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Flawless by Elsie Silver
3.0
If I think about this not critically I would say it’s a fun time.
Stopping and thinking I have some issues. I don’t like the banter between her father. I don’t like the weird plot twist with her ex, I think being groomed is enough. The third act does boil down to miscommunication which I hate, like y’all were doing okay before what changed? The step mom had no right and if she wants to be mad at her for staying out of spite why not also direct that anger toward her father? Relationships take two people so they are both at fault.
Stopping and thinking I have some issues. I don’t like the banter between her father. I don’t like the weird plot twist with her ex, I think being groomed is enough. The third act does boil down to miscommunication which I hate, like y’all were doing okay before what changed? The step mom had no right and if she wants to be mad at her for staying out of spite why not also direct that anger toward her father? Relationships take two people so they are both at fault.
Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Religious bigotry
Two major conflicts in this book. The first is the main character is asked to organize a “holiday festival” for the town and to have it be a Hanukah festival rather than a Christmas one to be different and hopefully bring more people and because she is Jewish she is asked (told?). Only the lady pushing this asks for Christmas aspects to be included to be “more inclusive” repeatedly and dismissive or shocked when challenged.
The other underlying issue is the main character’s relationship with her family and how their emotional abuse still impacts her and her relationships now and ultimately acknowledging that, facing that, and during the epilogue working on it.
The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This books is adorable and just a fun time. If you enjoy silly little holiday romances please pick this up. It doesn’t take it self seriously so if you are looking for that maybe skip it. *finger guns*
Landline by Rainbow Rowell
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I hate them both. She is awful and abusive and he knows it and doesn’t leave or stand up for himself. It’s not a romantic thing for him to stay with her despite her dedication to her career. I think this was the first romance I don’t want to end with a happy ending and wanted her to have to be alone and face the consequences of her actions.
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol