lavendcr's reviews
137 reviews

Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff

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

2.0

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

funny reflective 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

3.0

“You don't even have to admit to yourself that you love me, Bee. God knows I love you enough for the both of us.”

this was a very cutesy read. though i do think this is currently my least favorite ali hazelwood book. something is missing from it bc i wasn’t sucked in like i usually am with her books. levi is a sweetheart and bee was chaotic but had lots of depth to her character. the drama in this one took me off guard.

A Deal with the Bossy Devil by Kyra Parsi

funny lighthearted tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

”You’re in my head, you’re under my skin, you’re fucking everywhere, Ria. I can’t think properly when you’re around, and I can’t trust that I’m not misreading the signs.”

decided to tackle this one after hearing so many good things on twt about it. the banter was everything, not to mention the ria and adrien are both so unhinged? i actually thought ria was clinically insane the way she was acting. LIKE SHE HAD BAWLLSSSS!!

and the smex? oh yeah.

this was funny and really kept me on my toes. altho i kinda started to dislike ria’s character towards the end, but adrien grew on me hehehehe

Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

“Our souls were tied a long time ago, I think. We’re just finally admitting it to each other.”

 

god this book was so good? i have heard such good things about it and am so happy to finally have read it. it was so wholesome and sweet, with very emotional scenes and its really just a perfect book. the family dynamics were so refreshing and bo? he’s literally perfect. my first 5 star of the year. 

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

funny informative lighthearted medium-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

4.0

“Not being able to see something, even if it’s in front of your eyes. Purposefully making yourself blind, just because you’re afraid of seeing too much.”

ali hazelwood is becoming one of my guilty pleasures. i love adam sm.

My December Darling by Lauren Asher

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

"I’m going to love her in all the quiet ways, the slow ways, the loud and obnoxious ways."

i am so glad i decided to read this book omg. it was so wholesome and domestic and included one of my fav tropes ever: friends to lovers. like i've never seen a book get the friends to lover trope so perfectly spot on AND I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT.

luka has made himself a spot on my book boyfriend list, like HE IS HIGH UP THERE. HE'S MADE ME FEEL SO MANY THINGS DURING THIS BOOK OMG. this was the perfect holiday read and i can't wait to read more in the lovelight series ♡

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

“Life—like works of art—was transformative.
It persisted.
And through them, so did we.”

this was very sweet and heartwarming! altho i kinda took a while to read it bc i wanted to read a million other things but still it was good!
ashley postons always makes her books feel so raw and sentimental. the love and emotions are tucked deep beneath the story, but if you look hard enough, you can see its always there.

How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.5