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3.5 ⭐️
A very Southern, cozy take on modern witches.
A very Southern, cozy take on modern witches.
Easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me and my 10-year-old.
If you enjoyed As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, this is a great middle grade pairing.
If you enjoyed As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, this is a great middle grade pairing.
4.5 ⭐️
Thanks to Random House, Dial Press Trade Paperback for the copy of this book!
This Spells Love is a drunk curse on an ex gone wrong that sends our MC, Gemma, into an alternate timeline. This is a funny and quick read - I flew through over half of it in one sitting! Gemma’s life has pros and cons in both timelines, and there was a lot of great humor and romance in the pages as she evaluated her decisions. This is a really great romance read if you’re looking to binge a book!
Thanks to Random House, Dial Press Trade Paperback for the copy of this book!
This Spells Love is a drunk curse on an ex gone wrong that sends our MC, Gemma, into an alternate timeline. This is a funny and quick read - I flew through over half of it in one sitting! Gemma’s life has pros and cons in both timelines, and there was a lot of great humor and romance in the pages as she evaluated her decisions. This is a really great romance read if you’re looking to binge a book!
Thanks to Atria for the copy of this book!
I love stories of immigrant families, and also love a plot moved forward by an intriguing mystery. This one is slower and more descriptive, exploring themes of post-war reality, what it's like to leave your home country, and family dynamics. I enjoyed the exploration of how different traumas what we have can connect us in unexpected ways. One part that stuck out to me was the narrative on what it's like to be a woman with a husband and children and then finally be able to express yourself when you're no longer only defined by those gender roles. I have a hard time when the mystery is slowburn, and thought this was a little overly descriptive and could have been edited down.
I love stories of immigrant families, and also love a plot moved forward by an intriguing mystery. This one is slower and more descriptive, exploring themes of post-war reality, what it's like to leave your home country, and family dynamics. I enjoyed the exploration of how different traumas what we have can connect us in unexpected ways. One part that stuck out to me was the narrative on what it's like to be a woman with a husband and children and then finally be able to express yourself when you're no longer only defined by those gender roles. I have a hard time when the mystery is slowburn, and thought this was a little overly descriptive and could have been edited down.
Thanks to Berkley for the copy of this book!
Sad romance is one of my absolute favorite genres, and Guy's Girl falls directly into that category. Ginny struggles with eating disorders her whole life, and since the author drew on her own experiences, this storyline was absolutely perfect. I haven't personally struggled with this, but heard from a few friends who read that it was done well, and I learned a lot and related heavily to the "not happy with your body" / body dysmorphia piece. The romance between Ginny and Adrian was a lot of skirting around each other for their entire friendship / relationship. It's definitely a slow burn, but I like that Adrian's character had a lot of depth and we got a look into his past as well. I really loved the last 25% and how everything ended up. Honestly, I think this is one that will come back to my mind for awhile after finishing, as there's quite a bit to unpack. This is perfect for anyone who's ever felt like they're not enough.
Sad romance is one of my absolute favorite genres, and Guy's Girl falls directly into that category. Ginny struggles with eating disorders her whole life, and since the author drew on her own experiences, this storyline was absolutely perfect. I haven't personally struggled with this, but heard from a few friends who read that it was done well, and I learned a lot and related heavily to the "not happy with your body" / body dysmorphia piece. The romance between Ginny and Adrian was a lot of skirting around each other for their entire friendship / relationship. It's definitely a slow burn, but I like that Adrian's character had a lot of depth and we got a look into his past as well. I really loved the last 25% and how everything ended up. Honestly, I think this is one that will come back to my mind for awhile after finishing, as there's quite a bit to unpack. This is perfect for anyone who's ever felt like they're not enough.
4.5 stars
Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the ALC!
A beautiful & haunting story featuring a girl you'll want to cheer on as she tries to be the best version of herself for her younger brother, and a mysterious man who lives in a very haunted house. This book has the perfect Fall vibes - you’ll want to grab a cup of tea and curl up under a blanket to spend some time in these pages. Alix is a mastermind of weaving storylines together in an intricate and satisfying way to create a perfect ending.
Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the ALC!
A beautiful & haunting story featuring a girl you'll want to cheer on as she tries to be the best version of herself for her younger brother, and a mysterious man who lives in a very haunted house. This book has the perfect Fall vibes - you’ll want to grab a cup of tea and curl up under a blanket to spend some time in these pages. Alix is a mastermind of weaving storylines together in an intricate and satisfying way to create a perfect ending.