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Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel
lighthearted
3.5
I didn’t know what to expect going in, but this was just adorable and the end had me kicking my feet and smiling! I made a goal to myself that I would read at least one holiday book this month and damn I chose a good one. It was cliche and cheesy at times but I ate it all up! Absolutely adorable!
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
5.0
I ate this UP! The character development was *chefs kiss*. The plot? PRECIOUS! I honestly could have finished this book in a single day if it wasn’t for school. Every time I put the book down I physically cringed and thought about it until I could pick it up again. I could’ve gone for more angst at the end if you know what I mean, but overall it was an adorable and fun read!
Lady Venom Takes a Mistress by Kat Blackthorne
4.0
This was extremely hot. I loved this book. It was such a quick read.
I read it on my phone. The smut was great, but also I really felt connected to the main characters. I feel like so many authors write smutty books with no real plot all the time (Not a bad thing, but not really my vibe) and to be honest based on what I had read about the book, that's what I thought I was getting into. But no, I want to make playlists of their relationship and I want more content! I want to watch them live their beautiful domestic day-to-day life.
I read it on my phone. The smut was great, but also I really felt connected to the main characters. I feel like so many authors write smutty books with no real plot all the time (Not a bad thing, but not really my vibe) and to be honest based on what I had read about the book, that's what I thought I was getting into. But no, I want to make playlists of their relationship and I want more content! I want to watch them live their beautiful domestic day-to-day life.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
mysterious
reflective
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
5.0
YES YES YES! Reading this felt like watching Agents of SHIELD or another Marvel show but in the realm of fantasy (Yes I know Marvel is technically fantasy/science fiction), scratch that, this was a Marvel universe made by Sarah J Maas. Two of my favorite things here people!
To the root of it, this is a story of a young woman dealing with the grief of a close friend during a vulnerable time of life. The best parts of this book were part 3 and 4. The first two parts were good and still managed to keep me hooked, its just the world building had to be done and honestly, props to her for doing it in such a short amount of time. If I were trying to write out the intricate and expansive world that this takes place in, I would be yapping for the length of the entire series just trying to make myself understand the rules of the world. Anyways, parts 3 and 4 were the moments I couldn’t put the book down. The angst and hurt/comfort were just incredible.
To sum it up in even less words…. a girl, her cat, and her dead best friend are unstoppable. A sentence I find myself relating to on the rare occasion I have an ounce of confidence in my bones. ANYWAYS, this book was very good. Sarah J Maas knows how to punch me in the gut and somehow make it so I’m the one thanking her for doing so. I am both terrified and excited to read the second book.
Blah blah blah, thanks for reading my yapping
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, War, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Grief, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Murder, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cannibalism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Violence, Body horror, Sexual content, Vomit, Blood, Murder, Torture, Gore, Gun violence, and Stalking
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
emotional
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, War, Violence, and Grief
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
mysterious
sad
4.0
It took me far too long to pick up. It took me awhile to be hooked, but once I was, I WAS HOOKED! I made the mistake of reading the chapter when Barney dies on a train (I didn’t know what was coming at that point). I was near tears because animals are EVERYTHING to me. That scene literally broke me. I wanted to stop reading right then because wrong doing to animals is a big no no! But I continued reading and I’m so glad I did. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the sequel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Murder, Animal death, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I've seen reviews of this book with people talking about how annoying Elizabeth Zott is because she refers to everyday items in their scientific terms. So I needed to come over here and tell them to stfu. Let's be real here, I'm sure Elizabeth Zott is on the autistic spectrum, but back then no one was going to label it. and why should they? She is clearly passionate about her work, so much so she takes it home with her. I think its rather endearing and if you don't whatever. That's not even the main point of the story. Science is used as a metaphor and to drive the story onward. The true root of this story is womanhood. So if you are complaining about her being annoying in 2024, maybe you're the problem!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment