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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 Clichés 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!

As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

4.5

OHMYGOD. What a journey this was! We've finally came full circle with this book. It boggles my mind how everything and everyone was interconnected. This was so smart. Pip scared me in this last book. That girl could actually get away with murder and that was amazing. I love the thought that went into everything. I knew Jason Bell was sus! I don't have one ounce of empathy, he deserved it. Pip did the world justice doing what she did. Also, fucking Max Hastings, finally! The deserved jail time. It's just sooo satisfying. 

And mygod, Team Pip and Ravi. I was bawling by the end of this. Ravi, being Pip's anchor through all of this. He's so good and so selfless too. He'll do anything for Pip. I want a Ravi too! And Pip, my smart, smart girl. I would trust my life with Pip. She can do anything. It's so scary how smart she is here. This book could very well be an actual guide to murder. HELP!

Overall, this book was chef's kiss. Took me some time but so worth it!

The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

4.25

Abby just never fails to give me a good romance book. Whenever I feel like I need a good dose of romance, she's my go-to! Her characters all have to be adorable or what??? I love Sloan and Jason! I'm usually not the biggest fan of insta-love tropes but I really enjoyed this. I may have even shed a tear a couple of chapters towards the end. 

ALSO, Kristen and Josh were here!!! I knew they were familiar! 

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

1.0

500 pages of abuse and stockholm syndrome and half of it with Zade stroking his ego by feeling superior because he be killing pedophiles while raping and abusing the woman of his dreams in his down time

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

4.5

I finished this book in about 5-6 hours and am I smiling like an idiot??? YES. I  never knew I needed a grumpy fmc with a sunny mc! I loved them together. I love how Jack was able to melt all of the coldness that was Hannah and I appreciate how it was told in her pov because you can actually experience the changes in her. The moment she started letting him in, her character really came out. Jack is just a ray of sunshine. Sure, he did have some dark backstory, but that didn't stop him from being the charm that he is. Reading this book felt so much like watching a classic 90's romcom movie. It's like playing out before my eyes and the whole reading experience was so fun. I had butterflies!

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

4.5

I'm only deducting 0.5 stars here because of the lack of Ravi Singh! Overall, this is just as engaging in terms of the whole investigation thing as the first book. I didn't really expect for things to turn out the way they did and I loved that! I love when I don't catch up on things. I'm so sad for Stanley and we didn't really know him but that one chapter really kinda made you feel for him. And Pip is turning darker, is she???? I just hate when he pushes Ravi away, I hope it gets better in the third book. Fingers crossed!

Flawless by Elsie Silver

4.0

I'm surprised, I kinda dig the whole cowboy thing. Reading this makes me wanna watch a cowboy romance all of a sudden! It's a typical romance but I still enjoyed it. Definitely not gonna be the last Elsie Silver book that I'm gonna read. (Cade Eaton, my eyes are on you)