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I don’t have a bad word to say about this book. I’ve only read 2 TJR books but she is already working her way up into being my favourite romance author. A book that can make me cry is an instant 5 star read. I read this in one sitting I couldn’t put it down, I wasn’t paying attention to what page I was and wondering when the book would be over, I actually wanted more. I loved it, I love how ever character had a good development I love how the sisters eventually grew closer, I’m glad that Emma did not play it safe. One of my favourite books I’ve read this year !!

Normal People by Sally Rooney

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medium-paced

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

2.5

How has this sold over a million copies is my first question? I didn’t know how to feel about the writing style, the use of no quotation mark’s when characters were speaking bugged me I was confused for half of the book maybe I’m just stupid but there it is. The use of domestic violence in this book was also portrayed badly, it served as a plot only and didn’t really dig deeper which if you’re writing about domestic violence in your novel then I feel like you should really dig a little deeper into it, otherwise it just comes off as shallow.

The book has been on my shelf for 2 years, realistically it could’ve stayed there for a while longer. I honestly just think the book was stupid, it didn’t serve no purpose, no plot and I get that it’s about normal people in everyday life, but even normal people (me) have a little drama going on. Also the brother of Marianne erm didn’t really understand the purpose he had in this book he just showed up to say mean things and beat her up a bit, not needed at all, didn’t serve a purpose, no real reason why he should’ve been involved and Mariannes mother was a bit of an odd one too.

I like Connell’s mother a lot especially the scene where she called him out for asking someone else to a dance or something after having sex with Marianne, she wasn’t afraid to tell her son exactly how she felt and in the moment that he was a shitty person.

That’s it this is all I have to say, I was underwhelmed.

A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner

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emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

Okay so this book gave me so much whiplash my neck is now sore, honestly …. wow. I’m giving this 4 stars because when I was looking for something to read so I could feel something this definitely made me do that, good or bad? I don’t know but I’m not numb anymore, the two main characters brought of memories back for me and made me think of someone in my past we were a lot like the two main characters in that way except we didn’t end up together.

Anyway back to the point I feel like B was very selfish in how she expected Jamie to always be there waiting for her but I related to that more than I like to admit. They had amazing chemistry but I just didn’t understand why they fought so hard to not be together?!! It was maddening to read, if Jamie wanted to be with B that much why didn’t he move to the same city as her, they hurt a lot of people with their relationship I felt sorry for the people around them, a lot less people would’ve gotten hurt if they decided to be together.

Long distance would’ve hurt them less than them not being together at all. I think it was a realistic approach from a teenage to adult relationship, love isn’t always sunshine and rainbows and I think that’s what the authors message was.

“All we do is hurt. All we do is destroy, and one of us is always picking up the pieces, trying to move on or forget or not get our hopes up. It’s sick. We’re toxic.” - my favourite quote, I related to it.

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Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

4.0

Vipers and Virtuosos by Sav R. Miller

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challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

2.75

Promises and Pomegranates by Sav R. Miller

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dark emotional hopeful tense fast-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

4.0

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