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The Cutting Edge by Lisa Daily

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

3.0

 
I reviewed this book to review on Netgalley, I requested this because the title and the blurb caught my eye. Hockey romances are always a good read, so I thought why not. I was expecting a silly romance with not a lot of heartbreak and I kind of got what I wished for. 
I really enjoyed this as a light read, there isn't too much depth to it, everything is kind of right there in front of you spelt out. There were many cute moments, cheesy flirting, and chapters that just had you squealing in delight. 
However, I do think the character's voices weren't very defined. There wasn't much thought put into them, they felt slightly flung together. There were moments where I felt like I was reading about a completely different character than I just spent the last one hundred pages getting to know. At times it felt like their voices were changed just to fit what the author wanted to happen in the plot. Things were resolved too quickly so the plot could be progressed. It meant most of the pages were filled with just cute romance moments, which I am not complaining about. 


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Liar Liar: Breaking the Silence on Sexual Assault by Laurie Katz

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dark emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

5.0


This is a really sad book, with really sad subject matter but I really enjoyed it. It really gave me a lot to think about. I definitely would recommend this book to anyone who could mentally handle it. Because it's not a book just anyone could read but it is worth the read. 

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How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need by Bill Gates

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informative medium-paced

5.0

Another very interesting read for me this month, and also another very important read. I will be honest there’s quite a bit I didn’t understand. But I think that’s more my lack of knowledge on the topic rather than Gates writing. However, this has inspired me to read up more on the topic and hopefully use my new knowledge to make positive changes.
Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates

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informative medium-paced

5.0

This was an incredibly tough read, but also an incredibly interesting read. Anyone who is interested in feminism should read this because it was so insightful. Again it’s not an easy read, and I definitely have more on this subject I need to learn but I loved it. I may have to read more by Laura Bates.
Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I seriously spent most of this book think it was the sisters. I am not kidding. I had no clue who it actually was and I loved it. I really want to try get my hands on the rest of the books.
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

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emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0


This was heartbreaking good, I can’t even out into words how much I loved this. 


Ten out of ten 



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Spare by Prince Harry

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2.0


I didn't enjoy these much, I never really thought I would I just wanted to hear what Harry had to say. I have a lot of empathy for Harry, but he does downplay his privilege just a little. He gets to do a lot of great things the average person in Britain only gets to dream. What he went through wasn't nice but the timing of this book isn't great. 

I didn't enjoy these much, I never really thought I would I just wanted to hear what Harry had to say. I have a lot of empathy for Harry, but he does downplay his privilege just a little. He gets to do a lot of great things the average person in Britain only gets to dream. What he went through wasn't nice but the timing of this book isn't great. 

Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

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emotional funny inspiring 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

5.0

I want to start this off by saying I have just finished this book in the last couple hours. I had such a hard time putting the book down when I had other things to do. I was reading this every chance I got. I am kicking myself for taking so long to read it.

I don’t usually get emotional over books but this book had my eyes watering at times, in public as well! But a few chapters later it had me in fits of laughter. Which considering some of the themes in these books was needed.
I love this, it was beautifully written. It was an amazing plot. Heartbreaking good. The characters are so loveable. I loved it all. I am excited to read more. I haven’t read the next book but I feel like there is a lot of clues of what comes next for the other characters in future books and I am excited to see what happens.
Mr. March: A Friends to Lovers Romance by Nicole S. Goodin

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

2.0

A cute little over the top romance. Very dramatic and cheesy.

The Fine Print Extended Epilogue by Lauren Asher

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