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The Baby Dragon Café by A.T. Qureshi
Did not finish book. Stopped at 52%.

This book is marketed wrong. Very contemporary and the adults were much younger than implied. The baby dragons are talked about but not the focus of this book. It shifts to the romance between the 2 main characters and honestly it just gets boring. This story is too long for the lack of material provided. It has its cute moments but nothing that keeps you curious or wanting more. I’m bummed bc this looked to be so cute. 

The Chase by Elle Kennedy

funny hopeful 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

3.0

The Score by Elle Kennedy

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

I know understand the title of the book

She Doesn't Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to read, She Doesn’t Have a Clue. 


Kate Valentine is a well known author of a murder mystery series. She received an invite to her ex-fiancé’s  wedding on a private island. While attempting to board the boat, she runs into the man she’s held a torch for years, Jake.  Ironically, he’s attending this wedding also. As the story unfolds, we embark on our own murder mystery in a classic case of, “Who Did It?” 


I felt the narrators did a fabulous job of bringing the story to life. I felt the emotions expressed and could relate. The male narrator’s accent is swoon worthy. 


This was a fun read. At times you wish you can shake some sense into Kate and other times you’re speaking out loud, telling her what could be around the corner. The twists and turns are a good recipe to enjoy this cozy, murder mystery.

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

The Favorites by Layne Fargo

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.5

Such an emotional roller coaster

A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young

dark informative mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? No

4.0

Flirting With Disaster by Naina Kumar

4.0

Meena is heading back to her hometown, Houston, during hurricane season. Her purpose is to have her husband sign divorce papers. She’s desperate to have the life she planned for, at all cost. 

However, once Meena sees Nikhil, old feelings and memories come back. 

I want to point out how accurate the environment felt. As a fellow Houstonian, I understand how hurricanes and weather changes behave. I felt Naina Kumar, described this accurately. The emotional state of both characters felt real and raw.  The mindset you have, during the hurricane and how to brace yourself for what’s ahead. 

Beautifully written and felt realistic. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read Flirting with Disaster.