that cover. Oh my, is it beautiful.
Wow, I love this book. This is sports romance done right. I loved the tension. I loved that Chris fell in love with Daphne twice. It was the cutest thing to watch. I just loved this so much.
I also very much loved the discussions about mental health. It was done with so much respect and love and it really resonated with me. So thank you to the author for that.
Another thing I loved were the side characters. They were all so supportive and fun people. I loved reading about them, too.
Overall, this book was such a joy to read and I neeeeeeed to own a copy.
First of all, look at that cover. Oh my, is it beautiful.
Wow, I love this book. This is sports romance done right. I loved the tension. I loved that Chris fell in love with Daphne twice. It was the cutest thing to watch. I just loved this so much.
I also very much loved the discussions about mental health. It was done with so much respect and love and it really resonated with me. So thank you to the author for that.
Another thing I loved were the side characters. They were all so supportive and fun people. I loved reading about them, too.
Overall, this book was such a joy to read and I neeeeeeed to own a copy.
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the ARC!
This was a wild ride. I loved the suspense, the mystery, the story within a story. It all flowed together so nicely to create something truly terrifying. The horror was understated. It lurked beneath the surface. It was so fun waiting for the other show to drop. And when it did...oh boy. It was amazing. I so enjoyed this book and will be reading more of Tremblay's work in the future.
This was a wild ride. I loved the suspense, the mystery, the story within a story. It all flowed together so nicely to create something truly terrifying. The horror was understated. It lurked beneath the surface. It was so fun waiting for the other show to drop. And when it did...oh boy. It was amazing. I so enjoyed this book and will be reading more of Tremblay's work in the future.
Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
Okay, I did like this book. I liked the realistic struggles Neil and Rowan faced. I greatly appreciated the discussions about mental illness, depression specifically. I myself have depression and I felt Neil's struggle with it was realistic and well written. Rowan's imposter syndrome also felt all too real. I understood these characters deeply. I just really got them. The romance was so sweet. I absolutely loved how both of them never gave up on the other or on the relationship even when it was really hard. It was so inspiring to see. I will be completely honest though, I had a hard time getting through this one. Not because it was bad, but because of how long it was. I felt that the length was unnecessary. It kind of dragged on a little bit. I also felt like the book itself was maybe not needed. I did enjoy the book, but I did not think after reading the first book that I wanted or needed a sequel.
Overall, I enjoyed it, but I do not think we need a third book. Leave it at two.
Overall, I enjoyed it, but I do not think we need a third book. Leave it at two.
The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 11%.
couldn't finish, will get back to it later
Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The cover of this book was what drew me in at first. Then the title. Then the book itself. I was so intrigued from page one. What a brilliant mystery. I loved the way this was written. The multiple POVs really made this book. I loved the twist. I loved how it was revealed. Just, wow. I love a good thriller and this absolutely lived up to my expectations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, and Alcohol
Minor: Gun violence, Suicide, Dementia, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail