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Takeover by Nana Malone
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
My first Nana Malone book and it did not disappoint! I haven't read a true billionaire/CEO book in FOREVER and this definitely filled that void. I loved how alpha and protective Atticus was. Gwen was a firecracker and fought so hard for the ones she loved. This book felt like Succession -- but spicier and more fun! I had a great time reading it. Would recommend to fans of billionaire romance, arranged marriage/fake dating, and "I'll kill anyone who messes with my wife" vibes!
Wild Love by Elsie Silver
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Sweet, funny, and spicy, Wild Love is wildly intoxicating. I was wrapped up after just the first chapter and dreamed of this world long after I left the pages. Zachary Webber and Vanessa Edwin bring life to the banter and tension in their fantastic performances of Ford and Rosie. I fell just as deeply in love with our main characters as I did Ford's daughter, best friend, and the whole single dad bowling crew. Silver's writing shines in this first installment of what is sure to be a magnificent and unputdownable series!
Maestro by Auden Dar
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
My first book by this author, and I just LOVED the angst! It's a frustrating ride for SURE but so worth it. I felt like this was a very character-rich story and I loved getting sucked up in it. IT'S A THICC BOY. Be prepared for a slow, torturous journey. Great for fans of right person, wrong time or love that hurts a little before it feels good. :)
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
Absolutely stunning. I started this one a while back but just wasn't in the right headspace for it. Picked it up again earlier this year and devoured it. I went back and forth between reading and listening (the audiobook is WONDERFUL!).
The imagery, the heartbreaking rawness of the story, the rich characters and the development we get to witness in them... it was simply magical. Hannah's writing is superb, and in the final chapter, I was driving with tears streaming down my face. It was so moving, so powerful, so gorgeous.
Highly recommend for fans of historical fiction, especially WWII historical fiction. Will also say that while heartbreaking topics are covered, they are done with care. I never felt cringey or uncomfortable. It was all written with outstanding attentiveness.
The imagery, the heartbreaking rawness of the story, the rich characters and the development we get to witness in them... it was simply magical. Hannah's writing is superb, and in the final chapter, I was driving with tears streaming down my face. It was so moving, so powerful, so gorgeous.
Highly recommend for fans of historical fiction, especially WWII historical fiction. Will also say that while heartbreaking topics are covered, they are done with care. I never felt cringey or uncomfortable. It was all written with outstanding attentiveness.
The Perfect Game by J. Sterling
5.0
I really LOVED this book - and REALLY loved Jack Carter.
Sterling really dove into unmarked territory here. *SPOILER ALERT* Not many authors are brave enough to tackle the "cheating" man and somehow show that he made a mistake. If anything, it's usually the ex-boyfriend who's the cheater, and he's usually a scumbag douche for the rest of the book. I loved that she took this challenge and did it so well. By the time the cheating occurs, you've fallen for Cassie and Jack BOTH and you can't help but feel for him. Yes, you'll get mad (I did.) You might throw your Kindle, you might cry, and you will definitely laugh. That's what makes this such a great read.
In addition to facing the challenge, Sterling also has a great writing style. She makes the story flow so nicely from both POVs that you might find yourself glued to your Kindle until you finish. The way she leads into every chapter left me saying, "Just one more.." all night until I finished the book.
Overall, great, great read. If you are a romance fanatic - get this now!
Sterling really dove into unmarked territory here. *SPOILER ALERT* Not many authors are brave enough to tackle the "cheating" man and somehow show that he made a mistake. If anything, it's usually the ex-boyfriend who's the cheater, and he's usually a scumbag douche for the rest of the book. I loved that she took this challenge and did it so well. By the time the cheating occurs, you've fallen for Cassie and Jack BOTH and you can't help but feel for him. Yes, you'll get mad (I did.) You might throw your Kindle, you might cry, and you will definitely laugh. That's what makes this such a great read.
In addition to facing the challenge, Sterling also has a great writing style. She makes the story flow so nicely from both POVs that you might find yourself glued to your Kindle until you finish. The way she leads into every chapter left me saying, "Just one more.." all night until I finished the book.
Overall, great, great read. If you are a romance fanatic - get this now!
Four Summers by Nyrae Dawn
5.0
I absolutely LOVED this book. In fact, this is my favorite Nyrae Dawn book ever. Charlotte is one of her most developed characters, and I loved her writing choice where we got to see each summer through the eyes of either Charlotte or her summer love, Nathaniel. It's so unique to see them grow apart during the school year, but then fall right back to each other each summer.
However, a huge conflict comes near the end and it seems almost impossible for the two to make it out of. After all, what good can come from love triangles?
Just prepare for a shock, and to fall in love with this couple and their story. Great read!
However, a huge conflict comes near the end and it seems almost impossible for the two to make it out of. After all, what good can come from love triangles?
Just prepare for a shock, and to fall in love with this couple and their story. Great read!