Twitter summary: Girl and Boy 1 are friends. They become friends with Boy 2. Girl and Boy 2 start dating. Fast forward to their late 20s. The good: I’ll admit that there were certain chapters that made me tear up — those pesky tears came out of nowhere and bam, I felt Lydia’s broken heart,Continue reading “The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver”
Category Archives: Contemporary
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
Twitter summary: Maverick’s backstory; basically the prequel to The Hate U Give. The good: I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook; Dion Graham’s performance as the narrator was incredible. I felt all the feelings. Highly recommend listening to the audiobook. Thomas is a genuine storyteller — I loved Maverick’s story, it provides a story inContinue reading “Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas”
40-Love by Olivia Dade
Twitter summary: A woman turning 40 is on vacation with her best friend when she accidentally loses her bathing suit top in the water. Luckily, a man in his mid-20s is there to help be a human towel. The good: This book had so much promise and I was immediately drawn in by the firstContinue reading “40-Love by Olivia Dade”
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Twitter summary: Separated twin sisters, leading completely opposite lives, are brought back together by their daughters. The good: I loved the ongoing theme of connecting with oneself — for example, Desiree and Stella as one set of twins, Reese as himself, Kennedy as someone else (acting). I’ll admit that I didn’t know how the storyContinue reading “The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett”
Shipped by Angie Hockman
Twitter summary: Henley and Graeme, work rivals are competing for the same promotion, are on an adventurous Galapagos Island cruise together. I wish I was on this cruise! The good: This book makes me want to go back to Ecuador and explore this beautiful planet. Oh, how I missing travelling! There were beautiful moments betweenContinue reading “Shipped by Angie Hockman”
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Twitter summary: “It never occurred to me that you might be mine.” The good: This book gave me all the feels — seriously, I had tears in my eyes and I melted several times over the sweetness that is Mandrew and Maisie. I know I’m reading this book a bit late or it could beContinue reading “In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren”
Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting
Twitter summary: The owners of a cupcake cafe and a Scottish pub are new next door neighbours and then, food clashes. The good: This is exactly what I needed to get me out of my reading slump — lively banter, sexual tension and an actual plot! I loved Blaire (think of a fabulous 50s characterContinue reading “Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting”
The Honey-Don’t List by Christina Lauren
Twitter summary: Two assistants to a famous husband-wife home reno duo are required to spend time with each to keep the marriage alive. The good: I enjoyed the slow burn from enemies (colleagues who can’t stand each other) to friends (we’re in this together) to lovers of Carey and James’ relationship. I think that’s it.Continue reading “The Honey-Don’t List by Christina Lauren”
The Roommate by Rosie Danan
Twitter summary: Girl moves across country for Boy 1, Boy 1 leaves on a band tour and rents out room to Boy 2. Girl and Boy 2 are now roommates. Hence, the title. The good: Some good banter between Clara and Josh and the overall plot lines but… The bad: Ultimately, I was bored. NothingContinue reading “The Roommate by Rosie Danan”
A Sweet Mess by Jayci Lee
Twitter summary: Landon accidentally receives the wrong cake from Aubrey’s bakery and writes a scathing review, ruining Aubrey’s reputation as a pastry chef. Little did they know, they actually met each other at a bar on that fateful day… The good: I was salivating at Lee’s scrumptious food descriptions and thoroughly enjoyed imagining I wasContinue reading “A Sweet Mess by Jayci Lee”
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