Enjoyable, adorable, and lovable! This book is definitely reminiscent of Encanto, except with the sweetest romance plot added in. I loved watching Ava and Orion fall for each other, especially with all of the antics of Meda, Nana, and her sisters thrown in. The small sparks of magic in her sister's gifts bring elements of magical realism to the book, and it's lovely seeing their bond play out on the pages. The title of the book really says it all - it's full of flirting and acts of fate! It is a bit predictable, but makes up for it in the pure cuteness.

*Thank you to Razorbill and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*

This is a debut to end all debuts. It's a New Adult dream - a little bit of mystery, a little bit of romance, and a WHOOOOLE lot of fantasy. I loved the worldbuilding, the tech, the ACTION SCENES. But we also get to experience the world through Ikenna's lens, especially in how she deals with the grief of her grandfather's passing and the constant racism and misogyny she experiences. The characters around her feel fleshed out, my personal favorite being Reed. I'd recommend this to fans of The Testing and Crescent City, or anyone who wants a dynamic SFF novel that isn't a tome.

*Thank you to B2Weird, Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*

It ended so well and I'm just so happy for it. You get the standard macguffin search that we've seen in the last 4 books, but there's so much character growth throughout and we really get to see every member of this ensemble cast shine. This book is so pure and full of joy and I'm honestly overwhelmed to even have it on my shelf. For those of you who are missing Percy Jackson or just want to read something amazing with your child, this is the series for you. I'll be over here with my Spiderman pajamas and tambourine now holding out for a 6th book, thank you.

*Thank you to Rockstar Book Tours and Disney Hyperion for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

I looooove me a K-pop book, but it's so rare to get one focused on a new adult age range. Rachel debuted with Girls Forever 5 years ago, but is still having issues finding balance in her life. Everything that I loved about Shine is still present in this book - the fashion, the music, the drama, but there are darker elements as well. We get to examine some of the more toxic group dynamics of Girls Forever, as well as how far people will go to get ahead. It was amazing seeing Rachel enter the world of fashion and business, but I hope we get a third book still. Maybe with another time skip? Rachel's story is far from over, and she definitely has some unsettled business. (Also Alex is THE cutest boyfriend. I'd love to wake up to his texts)

*Thank you to Turn the Page Tours and Simon & Schuster Children's for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

I love how Dylan Newton characterizes relationships. We get to see it between siblings, lovers, and even friends, and she's so good at differentiating them. I was so pumped for this story, though I think I may have built it up a bit too much in my head. The tension between Imani and Zander is palpable and only exacerbated further by a foul-mouthed parrot. (Let's be real, Lancelot was my fave!) There was so much build-up from their previous one-night stand, but dare I say... I wanted some steam?

But overall it's a sweet romance with a touch of spice that serves up ALLLLL the summer vibes. My one question is - Who is Ryker going to end up with? I'm so excited for his story!

*Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*

Gretchen McNeil's books are addictive, rivaling Karen McManus in the YA thriller genre. Plus Dig Two Graves was serving major Hitchcock noir vibes. We follow Neve, a scorned teen who heads to a leadership camp for the summer. While there, she meets the charismatic Diane and accidentally enters into a murder pact. While it wasn't necessarily unpredictable, there were still twists and turns throughout. I honestly couldn't put it down, though I'm still left with questions. Like what did Charlotte know? Are Neve and Inara going to get together? Agh!

Overall a nice quick read for fans of psychological thrillers and people who read the Wikipedia articles for horror movies rather than watching them.

*Thank you to Disney Hyperion and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*

Ohhhhhhmygod. Tokyo Ever After was the first audiobook that I'd ever listened to and it's fitting that Tokyo Dreaming is what gets me back on an audiobook kick. I loved hearing the Japanese language throughout and how the narrator's inflections changed as she portrayed each character. (Don't get me started on how some narrators do "boy" voices...) This book is devastating, amazing, and every early 2000's princess movie wrapped into one. It even nails the love triangle trope, which is usually not my favorite. All I want to do now is hop on a flight to Tokyo so I can see all of the gorgeous scenery Emiko Jean presents with my own eyes. I was emotionally invested from the get go - to the point of actually SCREAMING at the Act I twist - and can't wait to read more from her. I don't know if there will be a third book, but I'm SO down for one. She does so well in making both books self-contained, yet with potential to grow further.

But seriously if you ever wanted to be a princess or want to learn more about Japanese culture, this is the book for you.

*Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for an honest review*

The number of times that I screamed during this book? 3. It reminded me more of Palm Springs than Groundhog Day, which gave it a certain whimsy rather than feeling repetitive. And given that this book focuses on a time loop? That says a lot.

I want to wrap Miles in cellophane and eat his little cinnamon roll face. He's just so sweet, cute, and crotchety! And Barrett is hilarious throughout, but she's so beautiful as well. I loved seeing them grow throughout the time loops and slowly fall into each other's orbits. This book is all about taking the TIME for things that you maybe wouldn't have if you only had one shot at the day.

That isn't to say that this book is entirely sweet. Barrett has serious trauma from high school, and Miles isn't without his fair share either. But this book shows the reader that you can't let it break you - rather, you pick up the pieces and begin anew.

Ultimately, I love Rachel Lynn Solomon and everything she writes and this is no different. I'd recommend this to anyone who needs a slump-buster of a book, or just wants to feel something.

*Thank you to Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*

This book hits its stride about 33% of the way in - and I can't really say much about how. But it's certainly a psychological thriller, leaving you wondering who you can trust and what events actually transpired. However it hits a slump again around 60% once the main drama has been resolved. I loved Kate and Marisa as characters, though I found myself blaming Jake for most everything. It's a slow burn and definitely feels more of a British thriller than one for the American audience, but is a great choice for those breaking into the genre.

*Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*

Agatha Christie? Love. Murder in a small town that's coincidentally has the same name as the hometown of Scooby Doo? Double love. ROLLER RINK?

Uh yeah, you knew I was sold. And if the millions of DMs I sent to Liz Lawson were my review, there would be a lot of exclamation points. Alice and Iris are thrust together as tutee and tutor, and then partners in a teenage murder investigation. There are so many twists and turns (though I did guess a key plot point about halfway through) that you're guaranteed to be surprised at some point. Pair that with the flawless references to Agatha Christie's work, both in fiction and reality, and it's a killer mystery that is unputdownable. (Except when you're texting someone about it, of course!)

I'd recommend this for mystery fans young and old, horse girls, and for anyone who ever wanted to be a detective.

*Thank you to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*