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That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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? No

5.0

I think this has to be my favorite book out of the series. I loved Cherry and Dante's dynamic so much!

The adventure in this was so much fun! It was almost like Cherry had her own Pokédex with the Book of Beasts.

I think one of my favorite parts was when

all of the demon men had their literal dick measuring contest with the book lmao.

Also

Rebecca being a demon was auch a funny twist! And also mildly horrifying because what do you mean the adorable fluff ball is turning people into zombies!?

I loved the return of the talking sword!

I seriously hope she gets her own book so she can get her own body and some mermaid booty.

The reunion with the family was also so sweet and had me absolutely sobbing. I love love loved that ending.

Also not to be feral butttt

the THRONE scnene was absolutely everything.

I need a new Mead Mishaps book ASAP. Tbh I kind of want Cumin to end up with Dante's sister. Or for both of them to at least get their own story or novella!

In conclusion I love Kimberly Lemming.

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The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert

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emotional funny fast-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

4.0

Talia writes the most kick your feet and giggle inducing romances ever. I love her so so much!

I loved how opposite these two were. And how they balanced eachother out while simultaneously getting the other to be able to be vulnerable and trust.

I'm not usually a sports romance person, but Nik definitely changed that. This man is just far too beautiful and sincere. An absolute himbo, and I love him for it.

Aria is so smart and gorgeous and TALENTED. I want a tattoo from her! It made me so happy that she

got to oprn her shop.

She and I also have a couple things in common, trust issues and ptsd. I understand how hard it is to allow yourself to love after such a big tragedy. And I was so incredibly proud of her for allowing herself to love and be loved and to trust again.

I think my favorite aspect of this book was the decades later epilogue.

Seeing them married and in love was so precious. And their daughter also experiencing her father's and grandfather's love at first sight moment was so special. My heart soared when Nik said he'd get her the ring tomorrow.

I had so much fun while reading this. Even if at times the futbol guys were a bit much. Like omg did it feel like a frat house in Spain 😂.

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Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

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emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

I am a HUGE Pride & Prejudice fan, specifically the film (The 2005 one with teh Darcy hand flex OBVIOUSLY). And I thought this was such a wonderful adaptation while holding it's own.

I think the highlight if the story for me was Oliver's father and how supportive he was of his transness. Typically in trans books the parents aren't supportive so it was very refreshing to see especially from a father!

I also loved that when

his mother found out she completelyc hanged her tune and said that making her son wear dresses was a ridiculous idea.

Darcy had just the perfect amount of angst and I loved that this story led him to self acceptance and PRIDE.

I also lived when

Oliver became the one who would inherit his family' estate!

The author's note was also quite beautiful! I loved learning a bit more about queer history.

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Threads of Fate by Lexi Esme

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dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

So this spider man or man spider? Whatever he is he's HOT.

Listen those extra limbs come in handy and it's pretty cool that he comes with his own rope. His bite being an aphrodisiac is also a nice touch. He's gorgeous AND ferally protective.

Idk its kinda hot that he murdered the man that hurt her the first night they met. AND threatened to give her shitty coworker the same treatment.

I love a man that's all about touch her and you die. I don't care that he

ate his ex wife and murdered her village. Thats on her for starving that man tbh.

I LOVE HIM.

He's such a goober at times like when he

brandished a spatula at poor Mr. Muffins.

And we love a man that can please in more ways than one! That spaghetti sounded so good oml.

And at the end when

she commanded him to go hunt that terrible man? AHHH I love them.

The spice was soooo good omg. I'll def be combing through this author's backlist. She did insta love SO well.

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A Bump in Boohail by Kimberly Lemming

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

A super funny/steamy novella! Kimberly Lemming can do no wrong. I love the Mead Mishap series so much.

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Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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

5.0

This book made me so incredibly happy. It was like a mash up of some of my all time favorite shows. So if you like Owl House, Gravity Falls, Star VS the Forces of Evil, or Steven Universe please pick this up!

The way that the Witches are sorted into their covens definitely reminded me of Pixie Hallow a bit which I loved!

The story was fast paced and full of adventure. And simultaneously touched on things like child abuse and slavery/liberation.

I didn't see the brilliant coming at all! And tbh I did laugh at who it ended up being because the concept of

toads of all people being evil masterminds was just so silly!

I loved the friendship in this so much. Our Witchlings became so close and I'm very excited to see their next adventure!

Also shout out to Beefy the baby for being my favorite character!

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Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

The way that Alexandria writes just has me absolutely devouring her words. She has such a flare for the dramatic.

In this book we follow Truly (a best selling historical romance author) and Colin (divorce lawyer) definitely an unlikely pair for sure.

The book wastes no time grabbing your attention.

On the first page Truly catches her fiancé cheating on her. And then her parents tell her that they're seperating.

A whirlwind of emotions for sure.

Then enters Colin who achieves nothing but royally pissing Truly off in the beginning.

I love how he won her over.

Colin was probably the highlight of this book for me. He's so thoughtful and kind.

And not gonna lie I kind of love the way this man begs. My my does he do it WELL.

There were definitely lots of cringe moments though. The whole

parent trap

situation gave me intense secondhand embarrassment. But I'm glad it worked out in the end.

I also really hated Colin's family (aside from his sister of course). They were all just so pretentious, entitled, and RUDE. I wanted to fist fight them all.

I was so happy when Truly stood up for Colin.

The spice was fantastic, but no surprise there given its Alexandria Bellefleur. Definitely a great book to read with a friend (I did hi Brittany!).

Overall I really liked it and the ending was sweet.

I loved that her parents renewed their vows.

But I was so dissapointed that we didn't get to see

the engagement. Especially since Truly was the one who proposed in her last relationship.

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It's Boba Time for Pearl Li! by Nicole Chen

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emotional hopeful 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

4.0

Pearl Li is a 12 year old trying to save her favorite Boba Shop from closing down. And she is doing this by making and selling her amigurumi she crochets.

You can't tell me that isn't the most wholesome thing you've ever heard!

While I was reading, I wanted to curl up with my own boba. Or visit Boba Time to try all of the wonderful sounding flavors. I'd love to talk with Auntie Cha for hours too.

I particularly loved seeing what all Pearl came up with. I was so excited seeing what she'd create next. Oscar the hot dog is of course my favorite though.

There were so many lessons in this book such as:

Helping others
Being open minded
Knowing when to apologize
Doing your passions for yourself not for others
And even a bit about running your own business!

I loved how real these tween friendships felt. I think we all wildy blew things out of proportion at 12 because hello we're DEVELOPING. And this was absolutely showed in Boba Time.

Typically I don't like miscommunication in books, but I think it added the right amount of angst in this one.

It was also healing seeing parents actually stop and listen to their child for once. And I loved the relationship with Pearl and her sister too!

If you're looking for something sweet and summery, this is it.

I need some boba ASAP.

The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar

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funny 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

5.0

If you are a lover of baking competition shows or just yummy desserts this book is for you!

I had so much fun reading The Dos and Donuts of Love. The competition was done so well I felt like I was actually watching the show.

I thought the author did very well writing Shireen's panic attacks. And I loved that

Chris helped her through them despite them not being on the beat of terms.

I was so disappointed when

Niamh was the one who ruined Shireen's dish. But also so happy it wasn't Chris!

My heart soared when

Chris and Shireen's parents became friends after feuding for so long. And combined forces to open their own shop!

Another thing I really loved were the punny chapter headers! I loved that they were all dessert themed and a clue of what was to come. I wish authors included them more!

This was absolutely incredible and now I want donuts.

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Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell

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lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

This was a quick fun read. I really loved the relationship between these two and how well they balanced eachother out.

I love how informative and uplifting this book was! The podcast was one of my favorite aspects.

"Rainbow" is probably the cutest nickname I've ever heard.

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