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A sweet and heartwarming STEM romance with a bit of spice and a lot of love. First off I just have to say, the natural history museum setting was perfect and I adored the fact that Millie is an etymologist. From page one it's clear that she's a warm and funny person, and her relationship with her family was so entertaining that I honestly wish we saw them a bit more (maybe in book two!). Pairing Millie with Finn's stoic character made for some great grumpy/sunshine moments, but I do feel like a bit more build up to the relationship would have been fun - the grumpy didn't last that long! 

When it came to the more serious events in the novel, I felt like they were handled well and added both depth and emotion to the book. Millie and Finn each had something they were working through, and it was lovely to see them lean on one another and realize they didn't have to go through everything on their own. Overall this was an endearing story with some delightful characters and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’m not usually a poetry reader, but I’ve always loved and marveled at Taylor Swift’s lyrical prowess, so I knew poems responding to her songs would be something I’d absolutely have to check out. Reader - this book did not disappoint.

Invisible Strings is a beautiful anthology of poems inspired by, and in conversation with, Taylor Swift's own gorgeous lyrics. Thought-provoking and overflowing with a range of emotions, I highly recommend this collection to fans of Taylor, but also to those who simply love poetry. Additionally, if you’re someone who appreciates a good puzzle, I think you’ll enjoy trying to match each poem with its song! 

Thank you to Random House, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A cute and fun romcom, perfect for those, like me, who wish they could drop everything and take their own literary vacation. Alice Cooper's impulse purchase of a three-week tour around the UK seemed like a grand idea at the time, but as soon as she sets foot in Heathrow it's like the universe is conspiring against her. Specifically when she comes face-to-face with the infuriatingly rude tour guide, a man she is going to have to actively try not to strangle over the coming weeks. 

Kat Mackenzie's debut novel is a wonderfully entertaining tale of friendship and finding yourself again when you've lost your way. I won't lie, the first couple chapters were rough and I was kind of hoping Alice would land a punch, but by the end I couldn't help but root for Robbie. The addition of the rest of the tour ladies made for such hilarious and sweet cast of side characters, and I loved seeing Alice embrace her new friends and all their quirks. Overall this was a lovely read and I can't wait to see what Mackenzie writes next.

P.S. The inclusion of a reading list as part of the story was perfection! I need all books to come with recommended reading from now on.

 Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As a lover of musical theatre this was such a joy to stumble upon! Women are often so easily overlooked and forgotten in the arts, so it was wonderful to see how much research and effort Jennifer Ashley Tepper put into making sure these women's stories were told and their work remembered. A fascinating deep dive into the world of musical theatre, this book spans the 18th century all the way up to these post-pandemic years, which means there was a of information to absorb, yet it never felt tedious or dry. The author's respect for these women and their craft was clear from page one, which made for a truly lovely read. 

Thank you to Rowman & Littlefield, Applause, and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.