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Wild Love by Elsie Silver

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Really enjoyed this one, and loved being back in Elsie’s world. Love the single dad trope lowkey, and this was a cool take on it. I really liked the slow development of their relationship, and how it feels slow and fast all at once because they’ve always had the foundation of friendship/banter for most of their lives. Unsure if I’ll be thinking about it all the time, so that’s why it’s not rated higher, but I definitely enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next in the series. 

Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language by Amanda Montell

funny informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Actually loved this. The narration of the audiobook was amazing, and then the content was just so great. 
Didn’t ever feel talked down to, everything was explained super well so definitely would work for someone who’s just getting into linguistics or feminism. Raises some really interesting points and discusses the history (or herstory) of everything super well. Definitely going to be thinking about this one a lot. 

I particularly like the discussion of teaching ‘no means no’ when in reality, no is usually conveyed in many other different ways instead. Also the breakdown of gendered language in English and other languages too was super interesting. The whole book really haha. 

Nightbirds by Kate J. Armstrong

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book is hella atmospheric. Love the 1920’s inspired setting and really enjoyed all the political machinations going on in this book. The magic and policing of magic, in combination with the girls from different classes gave this book plenty to discuss in terms of themes carried over into the real world. 
Unfortunately the pacing wasn’t my favourite and I definitely found myself tuning in and out throughout the book. Some of the relationships between the characters also felt a bit forced to me too. BUT!!! Pining sapphics? Yes please, gimme more of that. 
Anyways if it sounds intriguing to you defs pick it up, I think despite its issues I’m really glad I read it. 

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was fun, and written accessibly. Was super engaging n easily conjures pictures of each scene in your head. Is it the most articulate and eloquent writing? No. But it was fun. 
The character banter is sooooo good. Love it. And the angst ugh. Delicious. 
Only bad thing is I’m in a slump so I got distracted n wasn’t super into it at the end. But I know the end was good n I do want to read the next one, I’m just in a weird reading mood so it didn’t quite hit right.    

Fable by Adrienne Young

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This got me back on my pirate kick (not that I ever rlly stopped loving pirates). Super engaging story, especially the second half. Keen to read the next one for sure. 

I for some stupid reason spent the first third of the book thinking West was like…a middle aged man so I was getting weirded out until I realised he was young too lmao. So didn’t feel super attached to the romance until towards the end. But that’s entirely my fault.

The Nanny by Lana Ferguson

emotional lighthearted 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

3.25

I enjoyed the premise but the second half of the book fell flat for me. The first half was hella entertaining and loved seeing everyone learn how to interact w each other, but gosh they were constantly going at it in the second half. And listen, I’m no stranger to smutty books but idk I just wish we got to see a bit more development to their relationship outside of the bedroom. Also literally hated the third act conflict it was so stupid n they both just needed to communicate. Literally one more sentence each n it would’ve been fixed. 
That being said I liked all the characters n did still enjoy my time reading the book. 

Heir by Tate James

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Enjoyable and had a good time but not as strong of an ending as I would’ve hoped. The pacing was off in this book and the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I wished for. But the intrigue is there and they get a happily ever after enough. Glad I read the series as it’s helped me read in a slump but not my favourite of James’ work. 

Seeker by Tate James

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Still predictable, but still fun. 
Also rlly enjoying the audiobook, think it’d well produced n the actors do a good job. 

Imposter by Tate James

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Had a blast reading this and stayed up hella late reading it haha. Is a lot of it hella predictable? Yes. But it’s still fun anyway. And the cliffhanger at the end omg. Had me jumping straight into the next book. 
Do feel kinda weird that the mc is 18 but I’ve just mentally aged them up lmao. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, and Sexual content

That Kind of Guy by Stephanie Archer

funny lighthearted 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

3.5

This was a fun book to read but probably not one to rave about. The characters were engaging, although I don’t think that Emmett was developed properly. He started with a massive ego and lowkey it just disappeared? His change of character didn’t feel super earned to me. The ending also felt quite rushed. A third-act-conflict was introduced, but then it was solved within a few pages, and everything just wrapped up super quick. But!! I enjoyed the banter between the main characters and I always love a fake dating situation. Had fun with it so if it sounds up your alley I think it makes a good palette cleanser read :))