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Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

This was such a sweet story that reminds you that change is not something to be afraid of, that there is beauty in it. Fletcher cared so deeply for his tree and was afraid of change but the tree expressed in their own way that it is okay and to enjoy the beauty of it. 

Boot Camp by Gina Musa
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

I watched the movie and loved all the cheese it offered. I downloaded Wattpad but can’t justify spending extra money with my already endless tbr, plus it would never save my spot and that was so annoying. So if I see this book out and about as I know it was published, I’ll pick it up. And if I don’t no sweat because I saw the movie and again my tbr is never ending so I have to let things go sometimes!

One Word That Will Change Your Life by Jon Gordon, Jimmy Page, Dan Britton

informative inspiring fast-paced

3.25

Going into this, I thought I knew what my one word would be, but then I realized I needed to approach it differently so at the time of this review I haven’t listened for my word, but looking forward for it to come to me.  I also like the idea of going after a new word each year and never repeating a word. 

I do want to preface if you’re not a religious type, you might have to approach your one word a little differently and I personally think that’s okay!

Beach House Summer by Sarah Morgan

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Meh, there was many times I contemplated to dnf it, I honestly should have. I was hopeful since I loved The Summer Swap so much that I would love this, but it was just meh for me. 

One Last Shot by Betty Cayouette
Did not finish book. Stopped at 57%.

I was really excited for this book after finding out my coworker knew the author. But I just couldn’t get into it. And with a never ending tbr, I need to let go of my guilt and allow myself to move on to a different read. I must say though, I loved how this author went after her dreams and layered nuggets from her previous experience into the book. 

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

Live your life for you, and no one else.

Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it. 

I don’t want Sunburst and marble halls. I just want you. —L.M. Montgomery, Anne of the Island 

This was a quintessential summertime read that Carley does best. I’m married to a Canadian so I love settings in his beloved country. I truly loved this one. I’m only saying 4.75 because it took me a second to read. My adhd struggled and unsure if it was my adhd (probably) or the book that struggled at times to fully pull me in. But you know I can never pass a summertime book by Carley. 

Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

Bear with me and my adhd ramble. I’m slowly uncovering I would like my plot and depth in my books vs, full on fluff. Not that this was bad and I will certainly finish the series mostly I own the last book in the set series. I just feel like it’s the same concept, different setting.  I did love the relationship Mac built with Coopers twin brother Evan and how in the end he had her back. Also relationship built on lies and then cooper is like it’ll be fine if I had this from her, it’s better this way. No dummy that’s the wrong decision. But I digress. I was hoping for some sort of resolution with Mac’s parents. We got close but no where there. Also Mac and Cooper butted heads living together quite a bit. There was growth that needed to happen there too. You can’t just be like, but I love you and think that will solve everything.  I also wish this had more beach vibes than it did. Was looking for more books to fill my beach era reads. Also I’m currently in a cranky mood for no reason which if you know me never happens. All of that to say I wonder if I was in my normal happy go lucky mood if that would have altered my opinion of this book. 

The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

Better to waste a few years than a whole life. 

Grief is a slippery beast. One minute it steps to one side to let you pass and just when you think you’re doing OK, it trips you up and your flat on your face again.

A life doesn’t have to be full of big moments and drama for them to count. Small moments, two. Those moments no one else sees.

Wow, I’m not sure what I was expecting when I came across this book. I certainly judged it by its beautiful cover and the title certainly lead me thinking otherwise. But gosh this book was so much more than its beautiful cover. (Which by the way, I would love to be inserted into said cover) There was so many layers to this book that I was not expecting. A mystery unfolding and  secrets to uncover. And not predictable in the least bit, at least for me. Honestly it was such an enjoyable read and the perfect beach read. The end I will say was perfectly tied into a bow in the ultimate dream world, and I’m not mad about it. When you meet the three main pov characters, they’re broken and lost. And to see them healed and on to new beginnings in the end was lovely. 

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

Well, I’m forever grateful that you’re such a weirdo.

First of all my rating should come as to no surprise with a Christina Lauren book. They are truly my fave writing duo. I must warn all my fellow people who deal with emetophobia, there are a lot of triggering moments especially at the very beginning. If you can get through that, the rest is very light. I’ve had this book on my bookshelf for a few years and kicking myself I didn’t read it sooner. It was such a laugh out loud funny read. I really do love the banter between Olive and Ethan, it’s pure gold, just like this book. This is a quintessential perfect summertime read.

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Content Warnings

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Minor: Vomit

Emma of 83rd Street by Emily Harding, Audrey Bellezza

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.5

I have had this on my tbr for over a year and kept having to push out due to timing of when it became available and what I was reading, but the time has finally come! Also I have not read the original Emma by Jane Austen to properly understand any similarities. The main character was a little annoying and always inserting herself to take on a new project when she got bored which often included bossing people around it felt like. However we did get to see her character grow which was nice in the end. And she also did want to prove to herself as well. Honestly anything with a NYC backdrop is always an added bonus. Just the two love interests were too stubborn for their own good and like all books their problems could have been avoided by communicating their feelings. I did not like that they made Nadine an airhead. She was sweet, and yes naïve. Which they could have left it as that in a way that wasn’t so airhead like. But again once they communicated in the end and she spoke clearly it all evened out. Minus my negative thoughts, it was an enjoyable read and while I don’t love a ton of spice there were two scenes that I felt were really well written without being vulgar.