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The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.75

It’s been two weeks since I finished this, and I’m still trying to figure out how I feel about it.

Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy

5.0

This was my second book by Charlotte McConaghy, and I am just in awe of her powerful, emotional stories about women who have a deep connection to nature and animals. Migrations is a slow-burn, character-driven novel told in past and present timelines that slowly reveal who Franny is, the demons of her past, her great love, and what drives her.

Franny’s story is a heart-wrenching emotional rollercoaster, but also extremely inspiring. The bright spots for me were her love story with Niall (who was just

Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

5.0

This book was such a joy to read and it definitely lived up to the hype for me! CLo proves once again why they are my favorite rom-com writers. Thank you, @reads.arianna and @bookedwithmay for reading and discussing this with me!

Lease on Love by Falon Ballard

5.0

I LOVED this book!!! I was in the worst reading slump and this was exactly what I needed. It brought me so much joy and gave me all the feels. I can’t believe this is a debut novel. It’s a must-read if you love rom-coms.

❤️ | Wнαт I loved:

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

5.0

I loved every second of this one! It had non-stop action that was morbid, fun, and twisty.

Is it realistic? No…BUT somehow feels like it could be, especially if you are within the orbit of organized crime.

Is it fast-paced, escapist fiction? YES!

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

4.0

This was my last read of 2021, and Christina Lauren can honestly do no wrong IMO. So, if you’re looking for a light, funny, feel good love story with a great message, you should definitely save this one to your holiday TBR.

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

5.0

This novel-in-verse was another top book of the year for me, so I’ll keep this review pretty short—especially since I waited almost too long to write this review.

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

5.0

WOW! This book blew me away! I mean, I was shook and felt raw with emotion when I was done.

Is it perfect? No.

Do I recommend it with my whole heart? 100%!

And to my fellow romance readers: you MUST add this to your list!!

I think the best way I can describe this book is a romance with teeth.

What I loved most about it was Feyi’s personal journey. It was so unexpected from how it started off and I was pleasantly surprised. In each situation, her actions were thoughtful. It was inspiring to watch her navigate her feelings, stand up for herself, and embrace life—and all its messiness—again.

The writing in this book is so beautiful—full of vivid imagery that says so much by saying so little.

It’s a visceral, heartbreaking and life-affirming story from beginning to end that evokes a range of emotions from shock and awe to laughter and sadness to tenderness and heat.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

5.0

Before I get into this review, I want to say that I am NOT a fantasy reader.

Did I just become one?! I THINK SO!

Cue my unread books groaning at the thought!

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

5.0

This was my first Kristin Hannah, and, BOY, I felt a ROLLERCOASTER of emotions! This was hands down the saddest, most aggravating book I’ve read yet. I mean, just when you thought this book couldn’t get any sadder, it did—again, and again, and again!!