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The Love Haters by Katherine Center
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book!
This one took me a minute to get into and I wasn’t sure that I was going to enjoy it. Somewhere along the way I was able to sink in. It’s not my favorite Katherine Center book and, based on the description, I was hoping it might be!
Some of the storylines weren’t the most believable, so if you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy that in your books - this isn’t the one for you. If you are open to whatever a fiction book might bring you, then it’s a pretty wholesome story.
It does explore some complex family trauma and personal struggles with body image and self-esteem. I personally felt as though that was resolved in an unsatisfactory way and it felt very sudden. Beanie’s list response also felt flippant. It gave off “it’s that easy” vibes and seemed insensitive for the topic at hand.
Overall it was a decent read with fun characters that you found yourself rooting for.
This one took me a minute to get into and I wasn’t sure that I was going to enjoy it. Somewhere along the way I was able to sink in. It’s not my favorite Katherine Center book and, based on the description, I was hoping it might be!
Some of the storylines weren’t the most believable, so if you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy that in your books - this isn’t the one for you. If you are open to whatever a fiction book might bring you, then it’s a pretty wholesome story.
It does explore some complex family trauma and personal struggles with body image and self-esteem. I personally felt as though that was resolved in an unsatisfactory way and it felt very sudden. Beanie’s list response also felt flippant. It gave off “it’s that easy” vibes and seemed insensitive for the topic at hand.
Overall it was a decent read with fun characters that you found yourself rooting for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Violence, Death of parent
Moderate: Vomit, Alcohol
Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey
funny
lighthearted
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? No
2.5
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Kidnapping
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is one of those books that you know is going to stick with you. One quote that landed with me was “The wonder is that you could start life with nothing, end with nothing, and lose so much in between.”