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Wild River by Laura Pavlov

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

Enjoyable characters and light read.
Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

The plot was fun trying to figure out who was sabotaging Bobbi's wedding she's planning for her best friend. Bobbi and Ben's chemistry was so hot. The aunties were funny. It was a fun lighthearted read!
The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

The concept was cool but man, this book was a trip. This was more general magical realism fiction than a romance, despite Emily Henry's other contemporary romance books. They are not the same to the point I had to confirm it was the same author that wrote them! This book felt like I was reading a mix of TJ Klune, Frederik Backman, and John Green. It was interesting, but not something I would usually pick up.
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"You never owe another person something, no matter how nice they are to you. Relationships aren't transactions."
Pumpkin Spice Love Affair by C.S. McKinney

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inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

It was interesting...it started off with a tiny short story and then the rest were a bunch of poems/thoughts, which were nice.
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"There’s life and there’s death, But the true test of time is every breath."


"Give yourself a chance."

"If we have the desire, then why would it not be possible?"


The Roommate Situation by Katie Bailey

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Lighthearted, easy, quick, cute read! Kinda similar to The American Roommate Experiment.

Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

Fast paced, cute, fun story. I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed this one!
Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I love this ranch. I love these people. I love everything about this book/series. The banter was great, the tension was great, the swoon was great. Everything was wonderful. So many sweet moments along with ones that made me kick my feet giggling and even tear up. Loved it all!
In The Weeds by B.K. Borison

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Loved returning to Lovelight Farms! This small town is so cozy. Loved Beckett and Evelyn and thought they were so sweet.
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"But sometimes we need rest more than we need another thing on our list, and that's okay. I'm learning that's what's really okay."

"It's okay to want different things. People change. You're allowed to change. Doing less doesn't make you less. Seasons change and so do we."
Holiday Hideaway by Mary Kay Andrews

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lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

fun fast paced holiday novella! Tilly is quirky and cute and fun. cute that the main characters reconnected from knowing each other from high school
The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

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adventurous medium-paced

4.25

The time jump threw me for a bit there but this book has a lot of twists and excitement. Definitely kept me on my toes and then left on a cliffhanger!! Gah!!