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The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren

funny informative inspiring slow-paced

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

3.0

This was my first time reading this female author duo and this book was mediocre to say the least and the characters to me were bland but overall it was an okay read but I'll be willing to try another book of theirs again in the future. But don't let my review discourage you to give it a try it just wasn't for me so to the readers who loved it when they read it just don't come for me with pitchforks if this was one of your favorite books from this talented duo.

A Little Bit Dirty by Willow Winters

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

I just love how in such a short book it had an amazing small town romance between two characters who used to date in high school and then they end up starting up a romance again. The build up to their second chance romance was such a fun ride and I also gotta say it's definitely one of my favorite romances that I've read so far this year and lastly, I love how Willow captures you from the first page to the very last. Highly recommend for the cuteness as well as the hotness of the whole story.  

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-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

First and foremost this was my first introduction to this author and also to M/M and LGBTQ romance and I gotta say that this was such a cute book and how the characters had to fight for their love was inspiring even though I'm only an ally for LGBTQ community and I was always rooting for these two male characters to get their happy ending together. I hope this book will help someone whose afraid to stand up for themselves and I also hope that it will also be helpful for those who believe they deserve to be happy with someone they love no matter the sexuality that they are. Highly recommend that everyone will pick this up and enjoy it as much as I did when I read it. 

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

5.0

At first Landry’s were really mean and unforgiving towards her and she still wanted the best for her daughter in the end. Ledger might have been angry at first, but he gave her a chance to eventually tell her side of the events that happened. So basically what this story conveys the most in my opinion is the love that a mother has for her daughter is unbreakable that being able to let her go and grow up in a stable family even though the family that she’s with doesn’t forgive you for what happened to their son and you’re able to just walk away knowing that your daughter is being well taken care of is the greatest gift you can ever give to your child. Highly recommend this book to not just the readers that are mothers but for the readers who just want an emotional read to feel or understand what a mother would do for their child or children given the circumstances.

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-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

5.0

This book taught me that even the loneliest people need someone to be there for them and Beyah and Samson as characters were just that lonely and needed one another. I felt every emotion that these characters went through even though I've never been put in such situations as theirs, but I understood where they were coming from. If you haven't taken a chance on this book yet then you should and if you plan to do just that then put it at the top of your TBR. And lastly, I like to mention that this was my 6th book by this author and they just continue to get better and better , but I do plan to read more of her works in the future.

The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

What the heck did I just read?!!
This book was told in dual POVs meaning Poppy and Casteel's perspectives respectfully. This book had so many revelations and twists that blew my mind and the ending was such a cliffhanger that I never saw coming which is apparently setting up the next book in the From Blood and Ash series which I seriously cannot wait for. Another fantastic book by Jennifer L. Armentrout herself. To those who haven't started this series I suggest that you drop everything you're doing right now and start reading it now before the next book comes out because it's just that good.

Things I Should Have Said by Jamie Lynn Spears

reflective slow-paced

0.0

This book deserves a 0 star rating because of all the inaccuracy about Britney according to Britney and I totally agree with her. This book was written to get Jamie Lynn the fake attention that she needed to boost herself up because in all fairness the only thing I could see as I was reading this is how pathetic she is to get said attention and I feel sorry that her kids have to deal with her nonsense as their mother. And also, how she can she just there and let her parents do her sister that way and not do anything. Yeah she might not have been able to do anything when she was a teen, but she could have help defend her sister when she became an adult but no she decided to sit back and let them continue to use her sister for her hard working money over the years. What I'm trying to say is, this is what happens to a family who sees their family as their meal ticket and that just sickens me to no end.

Okay this is just my honest opinion but please to all the fans of Jamie Lynn don't come at me with pitchforks because my opinion of her book that I sped read just so I could see how many times she mentions Britney and it seems like she was more focused on that than her own self finding peace with her current situation instead of ridiculing her to sister to make money on her sister's expense.

Do I recommend this book? Absolutely positively not because of all the lies that was said within this book as well as the drama that comes along with being in this messed up family. The only person I feel sorry for is Britney herself for having to deal with a family that only wanted her to be their cash cow and I'm so happy she distanced herself from Jamie Lynn and this messed up family because quite frankly, I see now see why she did because they're terrible people who should be ashamed of themselves for taking advantage of their most famous family member.

Hardpressed by Meredith Wild

emotional funny informative fast-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

What can I say about this second book in the hackers series without spoiling it? Well, it was more action packed than the first book Hardwired and it kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Can't wait to start book 3 of this series.

The Potter by Kristy Marie

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

Let me start off my review with the fact that this book and these characters have taught me that no matter how scared or down you are about yourself is not worth the self doubt you place on yourself, but what you do with those emotions and everything does not define who you are as a person and that you should embrace the person you will become after such tragedy. Halle didn't let her imperfections stop her from wanting what she wanted and Vance being hard on himself and not letting himself forgive himself from what happened to his best friend. Basically what I'm trying to say is that this book will inspire you in ways that go beyond the norm and hopefully not just to just change you for the worst but also for the better as well as loving yourself for who you are. And lastly, I like to say that this book since I first heard about Kristy Marie writing it has been one of my most anticipated reads of 2022 and it also definitely didn't let me down, but exceeded my expectations and I wouldn't trade the time that I spent reading this novel for anything in the world. Another great one Mrs. Marie and I hope that everyone will see just how great of a writer you are as well as how much you made these characters feel like real people with real problems and I hope some people will see themselves through them as well....

Hardwired: The Hacker Series #1 by Meredith Wild

emotional lighthearted fast-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 first book is fast paced, the heat level between Erica and Blake is medium heat and their chemistry is off the charts. Can't wait to continue reading the next four books in this series.