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People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
This was such a nice, light-hearted read. I really love traveling so I enjoyed that this book is centered around that. Normally I'm not a fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, but I did really like this one! My only complaint was that it wasn't steamy enough for me (I know, you're shocked!). Other than that, I really loved Poppy and Alex's dynamic and I love that it was a slow burn. I also liked the dual timeline!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Drug use
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this one just as much as The Deal, and I hate how Elle Kennedy has made me fall in love with hockey boys š Maybe itās just me but the hockey boys I went to school with? Not like the Briar U boysā¦ thatās for damn sure. Logan & Grace are perfect and Iām OBSESSED with this series! I canāt wait to read the next one!!!š„°š„
(also I have to giggle at the fact that I read the majority of this book on an airplane seated next to a man studying his Bible. if he caught a glimpse of what I was reading?? manās probably prayed for me & my sins šš»)
ā Things I Liked: chapter lengths, lovable characters, perfect amount of steam, fast-paced
ā Things I Disliked: no complaints yet again!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Am I crazy or did I find my new favorite romance series? Don't get me wrong, I still love the Bromance Boys and the Brown sisters... but this book was so fun and honestly just what I needed.
The steam level???? CHEF'S KISS š¤š¼š Hannah and Garrett's chemistry is literally out of this world and I found myself envious and giddy throughout the entire book. This romance pulled me out of a *deep* reading slump and I would give it 10 stars if I could. I cannot wait to start The Mistake, which I will shamelessly be starting tonight š
The steam level???? CHEF'S KISS š¤š¼š Hannah and Garrett's chemistry is literally out of this world and I found myself envious and giddy throughout the entire book. This romance pulled me out of a *deep* reading slump and I would give it 10 stars if I could. I cannot wait to start The Mistake, which I will shamelessly be starting tonight š
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
The Story of More: How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go from Here by Hope Jahren
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.
I really could not get into the authorās voice for narration. Also, I understand the need of context regarding animals and the farm industry, but some of it was very graphically described and I had to skip over some parts because of it. Definitely not for a major animal-lover.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Isn't It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Lyssa Kay Adams has done it again!! This series is hands down my favorite romance series and I keep wanting more! Iāve been wanting to read Vladās story since we first learned about him and it did not disappoint. Elena and Vlad are so perfect together and Iām glad they had their happy ending. Removed 1/2 star because it was *too* slow of a burn for me, and the ending threw me off?? The plot during the last 30 pages felt rushed and unnecessary. BUTā itās still amazing and I love the Bromance guys!! Canāt wait for Coltonās story next š
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
I Am Malala by Christina Lamb, Malala Yousafzai
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Wowā¦ what a phenomenal story. I listened to this on audio and enjoyed every minute. Malalaās story is unbelievable and itās hard to believe sheās only one year older than me. I also loved that it wasnāt just about her and the shooting, but she included stories about her mother and father, and even some historical/geographical information about Pakistan that I didnāt know. This was such an informative book and I highly recommend (especially on audio!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Islamophobia, Medical trauma, and War
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Iāve been listening to this on audio on my way to school and back for the last week. What an incredible book. SO informative and reflectiveā the amount of times I paused to think and absorb the information was astronomical. Itās important to note that this book isnāt just about feminism in the Black community. Itās about feminism (or lack thereof) within all marginalized communities (trans, unhoused, Latinx, underfunded, disabled, and more). This is a must read for everyoneā especially those who call themselves allies but have yet to do any work!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racism, and Abortion
Moderate: Miscarriage and Violence