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Stuck with You by Alexandra Moody

funny lighthearted slow-paced

3.0

 

I recommend this book if you like: 

·         Cute teen romance 

·         Enemies to lovers trope 

·         Current / relevant setting in Lockdown 

As always another great read from Alexndra Moody. I enjoy each story I have read from her and this new release is no different. It is an easy, light read. 

Clarissa (Clary) is forced to move into Aiden’s family home during lockdown as her family are stuck overseas. Clary has always disliked Aiden yet Aiden has always had a thing for Clary. 

I really enjoyed reading from both character’s points of view as this helps you understand each side. 

I wish they had got together a bit sooner. I absolutely adored the ending, it gave me goosebumps! They are so cute together! 

 

Also can we talk about the lockdown prom?! Don’t forget her birthday breakfast and drive by too! Aiden is so thoughtful!

 

Fighting Words by Taylor Danae Colbert

emotional mysterious 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

5.0

 

*This book was kindly gifted to me in exchange for an honest review * 

I recommend this book if you like: 

·         New Adult 

·         Enemies to lovers 

·         mystery / criminal case 

 

Not only does the romance element of the story intrigue you but also the criminal case regarding Wyatt’s sister. 

I was hooked by this book from about a quarter of the way in. The characters and their past were so interesting and the fact that this story flips between present day and the past (first person) is really interesting. We also read from two points of view (Maryn and Wyatt). As soon as one chapter ended I was intrigued to read on as the story flips between past and present you are left on mini cliff-hangers throughout which definitely helped with my motivation and attributed to how fast I read this book. It is fast paced which also is great, there was never a dull chapter. 

I really grew to like both characters and understand their reasons for why they shouldn’t be together. Despite having all the information, I shipped them anyway! Their chemistry was undeniable! The way Wyatt treated Maryn and the sacrifices he made were admirable. 

I loved that the last chapter gives a snippet into the future (1 year on) so that you aren’t left with any unanswered questions! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

A Glasgow Kiss by Sophie Gravia

funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

 I recommend this book if you like:
• Humour
• Romance
• Drama

“It's funny how I searched my entire life for someone to complete me, and in the end, the only person I needed was myself.”

Genuinely funny and so relatable to today’s society.

Zara is a student nurse living in Glasgow. I love how we get to follow her around the city and if you have been to Glasgow you will know many of these places.

Zara is a drama magnet and gets into some sticky situations. Rather her than me!

Her romances are hilarious and make you want to read on! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

The Switch by Beth O'Leary

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

2.0

 Thank you to the Socially Distanced Book Club UK for my free copy of this book.

I recommend this book if you like:
• Contemporary
• Character driven stories
• Multiple points of view

Eileen (grandmother) and Leena (granddaughter) switch lives a year after the passing of Carla (sister/granddaughter). For Eileen the switch is to enable her to live a life she never got to experience in London as she married young and to find some romance again now her marriage is over. For Leena the switch is to help her grieve for her sister, take some time away from work and to make amends with her mother.

I struggled to get into this book and the storyline. I typically do not read stories where one of the main characters is as old as 79 as I find it difficult to relate to. The book for me was very much take it or leave it. I wasn’t overly intrigued by elderly group get togethers and the busy body characters. The only saving grace was some drama and romance. 

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 

I would recommend this book if you like: 

·         the first book 

·         mystery 

·         magic 

Most people have read this book a long time ago. I only read the first Harry Potter book last year and I didn’t really intend on continuing the series as the first book did not live up to the hype surrounding it. But I stumbled across the audio book (read by Stephen Fry) and thought I would give it a go. This was the first audio book I have tried, and I surprisingly really enjoyed it. I thought the storyline was much better, faster pace than the first and more mystery and intrigue. 

Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 I recommend this book if you like: 

·         YA contemporary 

·         Light romance 

·         Transition between high school and college 

 

Lara Jean is a likeable, relatable character. Lara Jean is going through a lot of change in her life during this book; her dad is getting remarried and she has to make a decision about where to go for college. 

I enjoyed reading about Lara Jean and Peter’s relationship and them trying to navigate how their relationship would work after high school. 

I’m glad Lara Jean went and had some fun with her best friend Chrissy down at college. It gave us a glimpse into what could be in store for Lara Jean. 

I thought Peter’s note in Lara Jean’s yearbook was perfect. I wish I had thought of that! I was so pleased to read it as it filled me with hope and optimism about their future.

 

I was saddened to read that the author wouldn’t be continuing to write Lara Jean’s story as I so would enjoy reading about her college experience. 

Now to watch all the movies! 

Pretending to Dance by Diane Chamberlain

2.0

Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain

5.0

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

4.0

Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman

5.0