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Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
I could not get over the awkward dialogue between them. The beginning was rushed. I’d have loved more of a slow to medium burn between them.
Chase Our Forever by Kat Singleton
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Love a good grumpy sunshine. However I do think the nickname sunshine is WAYYY overused but it was cute and the daughter was adorable.
Come Break My Heart Again by C.W. Farnsworth
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
This is my first 5 star review of the year and let me tell you. I finished this book in 48 hours. I could NOT stop because I needed to know what happened and why things were unfolding the way they were.
Ryder and Elle are the unexpectedly perfect couple who just never were truly able to move on. They were each other’s first love and with the town remaining small and Elle’s best friend marrying Ryder’s best friend— it was inevitable they would collide again. But Elle was not expecting it when it happened.
Things that got me emotional:
- Elle visiting Ryder’s mom because she wanted to be in a place he’s excited in once.
- Elle helping Ryder’s brother get an internship.
- Elle stealing Ryder’s mom’s ID to visit him in jail. My heart was POUNDING and was then crushed and ran over by a semi truck.
- Their banter OH MY GODDD.
- When Elle kissed Ryder at school and then proceeded to date him and not give a shit what anyone said.
- How badass and straight to the point she was about everything. She wanted him so badly but at the same time couldn’t live without him.
Ryder and Elle are the unexpectedly perfect couple who just never were truly able to move on. They were each other’s first love and with the town remaining small and Elle’s best friend marrying Ryder’s best friend— it was inevitable they would collide again. But Elle was not expecting it when it happened.
Things that got me emotional:
- Elle visiting Ryder’s mom because she wanted to be in a place he’s excited in once.
- Elle helping Ryder’s brother get an internship.
- Elle stealing Ryder’s mom’s ID to visit him in jail. My heart was POUNDING and was then crushed and ran over by a semi truck.
- Their banter OH MY GODDD.
- When Elle kissed Ryder at school and then proceeded to date him and not give a shit what anyone said.
- How badass and straight to the point she was about everything. She wanted him so badly but at the same time couldn’t live without him.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion
Invisible String by Meg Jones
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Clean Point by Meg Jones
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
So so super cute!! We love a grumpy + grumpy with a splash of enemies to lovers. I thought both characters had great growth and I was excited to see their progression throughout the novel.
The way Nico gives up his singles match after he agreed to give him the mixed partner match he had with Scottie. I was screeching with excitement.
For the Plot by Katie Van Brunt
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
5.0
Dare I say this is my favorite book of 2024?!
What a fantastic debut from the author. I was scrambling to find time to finish the book. Cam is the ultimate cinnamon bun and golden retriever of a main character. Meanwhile Joey is more black cat and black coffee kind of main character.
The angst Katie creates between the main characters made everything that happens worth waiting for! The book starts off in a way I’ve never read had it was perfect and drew me right in without even a second to look back.
Together Joey and Cam gave each other the courage to grow and change and flourish while still maintaining a healthy relationship. All of Joey’s struggles made sense why she was closed off and Cam refusing to let her pull away tugged at every heartstring. And all the little synchronicities throughout the book were an added cutsie touch and made me grin every time there was another one.
What a fantastic debut from the author. I was scrambling to find time to finish the book. Cam is the ultimate cinnamon bun and golden retriever of a main character. Meanwhile Joey is more black cat and black coffee kind of main character.
The angst Katie creates between the main characters made everything that happens worth waiting for! The book starts off in a way I’ve never read had it was perfect and drew me right in without even a second to look back.
Together Joey and Cam gave each other the courage to grow and change and flourish while still maintaining a healthy relationship. All of Joey’s struggles made sense why she was closed off and Cam refusing to let her pull away tugged at every heartstring. And all the little synchronicities throughout the book were an added cutsie touch and made me grin every time there was another one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
My Favorite Boss by Melanie Moreland
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
It felt like it wasn’t chugging along like it had at the beginning. As well as the MMC being a little too clingy a little too quickly.
For Better or Hearse by Ava Hunter
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Honestly no notes. Nathaniel is the ultimate golden retriever and Ash is the quintessential black cat. There were so many different characters that made the plot funny while not over taking the main characters. The relationship between Augustus and Ash was precious and the way he looks out for her and how she supports and understands him, it’s endearing and gives great depth to her character.
The jobs of the two main characters were so different than anything I’ve ever read. When Nathanial falls he falls HARD and so swiftly that Ash has a hard time keeping up and understanding she’s in fact lovable.
The jobs of the two main characters were so different than anything I’ve ever read. When Nathanial falls he falls HARD and so swiftly that Ash has a hard time keeping up and understanding she’s in fact lovable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Terminal illness
Minor: Cancer
Power Play by Chelsea Curto
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Hopeless by Elsie Silver
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75