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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

2.5

This is the weirdest book I've EVER read. I'm pretty sure it was the intention of Neil but throughout the story I had trouble distinguishing between what was reality, a dream, or even a reality distorted by the three "women" (what are they? Goddesses?).

This is my first book by this author, and I don't usually read books of this genre. I am extremely confused. Unfortunately, I didn't like it but I could see why someone would. It just isn't my thing.

Coeur de slush by Sarah-Maude Beauchesne

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

Oufff. Je suis trop vieille pour ce livre. Beaucoup de passages étaient très cringe pour moi. Je recommanderais a une ado!

Spy x Family, Vol. 7 by Tatsuya Endo

adventurous emotional funny slow-paced

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

2.5

Its getting repetitive and I'm loosing more and more interest.

My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey

emotional funny mysterious tense 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? Yes

2.5

I'm not a fan of the writing and it was very repetitive at times.

I liked Myles and Jude but Taylor was annoying in my opinion.

There was a few parts that were cringe but especially the end: "This is me in your kitchen", "This is my in your bathroom" etc. Again, not a fan.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

I read this book soooo quickly. In not even two days. During the week. Which is when I have to work obviously. Lol.

I've been reading a fantasy series lately and I was in the mood for something lighthearded and fun and this was the perfect choice!

The dialogue and the plot isn't too cringe like it is sometimes in romances novels. I also liked their dynamic as a couple. I liked the concept of the story too. It was refreshing. The fake dating trope but with a girl bodugyard and a hot movie actor? Yes. It is farfetch of course, but it is also fiction. Might as well have fun!

I will definitely read her others books ASAP.

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This is my least favorite book in the series except I also didn't like the novella but that one doesn't really count. 

I'm still glad I read it because I love some of these characters especially Rhysand, Azriel and Feyre. I even like Lucien. Unfortunately, after having read another 800 pages, I still doesn't like Nesta. She's annoying and self-absorbed almost all of the time.

The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

4.0

I loved it. I definitely recommend if you're in the mood for a refreshing romance novel. 

There were some things I didn't see coming which doesn't happen often when I read romances. 

Sloan was annoying at times though but I loved Jason of course. It's impossible not to. :-)

Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I have to admit this is my first mystery book. 

To me it was complicated to follow at times. There were so many parts to it. The reveals were fun but I also got a bit confused. There were moments when I didn't understand how the narrator arrived at the conclusions he did based on the information he had even when he explained in details how he got there.

I loved the narrator though.

I would recommend!

Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

I loved the first half but then Beatrice did something really stupid towards the end of the book that I absolutely hated and it ruined the ending for me and kind of the whole book too. Honestly, I would not recommend. :(

The thing that ruined the book for me was the dumbest third act break up the author could have come up with.

You decide you're having a break with the guy you keep saying over and over you love soooo much just because your sister was engaged to his roomate and they're not together anymore? Reallyyyyy? You couldn't just tell him that you love him but you can't see him for a couple of days until your sister gets better? Is a break necessary? (Spoiler alert : No, it's not.) 

Then they get back together and they tell each other how much they're in love but their relationship felt so weak to me after having a "break" for such a bad reason. I'm pissed.

Elle investit: Bâtir sa richesse grâce à la bourse by Karman Kong, Karman Kong

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

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Je recommande ce livre à tous. C'est certain que si tu es déjà expert en finances, tu vas probablement trouver que les notions sont très basics, mais selon moi c'est justement ce qu'il faut pour que ceux qui ont des connaissances limitées ait de l'intérêt et prennent le temps de lire sur le sujet.

C'est un livre qui explique les bonnes bases de la gestion des finances et de l'investissement avec des exemples clairs!

Personnellement, j'ai vraiment aimé. Ça se lit super bien sans que le sujet devienne trop lourd ou compliqué. J'ai surtout aimé la deuxième moitié qui explique bien et donne des conseils sur les investissements en bourse dont les FNB. J'ai souvent entendu parlé des FNB, sans comprendre vraiment c'était quoi. Maintenant, je comprends et j'en ai même déjà discuté avec mon conseiller financier. Je suis aussi vraiment motivée à lire d'autres livres sur le sujet, entre autres ceux qui étaient cités dans ce livre.
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