Twitter summary: After learning that her father is suddenly remarrying, Chelsea embarks on a quest to rekindle three old loves from her post-college gap year. Too bad she can’t seem to get rid of her annoying coworker. The good: I want this warm and fuzzy feeling to last. McKinlay wrote a perfect blend of fun,Continue reading “Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay”
Category Archives: Contemporary
Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros
Twitter summary: Life is full of choices. The good: This book has substance — I initially thought it was just about a macho guy coming back home after years away — and it was heart-warming to read. I loved Cam’s fortitude in fighting for his dad’s choice. Yarros writes a beautiful story about the relationshipsContinue reading “Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros”
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn
Twitter summary: A talented hand-lettering artist predicted her client’s failed marriage and left a secret message on the wedding program. A year later, the ex-groom-to-be comes knocking on her door. The good: I’ve read many Chick Lit books and so I enjoyed the different culmination of the book. Readers, you’re in for a surprise becauseContinue reading “Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn”
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”
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”
If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane
Quote summary (I’ve decided to change this first bullet from Twitter summary to Quote summary since I love a good quote!): “I told you when you started to believe in yourself, you’d be unstoppable.” The good: I felt love, hope, happiness, annoyance, sadness, anger and probably a dozen other emotions as I devoured this bookContinue reading “If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane”
The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Twitter summary: “She watched helplessly as Jezmeen continued hollering and banging on the door. Manjinder scrambled to her feet to try to pull Jezmeen away, but it was too late. The door opened and out came Shirina, her eyes wide with surprise. When she collapsed into Jezmeen’s arms, Rajni burst into tears.” The good: AlthoughContinue reading “The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal”
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Twitter summary: A disillusioned romance writer and a guarded literary fiction writer make a deal to swap genres for the summer. Did I mention they were next door neighbours and college rivals? The good: Although I love January and Gus’ relationship and undeniable chemistry, I appreciated the book more because January was trying to reconcileContinue reading “Beach Read by Emily Henry”
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