justgrace's reviews
55 reviews

Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Wow! Might have a new fav author on the horizon! I really love the thought and care that went into the characters and especially the relationship of the two main characters. They felt so real to me. What a pleasure!

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

When in Rome by Sarah Adams

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Wasn't sure what to expect with this book-- I was originally intrigued by the second book in the series, but this was well worth it! Endearing characters, fun and twisty plot, and sweet sweet chemistry. *Chef's kiss* This book hits the spot.

The Beast's Heart by Leife Shallcross

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-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

5.0

What a pleasant surprise! This book has been on my shelves, in my TBR from some time, and suddenly I was inspired to pick it up and it whisked me away most pleasantly! I laughed, I cried, I swooned. Enough said.

Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson

funny hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A really lovely book. Some parts felt slow to me at first, but by the end, I couldn't put it down! Really loved the characters and the surprising twists in the story. I figured I knew what was going to happen, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's all in the details...

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

This book found me at a weird time, but the right time nonetheless. I picked it up and put it down several times, not because of the book, but because of things going on in my life. I'm glad this time it stuck because I loved it. I love Emily Henry's writing. Her characters are so wonderful and deep. Harriet's journey with her work especially touched me, as someone unsure of what will make her happy. Thank you Ms. Henry! Your stories are a true blessing to this reader.

The Valentine's Hate by Sidney Halston

funny hopeful reflective fast-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

Got me out of a reading slump! Cute book. Worth the read.

I'll Have What She's Having: How Nora Ephron's Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy by Erin Carlson

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

All in all a solid read. I really enjoyed learning more about Nora Ephron and her legacy. Learning more about Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks was the cherry on top. If I'm going to pick at anything, once in a while the writing felt a little forced to me or a sentence didn't quite hit the intended note, but I really enjoyed the way the writer organized the information and created a through line of Nora's life, and by association, the lives of others as well as getting into what makes Nora's work so special.

My fav passage comes from a Diane Dreyer quote about You've Got Mail (she was a script supervisor for You've Got Mail):

"One of the things Nora's trying to say in the movie is that there are lots of ways to fall in love, and when you fall in love with someone, you want to fall in love with them truly. Because she loved words so much, she made it very clear that you could actually fall in love, even online to some extent, through revealing who you are by what you say and how you say it and your bravery in saying, and saying it to that other person... Write the letter. If it tells you anything, it says: 'Write the letter. Use your voice.'"