anavidreader_18's reviews
31 reviews

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

A really cute friends to lovers romance!!

Do not get me wrong, it definitely had it's cringe-y moments and Bree really got on my nerves sometimes, but it was sweet. I could see their connection, and I found they scene of the boys making up the list absolutely hilarious! I also loved how the author added a picture of what they wrote at the end of the book.

I will say though – the wedding at the end?? That was a huge and unnecessary rush. I get it, it's been a long time coming and all, but like *sigh* come on you haven't even been dating for a full year!

When in Rome by Sarah Adams

Go to review page

Did not finish book. Stopped at 35%.

I'd read Sarah's other book, 'The Cheat Sheet' and while it was a bit cringe-y and childish, I still enjoyed it and wanted to give this one a try. Oh BUT

Something about this book gave me a completely different vibe, kind of sad and depressing. Which is understandable with what the FMC was going through, but it wasn't something I enjoyed. I was going into this thinking it was be very sweet and comforting. Although, I didn't really go further than the 100 page mark so that may have changed.

The main character was also just kind of weird, and not in a good way. I didn't really like her and was rolling my eyes at some of the stuff she thought and said. I just felt uncomfortable being in her mind, especially with the kind of weird and cringe-y descriptions she gave of Noah just because he was attractive to her. And also what was her obsession with describing his eyes???

And Noah also just seemed kind of rude for no reason?? He kind of treated the FMC poorly, especially because he didn't even know her that well or had any reason not to like her. I get that he had some kind of trauma and he was ment to be 'grumpy', but in honesty he was just rude. It felt like everybody in the book was kind of just shrugging it off and excusing it.

Little disappointed, but might be somebody else's cup of tea. Besides, I couldn't get very far in so maybe it got better? Idk

Believe Me by Tahereh Mafi

Go to review page

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Wish there had been a lot more of Aaron and Juliette's wedding :') 90% of this book was build up and mostly just made me feel sad for Aaron and Juliette with all the stuff they had to deal with now. It was lovely we got this last novella to tie off the series and I was glad to see where the characters went after the end of the series.

Better Than the Prom by Lynn Painter

Go to review page

emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

LOVE LOVE LOVE that we got Wes's POV it was something I felt was needed and also added to the tension and emotions of the scene

First Down by Grace Reilly

Go to review page

Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.

I didn't know how much sexual content and innuendos would be in this book. There's a lot of sexual attraction and mentions even before the two meet but even more when they do. Just not my cup of tea and felt like it wasn't for my age range personally

Content Warnings