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Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
Tia Williams is a master at incorporating the reality of the traumas of our life and showing the way that we can fit love and wholeness into our lives as well.
Eva and Shane fell into a tumultuous and acute love affair when they were severely traumatized teenagers. When they meet up again as adults they’re faced with the question of whether or not they are capable of having a functioning live as healed grown ups. This is a powerful conversation.
Eva and Shane fell into a tumultuous and acute love affair when they were severely traumatized teenagers. When they meet up again as adults they’re faced with the question of whether or not they are capable of having a functioning live as healed grown ups. This is a powerful conversation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Alcoholism and Child death
Wild Love by Elsie Silver
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
I’ve never read a 500 page book this fast before. It absolutely busted me out of my reading rut.
This is how you do “grumpy meets sunshine”. This is excellent romance writing. The 3rd act “break up” scene is absolutely believable (one of my personal pet peeves) and the reunion is just as believable! Which is so hard to do!
I am not a series reader but I’ll read all of the Rose Hill books for sure.
This is how you do “grumpy meets sunshine”. This is excellent romance writing. The 3rd act “break up” scene is absolutely believable (one of my personal pet peeves) and the reunion is just as believable! Which is so hard to do!
I am not a series reader but I’ll read all of the Rose Hill books for sure.
After Oz by Gordon McAlpine
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Oof. I don't know. I wish this book was either much longer--so we could really delve deeper into these characters and themes, or much shorter. But as it was there was a lot of repetition for me without a ton of payoff for it. But there were a lot of things I loved about it:
1. Structurally, this book is really interesting. It goes back and forth between letters from the psychologist that's working Dorothy's case and reactions from people in the town.
2. Without giving any spoilers, there were a few twists that I found really interesting and satisfying (and one in particular that I found to be kind of a bummer and confusing).
In the afterward, they talked about how the author was writing this to draw a parallel between the 1800's and now and how conservative people are enemies of free thinking and progress. I actually think that I liked the book more before I knew that. But all-in-all, it was a good story that brought me out of my reading rut.
1. Structurally, this book is really interesting. It goes back and forth between letters from the psychologist that's working Dorothy's case and reactions from people in the town.
2. Without giving any spoilers, there were a few twists that I found really interesting and satisfying (and one in particular that I found to be kind of a bummer and confusing).
In the afterward, they talked about how the author was writing this to draw a parallel between the 1800's and now and how conservative people are enemies of free thinking and progress. I actually think that I liked the book more before I knew that. But all-in-all, it was a good story that brought me out of my reading rut.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Forced institutionalization, and Murder
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Loved this!! The first chapter took me on an emotional roller coaster and I knew this author was really good at what she was doing. I want to see a film adaptation starring Quinta Brunson and Jay Ellis, please.
Daydream by Hannah Grace
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this!
TBH this is the first Hannah Grace book I’ve ever read. I tend to avoid romances about people who are this young because their “problems” generally feel so immature (which, honestly, makes sense). But that’s not how this one was at all! It definitely makes me want to go back and read Icebreaker and Wildfire.
TBH this is the first Hannah Grace book I’ve ever read. I tend to avoid romances about people who are this young because their “problems” generally feel so immature (which, honestly, makes sense). But that’s not how this one was at all! It definitely makes me want to go back and read Icebreaker and Wildfire.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Loved this book so much. It reminds me of my hometown in the BEST WAY!
At my job I hear from a lot of people who assume that our whole town is filled with and run by conservatives who have backwards views. But I wish all those people knew one another—because then they’d realize they’re actually the majority! And that’s exactly what happens in this book. I’m sure that’s not a spoiler.
At my job I hear from a lot of people who assume that our whole town is filled with and run by conservatives who have backwards views. But I wish all those people knew one another—because then they’d realize they’re actually the majority! And that’s exactly what happens in this book. I’m sure that’s not a spoiler.
Happy Medium by Sarah Adler
funny
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
4.0
Reeeeally liked this story until the 4th act. It just had 2 of my personal pet peeves (which may be someone else’s favorite thing).
Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb
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? It's complicated
4.0
Such a fun story. I have never cared about bird watching but this book made me want to pay more attention to the birds around me!
It's a very typical, sweet romance. A fake dating, slow burn--slowww burn. But once it starts to burn WHO BOY! It's hot. Sheeeesh. Like, borderline too hot.
It's a very typical, sweet romance. A fake dating, slow burn--slowww burn. But once it starts to burn WHO BOY! It's hot. Sheeeesh. Like, borderline too hot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content