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An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

2.5

I know 2.5 is low… usually would be a dnf. But to be honest I really liked it!! It was just kind of a low quality book. Their banter was sweet but Benedict is kind of an asshole. Much the same issues I had with romancing Mr Bridgerton, the man always gets his way it feels like. Also, what is with Julia Quinn and the hymen? All these girls ride horses it is a statistical anomaly that they would all still have their hymens. Please stop describing your men “breaking through her maidenhood,” it is disgusting.

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

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

3.75

Sweet!! Probably deserves a higher rating but I was a bit bored at times… Alexis hall is a genius and this book is so awesome, just could’ve done with a little less Miranda imo.

Ish by Adam de Souza

5.0

I love everything Adam de Souza makes. His creations always remind me of Tillie Walden’s in the way they all feel so relatable and familiar.

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

funny lighthearted 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

3.0

So much better than I expected. So cute, their banter was very sweet, these two are adorable. My only iffy things are the way they just never really fixed their arguments… and Colin’s misogyny. I suppose both make sense for the time period I guess I’m just used to less misogyny in the show. Also Colin’s anger issues were something that I was not a fan of. Anyways going to eat up the rest of these STAT!

Batman: Detective Comics, Volume 6: Icarus by Brian Buccellato, Francis Manapul

1.75

Bad. Boring. 

The Giver by Lois Lowry

reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

Perfect book. Made me cry as a kid and makes me cry now. 

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

2.75

So so so much stupid fun. Strangely her best book is ABO??? Third act break up was stupid. Anyways super quick read very very easily digestible and just overall fun!

Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

5.0

Funny Story by Emily Henry

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

3.75

Cute sweet etc!!! I feel probably unfairly proud of myself for buying and reading this on the release day. Emily Henry you little minx, I can’t stop reading everything you write and loving it. Miles is the cutest, the premise is the craziest, I am the obsessed-est. Read it in one sitting; Emily Henry had cracked the code to unputdownable books. 

Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko Tamaki

adventurous funny inspiring 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

4.0

Fun fun fun perfect comic awesomeness!