I haven't really be writing reviews this year. I've been trying my best to find a balance between work, book reviews, and hobbies, and the one that suI haven't really be writing reviews this year. I've been trying my best to find a balance between work, book reviews, and hobbies, and the one that suffered most was book reviews. Reading and reviewing this book is my comeback, and I was really hoping I'd start off on a good note. But nah. I love E. Lockhart's writing, because it never overwhelms the story, instead it's exactly that light approach that keeps me reading. In this book, however, I feel like her light approach to it took away from it. You can't do a character that's so complex and has so much trauma, and not back it up with stronger exposition. Between all the parallel universes we get a glimpse of, and how none of the stories actually feel complete or have a satisfying end, the only thing that could've potentially worked with this idea would've been a detailed character study. In my opinion, I didn't get that. I only got the beginnings of it. I wish I liked it more. E. Lockhart is always going to be an author I will admire because of her Ruby Oliver quartet, and how it changed my life. But this is the second time one of her books leaves me frustrated, so me and her writing are no longer besties. We're friends now, and I really hope we don't end up acquaintances....more
This was an okay read. It was quite a lot more serious than I expected. I had an impression that this would be a fun and quick read, but it has it's laThis was an okay read. It was quite a lot more serious than I expected. I had an impression that this would be a fun and quick read, but it has it's layers, and they're pulled off in an okay manner. I don't know what it was about this book that didn't wow me, since theoretically this is exactly what I enjoy. Maybe it's cause I went in with expectations. Maybe it was that the books feels only half baked. But I think it mostly has to do with the fact that I hated the main character. With everything going on in her life, she still came out as someone I couldn't sympathize with. I wasn't looking for a likeable character (even though it's chick lit, and that's what we always get with chick lit), but I was looking for someone I could understand and feel for. I didn't get that. This book could've been so much more than it is. But I did enjoy some of the themes in it, which saved me from DNFing it.
*Copy received through NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. *Rating: 3/5 stars....more
This felt kind of anticlimactic. I liked the characters of Martin and Akki, and their interactions were interesting, but none of them ended on a high This felt kind of anticlimactic. I liked the characters of Martin and Akki, and their interactions were interesting, but none of them ended on a high note. The rest felt kind of rushed and unpolished, the ending did too. It was a solid read, but not overly gripping, or exciting....more
This was an exceptionally enjoyable read for me. I really liked the characters. Trice was so perfectly developed and brought to the page. Nandy seemed to be set as an opposite to Trice, and I really liked their interactions. A lot in this book was well executed. I really enjoyed the dynamics between the characters, as well as the writing. The plot was okay, but the connection I felt to the characters allowed me to keep reading. I have to note though that the pacing didn’t work for me, it felt a bit inconsistent. However, I liked the story, and I really wanted to see how it would turn out in the end.
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Sick Kids in Love is an adorable read. The characters are amazing, and the relationship that develops between them is really fun and dynamic. I enjoyedSick Kids in Love is an adorable read. The characters are amazing, and the relationship that develops between them is really fun and dynamic. I enjoyed the plot and how it all moved, it felt like there wasn't a single dull moment. I liked the writing, it felt airy, and it perfectly complimented the story. This one is definitely one of the must-reads of the year. I recommend it.
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This was a very fun read for me. Belden writes in a style that I really enjoy, it feels fresh and light. Though the book tackled some heavy subjects, none of it was felt in the writing. The plot was paced well, and the way it progressed felt natural. The idea behind the book was beautifully executed. The characters were well developed and set up in a way that kept the book dynamic and entertaining. Though the characters aren’t relatable, straying from most books in the romance genre, Husband Material didn’t need to rely on that to make the book as enjoyable as it was. All it needed was the wit that Belden incorporated in it, and that was enough for me.
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I'm a huge fan of the romance genre, and I love me a good second chance love story. Love Her or Lose Her was the perfect, feel good read I needed. The I'm a huge fan of the romance genre, and I love me a good second chance love story. Love Her or Lose Her was the perfect, feel good read I needed. The romance in this story was set up really well. I enjoyed the pacing as well as the plot, I thought it was pulled off very well. It was entertaining throughout, I couldn't help but connect to the characters and was invested in the relationship until the very end. It was a fairly quick read, but a decent one, great for romance fans.
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The Worst Best Man has all the ingredients needed to make a kick-ass romance novel. It has a cool couple, well developed characters, and it has humor The Worst Best Man has all the ingredients needed to make a kick-ass romance novel. It has a cool couple, well developed characters, and it has humor incorporated in the writing. So I don't know why it didn't click with me. I didn't quite connect with the book. It barely kept my attention, I found myself skipping over parts and skimming through pages. From afar, it seems to be exactly what I'd enjoy, and wish I liked it more. But I'm sad to say it failed to pull me in, or even capture part of my attention. It wasn't for me.
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As you might know by now, the mere mention of Ireland is enough for me to be highly interested in a book. This time however, it wasn’t only that, it was also my prior experience with J.P. Monninger’s writing that had me excited to pick up Seven Letters. I loved the story it had to offer. It had a few twists in it, but it was heartwarming. I thought it was beautifully executed, I really enjoyed how it was laid out and paced. It was so well written, the descriptions of Ireland were masterful, and so vivid that they jumped from the page. The relationships set between the characters felt dynamic, which made the book even more entertaining. I was engrossed in the book from the beginning and I had a hard time putting it down, eager to find out what happened next. It’s an excellent romance read that you should definitely pick up.
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I went into The Opposite of Falling Apart expecting what I always expect from wattpad, a messy badly-written quick read that goes back and forth and uI went into The Opposite of Falling Apart expecting what I always expect from wattpad, a messy badly-written quick read that goes back and forth and ultimately drives me to DNFing it. But this book is the opposite of that, pun intended. The Opposite of Falling Apart is the best thing that's come from wattpad and I've had the pleasure of reading. It's written really well, even with the heavy subject matter, the paragraphs don't feel densely packed. I really enjoyed the way it was structured, and though I think that the time jumps could've been executed a bit better, it still worked for me. I thought the characters were really good, and though I wish the side characters had a bit more 'screen time', I feel like they were all presented realistically. There was a bit of going back and forth with the development, but with the characteristics given to the characters, it was understandable why it wasn't a straight line up. The best part of it all, I have to note, was the way anxiety was portrayed in the book. The conversations the two characters have about anxiety were candid, the way they process it is so close to how I do, and I couldn't help but enjoy those parts, as some of my feelings were being put into words. Overall, The Opposite of Falling Apart is a solid YA romance read. It was right up my alley, and I really enjoyed it.
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Poemsia is the kind of book that you'll start, it'll enchant you fully, but you'll still have to talk yourself into continuing to read because readingPoemsia is the kind of book that you'll start, it'll enchant you fully, but you'll still have to talk yourself into continuing to read because reading it leads to it ending, and you don't want it to end. At least it was that way for me. I loved the story it had to offer, there was some magic to it - it focused on friendships and family, and with the romance included, it made for a heartfelt one. I loved the characters, they were well-developed and realistic, and the relationships set between them were dynamic and interesting. Verity was such an incredible protagonist, she was so easy to connect to. I also really enjoyed the writing, it felt airy, it flowed really well, and it was all paced to my liking. Overall Poemsia is a great YA read. I recommend it.
I'm not sure what to say about this book. It was okay. I guess what bothered me was how it was paced. This one was a very slow burn, and in books like I'm not sure what to say about this book. It was okay. I guess what bothered me was how it was paced. This one was a very slow burn, and in books like these, where it's evident what the ending is going to be I prefer a heavy plot and a fast pace. I did like the way the characters were developed, as well as the writing style, it was decent. I really enjoyed the setting and how it was described. It's a solid book. It just didn't wow me.
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Tweet Cute was nothing like I expected it to be, but it was still so good. A quick, adorable read, that was fun throughout. Pepper and Jack are the perfect match, and their chemistry that was built on opposites attract and works perfectly. I was rooting for them from the beginning. I really enjoyed how it was written. I thought it flowed really well. The characters were great. I loved the interactions they had, and how the backstories tied themselves together in the end. I couldn’t help but feel for Pepper for most of the book. Her relationship with her parents, as well as how she kept quiet about a lot of things resonated with me. The only reason this isn’t a 5 star for me is because of the plot. It was paced to my liking, it didn’t feel rushed or stalling, but I felt like it was going back and forth a lot. At moments this was a bit frustrating to me. But overall, this was an entertaining read, with great characters and an intriguing story. It’s a great addition to the YA/Contemporary genre. And I look forward to reading more from Emma Lord in the future.
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This book is written just beautifully. I liked so much about it, but even if I didn't, the writing would've been enough for me to enjoy it. It flowed This book is written just beautifully. I liked so much about it, but even if I didn't, the writing would've been enough for me to enjoy it. It flowed so naturally, and it helped me immerse myself in the story almost immediately, which is not something a lot of books do. This is a character driven book, and they were brought to the page perfectly. Their relationship and the issues within it were intriguing throughout the read. This was amazing, and it was hard to put down. I recommend it.
*Copy received through Edelweiss in exchange for a fair review *Rating: 4/5 stars...more
Before you read the review, I would like to ask you to pay no attention to the overall rating this book has, as it's overfilled with reviews from no-iBefore you read the review, I would like to ask you to pay no attention to the overall rating this book has, as it's overfilled with reviews from no-image accounts that have only been used to leave positive reviews for this book. I can't make a definitive statement, but I can say that I find that really suspicious.
This was an infuriating book for me. I wanted to like it, but it just didn't happen. A list to sum up all my thoughts.
The good: 1. I think the characters and their behaviors were believable for the time age they are and the period the book is set in. To some extent.* 2. The way the internalized and externalized homophobia are described is well-written.**
The bad: 1. I went into the book expecting contemporary YA, but this is historical fiction. The marketing is all wrong. This being marketed as historical fiction could actually save it from the negative reviews it's getting and I imagine will get in the near future. 2. This book could use a bit of plot. 3. On top of all the homophobia there is so much fat shaming, and so much slut shaming. 4. *Though believable, the characters weren't realistic. They all felt one dimensional. **Everything they were was homophobes. It was overdone, and not well balanced with the 'development' they were supposed to be going through. 5. I don't think a character needs to be likeable for a book to be enjoyable, but I don't think they should make you hate them. There was nothing about Taylor that made her even remotely intriguing or pleasant.
Overall: It's a miracle I finished this book. It's one of those books that specifically piss me off when they make is seem like a character or the world they're set in are black and white, and that is never, ever the case. I wouldn't recommend this book.
*Rating: 1/5 stars *Copy received through Edelweiss...more
I have an issue when it comes to writing reviews for books I especially enjoy, I just don't know what to say about them. That's why this review will bI have an issue when it comes to writing reviews for books I especially enjoy, I just don't know what to say about them. That's why this review will be shorter than usual. I'm not a huge fan of slow burns, but there was something about Get a Life, Chloe Brown that not only did I enjoy it, I read it twice just to experience it again. I really loved the way the books was written, it was so easy to read, but it also grabbed onto my attention and emotion. I also loved the characters, Chloe felt like a long lost friend, and if she didn't fall for Red, I sure as hell did. I don't know what else to add, I just loved this book so much. I hope a lot of people pick it up. I recommend it.
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