izzie_27's reviews
422 reviews

Christmas in Chestnut Springs by Elsie Silver

lighthearted medium-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

5.0

A very cute Christmas novella in the Chestnut Springs universe. Loved catching up with some of my favourite ranchers from the past two years. 

Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage

emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

A beautiful Lyla Sage novel who gives me exactly what I want- low stakes, cowboy romances with no stupid miscommunications and characters who feel like they step out of the page right into your heart. Lyla's prose is particularly beautiful, I love how she balances lyricism but also short, punchy sentences when needed. 

Stars: 4.5/5
Spice: 2/3

Marriage of Expedience by SenLinYu

lighthearted fast-paced

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Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey

emotional lighthearted fast-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

A cute and classic Tessa Bailey Christmas novella

Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Marc is so swoonworthy. His speeches are reminiscent of old school rom coms and I could feel my heart aching in a shockingly few amount of pages. How does Ali do it? I don't know but I keep coming back.

Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley

challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

An interesting look into the life of Elvis and Priscilla. The prose was well written though at times it felt like having to read between the lines. However this is to be expected! I'm sure there's many stories untold. 

Jump Start by Kate Louise
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.

Despite the Australian location, it was not enough to overcome the cringey writing. The author told us their attraction was immediate and their conversations were banter but the actual content did anything to show that. Just telling us it was banter does not good banter make. 

Three Wild Dogs and the Truth by Markus Zusak

funny reflective medium-paced

4.0

A beautiful and funny story. Even better listening to the narration. 

Stars: 4/5
Narration: 4/5

Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks

adventurous challenging emotional funny informative reflective 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? Yes

5.0

A phenomenal story, about how a movie is made, told through the lens of a family saga. Strong documentary style, Hanks writes with clear authority on the subject matter and brings, together with a stellar cast, an incredible narration. An instant favourite.