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86 reviews

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

4.25

Lana is an auto-read auto-buy for me. She managed to write a Loch Ness monster romance that had some heart, mystery, plenty of fun, and didn’t take itself too seriously - and I mean that in the best of ways. There’s a theme of grief threaded through, which will always get me.

Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens

emotional hopeful inspiring

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

5.0

Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert

3.5

Fun premise + magical realism, plenty of Milwaukee references and Christmas spirit. Good December/winter read, evoking lots of cozy feelings. 

The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius by Kendra Adachi

4.0

Some really great tactics to apply plus permission to rethink the whole productivity industrial complex! This builds on the Lazy Genius principles without that being required reading.  I’ll be able to incorporate these concepts into my personal as well as professional life.

Give Me More by Sara Cate

3.75

Exes & Ho Ho Hos by Pippa Grant

3.0

Feeding Littles Lunches: 75+ No-Stress Lunches Everyone Will Love: Meal Planning for Kids by Megan McNamee, Judy Delaware

5.0

Great lunch packing inspo because we are in a RUT.

When in Rome by Sarah Adams

3.0

Liked: their communication, respect and emotional maturity.

Minor annoyance - they never made pies together like the cover depicts!!! 

As cute as these books look, I think Sarah Adams books just aren’t for me. Too sweet, unrealistic and no real spice to make the books worth reading.

The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

5.0

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

adventurous lighthearted mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Cute, crime-y but a nice easy read that was perfect for this time of year.  It definitely took place during Christmas, but wasn’t hitting you over the head with it or tough details.