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It was a strong story but I totally lost the plot by the 70% mark

This story was filled with fantastic representation. So many varying romantic and sexual orientations and gender identities were included. I will always appreciate when a book is able to include diverse identities without that being the only thing about the characters. This story does a fantastic job discussing that self-discovery while also noting that it is not the only thing in life.

I have never gotten a better sense of the value of a queerplatonic relationship than I got from this book. It explained it in a way that made sense but left room for personal variation. For that I give Margarita massive props for that. This explanation makes this short story worth reading for everyone.  

I also found this story to have good life lessons all throughout. I would've liked to have seen a bit more from it though. It felt like the relationships in the story were very fleshed out but the actual events not so much. Each scene did not have too much to it beyond the emotional aspect. If there was more plot incorporated, it would be a 5-star.

 I received this book as an arc from Book Sirens, my review is honest and voluntary 

My only real complaint was how rushed it was. But I love a hockey-playing cowboy, that is for sure. Reading this with my partner was a fantastic time just laughing and reacting to it all.

Unsurprisingly, I totally adored this story. Bestie Erin, you did it again what can I say. Nobody has emotional romance mastered the way she does.

Will's story is inspired by one of her close friends who wasn't in this world long enough to get a happy ending of his own. This story is a gift to him that creates a happy ending that he deserves. I could absolutely tell while reading that this story had more of a personal touch than the others in the series. There is this unspoken depth to the characters that makes this one additionally hard-hitting. There were also just general moments where it was obvious that more of Erin's personal touches were shining through. For example, as a Food Network girlie myself, I could tell Erin actually watches those shows too. Those little sparks of her are what make the book feel special. 

 The way the characters are described is particularly beautiful. I could feel Genesis and Will's pure awe towards each other. It was refreshing to see two strong characters fall for each other. Neither of them pulled any punches. Their headstrong attitudes feed into the angst perfectly. I also love how the angst is prominent but doesn't come off as juvenile. 

There were a few moments that made me fall in love and Will and Genesis. These include Will's adorable happy dance, Willa's disaster sushi fascination, Jud's brutal honesty that he knows exactly what his mother is up to, and Genesis' moments where she stands up to Ford. Ford, all I will say is that I hope you continue to have the future you deserve (no spoilers here). I am shocked at how well Erin incorporated characters from past books this time. Every time someone we recognize met Will, it was for a legitimate reason and didn't feel forced. 

This story most definitely includes spice scenes that are very spicy. If you don't like spice, I would suggest skipping this book. The spice was giving and most definitely had me blushing while reading. 

Overall if you couldn't tell, I adored this book. Everything about it hit and felt so authentic to Erin and the series as a whole. I will be sad to read the last book and conclude the series later this year so prepare for a sob fest when that happens. I will be constantly recommending this book and the series as a whole!

Please see my blog for a more in-depth review:  https://readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2024/06/something-sacrificed.html 

I received this book as part of the Erin Fitzgerald arc team. My review is honest and voluntary 

I do not tend to gravitate towards books with single parents. Thankfully, Zoe blew me away. For a 5 year old she has a lot of spunk and is incredibly funny and charismatic. A lot of her lines were my favorites in the whole book. There were times that her language skills did seem a bit above what I would expect for a 5-year-old which did take me out of the story for a brief period. 

Zoe was not the only character from this story I adored. Once I got to know Ella and Jacob I was quite enamored by them too. Truly I have never met characters with such a similar sense of humor to my own. Their jokes and quips had me laughing out loud. They have immaculate jokes from cover to cover. I also love how they write notes for each other. They are already excellent communicators who have experience tackling disagreements from the moment they met. 

The only reason this book is not a 5-star is that it includes another rushed engagement. I would've preferred that instead of them getting engaged so fast, it was left off with Ella and Jacob simply dating. 

Please see my blog for a more in-depth review:  https://readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2024/06/single-dad-billionaire-boss.html 

I received this book as part of the Haylingsbookstorm street team for Evie Sterling. My review is honest and voluntary 

A simple enjoyable story with interesting characters. I would've loved to see the cast of characters expand

A more in-depth review when I process my thoughts

A solid read with a ton of different deep emotions. The voice throughout is clear and beautiful. It really felt like an in-depth conversation with the author. I found many moments very relatable which added to the experience as a whole. That reliability adds to the grounding feeling of the poetry collection. I love how James does not shy away from embarrassment or taboos. I love the photo poem in particular as its tone was especially moving. 

I received this book as an arc through Happily Booked PR. My review is honest and voluntary

Absolutely funny and entertaining from cover to cover! I loved this one even more than The Love Hypothesis! I think I will have to reread it and annotate it someday

A proper review is coming when I process my thoughts

As a left-handed person, I feel so seen with this book. It is short and sweet with beautiful illustrations. I love how expressive Hayley is! The words are clear to read and simple enough for younger readers. I really love the left-handed scissor struggle that all of us lefties know so well! Overall this book does a great job at promoting uniqueness and demonstrating tools that help out left-handed people. The included discussion questions will make it a great addition to a classroom!

I received this as an arc from Booksirens. My review is honest and voluntary

I will admit at first I was nervous about how quickly Gwen and Brock began to fall for each other. That said. the longer it went on, the more realistic it felt. 

Brock is so tone-deaf about how he comes off. How did he not notice how much of a jerk he sounded when talking to most people? It felt more like a caricature than an actual person when we first met him. It was like Gwen reminded him to act like a decent human being. 

There are so many wonderful meddling characters in this book. Among them are Brock's sister, Gwen's best friend, and even Gwen's mother. Knowing all of them were rooting for the duo made the book have a nice and comfy vibe.

The part of the book that really surprised me was the plot twist. It truly felt like it suddenly came out of left field. I would've loved to have seen a few foreshadowing moments leading up to the climax of the story. 

Overall, this story is a pretty lighthearted romance. There are some instalovey vibes but I do suggest you give it a chance. The side characters are what really made this story shine. Their meddling and genuine nature was a refreshing element to the story. 

Please see my blog for a more in-depth review:  https://readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2024/05/so-not-my-boss-crush.html 

I received this book as an arc and am part of the haylingsbookstorm street team for Evie Sterling. My review is honest and voluntary