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I really like Gemma and Dax as a couple and found the premise of the story really interesting. I didn't love the full execution though. I just really did not understand how the spell and time travel worked. I know I should suspend some disbelief, this is supposed to be a light, fun read but it made so little sense it was distracting. Also wish we saw more of Gemma's actual Dax as well as spent more time in the ending. It was fine, but there is better romance out there.

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Ready or Not by Cara Bastone

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness by Claire Vaye Watkins

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.

DNF'ed because it just wasn't what I was expecting. I was really drawn in by the cover, title, and the themes it dealt with but I didn't expect it to read more like a diary than a story. From the reviews it doesn't look like it gets much better, so stopping for now.

Hopeless by Elsie Silver

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 54%.

I kinda just got over it. I do think it's still a worthwhile read but I was reading a lot of romance and really feel like switching it up. May come back to this though!

The Guest by Emma Cline

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challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan Quinn

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was a lot of fun and I did genuinely enjoy it. I think there were some plot points that felt unbelievable and a bit cringe inducing but as it went on they either got funnier or I became acclimated and successfully suspended my disbelief. I do think this was a really cute couple, they were funny and they had their spicy moments. Since I've been reading more romance this year I'm getting a little tired of the third act breakup, but I know its a convention of the genre. Since this book had an outside villian in the form of the brides father, I think that plot point brought enough drama even without the main couples miscommunication. Also the brides dad and his plotting gave me Logan Roy from Succession vibes and I loathed him all the way through. I was happy with the conclusion to that plot point. I think the epilogue was unnecessary as well. It's purpose felt like it was to introduce us, or maybe cameo (idk I haven't read anything else by this author) new characters at the last hour. All in all, I did find it to be enjoyable with a couple exceptions here and there.

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The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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anafuentes's reviews 72 reviews

anafuentes's reviews
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