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French Holiday by Sarah Ready
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
French Holiday is a contemporary romance novel written by Sarah Ready. The story revolves around Merry DeLuca, who is struggling to deal with her sister's marriage to the only man she has ever loved. In an attempt to escape from her life, Merry agrees to spend three months in a castle in the French countryside. However, she finds out that she has to share the castle with Noah Wright, her sister's best friend and her nemesis.
As the story unfolds, Merry and Noah develop a truce to live as cohabiting friends for three months, but they find themselves falling for each other. The author skillfully weaves humor and romance into the plot, making for an enjoyable read. The book offers a delightful mix of witty banter, picturesque scenery, and delicious food.
The characters of Merry and Noah are well-developed, and their chemistry is palpable. The interactions between the two protagonists are entertaining and full of tension, making the romance aspect of the story feel believable. The supporting characters, such as the neighbors Pierre and Camille, also add depth to the story.
The audiobook format adds to the immersive experience of the story, as the narrator skillfully brings the characters to life. The story's pacing is well-done, with the right amount of drama, humor, and romance in each chapter.
The only downside of the book is that some of the scenes are predictable and corny, such as the lobster scene and allergic reaction moment. However, this does not take away from the overall enjoyment of the book.
In conclusion, French Holiday is a heartwarming and entertaining romance novel that will leave readers feeling satisfied. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance and chick-lit.
As the story unfolds, Merry and Noah develop a truce to live as cohabiting friends for three months, but they find themselves falling for each other. The author skillfully weaves humor and romance into the plot, making for an enjoyable read. The book offers a delightful mix of witty banter, picturesque scenery, and delicious food.
The characters of Merry and Noah are well-developed, and their chemistry is palpable. The interactions between the two protagonists are entertaining and full of tension, making the romance aspect of the story feel believable. The supporting characters, such as the neighbors Pierre and Camille, also add depth to the story.
The audiobook format adds to the immersive experience of the story, as the narrator skillfully brings the characters to life. The story's pacing is well-done, with the right amount of drama, humor, and romance in each chapter.
The only downside of the book is that some of the scenes are predictable and corny, such as the lobster scene and allergic reaction moment. However, this does not take away from the overall enjoyment of the book.
In conclusion, French Holiday is a heartwarming and entertaining romance novel that will leave readers feeling satisfied. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance and chick-lit.
The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Murder
Minor: Stalking and Cannibalism
I Am Ready to Die a Violent Death by Heiko Julien
2.0
Different. Very Twitter/Tumblr post like. It's fascinating that I want to read it again but then this book also kind of mocks me for being stupid because I didn't get every idea Heiko's trying to convey when I first read this. Over all. A waste of time.
Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout
5.0
4.5/5
Money doesn't buy taste, personality, or common decency.
Don't Look Back
Samantha Jo Franco. She have a perfect life, until one day she went missing together with her best friend, Cassie and when she came back - battered and bruised, she cannot remember anything.
This is the first book of Jennifer L Armentrout that I have read. And since someone recommended that I read her works, I immediately bought a copy of this when I saw one online. And i'm glad I did.
Even though I already guess who killed Cassie, the plot twist is still a shock for me. Gave me goose bumps while I was reading it. Didn't actually expect that though I expected who it was. Lol. So yeah, I won't tell anymore about this book because I might spoil you if you haven't read this.
I highly recommend you to read this if you like mystery and a little bit of romance.
Money doesn't buy taste, personality, or common decency.
Don't Look Back
Samantha Jo Franco. She have a perfect life, until one day she went missing together with her best friend, Cassie and when she came back - battered and bruised, she cannot remember anything.
This is the first book of Jennifer L Armentrout that I have read. And since someone recommended that I read her works, I immediately bought a copy of this when I saw one online. And i'm glad I did.
Even though I already guess who killed Cassie, the plot twist is still a shock for me. Gave me goose bumps while I was reading it. Didn't actually expect that though I expected who it was. Lol. So yeah, I won't tell anymore about this book because I might spoil you if you haven't read this.
I highly recommend you to read this if you like mystery and a little bit of romance.
Falling into Place by Amy Zhang
4.0
4/5
Liz Emerson held so much darkness within her that closing her eyes didn’t make much of a difference at all.
Liz looked back and counted the bodies, all those lives she had ruined simply by existing. So she chose to stop existing.
I wish second chances were real.
Falling Into Place is about a teenager named Liz Emerson who made so many terrible things to other people and decided to take her life because probably she cannot take anymore guilt. She planned her suicide to come off as an accident. This book is told from multiple perspectives in non linear form, but there is a mystery narrator.
I know that this book will be depressing that's why I decided to read it after I got a copy (I love books that are poignant! I just do! lol). Liz is not likable. She's mean. She destroy lives. She's a bully. But behind those queen bee qualities, she's depressed - suicidal and no one seem to noticed. The more I find out what the terrible things she did the more I saw that Liz is a girl with so much heart.
What I love about this is it made me realize that you cannot really know a person unless you're the one living their own life. Even if you are their best friend or their mother or their closest relative, you really can't know a person. There's so much more to a person than what they are trying to show you. That every one of us are flawed - human in every possible way. And the author did a great job delivering this considering she made this novel when she was in high school. And now that she graduated high school, she's an author! Wow. I envy her. I like how she writes and I wish I could write like her.
This book reminds me a lot of [b:If I Stay|4374400|If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)|Gayle Forman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347462970s/4374400.jpg|4422413] and [b:Before I Fall|6482837|Before I Fall|Lauren Oliver|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1361044695s/6482837.jpg|6674135]. So if you are a fan of those books or if you love contemporary that has deep issues, I highly recommend you to read this.
Liz Emerson held so much darkness within her that closing her eyes didn’t make much of a difference at all.
Liz looked back and counted the bodies, all those lives she had ruined simply by existing. So she chose to stop existing.
I wish second chances were real.
Falling Into Place is about a teenager named Liz Emerson who made so many terrible things to other people and decided to take her life because probably she cannot take anymore guilt. She planned her suicide to come off as an accident. This book is told from multiple perspectives in non linear form, but there is a mystery narrator.
I know that this book will be depressing that's why I decided to read it after I got a copy (I love books that are poignant! I just do! lol). Liz is not likable. She's mean. She destroy lives. She's a bully. But behind those queen bee qualities, she's depressed - suicidal and no one seem to noticed. The more I find out what the terrible things she did the more I saw that Liz is a girl with so much heart.
What I love about this is it made me realize that you cannot really know a person unless you're the one living their own life. Even if you are their best friend or their mother or their closest relative, you really can't know a person. There's so much more to a person than what they are trying to show you. That every one of us are flawed - human in every possible way. And the author did a great job delivering this considering she made this novel when she was in high school. And now that she graduated high school, she's an author! Wow. I envy her. I like how she writes and I wish I could write like her.
This book reminds me a lot of [b:If I Stay|4374400|If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)|Gayle Forman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347462970s/4374400.jpg|4422413] and [b:Before I Fall|6482837|Before I Fall|Lauren Oliver|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1361044695s/6482837.jpg|6674135]. So if you are a fan of those books or if you love contemporary that has deep issues, I highly recommend you to read this.