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Juniper Hill by Devney Perry
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Flawless by Elsie Silver
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
5 ⭐️ FREAKING⭐️ STARS⭐️
I yelled, I screamed, I gasped, I swooned, I kicked and giggled, and I fell in love with Hawke. A+, no notes, 10/10. 👌
I LOVED THIS BOOK.
I yelled, I screamed, I gasped, I swooned, I kicked and giggled, and I fell in love with Hawke. A+, no notes, 10/10. 👌
I LOVED THIS BOOK.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
My first Sarah Adams did not disappoint! 😍
If I Never Remember by Meagan Williamson
5.0
Welp. Finished this in a single day! Can’t remember the last time I did that. I love love love this story! 🫶
Golden Son by Pierce Brown
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? No
4.5
Ok, Pierce Brown, I see you. The way the last couple portion of the book had me crying, gasping, laughing, and calling my friend immediately after freaking out.
*runs to the next book*
*runs to the next book*
Those Two Words by Ronnie Mathews
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“For all the unspoken words, it took only two to put us back together.”
Those Two Words by Ronnie Matthews 🧩🌲🤍
A few months ago an Amazon package showed up at my door with this book. I checked my orders and sure enough, I’d bought this book a few days prior and had no recollection 😂 Best. Accidental. Purchase. EVER.
I spent last night and this morning getting cozy with this story and let me tell ya - so. should. YOU.
If I had to pick one song to describe this book it would be This Love by Taylor Swift. Basic, I know, but read the book and you’ll get it! Johanna and Patrick are childhood besties to lovers who get a second chance at their love story after 6 years apart 🥹
The author not only captures their love beautifully, but Ronnie does an amazing job capturing the reality of grief, trauma, and panic attacks. I found myself feeling like I was in the room with the characters watching everything unfold. Such talent!
Those Two Words is also a gazillion peppers level of spicy, but can be skipped over if that’s not your thing. 🌶️
Those Two Words by Ronnie Matthews 🧩🌲🤍
A few months ago an Amazon package showed up at my door with this book. I checked my orders and sure enough, I’d bought this book a few days prior and had no recollection 😂 Best. Accidental. Purchase. EVER.
I spent last night and this morning getting cozy with this story and let me tell ya - so. should. YOU.
If I had to pick one song to describe this book it would be This Love by Taylor Swift. Basic, I know, but read the book and you’ll get it! Johanna and Patrick are childhood besties to lovers who get a second chance at their love story after 6 years apart 🥹
The author not only captures their love beautifully, but Ronnie does an amazing job capturing the reality of grief, trauma, and panic attacks. I found myself feeling like I was in the room with the characters watching everything unfold. Such talent!
Those Two Words is also a gazillion peppers level of spicy, but can be skipped over if that’s not your thing. 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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? N/A
4.5
“There’s no such thing as a weed,” Caz said. “That’s a cruel term made up by people who label some plants as ‘unwanted’ and some as ‘valuable,’ as if the worth of a living thing is measured by how useful it is to another living thing. As if a plant can’t have its own intrinsic worth.”
Came for cozy cottage core vibes and left with that and some great lessons. This book is slow and not action packed, but if you’re looking for very chill Stardew Valley/Animal Crossing vibes to wind down after this week, I highly recommend! 💜
Came for cozy cottage core vibes and left with that and some great lessons. This book is slow and not action packed, but if you’re looking for very chill Stardew Valley/Animal Crossing vibes to wind down after this week, I highly recommend! 💜
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
fast-paced
4.5
So good!! I’ve been complaining about the quality of mysteries and thrillers I’ve read this year and was ready to take a break from the genre. So glad I gave this a chance! It’s such a good mystery with Knives Out and Agatha Christie vibes and a twist of romance!