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funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
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Quick and fun read! A bit cringy at times.
Quick and fun read! A bit cringy at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An emotional rollercoaster!
The beginning was a bit slow, and it took me some time to really get into it. While Noah and Georgia were likable, their chemistry didnāt completely draw me in. What truly captivated me was Scarlettās storylineāit was beautifully romantic, deeply emotional, and utterly heartbreaking. The final 10% hit hard, with a twist that made the ending feel both powerful and bittersweet.
Highly recommend the audiobookāit adds so much to the experience!
The beginning was a bit slow, and it took me some time to really get into it. While Noah and Georgia were likable, their chemistry didnāt completely draw me in. What truly captivated me was Scarlettās storylineāit was beautifully romantic, deeply emotional, and utterly heartbreaking. The final 10% hit hard, with a twist that made the ending feel both powerful and bittersweet.
Highly recommend the audiobookāit adds so much to the experience!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Pregnancy, War
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Great Big Beautiful Life is only the second Emily Henry book Iāve readāmy first was Funny Storyāand this one definitely feels like a departure from her usual style. It leans more into womenās fiction, and I absolutely enjoyed the shift.
Margaretās story was both beautiful and heartbreaking, and I was completely drawn in. That twist at the end genuinely caught me off guard, even though some parts were a bit predictable. I liked not always knowing where the story would lead.
There is a romance plot which is between Alice and Hayden, who are competing to write Margaretās story, but I felt like their chemistry couldāve been explored a bit more deeply. Still, the emotional weight of the book more than made up for it.
Overall, this was a emotionally rich read, and Iād recommend it to anyone interested in seeing a different, refreshing side of Emily Henryās storytelling.
Margaretās story was both beautiful and heartbreaking, and I was completely drawn in. That twist at the end genuinely caught me off guard, even though some parts were a bit predictable. I liked not always knowing where the story would lead.
There is a romance plot which is between Alice and Hayden, who are competing to write Margaretās story, but I felt like their chemistry couldāve been explored a bit more deeply. Still, the emotional weight of the book more than made up for it.
Overall, this was a emotionally rich read, and Iād recommend it to anyone interested in seeing a different, refreshing side of Emily Henryās storytelling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Dementia, Car accident, Pregnancy
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, War
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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Say It Out Loud is a charming rom-com brimming with vampire novels, grief, and fresh starts. Juniper, 32 and down on her luck, lands a dream gig narrating The Meadowāthe vampire series that defined her teenage years. But her excitement dims when she finds out her co-narrator is none other than James, an old college acquaintance she never expected to see again. As theyāre forced to work side by side, sparks fly, tensions rise, and the question becomes: will magic bring them closer, or tear them apart?
I absolutely adored following Juniperās journey as she figured out her lifeāit was such a heartwarming reminder that itās never too late to discover your passion or change careers. The romance was equally delightful; James is the perfect grumpy cinnamon roll, stepping out of his comfort zone in the sweetest ways for Juniper. My only gripe was that early on, Juniperās animosity toward James felt a bit immature. I understood her grief and where the hurt was coming from, but it was hard to justify her holding onto something from college, especially when James didnāt really owe her anything back then.
Overall, Ashley Schumacher perfectly captures the magic of a teenage obsession and how, even in our hardest moments, the things we once loved can help us find ourselvesāand connect us to others in the most unexpected ways.
Pick this book up if you like:
ā¤ļø fake dating
ā¤ļø actor mmc x ex-podcaster fmc
ā¤ļø twilight š§šŗ (not a paranormal romance)
ā¤ļø HEA
A huge thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest and independent review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
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A fantastic conclusion to an amazing series! Eager to find out what the future holds for Thezmarr in the spin-off!
A fantastic conclusion to an amazing series! Eager to find out what the future holds for Thezmarr in the spin-off!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, War