1.53k reviews by:

a_stylish_bookworm

emotional hopeful
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Thank you @readforeverpub for a copy of this book. I was happy to read Cam's redemption story. He was really shown with so many flaws in the previous books and I wanted to see how he heals from his trauma. My heart broke for Cam as he learns to not only heal from losing Kerris and their baby but his own demons as well. I did enjoy seeing Jo and Cam together but sometimes their push and pull got exhausting.

Your Fault

Mercedes Ron

DID NOT FINISH: 50%

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. I DNF at 50%. I don't think I am the right audience for this book. The MC are young (18/23) and they acted very young which makes sense but I just couldn't. Nick was way too possessive for me and how he treated Noah.
emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes

Thank you @macmillan.audio for a copy of this heartbreaking story. This story is about Kate who recently lost her husband and dealing with grief as well as the struggles of being a single mom to a toddler by herself. The story is told in dual timeline and it's reveal how Cam passed away. The story made me cry as well as laugh a few times. I enjoyed seeing the love and anger that Kate felt. Hugh became such a friend during this time and enjoyed seeing how their relationship developed. The narration was great with bringing all the emotions to life.
funny hopeful

Thank you to the publisher @netgalley for this retelling of Tangled. I have never watched Tangled so I am not so sure how close the story resembles the fairytale. Ren grew up extremely sheltered and is attending college, really being out in and about on her own for the first time. She mets Ren, a charming handsome student and was warned of his player ways. They end up on in a situation where they go on a road trip. I thought the story was cute but Ren was a tough character for me. Her naivety and way too sunny disposition got too much for me. Their adventures was a lot of fun.
emotional hopeful medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Thank you @stmartinpress @macmillan.audio @netgalley for a copy of this book. Hannah does it again with an amazing story. This one is on Frankie and spans over many years starting during the Vietnam war. The story sucks you in from the first chapter. I love that this book showed the effect of war from a perspective of a female nurse. There is so much heartbreak but so hope as well. I love the friendship between Frankie, Barb & Ethel. Julia Whalen did a great job brining Frankie's personality to life. I felt her anger, the frustration and her joy.
funny hopeful
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

Thank you @libro.fm @tantoraudio for this great read. Read this story if you enjoy: forced proximity, unplanned pregnancy and great banter. Bo is so swoony with hope caring and thoughtful with Win. Their banter is great and I love how they start to know each other and become friends before falling for each other. The friend group is amazing and the nerdy side of Bo was so fun. Victoria Connolly did a great job with the narration but I do wish we had a dual POV.
tense medium-paced

Thank you @libro.fm @gallerybooks for a copy of this audio. I recommend this to anyone who likes a domestic thriller with moms with lies and not knowing who to trust. The story is told in Tash and Sophia's POVs and alternates with Tash investigating the death of Sophia and infiltrating the moms group. I really enjoyed that you just don't know what everyone is hiding and all that perfect life is not so prefect. I loved the book until the end which leaves the ending a bit too ambiguous for my liking. The two narrators kept me engaged in the story.
hopeful medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Thank you @prhaudio for a copy of this book. This book is in the same universe as The Fastest Way to Fail and can be read as a standalone. I always enjoy a romance that has depth and this one covers so much from sexism at the work place to racism. The second chance romance between Pearl and Cord was great with the slow burn and tension. I enjoyed the dual timeline and POV. I also enjoyed seeing Wes and Britta playing a role in this story.
funny hopeful
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Thank you @prhaudio for a copy of this enemies to lovers story. Collins moves back home after leaving her job in Hollywood and learns her high school ex-bff lives next door to her parents. The hate is still there and intensifies with Nate running for HOA president and Collins runs against him. The banter and tension between the two was a lot of fun. The supporting characters of Ashleigh and Ruby added so much to the story too.
challenging emotional medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

This was such a powerful read about how the Vietnam war impacted the families there, the service men that was stationed there as well as the children that were born out of mixed race. The story is told in multiple POV which I appreciated as war impacts everyone. I really enjoyed seeing how each of the POV's stories were connected at the end.