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Polar Opposites by Barbara Kellyn

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I enjoyed the setting and the STEM themes in this book. It lost me with the enemies to lovers trope, though. They were a little too mean to each other for me to take the sudden romance seriously. But that’s always the risk with this trope. Otherwise, it was a fun rom-com
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten

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4.0

I really enjoyed this memoir! I enjoyed learning how Garten’s passion for food and design grew over time. The audiobook was great.

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Back in a Spell by Lana Harper

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3.75

I love the Thistle Grove series! I enjoyed the romantic match up in this one and the character arc of the main character. I didn’t give it 4 stars, because there was a bit too much navel gazing for me. But I skipped a few pages here and there and it was great 
Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland

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3.5

Jessica Redland books are always cozy with some deeper themes mixed in. I recommend this one if you’re looking for a thoughtful character study in a cozy setting.

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A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
I love the strong female leads in this series, but this one had too much lack of consent for me.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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adventurous reflective medium-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? No

4.5