After not loving the authors last book I was ready to give her a second chance but also apprehensive as well. I’m so glad I did because I did end up enjoying this one much more. I thought it was super creepy and atmospheric, and finished it in just a couple of sittings. There is dual narration from two women, Alex and Renee who are both having difficulty with their teenaged sons. Strange things happen around both boys and besides the usual teenage rebellion and angst you have a strong sense of dread whenever these two appear on the page. I thought the twists and turns were sharp and smart and it kept me on my toes. Overall a really fun thriller, I think it would be a great summer read for sure! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to the tagged partners for my copy. 

I really liked the concept here, two women enter an elevator and only one comes out alive 😲 I assumed it would be a locked room style mystery and at least a decent portion would be set in the elevator but that actually played a small role in the story. Instead it turns into more of a legal type thriller but I use the word thriller in the loosest definition of the word. Things started to feel a bit tedious for me about a quarter of the way in and I lost interest. I wasn’t totally bored, I did finish it but things never quite got exciting enough for me. It seems like lately I’ve said audio versions seem to save things for me and that was the case again here I don’t think I would’ve ever finished the print version. So overall this was just ok for me, definitely a case where I was expecting something more ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Thanks to the tagged partners for my copy. 

There is something so endearing and sweet about reading about first loves and this one follows Sam and Percy from the time they meet at thirteen until the present day. Both of them as teenagers were awkward and slightly nerdy and I instantly fell in love with them. This one had all the teenaged angst but also some adult angst too and the author tugged on my heartstrings in the best way. I went through all of the emotions throughout reading this one and was dying to know why they fell out and weren’t close anymore because you just know these two are totally meant to be. At times this felt like a sweet friends to lovers story and then at others it felt like a complex and emotional love story and the best part of this one was that it was both. I tend to gravitate towards more fun and light rom coms but I’m so glad I tried this one because I really adored it and am impressed it was a debut. All the summer romance vibes here, definitely add it to your beach bag this summer!

Ok this was a fresh and super fun read, I loved the body swap angle and found it to be so charming. Brittany herself makes the story so fun, her personality is larger than life and her southern wit was hilarious. Some of her little catch phrases and Texas sayings had me dying. Despite the themes of death and the afterlife this one wasn’t all that sad, it was surprisingly uplifting and hopeful in the end. While it was light on the romance side of things there was still plenty to enjoy as it blended quite a few genres and had such a magical feel. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ahh it was so nice to be back in Cape Sanctuary, some of these small town romance settings are so idyllic and I think this author may create my favorite of them all. The best part of this series is that it’s not even really a series, the books are all totally standalones because the only common factor is the town. There are a couple of fun little Easter eggs though if you have read any of the previous books but it’s definitely not necessary. 

This author always writes the sweetest and most tender romance and this was no exception, but there was some darkness here as well. Cami and her family are grieving the tragic loss of her sister and that plays a big role in the story here. While it definitely has some sad and emotional scenes it’s not an overall heavy book, there is so much hope throughout and plenty of lighthearted fun as well. Per usual there is romance for sure but also relationships between family and a great and strong sense of community that makes me long for a Cape Sanctuary of my own. Loved this delightful read and recommend it when you just want to escape in a sweet little book.

You ever finish a book and absolutely love it but you can’t find the words to explain why? That’s me with this one. I’ve read and adored all of Abby’s books but this is my favorite for sure, it was such a balanced mix between super heavy and sad and funny and charming and I couldn’t get enough. There is the authors trademark humor and wit, of course Daniel is the sweetest and he’ll make you fall in love with him and Alexis is definitely the kind of character you want to befriend in real life. But what made this one special for me was the darkness and depth, it added so many layers to a fantastic story and it truly got under my skin. If you’ve her other books you know that she takes her characters on quite a journey and this was no exception, these people have to work for their HEA. But it’s so worth it in the end, it really is. I do want to mention this deals with abuse in a few forms so if that’s a trigger take care before starting this one but I thought it was handled with grace and was really well done. 

I’ve read a couple of books set during Covid, specifically during the early days of lockdown and this one has by far been the most lighthearted one. Just wanted to give a heads up on that since I know many of y’all aren’t ok reading books set then but despite the time period it really wasn’t all that focused on the virus. 

This follows Julie and Michael, a married couple who have been together almost 35 years, and while those years have mostly been happy they’re struggling now. I loved reading about a couple who are a little older and that have been together a really long time and the chapters switch between present day and different important moments in their relationship from over the years. One chapter may be from April 2020 and then the next is December 2010. This tactic really kept me engaged since I wasn’t ever sure what the next chapter would be about. This was a truly deep examination of one couples entire marriage, the ups and downs, the happy and the sad and it felt pretty genuine and authentic. Overall I found this to be a unique romance and I was definitely invested in their marriage and was totally rooting for them to make it

Ok I think I found my new favorite Emily Henry book! I mean, all of her books have been five star reads for me so you can’t go wrong but this one was extra special for me. Maybe it was the grief element, maybe it was the sister bond between Libby and Nora or maybe it was just Charlie. Actually now that I think about it I’m sure the fact that there were so many different elements that I loved is what made this one such a winner. Here’s a few more things I adored! You get the classic NYC vibes but also the cozy small town vibes when the sisters stay in Sunshine Falls making the setting amazon. Then you get two leads who work in Publishing making then just as much of a book nerd as I am, which SIGH. There’s also Charlie and Nora’s incredible chemistry and fantastic banter, both of them are so dry and witty I couldn’t get enough of their exchanges. I really can’t say enough good things about this one, it was just such a delight from start to finish and a must for romance fans.