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Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family by Omid Scobie, Carolyn Durand
informative
medium-paced
3.25
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
2.75
Another solid romance ruined by a contrived third act conflict. (I speak of the romance plot, not the kidnapping sub-plot. I didn't care for it either, but I don't think it hurt the book in any way.)
Meegan by Rebekah Weatherspoon
2.75
I really wanted to like this book more. Unfortunately, I think I am in a place where I need more from the character development and quality of the writing. Our male lead felt quite stagnant for most of the book and our female lead was a little generic, personality wise.
Only for the Week by Natasha Bishop
2.75
I found much of the character development (specifically with the side characters) very frustrating, but I was enjoying the main couple's relationship enough to push through. Unfortunately, the third act conflict really tanked my opinion of this book. It was nonsensical and didn't match the tone of the rest of the book.
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Combination of my distaste for the 'Bachelor' premise and the RomCom writing.
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Excellent novel exploring fame, art, compatibility, desirability as it relates to aging, and so much more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Adult/minor relationship
it explores age gap relationships. all encounters are consensual and the primary one features adults (20 & 39 year olds).
however, there are multiple relationships mentioned and discussed between young adults (18-21) and minor teens (14-16). the situations are presented with nuance but are, for the most, part harmful for the minor.
The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
i found the writing insufferable. i hate third person present tense, generally, however the way these authors wrote their characters thoughts only emphasised my frustration with this pov.
if that wasn’t enough - it was - they way the main female character described (sorry, describes🥴) her writing process makes no sense. as a performer AND writer, it didn’t feel authentic.
if that wasn’t enough - it was - they way the main female character described (sorry, describes🥴) her writing process makes no sense. as a performer AND writer, it didn’t feel authentic.