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Too Late by Colleen Hoover
3.75
This was 50 shades of fucked up. But I still kind of liked it..
The first half of this book was me addicted and I seriously could not put it down. There were two points where my jaw DROPPED and I literally had to put down the book and stare at the wall. The last half of the book was a little harder to push through and the ending was kind of disappointing. I think I was constantly comparing this book to Verity (even though they aren't similar at all), cause I kept waiting for a BANG at the end.. but it never came. In other words, I was craving a plot twist at the end and it wasn't there.
<u>Sloan and Luke (Carter)</u>
We're dealing with some insta-love here. They meet within the first couple of chapters in a college class and immediately feel an attraction between them. But at the same time, Luke is an undercover cop trying to be-friend Sloan's boyfriend, Asa. I enjoyed Sloan and Luke in the beginning and ate up their secretive meetings and conversations, but then it got kind of old. Can they not just keep their hands off of each other for a COUPLE OF WEEKS??... It felt very immature at some points.
<i>"I won't let him hurt you</i> HAD ME ON MY KNEES THOUGH.
<u>Asa</u>
This guy is the dumbest genius of all time. And I can't determine if he truly loved Sloan or not...
I've said time and time again that CoHo is not my favourite author and I've never truly enjoyed her books (Verity is a small exception), but this one surprised me a bit. I won't be jumping into her contemporary romances, but this was still a fun read.
3.75/5
The first half of this book was me addicted and I seriously could not put it down. There were two points where my jaw DROPPED and I literally had to put down the book and stare at the wall. The last half of the book was a little harder to push through and the ending was kind of disappointing. I think I was constantly comparing this book to Verity (even though they aren't similar at all), cause I kept waiting for a BANG at the end.. but it never came. In other words, I was craving a plot twist at the end and it wasn't there.
<u>Sloan and Luke (Carter)</u>
We're dealing with some insta-love here. They meet within the first couple of chapters in a college class and immediately feel an attraction between them. But at the same time, Luke is an undercover cop trying to be-friend Sloan's boyfriend, Asa. I enjoyed Sloan and Luke in the beginning and ate up their secretive meetings and conversations, but then it got kind of old. Can they not just keep their hands off of each other for a COUPLE OF WEEKS??... It felt very immature at some points.
<i>"I won't let him hurt you</i> HAD ME ON MY KNEES THOUGH.
<u>Asa</u>
This guy is the dumbest genius of all time. And I can't determine if he truly loved Sloan or not...
I've said time and time again that CoHo is not my favourite author and I've never truly enjoyed her books (Verity is a small exception), but this one surprised me a bit. I won't be jumping into her contemporary romances, but this was still a fun read.
3.75/5
Picking Peaches by Ansley B Calloway
medium-paced
3.75
Short and sweet :)
Needed a quick kindle unlimited book and this hit the spot. Was it the best book I ever read? No, but if you want a really cute, slow burn, single dad romance, then this is for you.
3.75/5
Needed a quick kindle unlimited book and this hit the spot. Was it the best book I ever read? No, but if you want a really cute, slow burn, single dad romance, then this is for you.
3.75/5
Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt
medium-paced
4.25
This is why I need to write my reviews immediately after reading them because I finished this YESTERDAY and cannot think of a comprehensive review..
All in all, it was a really cute book! Farely is a comedian and has been in love with her manager, Meyer, for years but he has no idea. Meyer is a single dad with a deaf daughter who deeply cares for Farely ever since they met under funny circumstances. In order to advance Farely's career and obtain more media coverage, the two need to fake date.
I feel like I wanted a bit more from the book as a whole, but I'm not sure what is missing.. Maybe more tension!?? I did love the grumpy-sunshine + friends to lovers aspect, but I think I will always be an enemies to lovers girl at the end of the day. We also got a small splash of workplace romance/coworkers/forbidden love in a way?
Despite missing some tension, I LOVED the characters and honestly felt like I was a mix of both. Meyer hates public attention and being on stage (ME), and Farely lives by her google calendar and lays out every aspect of her life (ME).
Tropes
- Single dad romance
- Friends to lovers
- Fake-dating
- Workplace romance (in a way)
- Grumpy-sunshine
- "Who did this to you" in a different font
4.25/5
All in all, it was a really cute book! Farely is a comedian and has been in love with her manager, Meyer, for years but he has no idea. Meyer is a single dad with a deaf daughter who deeply cares for Farely ever since they met under funny circumstances. In order to advance Farely's career and obtain more media coverage, the two need to fake date.
I feel like I wanted a bit more from the book as a whole, but I'm not sure what is missing.. Maybe more tension!?? I did love the grumpy-sunshine + friends to lovers aspect, but I think I will always be an enemies to lovers girl at the end of the day. We also got a small splash of workplace romance/coworkers/forbidden love in a way?
Despite missing some tension, I LOVED the characters and honestly felt like I was a mix of both. Meyer hates public attention and being on stage (ME), and Farely lives by her google calendar and lays out every aspect of her life (ME).
Tropes
- Single dad romance
- Friends to lovers
- Fake-dating
- Workplace romance (in a way)
- Grumpy-sunshine
- "Who did this to you" in a different font
4.25/5
A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn
fast-paced
4.0
Meghan Quinn can do no wrong. I'm not usually one for friends to lovers, but I ate this up. Somehow she can write upwards of 500 page romance novels and there is never a dull moment. With that being said, her books can still be quite repetitive but I still love them.
I love the main characters in this world, but I could not stand Brian and his mother in this book (no surprise), I honestly struggled to read their scenes. I was genuinely getting angry while reading it. I liked Lia and Breker butttt they *might* be my least favourite in the series... They just seemed mildly immature and no can rival JP. Lia's character development though >>
I also kind of missed the 'billionaire romance' aspect of it. The first two books definitely fall into this category, but it's not the same kind of vibe with Breaker.
Now I just feel like I'm complaining about this book, but I honestly really liked it lol. If you are looking for a good rom-com series, READ THIS. And then go read her hockey series ;)
I love the main characters in this world, but I could not stand Brian and his mother in this book (no surprise), I honestly struggled to read their scenes. I was genuinely getting angry while reading it. I liked Lia and Breker butttt they *might* be my least favourite in the series... They just seemed mildly immature and no can rival JP. Lia's character development though >>
I also kind of missed the 'billionaire romance' aspect of it. The first two books definitely fall into this category, but it's not the same kind of vibe with Breaker.
Now I just feel like I'm complaining about this book, but I honestly really liked it lol. If you are looking for a good rom-com series, READ THIS. And then go read her hockey series ;)
Betting On You by Lynn Painter
medium-paced
4.0
Alright, this was cute, but it's got nothing on The Do-Over and Better Than the Movies. This was heavy on divorced parents, and I struggled to relate to any aspect of the book. Bailey and Charlie were cute and I am so so happy we got dual POV but I wanted more of Charlie!!! It was 75% Bailey and Charlie's chapters were soo short !!
On another note, I LOVED the 'New Girl' and 'The Office' references! Ms Lynn Painter knows who her readers are and she wrote this so perfectly for young adults to new adults. With that being said, this is VERY MUCH young adult, but I honestly kind of liked the break from smut and spice lol.
On another note, I LOVED the 'New Girl' and 'The Office' references! Ms Lynn Painter knows who her readers are and she wrote this so perfectly for young adults to new adults. With that being said, this is VERY MUCH young adult, but I honestly kind of liked the break from smut and spice lol.
He's Not My Type by Meghan Quinn
fast-paced
4.25
Ughhh Meghan Quinn could write anything and I'll still love it. I'm not usually a huge fan of long romance books, and this was pushing 500 pages but I loved every bit of it. Her timeline of the book is laid out so well and I never get bored. It is the perfect slow burn with just the right amount of tension. ALSO no third-act break-up scene which is always a plus.
The end was a bit heavy; it hurt the heart, but Meghan Quinn literally created the best 'found family' with this hockey team. The spice was also HIGH. Holy. Definitely the spiciest one she's written.
The book was also PACKED with the best tropes - hockey, opposites attract, roommates, forced proximity, and one bed!!! I also adore every character in this world and love how we see Huxley in this one quite a bit. Interconnected couple series are generally my favourite and I NEED Posey's book now.
The end was a bit heavy; it hurt the heart, but Meghan Quinn literally created the best 'found family' with this hockey team. The spice was also HIGH. Holy. Definitely the spiciest one she's written.
The book was also PACKED with the best tropes - hockey, opposites attract, roommates, forced proximity, and one bed!!! I also adore every character in this world and love how we see Huxley in this one quite a bit. Interconnected couple series are generally my favourite and I NEED Posey's book now.
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I think my expectations were too high going into this book. I've been craving a good fantasy book with a smaller romance subplot, and although this delivered that, it's still not my favourite. I was hooked in the first 200 pages, but then we got to a point where I knew what was going to happen. So when the end rolled around, there was no shock factor. Alongside this, I am severely lacking motivation to start the second book... Although I do hear that the second book is better.
I did really enjoy the fantasy aspect of this book. It was unique without being too confusing. I did need at least 50 pages to understand how the magic system worked, but beyond that I was good. If you're looking for a unique fantasy read with a splash of romance, try this one. On the romance side of things, it was refreshing to not read another typical enemies to lovers, but I almost wished there was at the same time. Although the spice was very tame, the romance was interwoven too early for my liking. There is almost an immediate attraction between the two, so the romance was inevitable. I wish there was a little spark of hate between them in the beginning. Nothing actually happens until the 70% mark, but there was constant hand crushing and hands around the waist moments. The spice is very low. Like young adult low, which I honestly didn't mind for a change.
Last note - The Nightmare was truthfully one of my favourite characters. He kept things interesting lol.
All in all, it was a good read but doesn't make my favourites list this year. Maybe book 2...?
I did really enjoy the fantasy aspect of this book. It was unique without being too confusing. I did need at least 50 pages to understand how the magic system worked, but beyond that I was good. If you're looking for a unique fantasy read with a splash of romance, try this one. On the romance side of things, it was refreshing to not read another typical enemies to lovers, but I almost wished there was at the same time. Although the spice was very tame, the romance was interwoven too early for my liking. There is almost an immediate attraction between the two, so the romance was inevitable. I wish there was a little spark of hate between them in the beginning. Nothing actually happens until the 70% mark, but there was constant hand crushing and hands around the waist moments. The spice is very low. Like young adult low, which I honestly didn't mind for a change.
Last note - The Nightmare was truthfully one of my favourite characters. He kept things interesting lol.
All in all, it was a good read but doesn't make my favourites list this year. Maybe book 2...?