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The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Twitter summary: Life as Evie knows it takes an extraterrestrial turn when she crosses paths with the mysterious yet annoying Luc. The good: Armentrout is a fantastic fantasy and YA author. I was captivated right from the beginning and had a strong urge to keep reading, I needed to know what was going on. Luc,Continue reading “The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout”

Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan

Twitter summary: Lucie attends the wedding of her former babysitter in Capri. The good: Decided that I need to go visit Capri and go back to Italy. The bad: I don’t even know what is the purpose of this book, the story I am supposed to fall in love with, it’s raison d’être… I amContinue reading “Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan”

In Case You Missed It by Lindsey Kelk (ARC)

Twitter summary: Sacked from her job, back home in London and living in her lovebirds parents’ shed, Ros can’t help but try to relive her 20s. The good: Kelk writes a breezy rom-com with substance (read: changed family dynamics, long lasting friendships, a rekindled romance and a cute bar owner all while the heroine isContinue reading “In Case You Missed It by Lindsey Kelk (ARC)”

Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren

Twitter summary: 18-year old Tate falls hard and fast with Sam, who breaks her heart and reveals her identity to the world. 14 years later, they are finally reunited… The good: I loved how Christina and Lauren set the stage for Tate and Sam in the flashback while in London. I loved their immediate andContinue reading “Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren”

You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

Twitter summary: Co-stars on an Americanized telenovela find themselves unable to stay away from each other even when Ashton’s biggest secret is revealed. The good: I was initially apprehensive because I have no interest in reading a book about the celebrity life of famous people blah blah blah. Daria tells a well thought out storyContinue reading “You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria”

She’s Faking It by Kristin Rockaway

Twitter summary: @breebythesea hits rock bottom IRL and tries to manifest her way through Instagram. The good: This easy breezy book was just what I needed to help me out of my reading slump. I devoured it in a couple of hours and felt surprisingly connected to Bree’s struggles. Who hasn’t been scammed by aContinue reading “She’s Faking It by Kristin Rockaway”

Educated by Tara Westover

Twitter summary: “I call it an education” The good: This is the second time reading Westover’s memoir and I was still utterly captivated. I had to remind myself multiple times that this is not a work of fiction and this is a retelling of her experiences. Westover has a way of writing that flows smoothlyContinue reading “Educated by Tara Westover”

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

Quote: “I can’t blame her, but that’s not for me. I don’t want to be saved by some knight in shining armor. I’d like to be the one in the armor, and I’d like to be the one doing the saving.” The good: This book started out strong — the words flowed beautifully together. IContinue reading “Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron”

The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

Twitter summary: “Maybe it isn’t the worst thing to want to be loved, even if you’re not. Even if it hurts. Maybe being human isn’t always being weak.” The good: I enjoyed the pace of this book — a much faster plot that did not drag on unlike Book 1 and Book 2. The bad:Continue reading “The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black”

The Wicked King by Holly Black

Twitter summary: Set five months after Book 1, Jude is navigating the faerie world as Cardan’s puppeteer or is Cardan the one pulling the strings? The good: I admire Jude’s resolve to protect Oak but I’m starting to wonder if she ultimately is actually helping Oak. I was curious enough to finish reading this bookContinue reading “The Wicked King by Holly Black”