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The Space Between Us by Melanie Summers
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I know it says 3 stars but honestly, 3.5 for the banter alone. This book was a fun time! Admittedly, I kinda skimmed the synopsis before requesting so I thought this would have more spacey stuff involved, but I was pleasantly surprised! The FMC and MMC have good reason to hate each other but the chemistry is off the charts. I loved their tension with each other and it had a great payoff. Had some sweet and not so sweet family dynamics and a happy ending.
As much as a contemporary romance can be enemies to lovers, this book nails it. These characters REALLY don’t like each other at first, none of that “enemies to lovers means annoying person at workplace” stuff. Gwen is a researcher at an institution that involves finding alien life and Ty is a cynical billionaire who has openly voiced his disdain for their project and others like it. After the untimely death of the co founder of the foundation Ty built to sustain these otherworldly enterprises, Gwen and Ty and other folks connected to the co founders life embark on a hike across Peru as his final wish. Along the way, Gwen must attempt to get the funding her institute needs and Ty is unwilling to part with as he wants to use it to get back at his absent father. Shenanigans ensue!!
Some of the humor fell flat for me but that’s just a personal thing. I get the characters are supposed to be late 30s/early 40s but sometimes it didn’t feel like they talked that way. Like I would rather these characters outright swear rather than say “blerg” or “butts”.
Overall, this book was short, sweet, and somewhat spicy. All you can ask for with a romcom.
Thank you NetGalley for supplying the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
WOW. This felt almost like fanfiction but in the best way. The way the first one ended did not feel like it needed a sequel but as always, I will EAT UP any book this woman writes! 5 star for me because I am SOOOO attached to these characters but as far as YA goes, this truly feels like early college age YA (which like, yeah it fits the vibe!)
This picks up right after the end of the last book, Rowan and Neil are together for the summer but then leave for their separate colleges but maintain the relationship through long distance. They go through the hardships that are bound to happen with long distance relationships and being young adults navigating a new college experience/city.
I truly loved the internal explorations of these characters, Rowan's writing and expectations with romance, Neil's conflicting feelings about his Dad and mental health, Rachel Lynn Solomon knows how to expand on these characters in a way that tugs your heartstrings. As these characters are now in college, navigating new sexual experiences were handled with care and communication, which I appreciated. This book truly felt like their much needed happily ever after fully realized.
Rachel Lynn Solomon really understands how to convey the weird, confusing and exciting feelings you get as a young person on their own for the first time.
Thank you Netgalley for providing the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
This picks up right after the end of the last book, Rowan and Neil are together for the summer but then leave for their separate colleges but maintain the relationship through long distance. They go through the hardships that are bound to happen with long distance relationships and being young adults navigating a new college experience/city.
I truly loved the internal explorations of these characters, Rowan's writing and expectations with romance, Neil's conflicting feelings about his Dad and mental health, Rachel Lynn Solomon knows how to expand on these characters in a way that tugs your heartstrings. As these characters are now in college, navigating new sexual experiences were handled with care and communication, which I appreciated. This book truly felt like their much needed happily ever after fully realized.
Rachel Lynn Solomon really understands how to convey the weird, confusing and exciting feelings you get as a young person on their own for the first time.
Thank you Netgalley for providing the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
2.75
This book was so horny on main. It was fine??? The writing style is not for me I think
Well Matched by Jen DeLuca
3.0
Cute!! Solid 3 star romcom, wish we had more time in the ren faire but I guess that’s what the other books are for lol super sweet and lowkey predictable but sometimes that’s what you’re in the mood for :) open door, not super long scenes though. I will say I like the kilt 👀