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Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
4.5
I honestly really really enjoyed this book!! It was so much fun but also touched on really sensitive topics that I personally related to which was nice to read about and be heard.
Nico is such a sweetheart and watching his relationship with Elle and Rafael develop and grow into something healthier was really beautiful. I also think watching Rafael grow as a person was really nice to read especially given little to no information about what was going on in his head in Love Redesigned. I also loved reading more about Elle and I found her storyline to be very interesting and I was most definitely rooting for her the whole time!!
Overall this book was really good and definitely a 4.5 ⭐️
Nico is such a sweetheart and watching his relationship with Elle and Rafael develop and grow into something healthier was really beautiful. I also think watching Rafael grow as a person was really nice to read especially given little to no information about what was going on in his head in Love Redesigned. I also loved reading more about Elle and I found her storyline to be very interesting and I was most definitely rooting for her the whole time!!
Overall this book was really good and definitely a 4.5 ⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 13%.
Honestly i feel like the book was too self aware if that makes sense? Like it felt too modern/old in the sense that the references and stuff being made was taking me out. I hate when books reference real things or stuff like “the gram” etc.
Also i get Alex is supposed to be hot and moody but like omg how many times is she gonna say it?? Also i felt like he was wayyy overreacting to some of the things (like the picture) to the point where it wasn’t even “aww protective” and more “ahhhh controlling”. Anyway i don’t think im gonna finish it sooooo DNF!!
Also i get Alex is supposed to be hot and moody but like omg how many times is she gonna say it?? Also i felt like he was wayyy overreacting to some of the things (like the picture) to the point where it wasn’t even “aww protective” and more “ahhhh controlling”. Anyway i don’t think im gonna finish it sooooo DNF!!
Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher
emotional
funny
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
4.25
AHHHHH I loved this book so so much!!! It warmed my heart and honestly I feel like I seen a lot of myself in both Julian and Dahlia! Watching them work through their issues such as trust and pride really resonated with me in a way that I wasn’t prepared for. This story had so many lovable characters in the cast (but then again it IS a Lauren Asher story) and not to mention even cute cameos and hints at the Dreamland Billionaire series. I loved this book so much!
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
I was so so bored. And the characters didn’t have an redeeeming qualities for me to stay interested! I also heard there’s a lot of sex but not a lot of anything else soooooo idk #boring
Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
I know I start every book review off this way, but I don’t know what to say 😭
This book was hilarious, inspiring, emotional, and extremely heartfelt.
Literally since the first page, I could not stop laughing. I was giggling and kicking my feet throughout and especially after the last few books I read, I liked that this one didn’t require a lot of emotional energy (aka me going through an emotional rollercoaster..looking at YOU dreamland billionaires)!
Win and Bo have a very heartwarming story and as I read, seeing them go through being vulnerable and relying on each other and learning to trust each other was something beautiful. I loved how nerdy Bo was (along with how funny and cocky he could be). I also loved how caring and patient he was for Win—choosing to play the long game even when she wasn’t ready to trust yet.
Win, for me, represented a lot of traits that I also see in myself so to watch her worry and work on loving herself, reminding herself that she is enough and deserving of Bo spoiling her and just being treated as human was beautiful. Not to mention watching them both come to terms with becoming new parents was very emotional (in a good way) to watch. I loved this book so dearly. It was like watching you’re favorite romcom 💗
This book was hilarious, inspiring, emotional, and extremely heartfelt.
Literally since the first page, I could not stop laughing. I was giggling and kicking my feet throughout and especially after the last few books I read, I liked that this one didn’t require a lot of emotional energy (aka me going through an emotional rollercoaster..looking at YOU dreamland billionaires)!
Win and Bo have a very heartwarming story and as I read, seeing them go through being vulnerable and relying on each other and learning to trust each other was something beautiful. I loved how nerdy Bo was (along with how funny and cocky he could be). I also loved how caring and patient he was for Win—choosing to play the long game even when she wasn’t ready to trust yet.
Win, for me, represented a lot of traits that I also see in myself so to watch her worry and work on loving herself, reminding herself that she is enough and deserving of Bo spoiling her and just being treated as human was beautiful. Not to mention watching them both come to terms with becoming new parents was very emotional (in a good way) to watch. I loved this book so dearly. It was like watching you’re favorite romcom 💗
Final Offer by Lauren Asher
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Wow. Um I don’t even know what to say really except that this book really has changed my life. It’s definitely my top book of the year easily.
The themes of this book are difficult and are actually ones that I hold really close to me personally. I feel like the whole book was just emotional whiplash but in the best way possible. The whole time reading I felt like my heart was clenched and quite literally in the hands of the beautiful characters in not just this story, but the whole series as a whole.
Cal’s journey was definitely the most emotional of the 3 brothers and one that had me rooting for him the whole time. He goes through so many ups and so many downs which mimic the real life journey of many addicts, and to watch it all unfold throughout the book with the love and support of his family and the love of his life Lana was beautiful.
Lana was such an amazing fmc and definitely one of a kind. Straight from the opening of the book I knew she would make me laugh a lot. But on top of that, she also was resilient despite everything she had to go through and was going through throughout the course of the story. I loved little Cami so so much I can’t even describe it. Watching Lana and Cal and Cami all unfold together on the pages really made my heart melt. I loved them so much.
With this, the Kane brothers’ stories come to an end. A very very emotional end for me personally. This series really has a special place in my heart beyond words can describe.
Thank you Lauren Asher 💗
The themes of this book are difficult and are actually ones that I hold really close to me personally. I feel like the whole book was just emotional whiplash but in the best way possible. The whole time reading I felt like my heart was clenched and quite literally in the hands of the beautiful characters in not just this story, but the whole series as a whole.
Cal’s journey was definitely the most emotional of the 3 brothers and one that had me rooting for him the whole time. He goes through so many ups and so many downs which mimic the real life journey of many addicts, and to watch it all unfold throughout the book with the love and support of his family and the love of his life Lana was beautiful.
Lana was such an amazing fmc and definitely one of a kind. Straight from the opening of the book I knew she would make me laugh a lot. But on top of that, she also was resilient despite everything she had to go through and was going through throughout the course of the story. I loved little Cami so so much I can’t even describe it. Watching Lana and Cal and Cami all unfold together on the pages really made my heart melt. I loved them so much.
With this, the Kane brothers’ stories come to an end. A very very emotional end for me personally. This series really has a special place in my heart beyond words can describe.
Thank you Lauren Asher 💗
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Minor: Drug use and Panic attacks/disorders
Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
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“…love can heal a soul as much as it can destroy it.”
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I love this family and I don’t want to leave this worlddd!! Declan and Iris’ story was so cute and honestly so much fun! I loved being able to see them grapple with their past while also trying to push towards their future whether it be figuring out what they really want in life, learning to compromise, vulnerability, etc. Also having a black fmc written so well was everything to me and to see her live out her billionaire wife life just ughhhh we need more books like that! Representation matters and I really loved this! I also loved the cameos of Rowan and Zahra and also being introduced to some other great people with good advice like Leo and Mr. Yakura.
I feel like this book has some really really great messages in it when it comes to love and family and the past which made me fall in love. Honestly the book was lowkey relatable (“wait is this f-ing play about me??”). Each book makes me fall more in love with Lauren Asher and her writing that I just have no clue what I’m gonna do by the time I finish the series :((
“…love can heal a soul as much as it can destroy it.”
—————-
I love this family and I don’t want to leave this worlddd!! Declan and Iris’ story was so cute and honestly so much fun! I loved being able to see them grapple with their past while also trying to push towards their future whether it be figuring out what they really want in life, learning to compromise, vulnerability, etc. Also having a black fmc written so well was everything to me and to see her live out her billionaire wife life just ughhhh we need more books like that! Representation matters and I really loved this! I also loved the cameos of Rowan and Zahra and also being introduced to some other great people with good advice like Leo and Mr. Yakura.
I feel like this book has some really really great messages in it when it comes to love and family and the past which made me fall in love. Honestly the book was lowkey relatable (“wait is this f-ing play about me??”). Each book makes me fall more in love with Lauren Asher and her writing that I just have no clue what I’m gonna do by the time I finish the series :((
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Umm okay so this book definitely changed my life and I’m SICK! I dont even know where to start with this review so let's just start with talking about the plot.
Essentially, Brady Kane (the owner and creator of a theme park similar to Disneyland called Dreamland) passes away. In his will, he leaves his three grandsons letters detailing the task they must complete to secure their part of the company (three grandsons, three different books). So this book focuses on the youngest grandson, Rowan Kane, who needs to fix whats wrong with the park/bring back the spark in order to become the CFO. Rowan Kane is a lot of things, grumpy, calculated, closed off, and not easily trusting. However, throughout the book, these choice of words are put into question when he meets ray of sunshine and super trusting, disorganized Zahra Gulian. He wants nothing more than to focus on the task at hand and together they have the potential to change the course of Dreamland forever...but can they keep their relationship strictly professional despite their frustration for each other?
Okay so now that you know the plot, I just want to say that for me this book was spectacular. It was perfect for getting me out of my reading slump and I couldn't help but find myself rooting for Zahra and Rowan. The characters were so emotional and vulnerable and flawed and so to watch them work through their insecurities and their past was beautiful. I loved that Lauren Asher didn't just brush away their past but instead showed us characters who behaved the way they did as a result of it. And with this, I loved that it wasn't just linear. In real life (as we all know) it takes time to change from old ways. It takes time to trust when you've been proven otherwise. Everything just takes patience and time and whoever is there for you, fighting for you, and prove time and time again they are there for you- they are the real people worthy of knowing the real you.
Throughout the book I was stressing for some of it and for other moments I couldn’t stop laughing. This book is one of a kind and it is not one I wont be forgetting any time soon.
Essentially, Brady Kane (the owner and creator of a theme park similar to Disneyland called Dreamland) passes away. In his will, he leaves his three grandsons letters detailing the task they must complete to secure their part of the company (three grandsons, three different books). So this book focuses on the youngest grandson, Rowan Kane, who needs to fix whats wrong with the park/bring back the spark in order to become the CFO. Rowan Kane is a lot of things, grumpy, calculated, closed off, and not easily trusting. However, throughout the book, these choice of words are put into question when he meets ray of sunshine and super trusting, disorganized Zahra Gulian. He wants nothing more than to focus on the task at hand and together they have the potential to change the course of Dreamland forever...but can they keep their relationship strictly professional despite their frustration for each other?
Okay so now that you know the plot, I just want to say that for me this book was spectacular. It was perfect for getting me out of my reading slump and I couldn't help but find myself rooting for Zahra and Rowan. The characters were so emotional and vulnerable and flawed and so to watch them work through their insecurities and their past was beautiful. I loved that Lauren Asher didn't just brush away their past but instead showed us characters who behaved the way they did as a result of it. And with this, I loved that it wasn't just linear. In real life (as we all know) it takes time to change from old ways. It takes time to trust when you've been proven otherwise. Everything just takes patience and time and whoever is there for you, fighting for you, and prove time and time again they are there for you- they are the real people worthy of knowing the real you.
Throughout the book I was stressing for some of it and for other moments I couldn’t stop laughing. This book is one of a kind and it is not one I wont be forgetting any time soon.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
2.0
I want to preface with the fact that I for one LOVE enemies to lovers books. This however? It was alright.
While the book consisted of many cute and funny banter moments between a Mr. Joshua and Ms. Lucy, I couldn't help but find it a little bothersome how the author had to continuously mention how "small" and "petite" Lucy is. We get it!! She's short! The book also tends to hit parts where it's super slow and nothing is truly happening to keep the reader engaged, so I found myself struggling with this book for months (which is long compared to my usual turnaround time).
On a more positive note, I will say that this book definitely had enemies to lovers moments that made me squeal! The development and unveiling of the character's emotions makes this book so worth it!
I know this isn't one of my more in depth reviews, but I am making this months late so I'm going based on memory. I would also however, not read this again and whatever you do: DONT WATCH THE MOVIE!!
While the book consisted of many cute and funny banter moments between a Mr. Joshua and Ms. Lucy, I couldn't help but find it a little bothersome how the author had to continuously mention how "small" and "petite" Lucy is. We get it!! She's short! The book also tends to hit parts where it's super slow and nothing is truly happening to keep the reader engaged, so I found myself struggling with this book for months (which is long compared to my usual turnaround time).
On a more positive note, I will say that this book definitely had enemies to lovers moments that made me squeal! The development and unveiling of the character's emotions makes this book so worth it!
I know this isn't one of my more in depth reviews, but I am making this months late so I'm going based on memory. I would also however, not read this again and whatever you do: DONT WATCH THE MOVIE!!