sincerelyadi's reviews
274 reviews

Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

As a little girl I would have loved this book. The illustrations are absolutely stunning. Such an adorable read! 

My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

Where was this book when I was little? This book made me cry, it was so beautiful. As someone who has always had an anxious mind I love how they teach little ones it’s okay and how to navigate those thoughts at bedtime or anytime. I got this for my friend but I will be buying a copy for my house, it’s that good! 

Dear Little Princess: My Dreams for You (Disney Princess) by Random House Disney

hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

This is an adorable read for little girls. I love how it teaches little ones to have courage, to be kind, stay positive, follow your dreams and more. 

Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

A completely enjoyable read. I had pushed this out for months and I’m glad I did, for sure a spring/summer type of read. 

The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

How Leon’s chapters were written bothered me too much. They were written like a caveman with incomplete sentences, and then when people talked in his chapter there was no use of quotations and I just couldn’t get past it. With so many books on my TBR I think it’s important to not force myself to read something I’m not loving. Also I should mention this isn’t the first time I tried reading it, but this was the first time where I noticed Leon’s chapters. I will say the premise seems adorably cute and I’m sure if I could get past how Leon’s chapters were written I would more than likely enjoy it, but I just can’t get past the caveman like writing for his chapters, Tiffy’s chapters are not written like that. 

The Rule Book by Sarah Adams

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

It’s a Sarah Adams book, it would be a crime to give it anything less than 5 stars in my not so humble opinion. 

No but in all seriousness I LOVED this book. I knew that if it was a companion book to The Cheat Sheet that it was going to be good, no great! I seriously love Derek and the bond he has with the team. It was so great reading the funny moments with those characters again.

Also I really commend Sarah for the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book, like she said she tried to write it all very light hearted and she did. So in my mind I’m like did she need to? But also it made me love her that much more. Though I should mention there is one scene where they get sick, but honestly as someone who has emetophobia she wrote it in a way that was not triggering at all and I really appreciated that. (I mention this because it was not one of the trigger warnings.) 

Also let’s talk chapter 34 (without any spoilers) for a second, in all of her books where there’s been that type of scene she never really went in detail, but this time she did and I feel like you could see her growth as a writer. Also I personally loved how she approached it because honestly I love more clean moments (lol this is me saying it in a way not to give spoilers) 

If you are someone who is looking for a lighthearted, laugh out loud feel good rom com, stop reading my adhd rambles and go get this book. You’re welcome in advance. 

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

funny hopeful 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

4.25

I do love a good summertime romance but I love it surrounded by summer camp even more. Also I do love books that give you glimpses in the future that really give you that happily ever after feel. Often times the world is sad and depressing so it’s nice even if predictable to escape to a happy place. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit

You, With a View by Jessica Joyce

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.25

I know they say don’t judge a book by its cover but this cover is so good, and I’m happy to report the book was too! I normally don’t like how long enemies to lovers drag on but this wasn’t a typically drag, there chemistry was off the charts. And the ending, omg! So cute! I swoon! 

Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

Lynn Painter gets me every time with her books in the best possible way. I’m so glad we live in a world where Lynn gets to write and share her stories because she is an incredible author that makes me feel so dang happy. 

Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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? No

5.0

As a little girl we read this in third grade and this is the book that made me fall in love with reading. It also was my favorite of the entire series. Reading it as an adult, I’m happy to report it brought back all the same feeling I felt when I was little. That is something special.