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The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
The Other Mistress by Shanora Williams
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Stalking and Murder
Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life by Sally Bedell Smith
informative
medium-paced
3.75
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Best book of 2023 for me! Such a great summer beach read. Characters are great and well developed- you’ll be rooting on their love story.
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Antiquity Affair by Lee Kelly, Jennifer Marie Thorne
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!
Whew- what a whirlwind! Very fast paced book, told through the perspective of two sisters and their father as they race through Europe and Egypt to prevent an ancient relic from falling into the wrong hands. The sisters and their companions fight back against a secret order, eventually making their way through a series of ancient tests to prove their worth for the relic itself. I don't often stay up late to read one more chapter, or to finish the book, but for this one I did.
Similar to other reviews, this book had strong similarities to Indiana Jones and the Mummy, but at the same time felt like different stories from those movie franchises. I really appreciated that the two lead characters were female (albeit had perhaps a more modern approach to feminism compared to the turn of the century, which is when the book is set). Sometimes with dual narrator books the plot can feel disjointed or jumpy, but this did not at all; in fact I forgot halfway through that this was written by two women. Then end tied up this story nicely, but left a lot of space for additional books to come involving the sisters; it's something I hope the authors plan on doing :)
Whew- what a whirlwind! Very fast paced book, told through the perspective of two sisters and their father as they race through Europe and Egypt to prevent an ancient relic from falling into the wrong hands. The sisters and their companions fight back against a secret order, eventually making their way through a series of ancient tests to prove their worth for the relic itself. I don't often stay up late to read one more chapter, or to finish the book, but for this one I did.
Similar to other reviews, this book had strong similarities to Indiana Jones and the Mummy, but at the same time felt like different stories from those movie franchises. I really appreciated that the two lead characters were female (albeit had perhaps a more modern approach to feminism compared to the turn of the century, which is when the book is set). Sometimes with dual narrator books the plot can feel disjointed or jumpy, but this did not at all; in fact I forgot halfway through that this was written by two women. Then end tied up this story nicely, but left a lot of space for additional books to come involving the sisters; it's something I hope the authors plan on doing :)
A Perfect Vintage by Chelsea Fagan
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC copy of this book!
Two words: Beach read. If Mama Mia was a book with some raunchy love scenes, it would be this. Pretty fast read as well (read it in about 5 days). It's a dreamy location in the hills of France with plenty of family drama. The main character sometimes really takes a wrong turn in her life choices, but it's entertaining to see where those choices take her. The surrounding cast of characters is very colorful with well developed back stories and connections to one another. All ends well too :) Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick vacation/beach read, or who just wants an escape from reality for a few days.
Two words: Beach read. If Mama Mia was a book with some raunchy love scenes, it would be this. Pretty fast read as well (read it in about 5 days). It's a dreamy location in the hills of France with plenty of family drama. The main character sometimes really takes a wrong turn in her life choices, but it's entertaining to see where those choices take her. The surrounding cast of characters is very colorful with well developed back stories and connections to one another. All ends well too :) Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick vacation/beach read, or who just wants an escape from reality for a few days.
Lady Whistledown Strikes Back by Suzanne Enoch, Karen Hawkins, Julia Quinn, Mia Ryan
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History by Tracy Borman
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
lighthearted
fast-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
3.25