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74 reviews

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.5

I absolutely loved this! I am always here for a good rom-com and was drawn in from the very first page. The banter between Olive and Ethan was so perfect and there were so many moments when I actually laughed out loud, which I love. This felt like watching a Hallmark movie and was perfect for a light December read. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because there were moments when both Olive and Ethan annoyed me and I was just like “🙄🙄🙄” but overall I truly loved this one.

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People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

Honestly Emily Henry can do no wrong and this was exactly what I needed to get me out of a reading slump that I was so deep in. I love that the story focused on their friendship more than anything. Obviously it’s a friends-to-lovers trope, but their romantic relationship didn’t feel rushed. Definitely a slow burn but the banter between Alex and Poppy was excellent and I found myself laughing out loud so much throughout this entire book. Something about Emily Henry’s writing pulls me in so easily and I cannot wait to read more from her. Definitely an auto-buy author at this point. Overall a fun, easy read.

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The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This has been on my tbr shelf for quite a while, just waiting for the spooky/witchy months, and it honestly did not disappoint. The writing is beautiful and the atmosphere that Rachel Griffen created was perfect fall vibes. I loved the idea of witches being tied to a specific season and breaking the book up by season really helped to see how Clara changed during them. Everyone needs a Sang in their lives. There’s also a cat so that’s automatically a win. Definitely slower paced and a bit repetitive at times, but not to a point that it bothered me enough to stop reading it, if that makes sense. Overall, a very wholesome, well put-together, cozy, fall read that I definitely recommend!

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The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

If you’re looking for a book that is the perfect summer beach read, but also great for the fall/winter months, this one is definitely it. I listened to this on audio and absolutely devoured it. I typically only listen to audiobooks in the car on my way to/from work, but it got to a point where I was sitting in my driveway for a good 30+ minutes after getting home because I needed to know what was going to happen next. Although somewhat predictable, the writing was great and I instantly fell in love with the characters, especially Ava. I will admit that Joe somewhat annoyed me off and on though. I also feel like the book itself was unnecessarily long and there were scenes that could have been edited out without affecting the storyline. This was the first book I have read (or listened to) by Mary Kay Andrews and I can’t wait to read more from her!

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Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book was all over bookstagram and booktok a while ago but I was waiting for spooky season to read it, and I’m so glad I did. I was in a big reading slump after reading quite a few fantasy books back to back, and this was the perfect amount of creepy to keep me hooked. I love love love that the drawings were included. They definitely added to the creepiness of the story. I wouldn’t say the ending 100% surprised me, but it definitely didn’t completely end how I thought it was going to. I am also happy with the last chapter. I feel like it brought some realistic element to the ending. Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good thriller for the spooky months.

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The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle

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funny lighthearted 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

3.0

I was on a fantasy kick for a while and decided that I needed something light and easy to read to give my mind a break. This definitely did the trick and anything with a bodyguard is usually a win for me.

I liked how Piper was an avid romance reader and had a podcast, but I feel like they could have explored that a little bit more. I also liked how she was not afraid to stand up for herself and that the character’s insecurities weren’t the main focus. It more or less came down to what Harrison wanted in the end.

I gave this 3 stars because it was just an average read for me. I laughed a lot and there were definitely some cringey parts, but overall, it did what I needed it to do.

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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

I started this immediately after finishing A Court of Thorns and Roses and it was an instant 5 stars. I say this every time but I have a hard time starting books because it takes a while to get through the backstory and everything, but I think because this is the second book in the series and the world building and backstory and everything was already done, I flew right through it. The writing is beautiful and the details and the story and the characters all made me feel like I was right there in the middle of everything. Can’t wait for the next one!

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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.5

This was one of those books that I kept putting off because I was soooo nervous that it wouldn’t live up to the hype, but I can definitely see why everyone raves about it. As with most books, it took a few chapters for me to get into, but eventually I hit a groove and could not put it down. The writing, the world building, the characters… Feyre is a badass. Tamlin kind of annoys me but that might just be a me problem 😅. Lucien was an instant favorite and Rhysand… there’s just something fascinating about him. All in all, I had so much fun reading this and can’t wait to dive into the next one!

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

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adventurous dark emotional 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

4.0

I was unsure about this series before I started reading it, but it has quickly gained my attention. I liked this one, which is the second book in the series, a little more than the first one. Probably because I already had all of the backstory. This is a direct continuation of the story from the first book, so you definitely need to read the first book to understand what is going on, and although the story is still very unrealistic, it is such a fun read. I actually listened to this on audio and found myself sitting in my car for a while after I got home, not wanting to turn it off. The narration definitely adds to the humor and emotions in the story. Finlay is definitely a hot mess but I can’t help but root for her (and Nick 😉) every time. I definitely did not guess the ending and can’t wait to read the third book!

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Still Mine by Amy Stuart

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I don’t really have much to say about this one. I had a lot of trouble reading this book. Not because it was hard to read or anything. I just was not excited about reading it and I don’t know why. I actually started reading the physical copy I had but then decided to finish it with the audio version. The story and the writing were both good. The characters were interesting. I have nothing negative to say about it. I’m a big mood reader and I feel like maybe I wasn’t really in the mood for a thriller. I also was not aware that this is the first book in a series until writing this review.

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jenniee_reads's reviews 74 reviews

jenniee_reads's reviews
74 reviews