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Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Super cute! Bee is quirky and hilarious and Levi is quiet and supportive. Love their dynamic and partnership.
Only left the .5 star because even though it left me with all the good feels, it wasn’t one I immediately wanted to re-read. I will, though, when I need an ooey gooey Romcom.
Only left the .5 star because even though it left me with all the good feels, it wasn’t one I immediately wanted to re-read. I will, though, when I need an ooey gooey Romcom.
Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.75
Super cute story of Annie, the baby of the family and the golden girl of li’l ole Rome, Kentucky, and “bad” boy, executive protection agent Will Griffin. Will get into town to protect Annie’s future sister in law (Amelia) just as Annie is coming off a bad first date, and they have a bit of an instant connection. Will is a secondary character from When in Rome, and it’s implied that he met Annie in passing in that story. When Amelia finds out about Annie’s failed date, she gets it in her head that Annie needs a dating coach and Will is the perfect candidate for the role. With the understanding that Will is looking to leave Rome as soon as his assignment’s up, and Annie looking for a walk down the aisle, the two start hanging out and the coaching begins.
Enter a nosy bunch of neighbors (think of the crew from Stars Hollow) who all determine tatted up Will is a terrible fit for sweet florist Annie and a petition to split the two up, shenanigans from both Amelia and a feuding pair of busy body old ladies, and you’ve got the cutest rom com.
Enter a nosy bunch of neighbors (think of the crew from Stars Hollow) who all determine tatted up Will is a terrible fit for sweet florist Annie and a petition to split the two up, shenanigans from both Amelia and a feuding pair of busy body old ladies, and you’ve got the cutest rom com.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
One and Only by Karla Sorensen
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness
Happy Place by Emily Henry
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
Harriet is recovering from being dumped by her fiänce - whom she doesn’t know is joining her for a vacation with the rest of their college Friend group. Wyn is broody and reserved but loves her fierely - he just doesn’t feel worthy of her. Fantastic story of self reflexion, a mental health journey and how love changes in new stages of life.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington
dark
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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Suicide
Flirtasaurus by Erin Mallon
Did not finish book. Stopped at 47%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 47%.
I really wanted to like this book. The heroine being a paleontologist in a museum trying to be herself in a field made predominantly of men sounds like a fantastic story to me. Except this heroine was really, really immature. She hardly took herself or her position seriously, and had 0 sense of professionalism (tells her—female—highly respected boss “f*ck you” as she’s word vomiting at a performance review). She rolled her eyes at a 6yo who spewed “woke” statements about gender equality, but then goes on a tirade about women judging other women over an innocuous comment about eyebrows…. I don’t have the patience to finish this.