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You Had Me at Merlot by Melissa Brayden

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Unfortunately I don’t think this was for me. I found the writing to be lengthy and boring. The use of metaphors was too much and I did not like that Bambi’s mother was used to describe someone. There were definite struggles with flow of writing and the inner monologue that would pop in. 

Thank you to NetGalley for my review copy 
Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
The guy used “you go girl”  “sorry not sorry” and AF within 2 pages. Just not vibing 
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

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emotional reflective 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

5.0

Love and Other Words was the perfect day to start off the new year! It kind of reminded me a little bit of When Harry Met Sally. 

I will also say: the second chance, teenage love is typically does not meet my vibes but this book totally sucker punched me in the guts. And it wasn’t just the relationship you got to see bloom between Macy and Elliott, but also the relationship she has with her dad and the words her mom speaks to her through letters. 

I think there is truly some magic in Christina Lauren writing. I can see why this is rated highly and much loved! 

Just a lovely quote to leave you with (and if you are that one quote add to TBR kind of person 😚)

“ I haven’t been living without him. I’ve been nearly surviving. I want to share this life with him somehow. I just… Have no idea how that looks.”

Read if you like:

🏞️Cabin life
📚 Books and Words
💔A little bit of heartbreak 

🌶️ 🌶️ a couple of romantic scenes
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Content warning: death of parent, cancer, car accident.
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