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The Rebound by Catherine Walsh
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review!
After Abby faces the downfall of her company and a break-up with her Fiancé, she flees home to Ireland to face her family for the first time in years. She isn’t sure what she wants or where to go and the fear of disappointment from her parents paired with her sister she doesn’t get along with is a bit overwhelming.
I absolutely loved this book. A slow-burn romance filled with diverse family dynamics and finding your way. Sometimes not knowing your next step is the best way to break free and discover what really makes you happy. Catherine Walsh does a wonderful job at creating characters you fall in love with and want to cry, celebrate, and mourn with.
After Abby faces the downfall of her company and a break-up with her Fiancé, she flees home to Ireland to face her family for the first time in years. She isn’t sure what she wants or where to go and the fear of disappointment from her parents paired with her sister she doesn’t get along with is a bit overwhelming.
I absolutely loved this book. A slow-burn romance filled with diverse family dynamics and finding your way. Sometimes not knowing your next step is the best way to break free and discover what really makes you happy. Catherine Walsh does a wonderful job at creating characters you fall in love with and want to cry, celebrate, and mourn with.
P.S. I Hate You by Sophie Ranald
3.0
Abbie and Matt are the “couple goals” of their circle of friends. Behind closed doors their relationship isn’t as swoon-worthy as it seems. Faced with the realization that maybe the end is near, Abbie must decide if rekindling the romance that once gave her butterflies is worth it.
While I didn’t love the book, it wasn’t bad. The title felt a bit over-dramatic to me. Abbie doesn’t hate Matt, they honestly just desperately need some therapy. The lack of general, mundane level communication between them drove me nuts. It felt dragged out and throwing the duel timeline in didn’t add much to the overall story. The supporting characters felt more interesting than Abbie herself which was a bummer. I appreciate the general “things aren’t as they seem in relationships” trope and the typical ending of the honeymoon phase.
While I didn’t love the book, it wasn’t bad. The title felt a bit over-dramatic to me. Abbie doesn’t hate Matt, they honestly just desperately need some therapy. The lack of general, mundane level communication between them drove me nuts. It felt dragged out and throwing the duel timeline in didn’t add much to the overall story. The supporting characters felt more interesting than Abbie herself which was a bummer. I appreciate the general “things aren’t as they seem in relationships” trope and the typical ending of the honeymoon phase.
Stone Broke Heiress by Danielle Owen-Jones
5.0
Bella’s glamorous life of a soup company heiress comes crashing down after losing the family business and walking in on her fiancé and best friend all in a day. She’s left with no choice but to live the life of the average and find her own footing.
Stone Broke Heiress was a laugh out loud book filled with personal growth, tough lessons, and friendship. Bella’s character growth explodes as she realizes the life of privilege she’s lived was not only over the top but unfulfilled. Paving her way to independence, deep friendships, and a little bit of romance- she’s set out to save her new life from tragedy. This is a read that’ll have you devouring every word in a single sitting as you laugh, cry, and cheer for the characters.
Stone Broke Heiress was a laugh out loud book filled with personal growth, tough lessons, and friendship. Bella’s character growth explodes as she realizes the life of privilege she’s lived was not only over the top but unfulfilled. Paving her way to independence, deep friendships, and a little bit of romance- she’s set out to save her new life from tragedy. This is a read that’ll have you devouring every word in a single sitting as you laugh, cry, and cheer for the characters.