abbyluvsfrogs444's Reviews (308)

Emily Henry you made genius. I love you so much. Great Big Beautiful Life has got to be one of Emily's best books. It was different than anything else she's written but it is fantastic. I was so sucked into this world that I would question where I was when I looked up from the book. What a wonderful writer Emily is. What a magnificent book. 

Okay, first, the cast of characters are perfect. From Margaret and all her family to Alice and Hayden. Every character added something to the book. Alice Scott is such a loveable character. Her sunshine demeanor and optimism won me over. She's hilarious and kind and it was so easy to root for her. I loved her from page one. Hayden Anderson, what a man. I gotta be honest, he was a jerk at the beginning. But, as usual, Emily made us absolutely adore him by the end of the book. He was so kind and honest. He's selfless and funny. And he absolutely worships the ground Alice walks on. Hayden is down BAD! As all men should be for the woman they love. I loved watching Alice and Hayden grow together and fall in love. Their love felt so pure and honest. They way it developed felt so natural and real. It was perfectly written. 

Onto the Margaret Ives storyline. Oh my gosh, was I absolutely hooked. I loved connecting all the dots and learning all about Margaret's family. So much joy and grief is found in Margaret's story. It made my heart ache to read about, but then it made my heart rejoice when Margaret gets her happy ending. Everything about this story was so real and put together perfectly. I love these characters, I love the story, I love this book. I honestly don't think Emily Henry is capable of writing a bad book. Everything she writes turns to gold. I love love love you Emily Henry. 

Everything Michaela Jean Taylor touches turns to gold. This book is no exception. Oh my word, was this book so perfect. It was everything you could ever want in a romance novel. It had a fiery and quick-witted leading lady, a tall, dark, and handsome cowboy who's down bad for the leading lady, and a cast of side characters that add to the humor and heart of the story. This book was so good. Similar to Sunshine, it has a tragic backstory, and very real struggles the main characters deal with. I cared about the characters, I cared about the resolve at the end, I cared about everything working out. And it did, and it was so satisfying. Not one second of this book was boring. I was hooked every second. Miss Taylor, please let me read your grocery lists. I'll read anything you write. 

Lyla Sage has done it again!!! A perfect cowboy romance once again, and the last in the Saddlebrook Falls series. Finishing this book was bittersweet. The conclusion of the series was so perfect, but I'm sad this series is over. These characters will always have a place in my heart. 

Now, into Cam and Dusty. Wow wow wow. I'm obsessed with them. This is the perfect second-chance romance. The yearning was almost too much to bear. I could feel the emotions Cam and Dusty felt. Their romance took so long to develop that it was oh, so satisfying when they finally gave in. It was absolutely perfect. Everything about this book was so intentional and so well executed. Lyla, I love you. Your writing and your characters are so beautiful. Thank you for allowing us into your brilliant brain. 

Thank you so much to Avon and NetGalley for th ARC! 

This book y'all. The way that I was hooked from page one. This is the perfect best friends to lovers romance and I loved every minute. The pining, the yearning, the years of miscommunication. Phew, it was so frustrating but also so satisfying when it was resolved. I became obsessed with Piper and Wyatt's love story. I rooted for them and internally screamed at them when they didn't communicate with each other. But all the miscommunications and years of not seeing each other made it so much more satisfying when they finally figured it out and decided to be together. I would say that I loved the side characters, but we didn't get a lot of time with them, as the majority of this book takes place on a deserted island with only Piper and Wyatt on it. But it was enough for me. I loved the setting and I loved that we got to spend so much time with the main characters. This book was just so good and fun and I loved it.

Thank you so much to Avon and NetGalley for the ARC!

The most perfect childhood best friends to lovers romance I've ever read! Set in small-town Arkansas, with a sassy granny, a trouble-making little sister, an adorable and protective dog, Fat Tony, the neighborhood raccoon, and a romance that will melt your icy heart. 

This book was everything I was looking for. I am in love with the love in this book, in all its forms. We have familial love, platonic love, and of course, romantic love. I was absolutely drawn in by the hilarious family dynamics Mylie has, first with her grandmother, who raised her, and then with her little sister, who Mylie practically raised. They have such loving, while also brutally honest, relationships with each other. They call each other out, they push each other to go after the things they want; they don't hold back. They bring out the best in each other and are loyal to each other no matter what happens. 

Platonic love was a shining star in this book. This small town genuinely cares for each other and it's something I loved reading about. Everyone knows your name, your history, and seemingly knows what you need before you know yourself. But the love that stood out the most to me was Mylie and Ben's. They were childhood best friends until Ben leaves for college. Ten years later, Ben comes back to Arkansas and reconnects with Mylie. Y'all, their romance was so pure. It had me squealing and kicking my feet. This was the ultimate slowburn and it was done perfectly. I love the pining, the secrets, the confessions, and the heartache. And when Mylie and Ben finally realize they're meant to be together, it is oh, so satisfying. This is why the childhood best friends, best friends, or just friends to lovers is my favorite trope. It's just perfect. And Miss Annie did it so well. I am obsessed with this book. It is so full of heart and humor and the perfect read to usher in spring! Y'all really need to pick this one up. Thank me later. 

Thank you so much to The Dial Press for the ARC! 

Wow. I am obsessed with this book. I love it so much. First of all, these characters. I adore them. Lenny is such a wonderful character. She's so real. She's dealing with the grief that comes from losing a best friend. She's adrift in life and doesn't know what the future holds for her, or if she even wants a future without her best friend. It's so heartbreaking to watch Lenny grieve but I so loved those moments because it made me care for this character a lot more and sucked me even further into the book. 

Miles. Oh my. What a man. He is amazing. The way he cares for Lenny was so sweet. He brought her back to life. I loved watching them fall in love. It was definitely a slow burn but it was so worth the wait. The way Miles loves Lenny was so pure. There was just so much genuine love there. He loved her for who she was and loved her at her lowest. It's so inspiring to read, knowing that even when you're grieving and at the lowest point at your life, someone can still wholly and completely love you, exactly as you are. 

This book was just perfect. I'm absolutely in love with it. Cara Bastone, the woman that you are. You tug at my heartstrings. You break my heart and put it back together again. You make me fall in love with words on a page. Please never stop writing. I will read anything you write, even your grocery lists. 

This is one of the easiest five stars I've ever given a book; I absolutely adored it! Tashie Bhuiyan, the woman that you are. Every book you've written has turned to gold. I've loved every single one and Stay with My Heart was no exception. 

First off, Tashie is so so good at creating characters and making you care so deeply for them. It's not an easy feat, to write characters that are not only very vivid and real but also loveable. I cared for each character in the book and could really understand and relate to them. Liana was such a good character. I was able to relate to her struggles with mental illness and grief. These discussions around mental health were handled with care and I appreciate it so much. So rarely do I see a female main character deal with mental illness and have if portrayed accurately and with respect, but Tashie did, and for that, I am grateful.

All the side characters were so funny and lovable and I had so much fun reading about them. Skyler, Mohammed, Ethan, and Vincent were amazing and added so much to the story. They were incredibly kind people who loved Liana like family. It was incredibly sweet. And Evie was a fantastic character and I loved her so much. All these characters were so real to me and I loved them all. 

The romance was so perfect. It developed so well. Liana and Sky were so adorable. They're so good for each other. I was rooting for them the whole time. 

I also really loved the complicated family relationships that were discussed in this book. It was heart wrenching to read about but it was realistic. It added much more depth to the story and I cared so much more about the characters because of it. 

Overall, I loved this book so much. I love Tashie Bhuiyan. She has become an auto-buy author. I have loved her other books so I know that everything she writes will be amazing. Thank you for writing such a wonderful book and for sharing your amazing brain with us. 

I absolutely loved this one! It was like a Christmas-y, romantic version of Knives Out. And I am obsessed with it. It was suspenseful, mysterious, and swoony. I love the relationship between Maggie and Ethan. It was so cute and developed so well. And the mystery aspect of it had me on my toes the whole time. A mystery writer goes missing and two other mystery writers are trying to solve it? Perfection. I love it.

Thank you so much to Delacorte Romance and NetGalley for the ARC!

Kasie West, I just love you. This book was so perfect. I loved every minute of it. I'll be honest, I wanted to read this book because it has a Taylor Swift song as the title. But I stayed for the story and for the characters. This book was so much freaking fun. I am obsessed with the revenge on your awful ex-boyfriend trope and Kasie West blew it out of the park. It was so well done. I love seeing awful men get the karma that they deserve. 

I also loved the cast of characters so much. I loved Finley's ambition and passion. I also loved her heart. Her relationship with her grandma was so tender and pure. I also loved Finley's friends. They were so supportive and funny and really added to the story. And Theo. Wow, I adore him. He was so kind and cute. He was so good to and for Finley. I had so much fun watching their romance develop. It wasn't forced and it wasn't cheesy, it felt very genuine. I really liked all the aspects of this book and how they weaved together to make the perfect book. 

If you need a super cute romance with a cast of characters so full of heart, this book is for you. You won't regret picking it up. 

Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the ARC!

If you're looking for a mix between Night at the Museum and Thor, this is the book for you. 

Oh my, when I tell y'all that I loved this so much! The title drew me in but then I read the synopsis and I was even more intrigued. Then I started reading and I couldn't put the book down. I am so obsessed with Griffin. He is the embodiment of "chivalry isn't dead." I fell in love with him right alongside Emily. With his beautiful words, the long hair, and a face that looks like it was carved from stone (HA), how could you not love Griffin. I also loved how realistic this book is, minus the statue coming to life part of course. I really understood Emily and Griffin and their struggles and anxieties. I loved watching them struggle together. I loved watching them fall in love and learn to trust another person again. These characters felt very real and I was rooting for them the whole time. What a joy this book is. I absolutely adored it. Y'all, if you're looking for a book where the man literally worships the ground his girl walks on, pick this one up.