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ASAP

2.5

The middle dragged to me but the ending was great!

“I don’t live my life for other people. I live it for me.”

I bought this book because of the sprayed edges but I stayed for Parker. I am absolutely in love with Parker Warren! He has my whole heart 😭 He literally bought a coffee chain so Elle could have her favorite pastry and coffee every morning. Even when he didn’t understand her, he never stopped trying to know her.

I understood where Elle was coming from to an extent, as an eldest daughter. HOWEVER, chapter 30 really made me dislike her character. This man just wanted to love you and was willing to do anything. I’m glad they were able to work things out but the miscommunication trope made me want to scream. Penelope was a true gem and is the best friend we all need in our lives. The book is full of moments that made me laugh out loud and overall it was good.

Not a Strong Enough Word

Allie Samberts

4.5

Let me start out by saying Happy Release Day to Allie, Ryan, and Scarlett! I’m so excited for y’all! 💜

Now y’all good is Not A Strong Enough Word for this book. When I’m reading, I want to feel things. This book made me feel things for sure! The pining, the mental health representation, the banter. This a beautiful story of love, loss, and second chances that you should definitely check out. Perfect for fans of:

💜Workplace romance
💜 Dual POV
💜 Dual Timeline

Content Warnings

Per My Last Email

Juliana Smith

3.5

Luke Wells is a man who knows how to pine and play the long game. This book has no spice but the steam is hot. I’m not sure which cover I love more the audiobook or the ebook but both of them deserve some love. I’d you’re a Jim and Pam fan this one is for you.

Bad Reputation

Emma Barry

5.0

I know I say this about every book I love but how will I move on from this. 😭 Reading about Maggie’s experience being forced out of the classroom when there are so many teachers leaving the classroom struck a cord in me. This is someone’s reality. I think being in your 30s/40s and starting over can come with so much fear and anxiety. Learning to see yourself again and put your wants, needs, and passions first is a journey and I think Emma captured the essence of that so perfectly.

Once Upon a Crime

Brynn Kelly

4.0

I’ve been in quite the reading slump this summer and it seems to finally be coming to an end. The book had quite a few twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. It was worth the listen.

The Liars Society

Alyson Gerber

5.0

lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Honestly the fact that I’m not holding the next book already is criminal. I picked this up at the scholastic book fair and it did not disappoint. I was told it’s supposed to be The Inheritance Games meets One Of Us Is Lying but for middle grades and none of that was a lie. BRB I’m off to find and read the second book.

Roll For Romance

Lenora Woods

5.0

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Truly can’t say enough good things about this book. I felt like Sadie’s character arc was amazing. I’m sure that many people reading this can relate to burnout in some way and the way we got to see Sadie slowly become herself again and find a light inside of herself that had been extinguished was beautiful. And Noah. He’s perfect. I absolutely loved them together.

Will there be a continuation? Asking for a friend. I want to see part two of their D&D campaign. 👀

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