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If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
Woah.
This book is just... woah.
This made me feel so many emotions. It made me cry, laugh and squeal like there was no tomorrow. The characters where to beautifully constructed, and they felt so real. With flaws like everyone else, but still just so wonderful and likeable.
I really felt for Alice throughout this story, and was so happy to see how she progress and developed.
Henry Li was also amazing, and I absolutely loved their dynamic and romantic progression. It felt so natural and coincided with Alice's character development well. I also deeply appreciated how they had eachother's backs, that there was no unnecessary fight or misunderstandings. You could tell they where so good for eachother.
This book also just had the most beautiful message and story. It was so complex and fleshed out, but was also easy to understand and relate to on some level. I just know this book is going to stay with me for a long time.
This book is just... woah.
This made me feel so many emotions. It made me cry, laugh and squeal like there was no tomorrow. The characters where to beautifully constructed, and they felt so real. With flaws like everyone else, but still just so wonderful and likeable.
I really felt for Alice throughout this story, and was so happy to see how she progress and developed.
Henry Li was also amazing, and I absolutely loved their dynamic and romantic progression. It felt so natural and coincided with Alice's character development well. I also deeply appreciated how they had eachother's backs, that there was no unnecessary fight or misunderstandings. You could tell they where so good for eachother.
This book also just had the most beautiful message and story. It was so complex and fleshed out, but was also easy to understand and relate to on some level. I just know this book is going to stay with me for a long time.
Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese
This book has single handedly raised my expectations for all future romances. The characters felt so real and beautifully constructed. They had a good amount of flaws which not only made sense for them but also made them redeemable and loveable. The romance felt honest and realistic with healthy communication and understanding throughout. At no point did I get angry at them for not communicating well or at all because when they did miscommunicate it made sense on their characters, and they did find a way to resolve it well.
My only complains would be the sort of 'argument/breakup' they had at the end. It felt very out of nowhere and didn't make a whole lot of sense. There where parts that I understood, but all in all it just felt unnecessary and only there for drama.
I also went into this book as not realising it had spice content, which in all honesty is completely fine and handled well, it is just not something I am comfortable reading. So if the author ever decides to write a YA or closed door/clean romance best bet I'll be picking it up.
All in all, not something I'll be reading more of but I don't regret reading this book one bit.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
This book has single handedly raised my expectations for all future romances. The characters felt so real and beautifully constructed. They had a good amount of flaws which not only made sense for them but also made them redeemable and loveable. The romance felt honest and realistic with healthy communication and understanding throughout. At no point did I get angry at them for not communicating well or at all because when they did miscommunicate it made sense on their characters, and they did find a way to resolve it well.
My only complains would be the sort of 'argument/breakup' they had at the end. It felt very out of nowhere and didn't make a whole lot of sense. There where parts that I understood, but all in all it just felt unnecessary and only there for drama.
I also went into this book as not realising it had spice content, which in all honesty is completely fine and handled well, it is just not something I am comfortable reading. So if the author ever decides to write a YA or closed door/clean romance best bet I'll be picking it up.
All in all, not something I'll be reading more of but I don't regret reading this book one bit.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol and Homophobia
The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
So I have decided I will NEVER forgive Lynette Noni for everything this series has put me through.
Wow did I feel every emotion with this one. If the last book destroyed you to, trust that in the end this one will heal you. I can not count of that mount of times I GASPED and slammed the book shut during those last 100 pages. Lynette sure knows how to make me cry my eyes out and keep me on my toes. Never in a million years would I have expected any of the outcomes given, but boy was I grateful for them.
I may have cursed her and shaken my fists whilst reading – but in the end Lynette Noni is a mastermind and her message of hope told within this story isn't one I think I'll ever forget.
I am now on my knees begging for this series to be read more often 🙏🙏
Wow did I feel every emotion with this one. If the last book destroyed you to, trust that in the end this one will heal you. I can not count of that mount of times I GASPED and slammed the book shut during those last 100 pages. Lynette sure knows how to make me cry my eyes out and keep me on my toes. Never in a million years would I have expected any of the outcomes given, but boy was I grateful for them.
I may have cursed her and shaken my fists whilst reading – but in the end Lynette Noni is a mastermind and her message of hope told within this story isn't one I think I'll ever forget.
I am now on my knees begging for this series to be read more often 🙏🙏
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, Death, Gore, Addiction, Drug use, Grief, Violence, Vomit, and War
The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
In the famous words of Janice Hosenstein – OH. MY. GOD.
The beginning started off tense enough already, but it only built with time. My anxiety sky rocketed everytime I flipped the page, shaking me fist every chapter. The writing, the storytelling, the characters, the plot... I would cry over sheer anticipation when nothing has even happened yet. Sure, I'm a very emotional person so it doesn't say a lot, except it does!
BECAUSE THAT ENDING.
Will I ever forgive Lynette for this? We'll see
The beginning started off tense enough already, but it only built with time. My anxiety sky rocketed everytime I flipped the page, shaking me fist every chapter. The writing, the storytelling, the characters, the plot... I would cry over sheer anticipation when nothing has even happened yet. Sure, I'm a very emotional person so it doesn't say a lot, except it does!
BECAUSE THAT ENDING.
Will I ever forgive Lynette for this? We'll see
The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
This book series single handedly got me back into fantasy when I thought it was a lost cause.
This was such a great opening to the world of Wenderall. So much had already happened, with a lot more about to happen, and so much already going on. The character where so beautifully hand crafted I felt like I knew them, could hold them and see them.
The world building was so well done, the important information spread throughout instead of just dumped on you within the first 50 pages. Everything just flowed, each scene and little detail was maticulously placed and always intentional. I could not be begging anymore for this series to be read!!!
This was such a great opening to the world of Wenderall. So much had already happened, with a lot more about to happen, and so much already going on. The character where so beautifully hand crafted I felt like I knew them, could hold them and see them.
The world building was so well done, the important information spread throughout instead of just dumped on you within the first 50 pages. Everything just flowed, each scene and little detail was maticulously placed and always intentional. I could not be begging anymore for this series to be read!!!
Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Can't honestly remember much about this book since it has been a while since I first read it. What I can tell you though, was that I remember kicking my feet and shaking my fist. I loved the complexities and layers to Karina's life, the romance and the overall plot of this book. It helped me discover my love for cute, YA teen romances with diversity and layers to it. Definitely recommend as a bit of an emotional, sweet and easy to digest read.
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.75
Could not tell you ons thing about this book that I would remember. Short and sweet, pretty basic and a nice pallet cleanser for all those needing something sweet after a destroying read or an easy way to finish off their yearly wrapped.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
My opinion might be a bit tainted by the fact that this book not only got me through my first breakup, got me into reading romance books and also into reading as a whole after about five years. But I don't think this was half bad.
The characters where a bit flat, Adam pretty much perfect with no flaws, and Olive didn't feel like there was much to here character either. But considering this was a debut and I don't always need stories where we are delved deep into each characters perspective lives and traumas, this was a nice palette cleanser.
Would ever ever re-read? Probably not. But for what it was at the time I read it, it was exactly what I needed.
The characters where a bit flat, Adam pretty much perfect with no flaws, and Olive didn't feel like there was much to here character either. But considering this was a debut and I don't always need stories where we are delved deep into each characters perspective lives and traumas, this was a nice palette cleanser.
Would ever ever re-read? Probably not. But for what it was at the time I read it, it was exactly what I needed.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Why did it take them forever to get to Spain?? 😭😭
The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Just a very average read :/ could not tell you one thing that happened in this book it was just kind of forgetful and I never really felt connected to any of the characters or their experiences. Nothing objectively wrong here, just kind of meh.