headinthepages's Reviews (834)

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Overall, I enjoyed this book. I did find elements of it a bit rushed or superficial. The narration itself was generally ok but a little stilted sometimes.

It was a cute story and I liked the characters so I will definitely try another book by the same author! 

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Cleopatra and Frankenstein

Coco Mellors

DID NOT FINISH: 0%
emotional funny lighthearted 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

I really enjoyed this romance! I loved the small town setting, the themes of complex family, mental illness, new adult friendships, boundaries & moving on from the past.

The romance itself was great. I loved the tension and the “betting” trope done in a non problematic way! The bingo scenes were cute and made me want to go play!

The sex scenes were open door and steamy.

I can’t wait to read what the the author does next! :-) 

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Thirty Days in Paris: The Gorgeously Escapist, Romantic and Uplifting New Novel from the Sunday Times Bestselling Author

Veronica Henry

DID NOT FINISH

Love on the Menu

Mimi Deb

DID NOT FINISH
emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

I absolutely loved this book.
Often when you love a book so much (The Dead Romantics), you have that fear that the next book by the same author won’t have that same magic as the last.

I had nothing to worry about!!! I adored the setting and the characters and the magic of it all. The serendipity and the way the story loops back on itself so neatly and satisfyingly. 

I loved that as well as love/romance, it’s a story about time, aging, coming of self, adventure, friendship, choosing yourself and mental health. 

I can’t wait to see what Poston writes next and I’m sad I’ve already finished this! 

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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

I really enjoyed this. It was lighthearted and fun without being superficial.
The enemies to lovers/2nd chance trope was done well and nothing felt drawn out.

The Takeover

T.L. Swan

DID NOT FINISH: 35%

I hoped it would get better but the writing is so under developed and needs a serios edit. There are so many little problematic elements all the way through. I just can’t