babybirdblogs's Reviews (237)

Love on a bookshelf was a cute cozy read. I loved the characters of Yumi, Bri, and Jed and hope that if the series continues they get their own storylines. The problem is that I was more interested in Yumi, Bri, and Jed than I was the main characters, and I felt like they were a bit immature to hold on to the level of angst they had after one bad interaction. The book was cute but also just kind of meh.  

I loved this book! Like it sticks out in my mind as a top five best reads of the year books! It was literally laugh-out-loud funny—one of the rare reads that has had me grinning from ear to ear. Beyond the humor, it made me feel seen in a way that was comforting, made me feel less alone in my struggles and reminds me that we have baggage. The meet-cute was nearly perfect (seriously, chef’s kiss, minus my completely irrational fear of birds) (IYKYK), and the story captured the power of friendship and the importance of having people in your corner. This book lifted my spirit while also reminding me that there is joy to be found in found in connection. A must-read and I look forward to reading Annabel Monaghan‘s other works soon!

If you love a romance with humor and heat, you won’t want to miss Charmed and Alarmed. 

Cleo White has had me in a state waiting for the 3rd book in the Daddy Issues series, and it was definitely worth the wait. This being has some great tropes including Virgin FMC, Age Gap, and workplace/office romance. 

I loved the dynamic between Holden and Leni - Holden being the composed “I have it all together” vibe that is slowly unraveling, and Leni’s mischief and antics kept me grinning, and Leni’s clever yet chaotic energy brought so much life to the story, not to mention the spice in this book was amazing!

Special Thanks to Cleo White for Access to the ARC!

Lori Foster is one of the first authors I can remember reading when I originally got into romance novels and she holds a special place in my heart due to the nostalgia and fond memories I have of reading her books throughout my life. I will admit it’s been a long time since I’ve read one of her books, and I’ve never read one as an ARC before, but something about Let Me Be the One had me longing for more. While it was an enjoyable read, I feel like it left me with more questions than answers and also I feel like everything wrapped up too nicely without major relational problems/issues ever being addressed.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me access to the ARC

Taylor Swift by the Book authors Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau take the reader on an adventure of the monsters, mythology, and metaphors behind Taylor Swift’s songs. I felt like this can be read in multiple ways, whether you read it straight through the way I did, or just want to look up your favorite song, you’ll be amazed at all the information you are presented with, including history, literary devices, time periods, and classics that serve as inspiration for Taylor’s songs. 

Beyond its merits in exploring the world of Taylor Swift I found I loved this book for delving into the history of various classic works in such a way that I could see their influence on other stories and movies I love.