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Polar Opposites by Barbara Kellyn
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.
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Back in a Spell by Lana Harper
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.
Graphic: Infidelity
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
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
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