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The Stopover by T.L. Swan
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book was a shitshow of astronomical proportion. Honestly it started off GREAT. It had tremendous proportion, I don’t know how things could go so bad so fast. Or maybe I do. I know exactly what the problem was for me, the adult characters with the emotional intelligence of teenagers
Emily was a pushover she said so herself. She let that man child walk all over her for crumbs of attention and affectation. Honestly I’m not judging, been there done that, but her dating history just shows a very unattractive pattern.
Jameson, as said previously, was a man child, incapable of expressing his emotions other than by throwing tantrum or being cold and distance. He wasn’t a bad person by all means, but my man had issues and needed a fucking psychiatrist.
Their relationship was messy and toxic, pretty realistic if we’re being honest. But that’s the thing I don’t read romances to get a shot of reality or an example of what shouldn’t be done..
Malice by Coralee June
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book was all in all pretty interesting, they were really heavy on the dark humor and I wasn’t expecting to laugh while reading something like this.
It’s a why choose situation with three brothers from the mafia. But I wouldn’t say they were particularly pleased sharing the missus. There was a lot of tension and I don’t know if it was a good or bad thing.
Out of the three, I found Anthony to be the most lovable. This man is positively sick and broken but was still such a sweetheart, I wanted to hug him most of the read.
William definitely pissed me off the most, he was being extremely difficult and whiny like the man child he is.
As for the plot, everything was going okay until that plot twist that made little to no sense at all. All it confirmed is that everyone was 🦇💩 crazy in that book lol
Also this book is part of a series that focuses on the same characters, kinda killed my buzz. I do not plan on reading the other two books because I believe the first one is self sufficient
It’s a why choose situation with three brothers from the mafia. But I wouldn’t say they were particularly pleased sharing the missus. There was a lot of tension and I don’t know if it was a good or bad thing.
Out of the three, I found Anthony to be the most lovable. This man is positively sick and broken but was still such a sweetheart, I wanted to hug him most of the read.
William definitely pissed me off the most, he was being extremely difficult and whiny like the man child he is.
As for the plot, everything was going okay until that plot twist that made little to no sense at all. All it confirmed is that everyone was 🦇💩 crazy in that book lol
Also this book is part of a series that focuses on the same characters, kinda killed my buzz. I do not plan on reading the other two books because I believe the first one is self sufficient
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Sexual content, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Blood, Chronic illness, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Excrement, Abandonment, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Garnet Flats by Devney Perry
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
It’s probably the book I liked less in the series. Granted the last 50% were not so bad, I spent more time upset than happy during this read.
Foster didn’t make the right choices and in Talia’s position I’m not sure I would’ve forgiven him even with the explanations he provided. But I could still understand where he was coming from.
Same for Vivienne, I got why she chose to do what she did. But what she asked from Foster nearing the end of the book she must have been OUT OF HER DAMN MIND!! And for what ? Her dumb*ss fiancé. I was so pissed I was shaking.
Anyhow although I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it I really found this book lacking, I expected something else from reading the previous books and I’m slightly disappointed in what I got with this one
Foster didn’t make the right choices and in Talia’s position I’m not sure I would’ve forgiven him even with the explanations he provided. But I could still understand where he was coming from.
Same for Vivienne, I got why she chose to do what she did. But what she asked from Foster nearing the end of the book she must have been OUT OF HER DAMN MIND!! And for what ? Her dumb*ss fiancé. I was so pissed I was shaking.
Anyhow although I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it I really found this book lacking, I expected something else from reading the previous books and I’m slightly disappointed in what I got with this one
Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
I took way too long to finish this and I don’t know if it’s my fault or the book’s fault. Surely a bit of both.
I love the setting and the plot of this book, romance, bakery and opposites attract ? Sign me up!!
I loved Jada, she was relatable in her search of herself, her doubts and anxiety towards her future and her desire to find her place in the world resonated with me as I know it would with most of us entering adulthood.
Unfortunately, although this book had all the ingredients to make an addictive cocktail mix, the writing didn’t do it for me. It wasn’t bad by all means, it also wasn’t brilliant.
The pace was off, incredibly slow even after they got together. The third act break up was forced, it just made little sense to after all they’ve faced together. Also the dialogues and internal monologues needed more work, it just wasn’t realistic to me, even the love declaration was a bit meh
So yea pretty average read, « you were good, I was waiting for you to be great » 😅
I love the setting and the plot of this book, romance, bakery and opposites attract ? Sign me up!!
I loved Jada, she was relatable in her search of herself, her doubts and anxiety towards her future and her desire to find her place in the world resonated with me as I know it would with most of us entering adulthood.
Unfortunately, although this book had all the ingredients to make an addictive cocktail mix, the writing didn’t do it for me. It wasn’t bad by all means, it also wasn’t brilliant.
The pace was off, incredibly slow even after they got together. The third act break up was forced, it just made little sense to after all they’ve faced together. Also the dialogues and internal monologues needed more work, it just wasn’t realistic to me, even the love declaration was a bit meh
So yea pretty average read, « you were good, I was waiting for you to be great » 😅