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A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

4.75

Solid 4.75!

This book is overwhelmingly beautiful. I am inlove with the writing, the plot, the magic system and the characters. I just love that we got a very solid conclusion for this duology. I feel like I got everything I wanted on an ending. Jack and Adaira, my loves. They deserve everything. My favorite journey in this book though, I must say, would be Torin and Sidra's. They made my heart melt. There are alot of pure and wholesome moments in this book which made my heart happy. I loved to see everyone's relationship being mended. Jack and his father's. Adaira and her real parents. And finally Mirin and Frae getting reunited with Niall was so nice as an ending. Reading this book felt like actually entering a magical place. I loved every single of it (albeit the long chapters!). MUST-READ.

Don't Let Her Stay by Nicola Sanders

4.25

I love easy read psycho-thriller books and this was actually addictive. Although I gotta say all the characters were sooo annoying at some point. I was so annoyed at Richard, him gaslighting himself about his "good" daughter??? Like I've never seen a man be in so much denial than he is. And Chloe this psycho little bitch, it's scary how manipulative she was. The lies at the end was so fucked up. And finally the most clueless of all, Joanna! I swear to fking god, I was so annoyed at how stupid she was. Ok yeah go on set up cameras in the house but guuuuurl, a simple voice recorder from your phone would've saved you from day 1! If your husband doesn't believe you and his daughter kept saying shit to you behind his back, your voice recorder on your phone would've been perfect??? I MEAN????

Anyway, it was a good read overall. I did expect the last plot twist at the end abit. Kinda predictable that the author would do it that way.

Betting On You by Lynn Painter

4.25

WHAT IS WITH CHARLIES?????? gosh, Charlie is exactly MY type. Funny, sarcastic, good-looking, smart and a softie at heart. He got me, I am so sorry Wes Bennett! I hate comparing but I like this book so much better than BTTM. For one, the fmc wasn't annoying and the mc totally swooned me with all his funny remarks and cat obsession. Second, them being seventeen wasn't super in my face unlike BTTM. I am a woman past my teens and it's hard to fall for YA contemporary anymore without it making me feel old, but surprisingly, the characters didn't feel super young when I was reading it. Probably also because they were working and barely mentions school. Also, plus points we got Charlie POVs although I wish we got more about his family life. I just also love how he loves every of Bailey's quirks and finds her fascinating. And oh, I love Bailey! She's equally just as funny. I don't really blame Charlie for falling for her. The only thing that's unrealistic here is how he actually thought they wouldn't end up together lol. Their first meeting already have so much chemistry. Their feelings were just waiting to catch up on them since Day 1.  OKAY, BUT ALSO, THE GHOSTING WAS TOTALLY UNCOOL CHARLIE (I just gotta say).

Overall, it was an enjoyable read. Lynn Painter has been redeemed for me.

Nothing Better Than You by Lynn Painter

4.0

Wes' pov is EVERYTHING 

A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross

4.25

This book is so beautiful and poetic! I was astounded. I love the writing so much. It really felt like I was taken into a magical world.  The last part broke me, but I am also so excited about how everything will unfold. Jack and Adaira belong to each other! I need them to reunite! 

Scarred by Emily McIntire

4.25

I LOVE THIS. I honestly did not expect anything with this book, especially after reading the atrocity that is Hooked. This served what it needed to serve! Enemies to Lovers done so well. I live for the tension and darkness. While I was also reading this, all I am picturing as Sara and Tristan were the My Lady Jane series mains! It was insane, they fit so well in my head. Sara is such a baddie! I love her. And I usually cringe at possessive mcs but Tristan just have that aura, y'know. I found myself leaning more and rooting for him. His lines!!! Ugh! — “You could burn down the entire kingdom until it’s nothing but charred rubble, and I would crawl over the embers with glee, so long as I could worship at your feet. If that’s love, then yes, I love you.”

Overall, I enjoyed this one sooo thoroughly. Such a big leap from the first book! 

Lion: A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley

2.0

For some reason, I went into this thinking it was fiction but turns out it was someone's actual life story. I'm not the biggest fan of non-fiction books, and honestly, as much as inspiring this was, it didn't steer much emotion out of me. It's probably because of the way it was written too. 

I am excited to watch the film adaptation though, because DEV PATEL so there's that...

Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek

4.25

Stunning book! The ending made me cry! The book gave so much Howl's Moving Castle vibes and I was obsessed with it! Eliasz was literally Howl, you cannot tell me otherwise! I am so inlove with the writing. Everything felt magical. Eliasz and Liska are true twin flames. I was so sad when Eliasz died, but the epilogue made me cry happy tears. I just wanted them to be happy and live together for all eternity. They both deserve happiness. I really enjoyed the reading experience. It truly transported me to the Driada! 

The Locked Door by Freida McFadden

fast-paced

4.25

I gobbled this up like every other Freida McFadden book! It was so engaging, I was reading for hours. The plot twist was good, didn't see that coming. I thought I was so smart believing it was Philip! But of course, I was wrong. Though as much as I loved it, I think I wanted more too. The ending just didn't leave me all satisfied for some reason.

Charlie, Love and Cliches by Ella Maise

fast-paced

4.5

This book made my heart flutter so much! I was giggling in my bed (haven't slept btw and it's already 6am). I usually cringe at "cheesy" but this cheesy I like! Office romance?? Second chance romance?? Love it. I just love the tension, the chemistry, even Charlie's rambling is so funny to me, because that would be totally me if I was ever infront of my crush. And oh, William! I know he love-bombed Charlie on the last few chapters but why is it so cute to me?? I'd be head over heels for him too. He really went all in. Charlie deserved someone who loves her and is obsessed with her like William is! And can I just say, that I love how there was no redemption arc for Charlie's family... they're really pieces of shit. I love that my girl stood up for herself. They're just so awful. Also love how William stood up for her always. I may have my beef at that scene when William got mad at Charlie, i was like wtf man really???? That was kinda my straw. I think I forgave him too fast for that and Charlie did too, but ya that man was loyal to the core. I would forgive him 10x more! I just loved how finally Charlie had someone to lean on and tell her how beautiful she is everyday because she deserved it. To give her all the hugs she missed all her life. I did wish we got more about how they met, like a proper flashback. I was wondering how their conversations went back then.

AND I HATE THAT I DIDN'T GET AN EPILOGUE!!! Somehow it felt like something was missing! I would've loved to know what happened after Chapter 33. It felt rushed. I didn't want it to end yet. But overall, I love, love, LOVE it!