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funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When Luc's rockstar father complicates his life and makes his job question his credibility, Luc devises a plan to find a respectful boyfriend in order to save his reputation. Oliver is as perfect as they come for fake boyfriends and also needs a date for an event. However, Luc doesn't plan on actually falling for Oliver.
At this point, I will read anything Alexis Hall writes. I was worried that I hyped up Boyfriend Material too much for myself but it lived up to my expectations! I can't wait for the sequel, Husband Material!
At this point, I will read anything Alexis Hall writes. I was worried that I hyped up Boyfriend Material too much for myself but it lived up to my expectations! I can't wait for the sequel, Husband Material!
slow-paced
Okay, this is the end of the Outlander series for me. I finished Drums of Autumn recently and I can't read any more of this series.
About 400 pages into this 1000 page book, I was thinking about this being my last one. I don't mind long books, but when it seems like the author has forgotten about the plot and is just adding conversations to add conversations, I can't do it. With the next two books 1500 pages each, I can't do it anymore. I would rather spend my time reading multiple books in the time it would take me to read one of these.
However, my biggest complaint is the amount of times assault is used as a plot device in this series. A character is raped in every book of this series and as the series goes on, it becomes more and more graphically described. At this point, I just feel like I'm reading the same book over and over again just set in a different place.
About 400 pages into this 1000 page book, I was thinking about this being my last one. I don't mind long books, but when it seems like the author has forgotten about the plot and is just adding conversations to add conversations, I can't do it. With the next two books 1500 pages each, I can't do it anymore. I would rather spend my time reading multiple books in the time it would take me to read one of these.
However, my biggest complaint is the amount of times assault is used as a plot device in this series. A character is raped in every book of this series and as the series goes on, it becomes more and more graphically described. At this point, I just feel like I'm reading the same book over and over again just set in a different place.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Harper for the gifted ARC of The Club by Ellery Lloyd! All opinions in this review are my own.
SYNOPSIS
Home is one of the most sought after memberships in the world. When you belong to Home, you know that you have reached the peak of your celebrity. So when Home announces the opening of Island Home with a launch party, everyone is clamoring for one of the 150 invites.
However, there comes a point when something becomes too big and too much. On the opening weekend of Island Home, someone goes missing, a body is discovered, and secrets that have been buried for years are finally coming out.
WHAT I LIKED
💗 the exclusivity of the setting and the notoriety of the characters
💗 the story is told from multiple point of views
💗 how everything that had been brewing for years culminated at this one weekend
WHAT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME
✖️ the interruptions between chapter with a news article about the weekend
✖️ the big reveals weren't that surprising because you are able to work them out before then
SYNOPSIS
Home is one of the most sought after memberships in the world. When you belong to Home, you know that you have reached the peak of your celebrity. So when Home announces the opening of Island Home with a launch party, everyone is clamoring for one of the 150 invites.
However, there comes a point when something becomes too big and too much. On the opening weekend of Island Home, someone goes missing, a body is discovered, and secrets that have been buried for years are finally coming out.
WHAT I LIKED
💗 the exclusivity of the setting and the notoriety of the characters
💗 the story is told from multiple point of views
💗 how everything that had been brewing for years culminated at this one weekend
WHAT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME
✖️ the interruptions between chapter with a news article about the weekend
✖️ the big reveals weren't that surprising because you are able to work them out before then
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Libro.FM for the gifted audiobook of Golden Boys through their educator ALC program! All opinions in this review are my own.
SYNOPSIS
Gabriel, Reese, Sal, and Heath have been best friends since they were little. Now in the summer before their senior year, they are going to be separated. Gabriel will be in Boston, Reese in Paris, Sal in Washington D.C., and Heath in Florida. The four don't know what this will mean for their friendships.
Gabriel and Sal have been in a friends with benefits relationship for years and this summer may be the time for them to end it and move on. Reese has had a crush on Heath for years but doesn't know if now is the time to tell him when they are about to be separated for the entire summer.
As each boy relocates and readjusts to their new place, he begins to find himself and what he truly wants.
THINGS I LOVED
🕶️ each boy is narrated by his own voice actor so when you are listening to their texts or phone calls, it sounds like a real conversation
🕶️ the characters, especially Heath and Reese
🕶️ the variety of experiences that the boys had during the summer, especially since not all of them were successful
🕶️ that there will be a sequel!
SYNOPSIS
Gabriel, Reese, Sal, and Heath have been best friends since they were little. Now in the summer before their senior year, they are going to be separated. Gabriel will be in Boston, Reese in Paris, Sal in Washington D.C., and Heath in Florida. The four don't know what this will mean for their friendships.
Gabriel and Sal have been in a friends with benefits relationship for years and this summer may be the time for them to end it and move on. Reese has had a crush on Heath for years but doesn't know if now is the time to tell him when they are about to be separated for the entire summer.
As each boy relocates and readjusts to their new place, he begins to find himself and what he truly wants.
THINGS I LOVED
🕶️ each boy is narrated by his own voice actor so when you are listening to their texts or phone calls, it sounds like a real conversation
🕶️ the characters, especially Heath and Reese
🕶️ the variety of experiences that the boys had during the summer, especially since not all of them were successful
🕶️ that there will be a sequel!
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to BiblioLifestyle and William Morrow for the gifted copy of The Moment I Met You! All opinions in this review are my own.
SYNOPSIS
While on a Mexican vacation with her boyfriend Harry, Elena begins to question her relationship with him. They have been together so long that she feels stagnant and wants to make some changes in her life. Elena can't believe that she is voicing these thoughts to the mysterious man on their trip! When a devastating earthquake hits the small village, Elena realizes that she may have to make these decisions a lot sooner than expected.
REVIEW
I absolutely adored this book! I connected with Elena from the beginning and loved the relationship that blooms between her and Alex after their harrowing experience! I really liked that the second half of the book takes place after so much time has passed to truly see how the decisions Elena made affected her life.
SYNOPSIS
While on a Mexican vacation with her boyfriend Harry, Elena begins to question her relationship with him. They have been together so long that she feels stagnant and wants to make some changes in her life. Elena can't believe that she is voicing these thoughts to the mysterious man on their trip! When a devastating earthquake hits the small village, Elena realizes that she may have to make these decisions a lot sooner than expected.
REVIEW
I absolutely adored this book! I connected with Elena from the beginning and loved the relationship that blooms between her and Alex after their harrowing experience! I really liked that the second half of the book takes place after so much time has passed to truly see how the decisions Elena made affected her life.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Tandem Collective Global and Wednesday Books for the gifted copy of Wayward Son! All opinions in this review are my own.
While I found the first book in the Simon Snow series, Carry On, a little corny at times, I really liked the characters. I loved seeing Simon and Baz get together in the first book. Because of this, I think it took me some time to get into the second book.
I liked the road trip aspect of this book, but I did miss being at the school. I felt like it was more focused on the characters' misadventures rather than their relationships with each other. The only thing the sequel seems to share with the first book is the characters.
At this point, I do not think I will be reading the third book.
While I found the first book in the Simon Snow series, Carry On, a little corny at times, I really liked the characters. I loved seeing Simon and Baz get together in the first book. Because of this, I think it took me some time to get into the second book.
I liked the road trip aspect of this book, but I did miss being at the school. I felt like it was more focused on the characters' misadventures rather than their relationships with each other. The only thing the sequel seems to share with the first book is the characters.
At this point, I do not think I will be reading the third book.
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Thank you to Libro.FM for the gifted audiobook of I Must Betray You through their educator ALC program! All opinions in this review are my own.
This was my first Ruta Sepetys book and I can't wait to read more! I have heard such good things about her writing so when I saw I Must Betray You as an audiobook, I immediately grabbed it. Going into this book, I knew nothing about Romania in the 1980s and I loved using I Must Betray You as a starting point.
This was my first Ruta Sepetys book and I can't wait to read more! I have heard such good things about her writing so when I saw I Must Betray You as an audiobook, I immediately grabbed it. Going into this book, I knew nothing about Romania in the 1980s and I loved using I Must Betray You as a starting point.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Thank you to Forever, NetGalley, and the author for the gifted ARC of Falling For You! All opinions in this review are my own.
SYNOPSIS
A regular wanderer, Faith doesn't know what to think when she inherits a historic mansion in Sapphire Springs. Rob has had his eye on the mansion for years, so when Faith comes to claim it, he doesn't know what to feel. While her sunshine personality contrasts with his grumpy one at first, the two quickly begin to fall for each other. Now Rob just has to make sure he's making the right decision for his two daughters as well.
REVIEW
I have loved the Sapphire Springs series so reading the third and final book, Falling For You, was bittersweet. Through the first two books, we have seen Rob's struggles as his marriage starts to fall apart so I loved being able to read a story when he finds happiness. I really liked him and Faith together and loved the added mystery of the old house. I will be recommending this series forever!
SYNOPSIS
A regular wanderer, Faith doesn't know what to think when she inherits a historic mansion in Sapphire Springs. Rob has had his eye on the mansion for years, so when Faith comes to claim it, he doesn't know what to feel. While her sunshine personality contrasts with his grumpy one at first, the two quickly begin to fall for each other. Now Rob just has to make sure he's making the right decision for his two daughters as well.
REVIEW
I have loved the Sapphire Springs series so reading the third and final book, Falling For You, was bittersweet. Through the first two books, we have seen Rob's struggles as his marriage starts to fall apart so I loved being able to read a story when he finds happiness. I really liked him and Faith together and loved the added mystery of the old house. I will be recommending this series forever!
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"How do you begin telling the story of a great love when you know it ended in disaster?"
Thank you to BiblioLifestyle and Harper Via for the gifted copy of The Hummingbird! All opinions are my own.
I learned early on in this book that it's important to pay attention to the years written at the beginning of each chapter. Told in nonchronological order, The Hummingbird details the life of Marco Carrera. I like that the author uses a mix of narration, phone conversations, and texting to tell the story.
I always love reading the Translator's Note at the end of a novel. I find their process fascinating, especially when you consider what is lost from the original version of the book to the English version when translated.
Thank you to BiblioLifestyle and Harper Via for the gifted copy of The Hummingbird! All opinions are my own.
I learned early on in this book that it's important to pay attention to the years written at the beginning of each chapter. Told in nonchronological order, The Hummingbird details the life of Marco Carrera. I like that the author uses a mix of narration, phone conversations, and texting to tell the story.
I always love reading the Translator's Note at the end of a novel. I find their process fascinating, especially when you consider what is lost from the original version of the book to the English version when translated.