littlecozyreaderr's reviews
704 reviews

The Crown Ain't Worth Much by Hanif Abdurraqib

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Absolutely breathtaking writing. Truly prolific. As an Ohioan living in Columbus it was extra enlightening. But definitely cements this author as a new favorite. 

Unsteady by Peyton Corinne

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.5

I didn’t think a little hockey romance could be this deep and emotional. I absolutely loved these characters and the found family and emotional support in this story. There’s a lot of triggers for mental health and family trauma and abusive parental figures but boy oh boy did the payoff make it all worth it. This love story really hit home and I will be thinking about this one for a while. 

Holden by Phoebe Moss

adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

This book was a total hidden gem for me! I absolutely loved the spice and banter between the characters and the way that the author just created bold and willing people when tension would have typically been building forever. They all dove in head first and it made for an awesome first book. And the mystery aspect is really good too! A bit random in terms of how it all fits together so far but I’m certainly hooked. 

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

Of Boys and Games by Mona Black
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

I gave this book a good chance and a fresh start because I did read like 1.5 of the books in the first series. But same issues with characters that seems all over the place and a very messy and chaotic writing style. I love the concept but the execution just isn’t very good. 

Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

challenging dark 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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Setting Up Love by Rose Santoriello

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? No

3.5

Super cute monster romance! Perfect for the Valentines Day season. Wren and Zinnia have such fun banter between them and their chemistry is off the charts! Great representation, a fun setting and a cute premise. Definitely enjoyed this one. 

Know Your Newlywed by Hillary Nussbaum, Heather Taylor

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

These books are so addicting!!!! Obsessed with these characters and this series. Cannot wait to continue 

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

adventurous emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Roman and iris are great but the fantasy elements of this book aren’t really that good. This could have been rewritten as a romance with magical realism and I would have liked it more.