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I Leave It Up to You by Jinwoo Chong

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3.5

My arc had 237 pages.

After Covid Jack Jr. has just woken from a 23 month coma to find his estranged family by his bedside, but not his fiancé. His life - career, relationships - is not the same anymore. 
This was a story of loss and redemption. Jack Jr. rediscovers his love of making sushi along side his father while he builds a relationship with his teenage nephew, works to repair his relationship with his brother and his new-found romantic interest in one of his care nurses, Emil. 
This is a book about second chances, finding your way, redemption, family and life.  

Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Books for the arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.  Released on March 4, 2025. 

Ramón and Julieta by Alana Quintana Albertson

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3.0

Losing Sight by Tati Richardson

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

I ​love both the FMC Tanika and the MMC Gideon​.  The banter, the sports references, the friendship between Tanika and her friends were all great. But really, ​t​his romance with main characters over 40 is such a joy to read. The audiobook is fantastic, and I highly recommend listening​.  I ​really enjoyed Tati Richardson's Losing Sight. This was absolutely a great romance with a touch of magical realism/fabulism.​  
Thank you Netgalley and Row House by Spotify Audiobooks for the free ​ALC.

Untethered by Angela Jackson-Brown

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3.5

The Game (Sneak Peek) by Leonor Soliz

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4.75

The Kicker by Leonor Soliz

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

Not Quite by the Book by Julie Hatcher

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.25

My arc copy had 261 pages.  This books made me laugh, learn a few things, it was a nice quick ok read.

This was a fun romance that included bookshops, letter writing and learning to put yourself first.
Emma decides to take a break from like and find herself.  This is a romance that was easy and quick read and it is Emma's way of finding herself and finding happiness again.
Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for the arc of this book in exchange for my honest review. 

Flores and Miss Paula by Melissa Rivero

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3.0

Back After This by Linda Holmes

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3.0

My arc had 257 pages. 
This was a quick, cute and easy read.  It kept me interested to find out what would happen next.  I enjoyed the bit of drama and just enough to keep this interesting.
Thank you to Netgalley and to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Books for the arc of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Bodega Cats: Picture Purrfect by Hilda Eunice Burgos

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3.0