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Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
medium-paced
3.75
This is a sweet romance with a unique storyline and a hint of coming-of-age. I liked getting small snippets of Alex’s pov and I think we needed that to get to know his character more. The romance focused mostly on physical attraction and their musical compatibility; I would have liked to see more of them really getting to know each other. It came off as a little insta-lovey even though Gwen did make him work for it a little bit.
There were a few places where Alex was swoon-worthy and I would have liked more of that dynamic! His character took a step back, in my opinion, when the 3rd act break-up happened but Gwen was equally as frustrating.
I did really love how everything resolved at the end and how all the interwoven characters came together. Overall it was a really enjoyable read that kept me invested in the story.
There were a few places where Alex was swoon-worthy and I would have liked more of that dynamic! His character took a step back, in my opinion, when the 3rd act break-up happened but Gwen was equally as frustrating.
I did really love how everything resolved at the end and how all the interwoven characters came together. Overall it was a really enjoyable read that kept me invested in the story.
The Other Side of Disappearing by Kate Clayborn
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND THIS IS MY PERSONALITY NOW (aka ♾️⭐️)
I knew within the first couple of chapters of reading this that I was going to love it. It’s hard to describe when a book just speaks to something in you that is bone-deep but I just instantly knew this would be a longtime favorite.
I absolutely loved everything in this book. The writing, characters, and relationship development was all beautiful and there was humor & wit laced in where you least expected it. The mystery aspect of it served as a vehicle to bring the characters together but also added in a layer of intrigue that kept the story fresh and interesting.
I relate so much to black cat heroines and when you get a hero who understands just somehow KNOWS how to become a soft and gentle place for her to land? It’s exquisite. Adam is protective but doesn’t overstep and his POV was filled with some of the most soft & romantic notions you could imagine.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Cancer, Death, and Mental illness