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a_stylish_bookworm
medium-paced
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No
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This book had such an interesting premise from June stealing her dead friend's work to pretending to be Asian. June is not a likeable character and has zero redeeming quality, she justifies her actions with how she has been struggling and needs some success her way. The book made me mad that she felt entitled to be successful and I enjoyed seeing that she was being stalked because of her actions.
hopeful
medium-paced
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Diverse cast of characters:
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Thank you @smpromance @netgalley for this book. Am estranged marriage and winning a boat load of money is an interesting premise. I love how humble Miri is and she didn't go all crazy after winning the lottery. When she reached out to her estranged husband, Leo, he didn't act all crazy wanting money which was amazing. I liked that Leo changed his ways and wanted to stay in this small town. I appreciated how the story showed not only how Miri was impacted by Leo leaving but his family too. I am still not sure why he left and still enjoyed the story.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
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Yes
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Thank you @read_bloom @netgalley for a copy of this. I always love a marriage of convenience and the reason for Grayson and Kira made total sense. I love that Grayson was sort of an ass when Kira moved into the winery and his assumptions about an heiress was all wrong. Their banter was great and the supporting casts of characters gave the story depth. Both of their dads were so horrible and it seemed just a tad unrealistic. Overall, I enjoyed this one.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Thank you @hachetteaudio @grandcentralpub for a copy of this audiobook. This book was so well written about processing grief. The story is about Cassidy who stumbles about upon an interesting Museum for people to part with meaningful things but not trash. She asks the new owner, Alex, if she could curate the items and turn it into a museum. I love seeing Cassidy's journey as well as the mystery of Alex and how he got to become the owner of the warehouse/museum.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was a cute read about 2 strangers stranded and both headed to the same direction. In real life, I don't know if this would really happen but it made a fun read. I love the grumpy/sunshine trope and the force proximity always makes for interesting situations. This was sure insta lust and I enjoy their journey.
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
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Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was a total IG made me do it. I normally don't read too many fantasy read and enjoyed this one. For me this felt so similar to hunger games from the plot to the characters + the dragons. I do love the enemies to lovers between violet and Xander. The dragons did add a fun element to the story.
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
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Character
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Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
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Thank you @readforeverpub for this sweet romance between two single parents. I love this cute lake side town and how everyone knows everyone. All the characters were lovable and the kids were so precious. I love the kids play such a big role in the story which is so real. The romance was total slow burn and the pay out was 🔥🔥.
funny
medium-paced
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Character
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Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I thought this book had an interesting premise with this found divorce papers from the future. I liked Susie and Lars together and tying to solve the mystery. The story was cute and I liked how they wondered if their attraction is real or destined because of the paper.
challenging
tense
fast-paced
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Complicated
This was a such a great premise. I love the idea of Emma being isolated and threatened by a 1 star review. There was a lot of the plot that was far fetched like how both homes have a white board for them to play hangman. The narration was great on this but I didn't miss that the story was a book within a book. The last part of the book was so crazy and wild which is Adam's signature style.
emotional
medium-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was a good second chance romance. My major problem is that that Ayra didn't recognize Christian. Sure she thought he was dead but how can someone change so much that they didn't recognize from teenage years. I really enjoy seeing them fake dating and their interaction as kids were so sweet. Overall, I enjoyed this.