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Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I liked that this felt different for Emily Henry. It may not hit for everyone but I really liked the two storylines and how everything connected. Yes the seven husbands comparison is valid but they’re not the same book (so don’t fret)! I will say some of the flashbacks felt long but I think it’s just because I was really enjoying the other storyline or Alice and Hayden. I usually wait to read her books until the dust has settled with reviews, but for this one, I’m glad I am able to add to the conversation. Thank you thank you thank you @berkleypub 
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You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-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

3.5

Holy pining and holy slow burn. I’m admittedly not a historical girlie but I thought this story was so beautiful and true to its time. Who knew a book about baseball could get me in my feels?! I liked that this book was kind of grumpy grumpy because it allowed so much trust to happen. Being queer in the 60s was not talked about and I thought it was so inspiring how both men just wanted to be accepted.
In The Weeds by B.K. Borison

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Grumpy/sunshine second chance… yes please!! This was so sweet and swoony and steamy and it was so nice to be back at Lovelight Farms! I have book three ready to start asap!!
Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Okay this may be my favorite @831storieshq I’ve read yet!! Political strategist falls for her boy band crush and it’s hot hot hot!! Maya is such a solid protagonist and as the reader you felt for her in every decision she had to make. Career or following your heart?! She is definitely stronger than I am! As a lover of boy bands, this was a fun take on the what happens when the band breaks up and the boys go solo. For being 160 pages this one wraps up pretty perfectly!
Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Out tomorrow! Thank you @berkleyromance for the gifted copy! It’s sapphic, steamy, and does indeed slap. I really enjoyed both POVs and the idea of the flirting lessons but set in the queer world was really fun to me. Overthinking characters will always have my heart so I have such a soft spot for Avery. Overalls equal parts sweet and swoony and yes a little cheesy but it’s for the plot 😉 
The Matchmaker by Aisha Saeed

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dark emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This definitely leaned more mystery than romance! If you’re someone that wants to read more thrillers but think they’re too scary this is a good book to start with! The mystery surrounds a dating service and its juicy and very wait what! I definitely didn’t see the whodunnit coming! Thank you @bantambooksuk for the gifted copy!
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The Influencers by Anna-Marie McLemore

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.
I really thought that this book would be my kind of read, but it’s just not holding my attention. The chapters are short, which I appreciate, but I feel like the story is just going around in circles.
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

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challenging dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Hi I’m devastated by this book (to no surprise). It’s crazy reading a series you started at 18 (I’m now 34) but no one can suck me back into a world like Suzanne can!! This book is tragic and brutal and getting the how we got there with Haymitch (along with other character lore) was heartbreaking. How do I move on now?!
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Wedding Dashers by Heather McBreen

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I adored this book! If you’re feeling some classic rom com energy this one is perfect. It’s funny, it’s charming, and it’s so flirty!!! I loved the set up for this story and I loved how imperfect and messy our main characters were. I had heard great things and can confirm they’re true!
Just Our Luck by Denise Williams

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

Thank you Berkley for the gifted copy. I am a huge fan of this author because her books always making me smile, swoon, and laugh. This one was no exception. The concept was fun. You get a meet cute turned fake dating romance all around the idea of luck. Sybil is the kind of protagonist you adore, but also you want to shake a few times. And Kieran is her perfect counterpart. This book will cause you to want infinite amounts of donuts so to be warned.!!