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Dear McKinnon by Danielle Keil
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I recommend this book if you like:
-YA romance
-Letters
-Short novel
-YA romance
-Letters
-Short novel
McKinnon joined a school and she receives a mystery letter. It is from a secret admirer. She will receive letters for a month, revealing clues and by the end of the month she has to guess who her secret admirer is.
This book is short and sweet and quite obvious. Nice read all the same.
Better off Dead by Lee Child
Bombs were being made by terrorists and the plan was to blow up the TEDAC centre and they almost got their way if Reacher hadn't figured it out in the nick of time. <\spoiler>
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I recommend this book if you like:
-action packed scenes
-mystery element
-Jack Reacher series
I absolutely love the TV series so had to give the books a go.
Incredibly well thought out plot and storyline. Breadcrumbs and hints dropped throughout and I had no idea how well it would all come together.
It was very action packed, not what I'm used to reading but I would read another in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Six Days by Dani Atkins
Finn was in a car accident down a gully and Gemma discovered he bought them the cottage of their dreams out in the sticks and that is where he had been heading. Finn made it through six days and surgery.
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I recommend this book if you like:
-second chance romance
-element of mystery
-flashbacks to the past
-element of mystery
-flashbacks to the past
Gemma is left at the altar, her fiancé Finn is a no show and his flat is empty, no sign of him anywhere. Gemma is convinced there has been foul play and he wouldn’t just up and leave. Would he?
It was an ok read for me. Maybe if it had more of a mystery element it would have made it faster paced. I wasn’t that caring for the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident
Moderate: Blood
The Love Code by Susannah Nix
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
I recommend this book if you like:
-Romance
-Fake dating
-Rekindled flame
This was a nice easy read. Lovely romance which started as a one night stand in college. This is very much a slow burn and you get to know the characters in depth.
When Melody interviews for a top company and lands the job she can't believe Jeremy's family owns the business. Melody doesn't want special treatment or to come between him and his girlfriend. Jeremy's girlfriend breaks up with him to be with a woman and Melody's friendship strengthens with both Jeremy and his ex. I like how it ended with a glimpse into the future where they are still together talking about marriage down the line.
-Romance
-Fake dating
-Rekindled flame
This was a nice easy read. Lovely romance which started as a one night stand in college. This is very much a slow burn and you get to know the characters in depth.
Addicted to You by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
Ryke is Lo's secret half brother. Lo ends up deciding to go to rehab. Lily is upset but understands. She is going to move in with her sister and transfer school. Find out more in the next book. <\spoiler>
challenging
medium-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
3.0
I recommend this book if you like:
-New Adult / college age
-Friends to lovers
-Toxic addictions
Lily and Lo both have their vices. When they are together things get worse. They are both struggling with college. That's when Lily hires Connor, a tutor. He realises that Lily and Lo need help to overcome their addictions. Ryke comes along and wants to help Lo, but why?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro
The murderer was the school nurse who was a fiance to the guy Charlotte had got in to trouble. The fiance thinks he's dead but he isn't.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I recommend this book if you like:
-YA college/uni
-Sherlock Holmes stories and similar vibes
-no romance
I have wanted to read this book for about 3 years. I definitely would have preferred if the book had a romantic element. The mystery was good but I couldn't warm to Charlotte and her emo, druggie demeanour. The story was a bit complex and left chunks of information out. When the mystery was revealed it wasn't as satisfying as I thought it would be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Drug use
Moderate: Rape and Murder
Minor: Medical content and Toxic friendship
Woke Up Like This: A Novel by Amy Lea
Charlotte certainly learned from her future self and made sure when she went back to being 17 to fix her relationship with her dad before that opportunity was taken from her. Charlotte also realises an important lesson about friendships and how some friendships are not meant to last forever and that is ok.
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
I recommend this book if you like:
-YA High school setting
-Time travel to the future
-Enemies to lovers trope
-YA High school setting
-Time travel to the future
-Enemies to lovers trope
I picked this book up on Amazon First Reads as it has a storyline I’ve never came across before. It did not disappoint. I loved the characters, the writing style and the story came together really well.
Charlotte is on the student council getting set up for prom with her arch nemesis J.T. Renner when she has a fall off the ladder and Renner cushions the blow. When they both come to, something strange has happened; they have been catapulted into the future where they are both 30 years old instead of 17. Even weirder – they live together and they get married in one week!
I loved following the journey and such a storyline prompts you to think of your own life. If you got to see in the future would there be regrets? Things you might change if given the chance?
I loved the slow burn enemies to lovers storyline. I was rooting for Char and Renner. I am so glad it all worked out back at prom night.
I would definitely read a sequel book if it was in the works! I want to follow the character’s story.
Tutoring the Player by Rebecca Jenshak
Daisy and Jordan ended up falling for one another. Jordan revealed to Daisy that he hadn’t needed tutoring but just wanted to keep her away from Liam but ended up falling for her instead. Daisy was mad that she had been lied to but Jordan made some lovely romantic gestures and won her back. It ended with a five year in the future snapshot where they are married and expecting a baby.
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
I recommend this book if you like:
-new adult
-romance
-cool guy falls for shy girl
-new adult
-romance
-cool guy falls for shy girl
I absolutely loved this book. The character development was great and I really felt like I understood the characters well. Daisy had her eye on Liam from her college class but bad boy Jordan got in between and asked Daisy for tutoring.
I am definitely going to read more in the Campus Wallflowers series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Alcohol
Dirty Like Me by Jaine Diamond
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I recommend this book if you like:
-fake dating
-famous main character
-NA romance
Katie is hired to be rock star Jesse's fake girlfriend. This seemed slow paced to me but maybe I read it too slowly. I wasn't overly invested in the characters but it was a good enough story.
-fake dating
-famous main character
-NA romance
Katie is hired to be rock star Jesse's fake girlfriend. This seemed slow paced to me but maybe I read it too slowly. I wasn't overly invested in the characters but it was a good enough story.
Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez
emotional
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? No
3.0
I recommend if you like:
-novellas
-passing letters back and forth
-dealing with illness and grief
-novellas
-passing letters back and forth
-dealing with illness and grief
This was a quick, easy read. I did think it would be more focused on romance but it was equally focused on a family member not being well. A note was left on the wrong car and the notes continue with acts of kindness.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death