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The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore by Laurie Gilmore

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funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

3.0

She was the tart spark of blueberries on his tongue, she was salt air and rainy days, she was the perfect book. She was kisses and secret smiles. She was everything. He just needed her.

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The Cinnamon Bun Book Store
By Laurie Gilmore

Book two of the Dream Harbor series and still a cozy read with spice that is eventually spicing🤭 didn't really see that coming. HAHA. Another light read from this author and I'm on to book three at the end of this year. Egzoiting! 👏🏻

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

She fit here. She fit with him. His heart thumped the words over and over.

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The Pumpkin Spice Café
By Laurie Gilmore

I always love small-town romance with a bit of spice 🤭. This added book on my tbr is promising. I'd like to read the series, actually. I found it enjoyable and a light read which I think is awesome! ✨

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5
The One by Kiera Cass

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emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-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

5.0

I felt my life settle into place. I had found everytjong I'd ever wanted—things I didn't even know O was looking for—here in Maxon's arms. And if I had him to guide me, to hold me, then I could take on the world.

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The One
By Kiera Cass

Are you kidding me?! This is such a good book that even the word can't do justice with it. The roller coaster of emotions depicted crashed me hard. I got my hopes up then down and skyrocketed to the end. Omg! I love this book, it outshone the first two. 👏🏻👏🏻

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Elite by Kiera Cass

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adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

It wasn't like I made his world better. It was like I was his world. It wasn't some explosion; it wasn't fireworks. It was a fire, burning slowly from the inside out.

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The Elite
By Kiera Cass

Book two and I'm loving America Singer more. She's a real epitome of a fighter. She doesn't back down just because some piece of crap oppressed her. You go girl! On to book three! 💪🏻

P.S. this has a strong FMC! HAHA

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
The Selection by Kiera Cass

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adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I didn't know what I wanted yet, and I couldn't lef myself be swayed by what was easy or what someone else thought was right. I had to give myself time to decide what was best for me.

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The Selection
By Kiera Cass

I love this FMC. I like how strong America is, fighting for what is right and for herself.she has a long way to go. Can't wait for her adventure to continue unfolding. On to the next 👏🏻

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

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emotional informative inspiring 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? No

3.0

Maybe I'm not stumbling through someone else's life.
Maybe i'm just living mine for the first time.

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Love, Theoritically
By Ali Hazelwood

What a read! This one has a lot of science thing in it and got me swirling but I enjoyed it! Kudos to the author for your masterpieces, been enjoying them!

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous challenging inspiring reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Everyone deserves happiness. The road there isn't easy. It is long, and hard, and often traveled utterly blind. But you keep going.
Because you know the destinatkon will be worthwhile.

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A Court of Silver Flames
By Sarah J. Maas

It's a good thing that I continued reading it and didn't decide to DNF it, which I almost did. I got bored at first but I was enticed by the character development of Nesta whom I found very irritating. HAHA. Nonetheless, this book is very hopeful and made you reflect your life decisions too. Well done! 👏🏻


My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Believe Me by Tahereh Mafi

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emotional reflective 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

4.5

Believe me, I love this ending! Omg! I can't imagine how beautiful Juliette must be walking down the aisle. I am so glad they end up together, well it's very evident from the start. Haha i love how Warner looks stupid with the surprises. Oh! This series is one of a kind! 👏🏻

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi

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challenging tense 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? No

4.5

Imagine me
master of my own universe
I am everything I ever dreamed of

Omg! I like this ending! It is strong and uncomplicated in a way. I anticipated some of the turns but it felt surreal! Such a page-turner! 👏🏻

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

Reveal Me by Tahereh Mafi

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emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I have so much to be grateful for. I know I do. Sometimes I just need to be reminded.

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Reveal Me
By Tahereh Mafi

I always love Kenji's POV. I love having his thoughts on pages. It is very strong. He is someone everyone can depend on, someone who always cracks a joke and always smiling but deep inside, he is also shattering. A strong soldier. Loving this series so much! 👏🏻

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐