Grace Ivers and John Logan’s story starts with a huge mistake and misunderstanding. I loved that Grace was a virgin but she wasn’t naive and sh4.25⭐️
Grace Ivers and John Logan’s story starts with a huge mistake and misunderstanding. I loved that Grace was a virgin but she wasn’t naive and she did have experience in other aspects. Logan was dealing with a lot bc of his dad’s history of alcoholism and pressures to get drafted in the NHL. I’m really enjoying this series....more
Dean is the player of the hockey team. Allie is the “nester” who is always in a relationship. When Allie breaks up with Shaun, she decides to hangout Dean is the player of the hockey team. Allie is the “nester” who is always in a relationship. When Allie breaks up with Shaun, she decides to hangout her best friend’s boyfriend’s (Hannah and Garrett) off campus house to avoid Shaun. Well one thing leads to another and sparks fly between Allie and Dean.
I loved The Score. Both Allie and Dean are good people and they mesh well together. I will say towards the end a rather shocking event takes place that derails Dean’s life. I was not prepared, and I started bawling....more
“Have you seen Congress lately? There’s more sociopaths and carnival barkers than legislators.”
What Have We Done was a multi-perspective mystery thril“Have you seen Congress lately? There’s more sociopaths and carnival barkers than legislators.”
What Have We Done was a multi-perspective mystery thriller by Alex Finlay. This is actually my first book by this author, but I was super excited to read this anticipated book that I won in a Goodreads Giveaway.
I’m not sure if it was all the different perspectives (Jenna, Nico, Arty, Ben, Donnie and the Twins) along with timeline jumps that made it hard for me to stay focused on the story or if it was something else. Seeing the old friends from Savior’s House come together again after years of separation was bittersweet because they all have their own baggage and hurts. This book comes out tomorrow. Check it out if you enjoy multiple perspectives, nonlinear timelines, and fast paced thrillers.
Thanks @minotaur_books for a free copy of the book. ...more
This is my third Katherine Center book, and I am obsessed. I love that her "romance" books are so much more than just the r"I hate everyone, but you!"
This is my third Katherine Center book, and I am obsessed. I love that her "romance" books are so much more than just the romance. There is always a lesson to be learned and even though I could predict pretty much the entire plot, I still could not pull myself away from this book.
Synopsis from Goodreads: Margaret "Maggie" Jacobsen is your classic overachiever. She has a bright future ahead of her: a fiance she adores, her dream job, and the promise of a picture-perfect life just around the corner. Then, suddenly, on what should have been one of the happiest days of her life, everything she worked for is taken away in one tumultuous moment. In the hospital and forced to face the possibility that nothing will ever be the same again, Margaret must figure out how to move forward on her own terms while facing long-held family secrets, devastating heartbreak, and the idea that love might find her in the last place she would ever expect.
My Thoughts: I loved Margaret so much in this book because she seems so real. She finds herself in a life changing situation, and while the people around her have this toxic positivity, she seriously considers giving up...which honestly wouldn't most people in her situation consider it. I found her to be extremely relatable. While Chip (the fiance), on the other hand, was a walking red flag! I hated him right from the beginning. I found Maggie's mother to be overbearing and annoying and a tad bit of a narcissist, but she had a lot of personal growth especially towards the end. The people I loved from the get go (besides Maggie): her father, sister, and Ian.
Themes: hope, courage, loosing everything and picking yourself back up.
Be sure to check the trigger and content warnings....more
First read of May is in the books! This is the first book I have read by this author, and its safe to say I want to read more. The Lion’s Den is a perFirst read of May is in the books! This is the first book I have read by this author, and its safe to say I want to read more. The Lion’s Den is a perfect thriller to take with you to the beach or on a cruise this summer! The chapters go back and forth between past and present tense, and I love trying to put the puzzle pieces together. I was hooked, and I could not put it down. If you like Mean Girls, but set on a yacht with billionaires and dangerous people…READ THIS ONE!...more
One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn’t see coming. Some books grab you right from the start, but some, like this one, sneak up on you 4.25⭐️
One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn’t see coming. Some books grab you right from the start, but some, like this one, sneak up on you and get you by the end.
Emily Henry has delivered with this book about two book lovers and a small town romance, but it’s so much more than that. I really liked how deep and emotional Emily’s writing is. She does such a great job of capturing the love between sisters, parents, and romantic partners. Nora and Charlie. Nora and Libby. Charlie and his parents. Nora, Libby, and their parents. It was all done so well. ...more
I really enjoyed this sweet, heartfelt, delightful novel. Cleo is a columnist who is sent to the coast of Ireland to “self-couple” for the sake of an I really enjoyed this sweet, heartfelt, delightful novel. Cleo is a columnist who is sent to the coast of Ireland to “self-couple” for the sake of an article, but she gets more than she bargained for. Mack is a photographer from Boston who is staying at his cousins cottage to think and explore his families roots. A miscommunication happens and Cleo and Mack are staying at the one bedroom cottage at the same time.
One Night on the Island is so much more than your typical romance, so be sure to check this one out! ...more
I picked up this book because it’s got a summery vibe to it, but I also heard it’s similar to Beach Read by Emily Henry (which I loved). They weren’t I picked up this book because it’s got a summery vibe to it, but I also heard it’s similar to Beach Read by Emily Henry (which I loved). They weren’t wrong, but something in this book rubbed me the wrong way.
Katerina and Nathan are co-writers of a bestselling book before their partnership came to an end on bad terms. After four years of not speaking to each other, they are forced to work together on one last novel. While passion and prose push them close together in the Florida heat, Katrina and Nathan will learn that relationships, like writing, sometimes take a few rough drafts before getting it right.
I’m going to try to explain why this book fell flat for me without spoiling the book. The thing that annoyed me the most was what happened to cause the pair to quit their partnership four years ago and then proceed to not talk to each for four years. It all boils down to miscommunication or a lack of communication. How many times do I have to say I hate the trope?! ...more
Flatshare is a closed door rom-com that is dual perspective. I wasn’t a fan of the writing style for the male character’s pov. It was choppy and fragmFlatshare is a closed door rom-com that is dual perspective. I wasn’t a fan of the writing style for the male character’s pov. It was choppy and fragmented and felt like the female author was trying too hard to be a man. I had to eventually switch to the audiobook to get through this book.
I can’t believe I’ve had this book sitting on my shelf for over a year. I gotta admit in the beginning I was rather confused. Then, this is a King ArtI can’t believe I’ve had this book sitting on my shelf for over a year. I gotta admit in the beginning I was rather confused. Then, this is a King Arthur retelling (which I don’t know much about), but as I experienced more of the magic system and world building it started to fall in to place. It just took me a while to finally get into it, but I was hooked by the end. Sel is one of my favorite characters by the end of the story and finding out the origins of Sel and Bre was very interesting!
I loved all the representation in this YA fantasy. It also touches on delicate subjects such as slavery, colonialism, racism, and grief. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy reading fantasy!...more
The Heart Principle is book 3 of the Kiss Quotient series, but it can be read as a standalone. While this is technically a romance, it does d3.5 stars
The Heart Principle is book 3 of the Kiss Quotient series, but it can be read as a standalone. While this is technically a romance, it does delve into themes that might be triggering for others and the romance kind of takes a back seat. Helen Hoang does write in her author’s note that this was half memoir. With that said, this book has a very different feel than The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test. Honestly, it wasn’t what I was expecting. This one is more emotionally raw, so be prepared when going into it.
After having time to reflect on this book, I am angry at Anna’s family. Anna finally comes to terms with the fact that she is on the autism spectrum, and her family (specifically her sister) has the audacity to say no you aren’t...you just have to try harder and do better. Anna struggles with wanting to please her family so much that she puts her needs on the backburner. Then there is Quan, the sexy, tattooed, motorcycle riding man that wants nothing more than to be with Anna and make her feel comfortable with who she is.
TW: Emotional Abuse/Bullying from family members, anxiety, ableism, cancer, gaslighting, emotional blackmail, Going against a loved one’s wishes during end of life, caregiver burnout, and suicidal thoughts ...more
Before reading this book, I had no idea what the plot of this books was. I try to go in blind to a majority of the books I read, but after reading theBefore reading this book, I had no idea what the plot of this books was. I try to go in blind to a majority of the books I read, but after reading the authors note in the beginning I knew I needed to prepare myself for what’s to come.
My Dark Vanessa focuses on Vanessa who is 15 years old when she starts being groomed by her older male professor. The book goes back and forth between the present (Vanessa at 30) and the past. I truly believe that the author did a fantastic job of writing on a subject that is taboo and difficult to talk about. I found myself having to pause the book because I would get nauseous or triggered by the abuse of power on the male professor’s part. Just know that the title isn’t lying to you…this book is DARK!
TW/CW: Rape, Pedophilia, Adult/Minor relationship, Death of a Parent, Child Abuse, Suicide, Gaslighting, Panic Attacks/Anxiety, Forced Institutionalization...more
I did it! I read my first horror book, and I loved it! This was one of my 23 in 2023 books, and I plan on reading more from this author. I need more hI did it! I read my first horror book, and I loved it! This was one of my 23 in 2023 books, and I plan on reading more from this author. I need more horror recs too. The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires is about a women’s book club that must do battle with a mysterious newcomer to their small Southern town. Think Steel Magnolias meets Dracula. Before reading this book, not gonna lie, it was so far outside my comfort that I was worried I would hate it. However, I could not put this book down, and I really loved the narrator for the audiobook. She did such a great job of bringing the characters to life. I can not even put into words what caused me to love this book so much, but I did....more
Summary Lina is 17 years old when her mother passed away due to pancreatic cancer. Now, she must fulfill her mom’s dying wish to spend the summer in ItSummary Lina is 17 years old when her mother passed away due to pancreatic cancer. Now, she must fulfill her mom’s dying wish to spend the summer in Italy. Lena travels halfway around the world to stay with her father, Howard, who is the caretaker of a cemetery just outside of Florence. Once she is settled in, she receives an old journal that her mother used to write in. She begins to learn things about her mother she had no clue about before, and must deal with the grief that begins to consume her. As Lina has her own romantic life to experience, she is faced with a decision to make, and it could very well be a life-changing one.
“Even though our circumstances are strange, and we’re a bit of a mismatch, I really do want to be a part of your family. We may not be a regular kind of family, but if you’ll have me, I’ll be your family just the same.”
My thoughts: Reading this book was like being wrapped in a large cozy blanket on a rainy cool day! It was an absolutely lovely experience! Love and gelato is a book that is witty, romantic, charming, and bittersweet. I loved that the themes of this book never seem to make the book drag even though they are sensitive topics! We deal with grief, a parent being sick and dying from cancer, and parental abandonment. But we also see how friendship, family (both blood and chosen), and first loves begin to help Lina heal....more
I initially enjoyed this book, but the longer I sat with this book I did have some problems with it. I found Julia to be rather obnoxious and confrontI initially enjoyed this book, but the longer I sat with this book I did have some problems with it. I found Julia to be rather obnoxious and confrontational. I get that she is a teenager, but her behavior was a bit extreme. I also thought the mother’s overprotectiveness was a bit much, but after finding out why she is that way broke my heart. However, because of the way these two act towards each other causes them to clash and lead to the major conflict in the story. While this book is technically YA, the subject matter within this book, in my opinion, is for upper YA (17+). Lastly, be sure to check the content and trigger warnings before reading.
CW/TW: Death, Suicide Attempt, Mental Illness, Grief, Sexual Assault, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Teen Pregnancy, Abortion (talked about) Classism, Misogyny ...more
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