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When We Lied by Claire Contreras
4.0
*** audiobook review***
I was squealing with excitement to be approved for this audio! I was obsessed with Until I Get You so I was so excited when Claire Contreras came out with this book. Narrators Stephen Dexter and Janine Granda did a great job portraying Jocelyn and Finn. It is told in dual narration, although I would have loved to hear this in duet narration, but I enjoyed it none the less.
Jocelyn and Finn had chemistry and the spicy scenes were on point!
Jocelyn is a basketball player as well as a popular social media influencer. She is loved by her followers and all those she comes in contact with. Finn is the opposite of Jocelyn and is a broody, thirst trap pro hockey player. Jocelyn always saw the good and Finn gravitated toward her and wanted her to be his and only his.
The plot was great and took me down a twisty path that I fully enjoyed and kept me on my toes. This book had a bit of everything I enjoy such as banter, hockey, emotions, obsession, spice, secrets and suspense.
If you liked Until I Get You, I think you will like this book as well. It is a complete stand alone and you won't miss anything if you have not read Until I Get You. I loved that Lachlan and Lyla made an appearance in this book. It was fun to see where life had taken them.
If you enjoy sports romance, mutual pining, opposites attract, touch her and die vibes, then you will enjoy this book.
I was squealing with excitement to be approved for this audio! I was obsessed with Until I Get You so I was so excited when Claire Contreras came out with this book. Narrators Stephen Dexter and Janine Granda did a great job portraying Jocelyn and Finn. It is told in dual narration, although I would have loved to hear this in duet narration, but I enjoyed it none the less.
Jocelyn and Finn had chemistry and the spicy scenes were on point!
Jocelyn is a basketball player as well as a popular social media influencer. She is loved by her followers and all those she comes in contact with. Finn is the opposite of Jocelyn and is a broody, thirst trap pro hockey player. Jocelyn always saw the good and Finn gravitated toward her and wanted her to be his and only his.
The plot was great and took me down a twisty path that I fully enjoyed and kept me on my toes. This book had a bit of everything I enjoy such as banter, hockey, emotions, obsession, spice, secrets and suspense.
If you liked Until I Get You, I think you will like this book as well. It is a complete stand alone and you won't miss anything if you have not read Until I Get You. I loved that Lachlan and Lyla made an appearance in this book. It was fun to see where life had taken them.
If you enjoy sports romance, mutual pining, opposites attract, touch her and die vibes, then you will enjoy this book.
College Girl, Missing: The True Story of How a Young Woman Disappeared in Plain Sight by Shawn Cohen
3.0
***audiobook review***
narration 4/5 stars
information in book 3/5 stars
This is such a sad case and my heart goes out to the family. I was familiar with this case from various podcasts that I have listened to. While I didn't learn much that was new from this audiobook, it was still an engaging listen. It is a quick listen. If you are looking for a case that has a conclusion to the story then this is not the book for you since as of this recording her case is still cold.
The narrator was engaging to listen to.
If you know a lot about this case you probably won't learn anything new, but if you are not familiar with it then you will learn the details and mystery surrounding this case.
narration 4/5 stars
information in book 3/5 stars
This is such a sad case and my heart goes out to the family. I was familiar with this case from various podcasts that I have listened to. While I didn't learn much that was new from this audiobook, it was still an engaging listen. It is a quick listen. If you are looking for a case that has a conclusion to the story then this is not the book for you since as of this recording her case is still cold.
The narrator was engaging to listen to.
If you know a lot about this case you probably won't learn anything new, but if you are not familiar with it then you will learn the details and mystery surrounding this case.
Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb
4.0
This book is such a fun read and I really enjoyed it. It was very nostalgic and throwback to my younger years. If the shows Dawson's Creek and The Good Place had a baby it would be this book. It was funny, sweet and a throwback to lat e 90's and early 2000's. This book follows Brynn and Josh and their unlikely romance. This book has likable main characters. It is a quick fun read that made me smile and just feel good.
Wicked Serve by Grace Reilly
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It had so many layers- it was cute and fun but it also tackled some difficult topics. The difficult topics were done well and I liked the mental health representation. This book was spicy and I liked the characters development of the main characters throughout the book. Izzy and Nikolai were great main characters and I could really feel their connection. The side characters are all great and I love the found family aspect in this book. I recommend reading this book!
I also listened to this on audiobook. Both Oscar Reyes and Faith Clark were new narrators to me. I thought they were a good pairing for this audiobook and they both brought the characters and this story to life. I recommend this audiobook.
I also listened to this on audiobook. Both Oscar Reyes and Faith Clark were new narrators to me. I thought they were a good pairing for this audiobook and they both brought the characters and this story to life. I recommend this audiobook.
The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy
4.0
This book was kinda boring the first 40% but then it got good and I really enjoyed it. I loved the off campus series so I am super excited for a spinoff series. I hope we get an epilogue of these couples. I would love to see Gigi and Ryder in the future.
This book didn’t live up to my expectations but I did like Ryders character development throughout the book.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.
This book didn’t live up to my expectations but I did like Ryders character development throughout the book.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars.
Business Casual by B.K. Borison
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I really enjoyed following Nova and Charlie on their journey to love. I loved Nova and the fact that she was a female tattoo artist. Both characters were great and I love the found family troupe in this book.
Read this book if you enjoy:
* small town romance
* tattoos
* casual hookup
* golden retriever MMC
* friends to lovers
Read this book if you enjoy:
* small town romance
* tattoos
* casual hookup
* golden retriever MMC
* friends to lovers
Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is a heartbreakingly beautiful story that I couldn't put down, especially the last 50% of the book. Reading this book felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster. I smiled, cried, had butterflies, loudly gasped... you name it and I probably felt it. There were so many layers to this story, so much depth, and it was so detailed. I could picture everything in my mind because it was so detailed, which also helped me feel so connected with the story since it felt so real.
Jennifer Hartmann is a master at writing amazing characters that have so much depth and development. Ella and Max both have trauma and are working through the healing process. Even though I may not be able to relate to their trauma, Ella and Max were relatable and I could feel their emotions through the pages. I feel like I always take away a message from her books and they stick with me long after reading. This book is no different.
This book is a must read, but please check trigger warnings. Don't let the YA genre detour you from reading this book. This book will live rent free in my head for awhile.
Read this book if you enjoy:
* he falls first
* trauma bonding
* friends to lovers
* second chance romance
* found family
* childhood friends
Jennifer Hartmann is a master at writing amazing characters that have so much depth and development. Ella and Max both have trauma and are working through the healing process. Even though I may not be able to relate to their trauma, Ella and Max were relatable and I could feel their emotions through the pages. I feel like I always take away a message from her books and they stick with me long after reading. This book is no different.
This book is a must read, but please check trigger warnings. Don't let the YA genre detour you from reading this book. This book will live rent free in my head for awhile.
Read this book if you enjoy:
* he falls first
* trauma bonding
* friends to lovers
* second chance romance
* found family
* childhood friends
Tempt Our Fate by Kat Singleton
4.0
I loved the troupes in this book. If you enjoy a billionaire romance, enemies to lovers, small town romance, banter and spice then you will enjoy this book. I loved Pippa and Camden and their love story. I don't usually love a grumpy MMC but their banter and the character development was wonderful. We got to see different layers to Camden and I loved him! I listened to this on audiobook and CJ Bloom and Aaron Shedlock did a great job bringing these characters to life.
Don't Cry Over Spilled MILF by Laura Pavlov, Willow Aster
funny
I absolutely LOVED this audiobook! Narrators are fantastic and bring the characters and story to life! They had me laughing and smiling the entire way through this book! Gus is perfection and so swoon worthy! His relationship with Olive was so genuine and sweet! He was so patient and loving with Susannah. I love the single mother troupe! This audio is a must listen!