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292 reviews
Barbarian's Touch by Ruby Dixon
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really only read this one because the fmc and I share a name and I tonight that was neat
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, and Kidnapping
Barbarian's Mate by Ruby Dixon
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
the IPB books kind of just feel like the exact same story over and over again with just a few minor differences
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Rape
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual assault
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
10/10 would recommend
I picked this book up the other night while my boyfriend was playing video games and then I didn’t put it back down until I finished it. The Only One Left kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat. While I was able to figure some things out before they were revealed to us, the plot twists were fantastic. I did not see that final one coming (Kit’s dad being the killer and father of Virginia’s baby )
I picked this book up the other night while my boyfriend was playing video games and then I didn’t put it back down until I finished it. The Only One Left kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat. While I was able to figure some things out before they were revealed to us, the plot twists were fantastic. I did not see that final one coming (
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Blood, and Medical content
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Suicide attempt
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
3.5
I loved these characters even though they all got on my nerves. Just about everything they did mad me just a little bit angry. I often found myself shaking my head but also laughing out loud.
Some of the dialogue was a little questionable and felt a little too “middle school” for me if that makes any sense
This cover is so pretty too. Perfect book to pick up at the start of fall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug use, and Grief
Six Summers to Fall by C.W. Farnsworth
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-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
4.0
A brother’s best friend romance with cowboys? Sign me up 🤠
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I found that the characters were loveable as individuals as well as in their relationship. I really liked that there was more to each of their personalities than “I’ve been in love with this person my whole life” (Also I really like that they haven’t been in love with each other their whole lives. It was a new development for both of them). I think the author did a great job portraying Emmy’s (the fmc) adhd and anxiety/trauma after her accident
Story felt well paced even though it is a shorter book
In reality, this book was just like lots of other romance books but I still really enjoyed myself. Loved that there was no third act breakup!!
Also this cover 😍😍😍😍
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I found that the characters were loveable as individuals as well as in their relationship. I really liked that there was more to each of their personalities than “I’ve been in love with this person my whole life” (Also I really like that they haven’t been in love with each other their whole lives. It was a new development for both of them). I think the author did a great job portraying Emmy’s (the fmc) adhd and anxiety/trauma after her accident
Story felt well paced even though it is a shorter book
In reality, this book was just like lots of other romance books but I still really enjoyed myself. Loved that there was no third act breakup!!
Also this cover 😍😍😍😍
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Death of parent
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Alcohol, and Death of parent
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.5
This was a reread due to the second season coming out and I just found myself bored and annoyed. I think I actually like the show a little better
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer