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”
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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 Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: Poppy, Casteel and their group of friends are now in Atlantia to plan how to save Ian and Malik. The good: Can’t even begin to process what we happened in Book 3 of this series. Poppy is a what?! Poppy’s parents are who?! My babies (do Poppy and Casteel have a couple name?)Continue reading “The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: This is Nesta’s story of triumph. The good: Oh my word. SJM, the Queen, has done it again. I was engrossed. I felt all the feelings — love, despair, guilt, fear, shame, friendship, family, happiness, triumph, pain, trust, helplessness, redemption… I’m still trying to think of words. I love Nesta’s story and theContinue reading “A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas”
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”
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Twitter summary: Set during California’s gold rush, Michael is drawn to Angel for better or for worse. Spoiler alert – he doesn’t give up / lose faith. The good: Let me preface with the fact that I am not religious but I decided to read this book anyway (mostly because it has a good ~200,000Continue reading “Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers”
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”
Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh
Twitter summary: Elena, now Angel made, is training against the impeding threat of Lijuan or… is the threat coming from another angel wanting power? The good: I love Elena’s budding relationship with each of Raphael’s Seven. Each character has been beautifully constructed for a specific purpose and I’m curious about their individual stories. Book 2Continue reading “Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh”
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Twitter summary: Daphne and the duke make an agreement to help each other out but end up falling in love… The good: I will fully admit the only reason I read this book was because of the Bridgerton Netflix show that I binged watched. I was intrigued by the tv series and thoroughly enjoyed it.Continue reading “The Duke and I by Julia Quinn”
Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh
Twitter summary: Elena, a vampire hunter, is requested by Raphael, the archangel of New York, to hunt another archangel gone bad. The good: I loved the world-building details and intricacies — I’m still not entirely sure what is going on or what is going to happen and I’m here for it! Who are all theseContinue reading “Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh”
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