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teensyfry's reviews
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This might have been better for me to read versus hear, so if there’s a reread, might get a higher rating
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Katherine Center is one of those authors whose work I just enjoy picking up. Overall, I enjoyed this book. Was it my favorite by the author? No, but that doesn't detract from the fact that this is a solid book. If I had to complain, it felt like there was maybe one too many forced situations/tropes? The characters are fun, the story develops and grows in a good way, and I was thoroughly entertained.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Car accident
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
While this was my first book in the Rip Through Time series, I thought it was pretty good! I appreciated that the author put in a summary section at the beginning in case this was the first one you picked up, or if it had been a while since you had read some of the series. I'm generally not the biggest fan of historical timelines, but again, I enjoyed this one - to the point where I want to pick up the previous 3 books. I liked the relationships between the characters and how the story developed.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for the ARC!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for the ARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Murder
Minor: Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship
This was a fun book. I think it was an homage to food, and it met that requirement. I thought both main characters grew in a healthy way! While I understand the main character's (Isabella's) ambition, she thankfully never lost her humanity throughout this book and her interactions with Molly, although there was a time she was close to being a bit more of a brat. I'm happy I read this, and it was quite enjoyable.
Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the ARC!
Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the ARC!
This was a fun way to jump back into The Pacifica Resort series! Lizette is a formidable character and Ben seems to be able to meet her at her level. While Lizette has a LOT going on in her life, I think this book showed some great character development and how challenging situations can sometimes bring out either the best or worst in people. I think there's a good amount of growth, and it was great to come back to the characters from the series!
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
This took me a little to get into, but I thought this was an interesting world and concept!
Generally not a historical romance person, but I liked how these characters developed.
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This was a very good fantasy book! While it is set in modern times, there are fantasy elements. I think this set up the duology very well. Additionally, I think the book took a little bit of time to set up, but I think it was needed for this YA book. I am invested in the characters and their chances to either continue their fate, or make a change for the better. The premise was cool, and I will definitely be picking up the second book when it comes out!
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group for the ARC!
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group for the ARC!
This was an interesting book. I think I lost sight of the plot here and there, but overall, just not really my favorite.