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The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

Happy Place by Emily Henry

funny reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I feel bad because i am in a rough reading slump at the moment and that definitely affected how i felt about this book- usually i FLY though Emily Henry’s stuff but this took me a while to get into and a while to finish. HOWEVER I loved the characters, especially our protagonist, which is rare for me, i usually end up attached to the love interest in Emily Henry novels. No disrespect to Wyn though, as always Emily writes a DREAMY AF man- this guy cares so much for his family, can make you a table and has good flirty banter- impeccable. I love the setting too, I wish i was sat on a deck sunbathing reading this novel. Will definitely reread when i’m out of this slump! 

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

I flew through this book in less than 48 hours, such a fun read. I love all of the male characters in this book, but specially Nate. The hockey boys adopting Lola and Anastasia into their group was just so sweet- i want more books about the other boys, especially henry. I loved the sports part of it ofc and how this played into the dynamic of A and N’s relationship. Overall a great sports romance. 

Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey

inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

i’m still trying to decide how i feel. I loved the first book in this series and i don’t think i liked this one as much BUT i did thoroughly enjoy it. Similar to a lot of other reviewers i found the first third of the book a bit slow but i flew through the rest of it. I love Hannah, i related to her far more than i did Piper, mostly because of the music element in the book but also how she has to learn to take risks through out the book. I can’t decide how i feel about Fox. I think i prefer Brendan, purely because fox’s trust issues and everything i think would wind me up - i think the book was just a tad too long so by the end i was just ready for him to drop them and fully accept Hannah.  *spoiler alert* I wish he would have stayed confident in their relationship on his final trip and not come back planning to end things again in the last 50 pages, seemed a little forced but i get he needed to overcome that judgement. 

Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher

funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

I really liked this book- flew through it in two days. I preferred this to the first book, i can’t wait for Cal’s book. I loved both Iris and Declan, i sometimes find female narrators annoying in these kinds of novels but iris is levelheaded and really holds her own against Declan. Declan is the dreamiest love interest ever- i honestly have zero words- he is so loving and giving and just ugh love him. Loved the use of tropes - work place romance, hates everyone but me, grumpy/sunshine. Overall a great read- oh love a bit of dyslexia representation :) 

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

emotional 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? It's complicated

3.75

I think because this book was so hyper up i was a little disappointed, i really wanted to LOVE it but i kinda just liked it. I really liked all the characters, rowan and Zahra were such a sweet couple- just felt like something was missing for me in their dynamic- i wasn’t overly moved by their romantic moments. I adore Zahra’s sister Ani, would love to have seen even more about her and her bf. Overall a solid read, just not as good as the hype for me. 

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.0

Fun christmas romance, nothing too exciting but perfect for December. I loved Andrew but mae sometimes got a bit annoying. Overall not a bad read :)

Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh

funny lighthearted 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

3.0

I read this book so fast- a very cute holiday read, rating a 3 because honestly i can’t remember much about it😂

Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun

• 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

3.5

A great way to start the festive season- i love all the characters in this book, especially some of the side characters like the mum and the grandmas. I’m in a bit of a reading slump and this finally got me out of it!