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Normal People by Sally Rooney
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
While I was hesitant about reading this, my best friend recommended it and now I understand why everyone loves Rooney’s writing. Normal People is an interestingly complex read that I really enjoyed. Marianne and Connell’s on again, off again relationship truly captured my attention.
Rooney is a new author that I will be adding to my TBR for her other novels. Definitely worth the read if you enjoy a thrilling story with characters that may make you question everything.
Rooney is a new author that I will be adding to my TBR for her other novels. Definitely worth the read if you enjoy a thrilling story with characters that may make you question everything.
Before Again by Claire S Duffy
adventurous
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
Before Again is a read that will have you in a paranormal and fantasy combination and loving every minute of it. I was so excited to read this when learning of Kirsty's life and what she inevitably ends up having to do. This was so much fun to read, I couldn't wait to find out what happened next.
Duffy has given readers time to laugh and consume a book in one sitting. This is a read everyone needs to get! You will love the characters and the storyline. And this is only book one, there's more to read!!
The Warrior Queen by Aria Mossi
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.25
The world building is my favorite part of this. The author knows how to write her characters and it is clear that they have come to life on the page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt
Death is Better at the Lake by Ashley Albi, Ashley Albi
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
I love a good murder mystery, especially when it’s a cozy mystery! I was immediately drawn in to the aspect of the main character being a suspect in the crime. When reading this, I was completely immersed into the world of Scarlett James.
The author’s writing is so well done in this mystery, it felt like I was a part of solving it! It also makes me want to travel to Spirit Lake, Iowa just to experience the story’s setting.
Readers are going to love this if they can cozy up with a story about murder, conflict, and of course, mystery.😉
The author’s writing is so well done in this mystery, it felt like I was a part of solving it! It also makes me want to travel to Spirit Lake, Iowa just to experience the story’s setting.
Readers are going to love this if they can cozy up with a story about murder, conflict, and of course, mystery.😉
Friends With Issues by Meredith Berlin
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Everyone just needs to read this one.
The Thing in the Snow by Sean Adams
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
You need to read this for yourself to really understand!! Great read.
The Way Back Home by Courtney Peppernell
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.25
Beautifully written poetry that will leave you with something to think about long after you finish. Very comforting.
The Last Second Chance by Lucy Score
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? No
5.0
OH MY WORD! 😩
I cannot scream it enough that the Blue Moon Series is one of my absolute favorites that I discovered in 2022. From the Beautification Committee matching couples to Clementine the goat who can’t stand Jax, I just love this place. If I could live somewhere fictional, it would definitely be Blue Moon.👏🏻
Jackson Pierce is the youngest of the three infamous Pierce brothers and he is on a mission to win back Joey’s love. After he left her, wounded from an accident, eight years ago he is back and planting his roots. Joey is still the stubborn, self-independent woman she was in the first book.
Jax and Joey are different from the first two brothers’ relationships (Carter and Beckett, love them!) and I absolutely love it. The connection we get to see Jackson make with his deceased father is incredible.
Did I mention that there’s eight books in the series and this is only book three? Cause y’all need to read this if you love romcoms.😋
Ughhh, I will forever be talking about this series.
I cannot scream it enough that the Blue Moon Series is one of my absolute favorites that I discovered in 2022. From the Beautification Committee matching couples to Clementine the goat who can’t stand Jax, I just love this place. If I could live somewhere fictional, it would definitely be Blue Moon.👏🏻
Jackson Pierce is the youngest of the three infamous Pierce brothers and he is on a mission to win back Joey’s love. After he left her, wounded from an accident, eight years ago he is back and planting his roots. Joey is still the stubborn, self-independent woman she was in the first book.
Jax and Joey are different from the first two brothers’ relationships (Carter and Beckett, love them!) and I absolutely love it. The connection we get to see Jackson make with his deceased father is incredible.
Did I mention that there’s eight books in the series and this is only book three? Cause y’all need to read this if you love romcoms.😋
Ughhh, I will forever be talking about this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content