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Daisy Haites by Jessa Hastings
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
More Than Shipmates by Philippa Young
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for sending me this arc! This book was really good and I loved the ‘at sea’ concept as I have never read a book with this concept before. I loved thr characters growth and humour, and I loved how the FMC was English as most books have MC’s that are American which gets boring. The only negative thing I have to say is that this book was 514 pages long, and a romance book should not be over 400 pages at most. I will be picking up a physical copy of this book soon, and I will be recommending it to people!
Tropes:
- Love Triangle
- Forced Proximity
- One Bed
- Workplace Romance
- Cruise Ship
Tropes:
- Love Triangle
- Forced Proximity
- One Bed
- Workplace Romance
- Cruise Ship
Enemies to Lovers by Laura Jane Williams
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me the arc of this book! I adored this book sooo much and it was one of my first summer books of this year! The MC’s had amazing chemistry and amazing humour. I loved the family of the FMC and how lovely and funny they were in this book, and I loved the character development of the MC’s as the book went on! I highly recommend this book to everyone, and I will be preordering my physical copy to reread once it is released!
The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beneath These Cursed Stars by Lexi Ryan
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Teacher by Freida McFadden
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hera by Jennifer Saint
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Redeeming 6 by Chloe Walsh
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
After finishing Saving 6 and giving it 5 stars, I had high expectations for this book and they were all met. This book was an instant 5 star read, and it was an amazing end to Joey and Aoife’s story in their own books. Joey grew so so much as a character, especially when Aofie got pregnant and they became parents🥹🥹 ! Aofie was such a supportive girlfriend, even when Joey was going through the worst times of his life and I ADORE her for that. Joey and Aofie are such an amazing couple and characters, and I cannot wait to read about them in Taming 7!
Quotes:
- “I said no, Aoife." "You can't tell me what to do, Joe," I growled, feeling a combination of drunk and dizzy. "You don't own me." "Well, that's bad fucking luck on my account, because you sure as shit own me!" Drunk or not, his words hit me like a wrecking ball to the chest. Feeling the air whoosh from my lungs, I glared up at him, feeling a torrent of emotions crashing through me. "Why would you say that to me?" "Because it's the truth." "Since when?" "Since I was twelve.”
- “You can have whatever you want from me," he whispered, thrusting deep inside of me. "It's yours." Dropping down on an elbow, he leaned in close and crushed his lips to mine. "Because I'm only doing life for you.”
- “May I be frank?” “Yeah, yeah, be frank.” “Joseph, may I be frank?” “Be whoever the fuck you want, doc. I’m not your keeper,” I mumbled, enjoying the feel of Molloy’s fingers in my hair so much, I leaned in closer and rested my chin on her shoulder. “You be Frank and I’ll be Joey.”
- “Long after his mother was lowered into the ground, and the other Lynch children had dispersed, Joey continued to stand vigil, still trying to protect her, even in death.”
- “Actually, we decided to name our son after the man who raised the both of us,” I confirmed quietly. “Because, let’s face it, the only man I ever had to show me the way was your husband.”
- “We want to keep you!” his wife blurted out, causing John to drop his head in his hands and groan. “All five of you,” she continued, hurrying over to the island and catching ahold of my hand. “Especially you.” She smiled down at me. “I think I want you the most.”
- “Who taught you to pull hair? Shannon?” “Actually, it was your girlfriend,” he countered. “When she was screaming my name.” I narrowed my eyes in warning. “Tadhg.” “Yes, Tadhg, yes!” he mocked.”
- “Aoife: Day eight and I’m going to the hospital. I have that appointment with the midwife. You’re supposed to be there too, you know. Aoife: I’m scared. Aoife: I still love you.”
- “You’re a diamond, Joey Lynch.” Cupping his face between my hands, I leaned in and kissed him tenderly. “You’re one in a million.”
- “I’ve loved your daughter for six years,” Joey finally broke his silence by saying. “I can easily love her for another eighteen.”
- “Adult female in the kitchen doorway.” “And?” “I think we’re too late.” “Paramedic! Now!” “Oh fuck—” Everything inside of my stomach came rushing back up when I watched a fireman place my mother on a gurney. Her face. Her hair. Her burned and blistered hand. Heaving, I watched in horror as they started to cut her clothes. “Mam!” I cried out, feeling my tears dampen my cheeks. “Save her!”
Tropes:
- Teen Pregnancy
- Accidental Pregnancy
- Found Family
Quotes:
- “I said no, Aoife." "You can't tell me what to do, Joe," I growled, feeling a combination of drunk and dizzy. "You don't own me." "Well, that's bad fucking luck on my account, because you sure as shit own me!" Drunk or not, his words hit me like a wrecking ball to the chest. Feeling the air whoosh from my lungs, I glared up at him, feeling a torrent of emotions crashing through me. "Why would you say that to me?" "Because it's the truth." "Since when?" "Since I was twelve.”
- “You can have whatever you want from me," he whispered, thrusting deep inside of me. "It's yours." Dropping down on an elbow, he leaned in close and crushed his lips to mine. "Because I'm only doing life for you.”
- “May I be frank?” “Yeah, yeah, be frank.” “Joseph, may I be frank?” “Be whoever the fuck you want, doc. I’m not your keeper,” I mumbled, enjoying the feel of Molloy’s fingers in my hair so much, I leaned in closer and rested my chin on her shoulder. “You be Frank and I’ll be Joey.”
- “Long after his mother was lowered into the ground, and the other Lynch children had dispersed, Joey continued to stand vigil, still trying to protect her, even in death.”
- “Actually, we decided to name our son after the man who raised the both of us,” I confirmed quietly. “Because, let’s face it, the only man I ever had to show me the way was your husband.”
- “We want to keep you!” his wife blurted out, causing John to drop his head in his hands and groan. “All five of you,” she continued, hurrying over to the island and catching ahold of my hand. “Especially you.” She smiled down at me. “I think I want you the most.”
- “Who taught you to pull hair? Shannon?” “Actually, it was your girlfriend,” he countered. “When she was screaming my name.” I narrowed my eyes in warning. “Tadhg.” “Yes, Tadhg, yes!” he mocked.”
- “Aoife: Day eight and I’m going to the hospital. I have that appointment with the midwife. You’re supposed to be there too, you know. Aoife: I’m scared. Aoife: I still love you.”
- “You’re a diamond, Joey Lynch.” Cupping his face between my hands, I leaned in and kissed him tenderly. “You’re one in a million.”
- “I’ve loved your daughter for six years,” Joey finally broke his silence by saying. “I can easily love her for another eighteen.”
- “Adult female in the kitchen doorway.” “And?” “I think we’re too late.” “Paramedic! Now!” “Oh fuck—” Everything inside of my stomach came rushing back up when I watched a fireman place my mother on a gurney. Her face. Her hair. Her burned and blistered hand. Heaving, I watched in horror as they started to cut her clothes. “Mam!” I cried out, feeling my tears dampen my cheeks. “Save her!”
Tropes:
- Teen Pregnancy
- Accidental Pregnancy
- Found Family
King of Sloth by Ana Huang
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was really good, I loved the appearances from other characters to help Xavier during this book. I loved the MC’s growths and bonding as the book went on, and the smut scenes served hard. The only scene that gave me the ick was when Sloane rode Xavier’s shoe🤢🤢. I cannot wait for ‘The Striker’ and ‘King of Envy’ to come out!
Quotes:
- “To every woman who’s ever been told to “smile more.” Fuck that. Do what you want.”
- “I’m naming it the Sloane. Bitter at first but with a sweet aftertaste. Just like someone I know.” “You don’t know how I taste.” His smile took on a decidedly more wicked slant. “Not yet.”
- “Luna is short for mi luna. My moon. Because no matter how dark the nights got, you were always there, shining so brightly that I always found my way through.”
- “I loved her, totally and completely, and I’d be damned if I let anyone hurt her.”
- “Love isn’t about perfection, Luna; it’s about imperfect people creating their own version of happily ever after.”
- “If kisses had colors, this one would reflect the tatters of control swirling around us, a symphony of crimson and amber and pure, stunning cobalt. They sank beneath my skin, sending electric currents over every raw, exposed nerve.”
- “I looked at her and couldn’t breathe.”
- “Not God, Luna.'' I dipped my head, my mouth brushing hers with each word. She tasted sweet, warm, perfect. ''God has no hand in what I'm about to do to you.”
- “Your technique is shit, and you couldn’t find a clit if the woman drew you a map and marked it with a giant X.”
Tropes:
- Billionaire
- Forced Proximity
- Grumpy Sunshine
- He Falls First
Quotes:
- “To every woman who’s ever been told to “smile more.” Fuck that. Do what you want.”
- “I’m naming it the Sloane. Bitter at first but with a sweet aftertaste. Just like someone I know.” “You don’t know how I taste.” His smile took on a decidedly more wicked slant. “Not yet.”
- “Luna is short for mi luna. My moon. Because no matter how dark the nights got, you were always there, shining so brightly that I always found my way through.”
- “I loved her, totally and completely, and I’d be damned if I let anyone hurt her.”
- “Love isn’t about perfection, Luna; it’s about imperfect people creating their own version of happily ever after.”
- “If kisses had colors, this one would reflect the tatters of control swirling around us, a symphony of crimson and amber and pure, stunning cobalt. They sank beneath my skin, sending electric currents over every raw, exposed nerve.”
- “I looked at her and couldn’t breathe.”
- “Not God, Luna.'' I dipped my head, my mouth brushing hers with each word. She tasted sweet, warm, perfect. ''God has no hand in what I'm about to do to you.”
- “Your technique is shit, and you couldn’t find a clit if the woman drew you a map and marked it with a giant X.”
Tropes:
- Billionaire
- Forced Proximity
- Grumpy Sunshine
- He Falls First
Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This book was another reread for me as I have not read this series in sooo long. The series is really easy to read as it is a graphic novel, and I love the nostalgia while I read this. I also recommended the series to my bf who never reads and is a very slow reader, so we will see if he picks the series up! I highly recommend this series if you want a quick, easy read!
Quotes:
- “Most people don't seem to appreciate a person as honest as me. So don't ask me how George Washington ever got to be president.”
- “Well, for starters, Abraham Lincoln didn't write 'To Kill a Mockingbird.”
- “After the presentations, we had to fill out these questionnaires. The first question was, 'Where do you see yourself in fifteen years?' I know EXACTLY where I will be in fifteen years: in my pool, at my mansion, counting my money. But there weren't any check boxes for THAT option.”
Quotes:
- “Most people don't seem to appreciate a person as honest as me. So don't ask me how George Washington ever got to be president.”
- “Well, for starters, Abraham Lincoln didn't write 'To Kill a Mockingbird.”
- “After the presentations, we had to fill out these questionnaires. The first question was, 'Where do you see yourself in fifteen years?' I know EXACTLY where I will be in fifteen years: in my pool, at my mansion, counting my money. But there weren't any check boxes for THAT option.”