mlinder18's Reviews (632)

dark sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This collection completely ripped me apart. Beautiful, raw and honest. 
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

An inside look at the sex lives of a washed up pop star and a very famous porn star. This book was not at all what I thought it was, the cover sucked me in. 

This was cute enough and I enjoyed the humor. However, I didn't feel a huge emotional connection with the characters or their relationship. Bee was a boss and I love her. Honestly Nolan gave me the creeps. Cute holiday read though! 
emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A great holiday romance with good representation. I found this funny and charming. However, parts were a bit unbelievable and cheesy. 
emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

I haven't read poetry in a bit so take my opinion lightly but I think this was beautiful. 
It hit on topics of love, loss, grief, being a parent, feminism, etc. all in a short amount of pages. 
Can't wait to pick up more by this poet. 
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A narcissistic sexist wrote down his ramblings about a bunch of feelings and events that don't matter and someone was stupid enough to publish it. Worse yet, they published two more after this. 

Don't read this book. Don't buy this book. Don't waste your time or money. 
mysterious sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

When I tell you I was so on board with this book, I mean it. For about 3 chapters or so I knew this was going to be 5 stars and then that twist happened and it lost me. I nearly gave up but given that it's so short I thought what the hell just finish it. I'm disappointed I did. Multiple religious mentions and another crazy twist later and you have a wacky holiday tale that was hard to follow and felt hollow. Absurd and would not recommend.
emotional funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Cute cute cute!
Christmas tree farm, friends to lovers, and fake dating...what's not to love. 

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six

Lisa Unger

DID NOT FINISH: 65%

Tried this as an audio book. Got lost. 
May pick up another time 
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

ADORABLE! This was one of my favorite quick holiday reads of the year. I loved both characters and their chemistry. Something about second chance romances and high school sweethearts just clicks for me. 
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Fast paced read all about second chances. I loved Stella and I wish I had more time with her as a character. 

Some of the things that made this book less of a win for me is that they were in their heads so much, it felt like nothing happened. It would be pages between dialogue which is a long time to be inside someone's thoughts especially in the middle of a conversation. I think there could have been more bulk added to the conflict. It all just flew past and these high stakes situations were solved in record time. 
Also, it was not as holiday focused as I was hoping for.