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a_stylish_bookworm
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Thank you @getredprbooks @prhaudio for a copy of the book. This series is so fun and this one was no exception. I don't really cozy mysteries and enjoyed it as a departure from my normal reads. I enjoyed the mystery of finding out who killed the main investor of a new winery managed by Lila's cousin.
I alphas enjoy the food element and the Filipino culture in these books. The narration was great with the Filipino accents and so much fun.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Wow - I love the continuation of following the people of Beartown. I was so heartbroken by the death of one of the characters. This story just sucks you into hockey and all that is tied to it in Beartown. So well written.
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
A great story about starting over and learning to be yourself. I enjoyed seeing Harriet's growth and dealing with her past. I liked how Cal and Harriet developed a friendship and their journey as well.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I have enjoyed this series and this was a fun read. I love the addition of love for Jane Austen and how charlotte and George developed a friendship. The addition of the pups were cute and I enjoyed seeing characters from the previous books. Parts of the book drag a little with the Charlotte's internal dialogue but over a cute read.
Thank you @readforeverpub for a copy of the book.
Thank you @readforeverpub for a copy of the book.
funny
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Thank you @netgalley for a ALC of Do Not Finish. This was a fun romance with:
- forced proximity
- grumpy / sunshine
It's a bit of Insta love with intense attraction between Axel and Mia. Their interaction was fun and the story moved quickly. Great narration with a little bit of a twist I didn't see coming.
- forced proximity
- grumpy / sunshine
It's a bit of Insta love with intense attraction between Axel and Mia. Their interaction was fun and the story moved quickly. Great narration with a little bit of a twist I didn't see coming.
slow-paced
Thank you @avonbooks @netgalley for a copy of this book.
I love this series and was so excited to read Matteo's story. Unfortunately, this one did not work for me. There was too much focus on Cara's job and why the watch company is losing so much money. I was really bored and not vested in Cara and Matteo's attraction. Their conversation seemed very stiff and formal and had to see the connection. The story did pick up a bit about 75% in.
I love this series and was so excited to read Matteo's story. Unfortunately, this one did not work for me. There was too much focus on Cara's job and why the watch company is losing so much money. I was really bored and not vested in Cara and Matteo's attraction. Their conversation seemed very stiff and formal and had to see the connection. The story did pick up a bit about 75% in.
mysterious
slow-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
No
A great start with Saffy finding 2 dead bodies in her grandmother's cottage. The mystery of figuring whose bodies which is untold in past and present timelines. I enjoyed the multiple POV and seeing the mystery reveal itself. There were parts of the story that dragged a bit but overall it kept me engaged. I am not great at guessing and there were a few twists along the way.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Thank you @hachetteaudio for ALC of Her Perfect Twin. This was so dark and twisty with no knowing who to trust. The story is told in 3 POV: Megan, Chris and Chris's lawyer. I loved the premise of estranged twins and a cheating husband. The narrators kept me so interested, I binged this in a sitting.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Emily Stone always gets me with her emotional stories. Cassie loses her brother in an accident and has to deal with the grief of moving on. I love how close Cassie and Tom was and how he created a riddle chase for her every holiday. I love that the book continues with Tom's last scavenger hunt and how it helps Cassie moves on.
I enjoyed Sam's story and how he because reconnected with Cassie and rekindled their relationship.
Thank you to @netgalley @prhaudio for a copy of the book.
I enjoyed Sam's story and how he because reconnected with Cassie and rekindled their relationship.
Thank you to @netgalley @prhaudio for a copy of the book.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
A great debut thriller about 2 estranged sisters that are reconnected. The story got me hooked from the first chapter and it just kept going. Told in present time in Lilian's POV and Rosie's journals about her past. I love the twists and turns and kept me guessing. The narrators did a great job and I felt the intensity of the story.