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Verity by Colleen Hoover
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
okay this book slayed which i low-key hate to admit… i read this book in one sitting which is impressive and i cant believe i put reading this book off for so long.
i usually don’t go for this genre of book and i wasn’t disappointed. i think the small aspect of romance (and good smut) in it made it a lot more easier for me to enjoy cause that’s the type of books i like most but having the twist of a thriller story was amazing and the characters?! i loved them and verity girl. i don’t even have words to describe her.
the bloody ending with the “cliff hanger” making us all rethink it is so good but also so annoying i just want to know what’s what please. thanks.
i usually don’t go for this genre of book and i wasn’t disappointed. i think the small aspect of romance (and good smut) in it made it a lot more easier for me to enjoy cause that’s the type of books i like most but having the twist of a thriller story was amazing and the characters?! i loved them and verity girl. i don’t even have words to describe her.
the bloody ending with the “cliff hanger” making us all rethink it is so good but also so annoying i just want to know what’s what please. thanks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
Dear Love, I Hate You by Eliah Greenwood
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
2.75
literally a wattpad book tbh. i started this on holiday when i was like reading non stop then i got home and didnt read for a day or two so when i came back to this book i realised how… cringe it was?! like some things that happened or that was said was just so… like why?!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Rape, Suicide, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Fatphobia
The Billionaire's Wake-Up-Call Girl by Annika Martin
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
at first theo wasn’t all it tbh kinda like… idk i just wasn’t 100% obsessed right away but god. he is much better when you read on. like the second? third? wake-up call when he just stright up asks “what are you wearing?” and all that out of the blue just… made me giggle a little. didn’t expect it i was so shocked but he is kinda hot. (and i have to admit… this book is like filth basically like i was risking it when reading it in front of family, but it slayed).
the characters were so lovely and i loved them all (fuck sasha and shark loans grr) but the bond they all had and just the characters personality’s were cute.
atm i’m not good at hibing star ratings so maybe this would be 4.25? idk because the unhoneymooners (book i read before this) was good too and had low-key same banta between characters) and that was only a 4 so… confusing but anyways x
the characters were so lovely and i loved them all (fuck sasha and shark loans grr) but the bond they all had and just the characters personality’s were cute.
atm i’m not good at hibing star ratings so maybe this would be 4.25? idk because the unhoneymooners (book i read before this) was good too and had low-key same banta between characters) and that was only a 4 so… confusing but anyways x
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
this book slayed much more then the spanish love deception. the banter between olive and ethan was amazing (reminded me of me and josh ngl :)) and the story was good. i liked how it got right to the point and didn’t have like lots of waffle before the honeymoon. (cough cough spanish love deception)
also the mention of olive loving her body and her “curves” is so nice to hear and made me feel much better because even though her curves are probably much more flattering, it made me relate to a character more then others when they’re described as “skinny” and fitting the beauty stand so knowing that this curvy book character likes her body and doesn’t want to change it like most of them do is amazing to read about.
perfect book for holiday ngl <3
also the mention of olive loving her body and her “curves” is so nice to hear and made me feel much better because even though her curves are probably much more flattering, it made me relate to a character more then others when they’re described as “skinny” and fitting the beauty stand so knowing that this curvy book character likes her body and doesn’t want to change it like most of them do is amazing to read about.
perfect book for holiday ngl <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content
Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cute book. not really much to say tbh. HOWEVER, i did like the whole fate aspect of it because i think it’s something nice to believe in so the fact this book plays into it is cute :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Medical trauma, and Car accident
Minor: Suicide
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
i’ve never been more happier to finish a book. 🥲
literally the long ass chapters ruined it from the start. okay it wasn’t a bad book ill give it that. some parts were good and i did enjoy some romance scenes between aaron and catalina but god, was there many more annoying scenes. from the constant mention of her “diet” (which can be triggering or upsetting to some people or i guess just pointless) to the constant mention of how big and strong he is and how small she is compared to him. shut up. ALSO the repeated mention of his “ocean blue eyes” omg. we get it.
it felt like the book just kept going on and on and this book could be half the size if the chapters/scenes that are irrelevant were cut out. and some of the dialogue felt repetitive. it felt like it just added more plot and text to try fit a word count for an essay lol.
3 stars is a lot for a book i keep complaining about but as soon as they got to Spain (aka the main part) it was actually good and enjoyable but overall having to force yourself to finish a book just doesn’t really feel like it’s going to be my fav book.
very overhyped. sadly. because all the tropes you’d want are in this. shared bed, enemies to lovers, fake dating, office romance?! like yes. but also no. because it just wasn’t. ugh idk. i feel like i’m going on just like how this book did.
overall. mid.
literally the long ass chapters ruined it from the start. okay it wasn’t a bad book ill give it that. some parts were good and i did enjoy some romance scenes between aaron and catalina but god, was there many more annoying scenes. from the constant mention of her “diet” (which can be triggering or upsetting to some people or i guess just pointless) to the constant mention of how big and strong he is and how small she is compared to him. shut up. ALSO the repeated mention of his “ocean blue eyes” omg. we get it.
it felt like the book just kept going on and on and this book could be half the size if the chapters/scenes that are irrelevant were cut out. and some of the dialogue felt repetitive. it felt like it just added more plot and text to try fit a word count for an essay lol.
3 stars is a lot for a book i keep complaining about but as soon as they got to Spain (aka the main part) it was actually good and enjoyable but overall having to force yourself to finish a book just doesn’t really feel like it’s going to be my fav book.
very overhyped. sadly. because all the tropes you’d want are in this. shared bed, enemies to lovers, fake dating, office romance?! like yes. but also no. because it just wasn’t. ugh idk. i feel like i’m going on just like how this book did.
overall. mid.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Eating disorder, Sexism, and Death of parent
Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
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
4.25
yet again queen alice never disappoints. this book slayed. made me cry, smile, laugh and overall love the characters and plot.
because of the teen romance aspect, i love this book a whole lot more and the acknowledgement of sad things being apart of relationships is so important to me as well as also actually understanding that teenagers can love each other and not just be messing around.
the drawings were as cute as always.
because of the teen romance aspect, i love this book a whole lot more and the acknowledgement of sad things being apart of relationships is so important to me as well as also actually understanding that teenagers can love each other and not just be messing around.
the drawings were as cute as always.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Alcohol
Solitaire by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.75
loved. slayed. tori is slaying. michael is slaying. nick and charlie? 100% slaying. tori is very relatable. maybe i just kin the whole spring family instead of charlie🤨.
the plot of the book was good and i honestly was so interested i didn’t read for most of this week but the day i did i finished basically all the book in one sitting it was so good and very relatable i’m glad i’ve read this especially now as a teenager and not when i’m older. idk. anyway slay. alice never disappoints ☺️
the plot of the book was good and i honestly was so interested i didn’t read for most of this week but the day i did i finished basically all the book in one sitting it was so good and very relatable i’m glad i’ve read this especially now as a teenager and not when i’m older. idk. anyway slay. alice never disappoints ☺️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, and Alcohol
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ngl… mid. like wasn’t mind blowing but wasn’t the worst book ever but this book isn’t the type of book i usually go for so…
i think the movie will be much more enjoyable (excited to see millie bobby brown play a bi girl 😜😜💅💅❤️🏳️🌈❤️)
i think the movie will be much more enjoyable (excited to see millie bobby brown play a bi girl 😜😜💅💅❤️🏳️🌈❤️)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Gun violence, Abortion, and Fire/Fire injury