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A Timeless Love by Shanel
4.0
Emotional Rollercoaster
First of all, F*ck Cancer. I was so emotional reading this book. There was a point I had to stop reading it because I didn’t want to read through Cancer taking Kendrick but I'm happy I finished reading it. It was a realistic story of what Cancer can do to a family. Overall this was a beautiful story of love, trauma and triumph.
First of all, F*ck Cancer. I was so emotional reading this book. There was a point I had to stop reading it because I didn’t want to read through Cancer taking Kendrick but I'm happy I finished reading it. It was a realistic story of what Cancer can do to a family. Overall this was a beautiful story of love, trauma and triumph.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? No
5.0
*Review based on ARC*
This Could Be Us is yet another beautifully written novel by Kennedy Ryan that explores the complexities of love, loss, and second chances. The story follows the lives of Soledad and Judah, who meet under unusual circumstances. Soledad is faced with the daunting task of dealing with the aftermath of her husband's misdeeds and finding a way to support her three daughters after being a stay-at-home mom and wife for so long. To make matters more complicated, she finds herself developing feelings for Judah Cross, the same man who uncovered her husband's wrongdoing at their company.
Judah is divorced but co-parents his twin sons with his ex-wife and her husband. He is very involved with his twin sons, who both have different levels of autism. His focus has been his sons and his job until he meets Soledad, who he becomes hooked on from the first sight.
This Could Be Us is the perfect sequel to Before I Let Go. The bond between Soledad and her sisters, as well as her best friends, is enjoyable to read. The story highlights real-world issues such as Soledad's challenges with parenting after her husband leaves, her longing for her mother who passed away from cancer, and Judah's struggles to navigate his sons' autism. Kennedy did an outstanding job of bringing these issues to life and describing the emotional impact of these situations, while also providing insights on how to overcome them. I loved that Soledad was not only able find herself but also love again. My girl bossed all the way up! This book is most definitely a must read. It is set to release March 5, 2024.
Happy Reading
xoxo
-Nu
This Could Be Us is yet another beautifully written novel by Kennedy Ryan that explores the complexities of love, loss, and second chances. The story follows the lives of Soledad and Judah, who meet under unusual circumstances. Soledad is faced with the daunting task of dealing with the aftermath of her husband's misdeeds and finding a way to support her three daughters after being a stay-at-home mom and wife for so long. To make matters more complicated, she finds herself developing feelings for Judah Cross, the same man who uncovered her husband's wrongdoing at their company.
Judah is divorced but co-parents his twin sons with his ex-wife and her husband. He is very involved with his twin sons, who both have different levels of autism. His focus has been his sons and his job until he meets Soledad, who he becomes hooked on from the first sight.
This Could Be Us is the perfect sequel to Before I Let Go. The bond between Soledad and her sisters, as well as her best friends, is enjoyable to read. The story highlights real-world issues such as Soledad's challenges with parenting after her husband leaves, her longing for her mother who passed away from cancer, and Judah's struggles to navigate his sons' autism. Kennedy did an outstanding job of bringing these issues to life and describing the emotional impact of these situations, while also providing insights on how to overcome them. I loved that Soledad was not only able find herself but also love again. My girl bossed all the way up! This book is most definitely a must read. It is set to release March 5, 2024.
Happy Reading
xoxo
-Nu
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
4.0
I’m so sad that this book is done. This book took me some time to get into but once the story picked up, I could not put it down. I love the authors style of writing. She puts you right in every scene. You can smell the environment, taste the food and feel the passion. I like that the story touches on trauma but not in a way that it is too heavy. The ending leaves much to desire but every book has to end and I love where the author left it❤️
Behind the Scenes by Christina C. Jones, Christina C. Jones
4.0
Yes! A Solid Romance
This book was an easy read. It started off strong and got right into the story. I loved that this was not a slow burn. It got right into it. Pierre and Logan’s relationship was cute. Although it includes some family trauma and addiction, the story is not based on it. It touches those areas in such a way that is not overwhelming and I would still consider this a lighthearted good solid romance novel.
This book was an easy read. It started off strong and got right into the story. I loved that this was not a slow burn. It got right into it. Pierre and Logan’s relationship was cute. Although it includes some family trauma and addiction, the story is not based on it. It touches those areas in such a way that is not overwhelming and I would still consider this a lighthearted good solid romance novel.
Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan
4.0
Coming Home is a quick second chance romance novella. Kennedy does a great job with Character development and all of the characters were so sweet. A good romance without added drama.
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
4.0
A True Thriller
This book takes sometime to pick up. I loved Sydney and Theo’s relationship but after a while, the planning of the tour became boring but boy ol’ boy, I now see why Alyssa Cole put so much detail into it! I want to go back and read those parts because I don’t feel like I appreciated them enough! I was about half way through when Sydney dropped a bomb that jilted me out my seat! Once that moment hit, the book continues to pick up and does no slow down again and had me on the edge of my seat the rest of the way. It has a wholesome ending and left me wanting more. Although I want to see more of Theo and Sydney’s relationship after the whirlwind of a night they had, I can’t imagine a better ending.
This book takes sometime to pick up. I loved Sydney and Theo’s relationship but after a while, the planning of the tour became boring but boy ol’ boy, I now see why Alyssa Cole put so much detail into it! I want to go back and read those parts because I don’t feel like I appreciated them enough! I was about half way through when Sydney dropped a bomb that jilted me out my seat! Once that moment hit, the book continues to pick up and does no slow down again and had me on the edge of my seat the rest of the way. It has a wholesome ending and left me wanting more. Although I want to see more of Theo and Sydney’s relationship after the whirlwind of a night they had, I can’t imagine a better ending.
Jane Doe Black by Nia Forrester
4.0
I fell in love with Lainey! This story keeps moving and had me hooked from the beginning. It’s a fulfilling mystery with enough elements to keep the suspense going. This book touches the surface of some pretty serious issues within the judicial system without going too deep. I love that love that ultimately Lainey sticks to her morals above it all. I can’t wait to read more about Ms. Elaine Abbott.
What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez
3.0
What Happens to Ruthy Ramirez?! This book centers around Ruthy, who went missing when she was 13 years old. I enjoyed the plot however, the back and forth between present and past and the point of views oh the characters were very hard for me to follow. However, I did enjoy the banters between the ladies, it seemed very realistic for a Hispanic family living in NYC.
There was a slowed built up where I thought the ladies would find Ruthy but I was left disappointed. I really wanted to know what happened to Ruthy and was disappointed to find out that we barely got to find out happened to Ruthy as that part was about three paragraphs with not much details.
There was a slowed built up where I thought the ladies would find Ruthy but I was left disappointed. I really wanted to know what happened to Ruthy and was disappointed to find out that we barely got to find out happened to Ruthy as that part was about three paragraphs with not much details.