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Another book review?? Who is she??? I’ll start this one by saying I bought this because the cover drew me in. It’s so fun and colorful and looked cute! The overall story was cute and fun but it isn’t one that stands out to me. I honestly didn’t like the main character very much. She never took blame for anything she did and didn’t even try to get along with her group members and that frustrated me! But I did really like some of the friends and side characters, they were a lot more likeable in my opinion. But this book was a super quick read and was pretty fun! It had my attention and I think I finished it in one sitting, which is pretty rare for me these days! If you want more Kpop centered books, I’d recommend Kpop Confidential, because these books feel pretty similar!

What a fun audiobook!! This book was so fun and interesting to listen to on audio. First off, I have to say that the main characters hometown is the same town where I work and I fangirled a little. We love small town Ohio representation

I have had such trouble writing this review because honestly the only thoughts in my mind (even almost 2 months later) are “wtf did I just read and why did I LOVE IT SO MUCH”. This review is going to be so vague because I don’t want to spoil ANYTHING and it would be so easy to but OMG. Buckle up baby because this book will take you on a rollercoaster ride and give you mental whiplash that you’ve been longing for. I listened to the audio of this and now I’m mad at myself for not reading the first two on audio. I absolutely loved this book. I loved it so much more than the second, which I felt was just okay. I honestly didn’t know what to even expect with this one and it blew any idea I had out the window. I had to go back and listen to parts again because I was like wait did I just hear that right?? But this book had me sitting in the car for 30 minutes after I got to my destination because I couldn’t stop. I already can’t wait to reread this book!

This book was a really quick audiobook listen and I enjoyed it! It was cute and fun but also showed you the harsh reality of trying to be a Kpop idol. It was so interesting to hear what these girls go through but also made me feel bad for them at the same time. I didn’t want to see anyone getting hurt! I enjoyed this one and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun quick book!

This book had me feel all of my feelings so hard! I listened to this on audio (but had to share my actual copy because I am obsessed with this cover??) this book talks a lot of family dynamics, cultural differences, and family expectations. I really liked all of the characters. I liked that you saw them kind of grow up throughout their last year of high school and as they started college. The fake dating scheme (chefs kiss we love this trope) was great and of course, it got messy. I didn’t love what happened at the wedding (iykyk) but I got over it and kept reading! This book felt really long but also went by quickly. I was crying through the end and was sad to say goodbye to the characters once it was done. Joy was my favorite character, she had really fun hair and also I loved moments with her in them, I don’t know why I loved her so much but she was my fav! Overall, this is a good read! It covers deep topics very well and taught me a lot but it covered them in a way that fit so well with the tone of the story. I really liked the narration, I don’t listen to too many male narrators so it was definitely a change for me!

Emma lord writes enemies to lovers like none other! This book had me feeling absolutely giddy. I smiled at almost every interaction between Millie and Oliver. Millie is an extrovert in every way and even though I am the complete opposite (a total introvert) I really saw my 16 year old self in her. I really loved teddy and millies sibling relationship. It’s really nice to read about friends like that! This book was honestly one of the best I’ve read this year and I don’t even know how to form a coherent thought because my only thought is “AHHHHH I LOVE IT” I seriously can’t wait for everyone to read about the shenanigans that Millie and Oliver get into!!!

This review is brought to you by my incoherent screaming and nonsense because I am still having trouble putting my thoughts into words. But WOWWWW did I love this book!! I can’t lie, I didn’t think I was gonna like it so I didn’t plan on reading it. I just didn’t think I’d like it but let’s be real, it involves fake dating? I’m gonna love it. But seriously, I loved this book. I loved every moment between Adam and olive and honestly they just complimented each other so well. I already want to read this again just to read the one scene near the end. I loved that Adam instantly supported olive and stood by her side regardless of what people said. I felt so bad for her in that moment and was so glad that it was resolved well. Also, the people in this book are SO smart?? Like geez imagine being able to come up with stuff that they do? And be able to conduct experiments?? Like pls share some brain with the rest of us!!!

If you haven’t read this yet, pls do and then dm me and tell me how much you loved it so we can freak out about it together

This book was okay. I got super anxious while listening because who lets 2 18 year olds go camping in the woods when they have never been before?? I also expected a lot more horror and gore. I honestly don’t really remember what happened at the end but I think that’s my own fault for listening while trying to work. But it was a quick audiobook listen and it was fine!

This book gave me whiplash but in the best way possible?! I feel like everything was so fast paced but I really liked how it was paced. It honestly made sense in my brain because that’s how teens are. I definitely had a similar situation where within days was falling for a guy I previously hated and used to be friends with, so it’s believable in my book. ANYWAYS! I really enjoyed this and I love the whole locked in a space together trope. We love a good snow storm to bring a cute couple together. This book is really about coping with grief, letting go of things, and finding who you want to be and not who others want you to be. I loved the messages and really liked the way the conflict was solved. It was definitely a lot of misunderstandings and miscommunication but honestly, it’s a YA book and I feel like 96% of conflicts that I had as a teenager involved one or the other. I really liked this one

AHHH I LOVE THIS ONE! This book has me in a chokehold and it will continue to until the sequel comes out in 2022. I listened to the audiobook and could not stop! I was so engrossed in the narration and the story that I was unable to stop it! I LOVE the princess diaries movies and this book had the exact same vibes but with more evil cousins. I was so swept up into the glitz and the glamour and when the book ended I was like OMG NEED MORE! I loved the second chance arc with her parents and definitely loved the bodyguard