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252 reviews
The Christmas Book Hunt by Jenny Colgan
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Overall, I had an enjoyable time with this but the ending seemed a bit rushed and there wasn't a lot of romance given this was pitched as a holiday romance novella. I liked the mystery, though the outcome was a little predictable, and Violet was hilarious.
If You'll Have Me by Eunnie
hopeful
lighthearted
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
This was so cute, I love them!!! The art was also STUNNING
Cupid Calling by Viano Oniomoh
emotional
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? No
4.25
This was cute, I liked the demisexual rep and the assortment of other queer rep. The Bachelor-style show was fun, but the last 20% ish was mostly sex scenes which was a little much for me. I did like the couple together, though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.0
Will Reid!!!!! That is all.
I enjoyed this. It was so fun to read another Talia Hibbert novel, as I love her writing style as it mixes heartfelt and emotional with witty and funny. I liked these characters and their romance, as I'm a sucker for a childhood friends to lovers romance! I could've read a whole novel about them, but I still think the novella was done well for it's length.
I enjoyed this. It was so fun to read another Talia Hibbert novel, as I love her writing style as it mixes heartfelt and emotional with witty and funny. I liked these characters and their romance, as I'm a sucker for a childhood friends to lovers romance! I could've read a whole novel about them, but I still think the novella was done well for it's length.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
lighthearted
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
3.75
I read this via audiobook and I'd be interested in rereading next year physically to fully immerse myself in it and see if this is rated higher. It was cute, I love a good friends to lovers, but I don't think the couple HP references were necessary given this was published in 2021...
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
A deep, harrowing tale, but ultimately hopeful towards the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Suicide, and Medical content
One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda
5.0
So unserious but so funny and a fun time. Read in the omnibus version, but marking as read so I can keep up with where in this mammoth series I am. Read Dec 2024.
In Real Life by Cory Doctorow
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0