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19 reviews
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A good book, though I’m not sure I like how Hazel is portrayed, it’s just too much, why on earth would someone behave like this. Nothing makes any sense, it’s very cliché, the character lacks a good development. Hazel is just shallow, it’s always the same thing poor and boring Hazel is proving she can have fun duh! Noah is well done though.
Too much spice kill the spice, some scenes were unnecessary and not so well written.
Still enjoyed that book but less than the first one, hopefully the third one is better.
Too much spice kill the spice, some scenes were unnecessary and not so well written.
Still enjoyed that book but less than the first one, hopefully the third one is better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
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? No
5.0
Wow, I devoured the whole series, it is so well written. The characters are very lovable and funny to follow through their journey. I would highly recommend this series. The romance is good and nicely brought, not too much, just what was needed. It’s rare nowadays to have great romantasy series without any smut, I’m glad Stephanie did it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
Well THAT’S what I call a perfect book ! Absolutely loved it! I can’t believe the second book of this series is as good as the first one, I can’t wait to read the third.
The plot, the characters, everything was good.
The plot, the characters, everything was good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Sexual content and Violence
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
5.0
I loved that book, the universe is easy to understand, the plot, characters are awesome. This is a good romantasy, I can't wait to read the next book. Hopefully it will be as great as this one.
The world building is really cute and cozy in its own way. It seems beautiful, at least in my head.
This is a good choice for people coming from romance to fantasy. It's accessible to everybody. Maybe it was a little harder to understand the magic system at first, that might be because I haven't read the Caraval first, but when we start a separate series we either make sure that the magic system is understandable or we explain it a bit better. Anyways it doesn't prevent you from understanding and following the plot.
I had a blast reading it!
The world building is really cute and cozy in its own way. It seems beautiful, at least in my head.
This is a good choice for people coming from romance to fantasy. It's accessible to everybody. Maybe it was a little harder to understand the magic system at first, that might be because I haven't read the Caraval first, but when we start a separate series we either make sure that the magic system is understandable or we explain it a bit better. Anyways it doesn't prevent you from understanding and following the plot.
I had a blast reading it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual content
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
THAT IS THE BEST BOOK I’ve read this year! Really good book at the right moment, right mood, good vibe. Everything you need to start fall perfectly ⭐️
Still wondering if you want to read it? Pick it up!
Still wondering if you want to read it? Pick it up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Vomit
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Violence
Le Vestibule Des Causes Perdues by Manon Moreau
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Ce livre aurait pu être génial, il frôle le bon livre, avec un sujet si vaste que le chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostelle. Malheureusement, même ce livre succombe à la sécularisation de ce monde, je m’attendais à un peu de spiritualité éventuellement une conversion sur le chemin mais du tout. Le chemin est une sorte d’entité en lui-même, je crois par ailleurs sans m’abuser qu’il y a les termes « énergie tellurique » trois fois plus que le mot « Dieu ». À aucun moment il n’est mentionné le nom de Jésus. C’est décevant. Encore que, Marie est présente mais pas sous son meilleur jour…
Par ailleurs, lorsque l’on choisit en tant qu’auteur d’employer un point de vue omniscient peut-être serait-il plus judicieux que l’on ne ressente pas le fond de sa pensée dont je me passerais volontiers, ses jugements de valeur sur certaines catégories de personnes ou encore ses avis politiques. Dans ce cas il faut écrire autre chose qu’une fiction.
Toutefois le livre est quand même bien sur la fin encore que, terminer un pèlerinage en parlant d’énergie tellurique est plus que moyen. Vraiment décevant sur ce point.
Par ailleurs, lorsque l’on choisit en tant qu’auteur d’employer un point de vue omniscient peut-être serait-il plus judicieux que l’on ne ressente pas le fond de sa pensée dont je me passerais volontiers, ses jugements de valeur sur certaines catégories de personnes ou encore ses avis politiques. Dans ce cas il faut écrire autre chose qu’une fiction.
Toutefois le livre est quand même bien sur la fin encore que, terminer un pèlerinage en parlant d’énergie tellurique est plus que moyen. Vraiment décevant sur ce point.
Content Warnings
Minor: Genocide, Hate crime, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
4.75
That third book was really good though not as good as the first one. I really enjoyed the last battle if I can say without spoiling. But the very end what on earth, not sure I liked it. That was just weird. The romance could have been more developed, at least on their feelings, what is going on with the brothers. There was an interesting plot at the beginning, the middle of the book was empty, I had a month reading slump because of it.
Yet I did enjoy the series, I might read the fourth one we’ll see.
Yet I did enjoy the series, I might read the fourth one we’ll see.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Kidnapping, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse and Fire/Fire injury
The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.5
That was a great book ! It could have been a 5 stars but I wasn't as much in it as I was with the first of the series hence the 4.5 rating. I still love following Avery through her journey, I've got to say that I'm left disappointed with the romance in this book. What is going on with those two brothers?! Avery needs to chose, come on is it that hard to make a decision? On that point she's getting on my nerves.
Good plot with this family and good riddles, puzzles... I'm glad we got to have Max coming instead of just having her on the phone with her weird curse words.
Anyways, I would highly recommend this book and this series so far. Hopefully the next book will be as good.
Good plot with this family and good riddles, puzzles... I'm glad we got to have Max coming instead of just having her on the phone with her weird curse words.
Anyways, I would highly recommend this book and this series so far. Hopefully the next book will be as good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Violence, and Toxic friendship
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
I LOVED this book ! I truly loved everything, the characters, the plot, even the dead characters. Everything was well thought and written, behind these puzzles and riddles, we must have a brilliant author. Jennifer Lynn Barnes knows how to tell a story without any boring moment, how to get you involved in every passage. We're thrilling to know what's coming next. Always new plots popping up.
I rarely give 5 stars to a book, guess I can make an exception when it is indeed exceptional.
I will definitely read the series and I highly recommend this book to any person who likes a good brain-teaser.
I rarely give 5 stars to a book, guess I can make an exception when it is indeed exceptional.
I will definitely read the series and I highly recommend this book to any person who likes a good brain-teaser.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Chronic illness
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Well what a life…
Lots of people recommended me this book so I had to read it.
As always Taylor Jenkins Reid knows how to write, it’s very easy to read and you always want to know what’s coming next! And let me tell you this is a prowess when you know how much I didn’t like Evelyn Hugo.
I could not care less about Evelyn, Celia, Monique and co… The only one likable was Harry and poor guy!
It’s still a good book and a great story. I like how transitions are done between the different eras, very flowing.
Lots of people recommended me this book so I had to read it.
As always Taylor Jenkins Reid knows how to write, it’s very easy to read and you always want to know what’s coming next! And let me tell you this is a prowess when you know how much I didn’t like Evelyn Hugo.
I could not care less about Evelyn, Celia, Monique and co… The only one likable was Harry and poor guy!
It’s still a good book and a great story. I like how transitions are done between the different eras, very flowing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Abortion