We meet up with the gang who have been transported to 2016, where they find "future-adult Erin" while searching for the lost KJ. There are also giant versions of what I think are supposed to be microscopic organisms and some shifty characters from a far-future time. My most favorite thing about this series are the color palettes. They are so glorious, and I could just stare at each panel forever. I also, as always, enjoy BKV's dialog.

Librarian Bernie becomes a viral meme after making an unfortunate "disapproving" face during a surprise proposal in her library. She is also an unabashed feminist but gets dragged into a magazine story written by Colin who is trying to keep his job at a fashionable eMagazine. Colin wants Bernie to go on 30 dates in 30 days to see if he can turn the undateable frumpy librarian into a dating success story. Too bad it seems like Colin should be the one dating Bernie.

Really uneven, and while I applaud the uber-feminist Bernie calling out bro Colin, I didn't really believe their love story. Also, this was 350 pages, and there was absolutely no smooching until like page 350. There were many subplots which could have gotten the ax, including the ridiculous tension between Colin and his younger, female coworker who in all reality SHOULD have his job. Not sure if I will read any more of these.

Oh, just delightful. Lady Pandora, game-maker, wallflower, dreamer, gets stuck in a fancy chaise lounge trying to retrieve a lost earring for a friend who wants to avoid scandal. Too bad Pandora is the one caught in a scandal, as the dashing man who rescues her from said chaise is accused of ruining her.
Super sexy, confident, and handsome Gabriel is actually quite pleased with this turn of events, as he finds Pandora's eccentricities delightful. Asking her and her family to spend a week at his estate, Gabriel hopes to convince Pandora that marriage is on the table, despite her adamant refusal to be tied down. Pandora doesn't want any man taking away her rights, especially since she is on the cusp of launching her board game empire.
Gabriel, modern way ahead of his time, is out to show Pandora that he can be a man deserving of her love.

I really liked this. Gabriel is such a doll, and what a great story. Exactly what I needed right now.

After moving to the same town as her online friend (and crush) "Alex," Bailey puts off meeting him IRL. An artful dodger at heart, Bailey is scared to meet Alex and also developing feelings for her work nemesis, the super hot surfer Porter. Bailey, struggling from a past trauma that causes her to avoid all conflict, finds herself falling in love and finding her true, better self as the summer progresses.

A wonderful kissing book from Jenn Bennett, a perfect summer read! From the beaches of California, the silly tourist trap summer job, and the hot kiss of first love. I want to smoosh this book to my chest and squee.

Spoiler

The book gets pretty steamy, and the two main characters have sex which is described in an appopriate for YA way. That said, Bennett includes a TERRIFIC bit (twice) about how Bailey knows how to masturbate to orgasm despite her "sexual inexperience" which is awesome.

A very tame romance featuring a public librarian who is pulled into an intrigue by a handsome stranger who needs her mad research skills. Basically ridiculous wish fulfillment and way too long. The twist at the end made me forgive some of the earlier ridiculousness, but I do not think I will be continuing on with this series.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC.

Illustrated odd and dark tale of a lost doll on a beach. I thought I could read The Beach at Night aloud for my Storytime for grownups program but it is just a little too much even for me. I can't quite see myself singing "Open your maw/I've shit for your craw/Drink up the pee/Drink it for me" for an audience. Pass.

Crooked cops use their position to steal and plunder, trying to strike it rich by getting a movie deal for the story of their antics. Also, there is a drug sniffing beagle (who barely appears in volume 1). Raunchy and trying just a bit too hard for my tastes.

Papillon is so fluffy he floats! To keep him from floating away, his owner starts putting him in costumes and hats. Papillon loathes these silly duds and decides to venture forth into the skies, but soon finds the comforts of home and the love of his person are far better. He even finds a hat he likes!

Super cute illustrations and charming text.

Roanoke girls all have beautiful brunette hair, big boobs, haunting eyes, and tend to die young or disappear. Lane finds out she is Roanoke girl after her mother's suicide. Sixteen years old, she finds out she has family in Kansas, a family her mother fled from for dark and horrible reasons. These reasons come to light during the one fateful summer Lane spends on the Roanoke farm with her cousin Allegra, her Grandad, her Gran, and two obedient servants before she too flees.

Years later, her cousin Allegra is missing, and she is drawn back into a spider web of lies and secrets so horrible she herself has kept them all these long years. Will Lane become the next Roanoke girl, or will she finally break the cycle?

A darkly atmospheric story with lush prose and dirty secrets VC Andrews would be proud of. The audiobook narrator was superb, bringing you right into the story with her throaty, Southern accents. Listening to this made me feel dirty, yet thrilled.

Ten years after she escaped a ruthless serial killer known as The Groom, Sasha returns to her hometown to try and reclaim her life while also helping her mother run their family B&B. Sasha had also left behind a romance ruined by The Groom, but she soon reconnects with Cole who is now an FBI agent. Despite the promise of this rekindled relationship, it seems someone is upset Sasha survived...

This was okay for me. I'm not normally a romantic suspense reader, as I often find them a bit too light on details. Cole seemed like a great guy, but I felt like we never really got to know him besides wanting to be in love with Sasha and protecting her.