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Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Being Lolita: A Memoir by Alisson Wood
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Wait for It by Jenn McKinlay
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Locked Box by Eve Dangerfield
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moti on the Water by Leylah Attar
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What If You & Me by Roni Loren
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Mouth to Mouth by Tessa Bailey
3.0
It's cute and is summer-vibes incarnate, but it has an almost surreal vibe that I couldn't wrap my head around. Normally I don't like when books are unnecessarily drawn out, but this feels too short and I would've liked if it was fleshed out more. I empathize with Olive and actually like her a lot, but maybe she should've pumped the breaks a little before hooking up with Rory. They're a good fit for each other - the introverted nerd and the bad boy - whose chemistry is bound in running away from a broken past. Just wish there was more. It feels like it was rushed.
Love Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey
4.0
Out of the Hot and Hammered series, this one is my stand out favorite. Rosie didn't leave a noticeable impression during her appearance in Fix Her Up, but I was intrigued after reading the excerpt. This feels like Bailey's most polished and real book to date. The palpable tension in a broken marriage between two people who genuinely love each other was heartbreaking to read, which made their reconciliation even sweeter. I love the discussion about love languages and Rosie's personal touch for Dominic in her new restaurant made me cry.
Docking a star because the humor felt too kitschy at times. I understand that this is technically a rom-com, but it felt out of place here.
Docking a star because the humor felt too kitschy at times. I understand that this is technically a rom-com, but it felt out of place here.
Act Your Age by Eve Dangerfield
5.0
This is a book I'd normally be embarrassed to admit I love solely because of the kink, but eff it - I'm in love with this book and I could rave about it for hours. It's so much more than just a kink, so don't let that drive you away (it almost did for me!) I don't recall the last book I read that showcased ADHD to the point of subtly incorporated it into a supporting character and, as someone with Kate's exact inattentive subtype of ADHD, I was blown away. I relate to Kate, again, more than I'd like to admit and was happy to see her progress and stand up for herself in the final act.
The only aspect I didn't care for was the Maria subplot. I could understand the importance behind incorporating it (to showcase Kate's submissive tendencies), but I feel like her relationship with Ty explains it pretty well. Anyways.
Even though I love this book to death, it always leaves me feeling heartbroken and hollow for a few days after finishing despite its happy end, but that's the sign of an incredible book and incredible art.
The only aspect I didn't care for was the Maria subplot. I could understand the importance behind incorporating it (to showcase Kate's submissive tendencies), but I feel like her relationship with Ty explains it pretty well. Anyways.
Even though I love this book to death, it always leaves me feeling heartbroken and hollow for a few days after finishing despite its happy end, but that's the sign of an incredible book and incredible art.