lilyofthevalley_reads's reviews
310 reviews

His Bride for the Taking by Tessa Dare

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Honeymoon Crashers by Christina Lauren
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

It automatically returned, I will get back to it later on

The Worst Woman in London by Julia Bennet
Did not finish book. Stopped at 52%.

I was bored with this book, I felt bad for the heroine though (not being allowed to divorce your horrible spouse). I didn’t like the hero and it was too slow burn for me. 

The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter by David Sax

funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare

emotional 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

3.5

Wealthing Like Rabbits: An Original and Occasionally Hilarious Introduction to the World of Personal Finance by Robert R. Brown

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam by Douglas Murray
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.

It started out really strong, but I think that this is a case of I waited a bit too long to read this and now nearly ten years after its publication, it’s a bit outdated. Also, some of the chapters were like flogging a dead horse; we get the point you’re trying to make, do we really need a chapter this long in order to make it?! Some of the chapters were really dry , academic, and philosophical about western society (not my speed at all). 

Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

adventurous emotional funny 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

4.0

Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth by Rachel Maddow
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

Generally not in the mood for a slow paced non fiction book about the history of the oil industry (at the moment). Love me some Rachel Maddox though. 

Money Like You Mean It: Personal Finance Tactics for the Real World by Erica Alini

hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0