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Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

3.0

It was entertaining, but I wasn’t hooked. The narrating that Maybel does can sound a bit cringy at times. However, I really like Wesley’s character and the mental illness representation. As someone that experiences panic attacks, I felt it was handled very respectfully. While I wasn’t in love with this book, Hogle’s other work, “You Deserve Each Other” is one of my all time favorite contemporary romances. If you were disappointed with this one, I recommend to still give the other a chance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Cursing, Grief, Sexual content, and Death

Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, and Racism

New Suitor for the Abandoned Wife by lobster, Alice
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.

Didn’t keep my attention 

Positively Yours by Kang Ki, Lee Jung

5.0

First manhwa in a while. Don’t usually like the accidental pregnancy trope but the guy was so perfect that I got over it.

The Villainess Turns the Hourglass (S1) by SANSOBEE

4.5

Good story and wonderful main character. Honestly she possesses a lot of qualities I admire despite being a supposed “villainess.” I thought the romance was gonna be a bigger part but the plot was entertaining enough to keep me reading. Epilogue was a bit drawn out but cute.

The Abandoned Empress, Vol. 1 (comic) by INA, Yuna
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.

Boring 

This Witch of Mine by Haeyoon
Did not finish book.

This was so incredibly boring and confusing. Everyone in the comments kept saying they were bawling but i felt so bored. It was also borderline grooming.

너의 의미 [Neoeui Euimi] by Tilda Kim

4.5

Very good portrayal of depression and cute romance. 

His Devilish New Hire by KIMSIOT

lighthearted relaxing

3.75

I really enjoyed this story. It’s nothing unique, but it’s a very relaxing read. The only reason I gave 3.75 stars is that the ending was extremely abrupt and rushed with no side stories. I really wish we had gotten at least a few side stories of their married life.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional reflective 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

4.5

I very much enjoyed this book. I saw the plot twist coming, but I was still interested in getting to the end. The format was original and intriguing. I’m reminded of Reid’s other book Daisy Jones and the Six with its interview format. It’s not exaggerated to say the Reid has a great skill at untraditional storytelling methods. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Biphobia, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Grief, Car accident, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity

Minor: Rape, Sexism, Abortion, Blood, Cursing, Misogyny, Outing, Pregnancy, Drug use, Gaslighting, Infertility, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Sexual content

What Do You Want to Be, Prince? by MOKGAMGI, MOKGAMGI, Ant Studio, 앤트스튜디오

2.75

It was okay. The characters were fine, and I loved the little monsters. Honestly though, nothing to write home about.