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Book Lovers by Emily Henry
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Not that Emily Henry needs me to champion her books but I feel like this book is so slept on! Definitely my favorite of her lineup.
I LOVED Nora and Charlie. I loved that Nora is the anti-hero of the typically Hallmark-style FMC. I loved the relationship between the two sisters. I loved that Nora and Charlie had legitimate reasons to not date. I loved that Nora and Charlie have no desire for children.
I think all of Henry’s books are classified as rom coms but this one is definitely the funniest and has the lightest subject matter.
I LOVED Nora and Charlie. I loved that Nora is the anti-hero of the typically Hallmark-style FMC. I loved the relationship between the two sisters. I loved that Nora and Charlie had legitimate reasons to not date. I loved that Nora and Charlie have no desire for children.
I think all of Henry’s books are classified as rom coms but this one is definitely the funniest and has the lightest subject matter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
adventurous
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
I truly don’t know how to rate this book.
On one hand, I did truly love both of the main characters and I thought their relationship was very cute.
On the other hand, I don’t know how much of the plot held up. In what world would Celine be kicked of the Exploers? Because she was distracted by a legitimate life event? This work was very pro-capitalism, in the sense that you’re expected to put literally every aspect of your life behind work/professional obligations.
On the same coin, what did Brad to do deserve winning the scholarship? As much as we’re lectured about how nuanced the grading is, it does seem like it comes down to who found the most golden compasses.
Ultimately, I feel like Brad was rewarded and Celine was punished for a decision that HE ultimately made. Celine should not be blamed for his reaction to something she said.
On one hand, I did truly love both of the main characters and I thought their relationship was very cute.
On the other hand, I don’t know how much of the plot held up.
On the same coin, what did Brad to do deserve winning the scholarship? As much as we’re lectured about how nuanced the grading is, it does seem like it comes down to who found the most golden compasses.
Ultimately, I feel like Brad was rewarded and Celine was punished for a decision that HE ultimately made. Celine should not be blamed for his reaction to something she said.
Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
DNF after the first chapter. I’m not enjoying the writing style. I also think her behavior towards her boyfriend of 5 years was just odd.
Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Completely average. There was potential but it definitely needed more meat on its bones.
I don’t have anything particularly bad to say, but nothing hooked me enough to ever recommend it.
I don’t have anything particularly bad to say, but nothing hooked me enough to ever recommend it.
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human by Kimberly Lemming
adventurous
funny
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
4.0
Another winner from Kimberly Lemming! The world she builds is so magical and fun (and a little violent which I also find to be fun). These books are so sexy and funny.
I do feel Dante was a little dismissive of Cherry’s feelings at times, but that’s probably because I’m not personally into the whole “women are so adorable when they’re angry” concept. He’s still super sweet and likable MMC.
I do feel Dante was a little dismissive of Cherry’s feelings at times, but that’s probably because I’m not personally into the whole “women are so adorable when they’re angry” concept. He’s still super sweet and likable MMC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Kidnapping
Minor: Violence and Blood
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A very engaging read. Some twists I definitely did not see coming and it’s pretty rare to surprise me now. I know some people felt like a certain character’s toward the end was out of character, but I disagree. I think their were several lines throughout the book that supported the turn of attitude.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
emotional
medium-paced
4.5
An incredible memoir about grief and growing up mixed in America. A bit too wordy at times. Overall I really appreciate Michelle’s honesty with her ugly thoughts and the ugly truth of death.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in A Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
DNF at 40%.
I might come back to it but I don’t know. I really liked the points she made about how stigmatizing being considered an alcoholic is and the way that AA and almost all problems are created to address why men drink, but I didn’t enjoy the memoir portions of the book. Overall I felt she lacked a lot of accountability and it rubs the wrong way how she seems to think herself as a sober guru type of leader.
I might come back to it but I don’t know. I really liked the points she made about how stigmatizing being considered an alcoholic is and the way that AA and almost all problems are created to address why men drink, but I didn’t enjoy the memoir portions of the book. Overall I felt she lacked a lot of accountability and it rubs the wrong way how she seems to think herself as a sober guru type of leader.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
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? It's complicated
4.25
OOF. This book is way too raw and relatable and , yes, I cried. Emily Henry always writes such REAL characters and I was really wondering the entire book if the Wyn and Harriet would end up together. I think their missteps in the relationship make sense on both sides.
Not a perfect score because I felt several of the “then” scenes weren’t needed. Like meeting his family or even him proposing. I already knew these things from the present. I think two timelines are just expected in the second chance trope.
Not a perfect score because I felt several of the “then” scenes weren’t needed. Like meeting his family or even him proposing. I already knew these things from the present. I think two timelines are just expected in the second chance trope.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Take a Hike by Mimi Grace
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Solid read with a solid couple. I always enjoy Mimi Grace’s writing style. As usual with her books, I just wish there was more. I do feel like there are unanswered questions about Raven’s career/goals at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Grief