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The One by Kiera Cass
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
I've come back to change my review and rating. There are 5 books listed in this series however book 4 is 20 years later meaning this is the last book in the original trilogy. And as a final book it was just terrible! There were three main conflicts throughout this series and only one was resolved by the end of this book. There was no real ending when it came to came to either rebel group or improving this dystopian society. It was unbelievably unsatisfying!
America is so wishy washy and I can't stand her! She loves maxim, no she loves aspen, she wants to be princess, no she can't do what's required. Make up your mind girl!
America is so wishy washy and I can't stand her! She loves maxim, no she loves aspen, she wants to be princess, no she can't do what's required. Make up your mind girl!
Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich
3.0
That was the most unromantic proposal!
Honestly I was about to stop reading this so I looked at goodreads to read some reviews. I kept reading because this book was first published in the 80s and I kept that in mind when I read something weird out dated.
Honestly I was about to stop reading this so I looked at goodreads to read some reviews. I kept reading because this book was first published in the 80s and I kept that in mind when I read something weird out dated.
Set the Record Straight by Hannah Bonam-Young
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed this for the most part. Too much sexy time for my liking.
This was a great novella. If it were a full length novel it would have suffered from all kind of doubts and miscommunication and family drama. But because it was a novella it was fun and easy, sexy and to the point.
I loved the narration on this audiobook, but I don't know which voice belonged to which narrator.
This was a great novella. If it were a full length novel it would have suffered from all kind of doubts and miscommunication and family drama. But because it was a novella it was fun and easy, sexy and to the point.
I loved the narration on this audiobook, but I don't know which voice belonged to which narrator.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content
Change of Plans by Dylan Newton
emotional
2.0
Before anything I feel that it's very important to say that it is never okay to ask a total stranger how they became disabled. Never.
This really seems like a female character written by a man. Honestly I was shocked that Dylan Newton is in fact a woman.
Bryce is always talking about her big boobs, spewing dirty jokes, talks about cars, knows her tools. 🙄 Gives off all the "not like other girls" vibes.
I fxound it pretty icky when the brothers made fun of transitioning.
This really seems like a female character written by a man. Honestly I was shocked that Dylan Newton is in fact a woman.
Bryce is always talking about her big boobs, spewing dirty jokes, talks about cars, knows her tools. 🙄 Gives off all the "not like other girls" vibes.
I fxound it pretty icky when the brothers made fun of transitioning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Transphobia
A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Kidnapping
O Goalie Night by K.M. Gillis
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
There was some great chemistry between Foster and Beth right from the get go.
I totally relate to Foster and being uncomfortable talking to people. It's great to be with someone who talks so much like Beth.
When everything I read is either a big secret crush or instant dislike, it's really refreshing to read something where the main characters start out pretty neutral and normal around each other. Let that slow burn start!
It's so sweet when he realizes he's trying to save her instead of leaving it to her to handle her own business. His apology is genuine and he takes her feelings seriously. There are so many romance novels that I complain about where the man takes care of every little things without even consulting the woman about her own life. This was very heartwarming.
Whenever I read hockey romance I always think there's too much hockey in it. This was no exception.
OMG. The characters in a romance actually spoke to each other like adults and communicated their feelings. That alone is worthy of 5 stars.
I don't read sexy time scenes so I can't give a spice rating. I can say it's easy to skip ahead and I don't feel like I missed anything.
Spicy chapters: 20, 21, 29, 33
I'm sorry, but no. Who doesn't listen to Christmas music while decorating thier Christmas tree?
The epilouge isn't really an epilouge, it's more of a preview of the next book.
The author gifted me an arc of this and this is my honest review. O Goalie Night will be available November 1.
Christmas romance
Hockey romance
Brother's best friend
Opposites attract
Secret dating
Slow burn
Dual POV
I totally relate to Foster and being uncomfortable talking to people. It's great to be with someone who talks so much like Beth.
When everything I read is either a big secret crush or instant dislike, it's really refreshing to read something where the main characters start out pretty neutral and normal around each other. Let that slow burn start!
It's so sweet when he realizes he's trying to save her instead of leaving it to her to handle her own business. His apology is genuine and he takes her feelings seriously. There are so many romance novels that I complain about where the man takes care of every little things without even consulting the woman about her own life. This was very heartwarming.
Whenever I read hockey romance I always think there's too much hockey in it. This was no exception.
OMG. The characters in a romance actually spoke to each other like adults and communicated their feelings. That alone is worthy of 5 stars.
I don't read sexy time scenes so I can't give a spice rating. I can say it's easy to skip ahead and I don't feel like I missed anything.
Spicy chapters: 20, 21, 29, 33
I'm sorry, but no. Who doesn't listen to Christmas music while decorating thier Christmas tree?
The epilouge isn't really an epilouge, it's more of a preview of the next book.
The author gifted me an arc of this and this is my honest review. O Goalie Night will be available November 1.
Christmas romance
Hockey romance
Brother's best friend
Opposites attract
Secret dating
Slow burn
Dual POV
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
How the Duke Saved Christmas by Anna Harrington
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
3.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️ good
Overall I liked it. The kissing scenes were a little drawn out imo.
I was a little disappointed that he didn't build her a wheelchair for her for Christmas. That's really what I thought would happen. Especially when he said that the library ladder was on wheels and could move around the room.
Overall I liked it. The kissing scenes were a little drawn out imo.
I was a little disappointed that he didn't build her a wheelchair for her for Christmas. That's really what I thought would happen. Especially when he said that the library ladder was on wheels and could move around the room.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Infertility, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
At first I liked the banter between Hyacinth and Gareth and definitely felt something fun could develop. But kissed her just to spite his father and ick. And he never really said he loved her. He said that he could see himself married to her and that he could be happy with her. But Gareth never actually said he loved Hyacinth. That feeling of proving his father wrong was always in the back of his mind.
The whole storyline of keeping his secret from Hyacinth and the rest of the Bridgertons was pretty gross. His plan to compromise her before she finds out and thereby forcing her to marry him is disturbing.
I do have to say that Hyacinth is my favorite Bridgerton. She's funny and smart and says what is on her mind. Hyacinth is to the Bridgerton books what Eloise is to the Netflix show.
Lady Danbury is in this book more than any of the others and I just love her.
Okay Gareth totally redeemed himself in the end!
The whole storyline of keeping his secret from Hyacinth and the rest of the Bridgertons was pretty gross. His plan to compromise her before she finds out and thereby forcing her to marry him is disturbing.
I do have to say that Hyacinth is my favorite Bridgerton. She's funny and smart and says what is on her mind. Hyacinth is to the Bridgerton books what Eloise is to the Netflix show.
Lady Danbury is in this book more than any of the others and I just love her.
Okay Gareth totally redeemed himself in the end!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity