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Maybe This Time by Cara Bastone
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hangry Hearts by Jennifer Chen
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
I received this book via the publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately, the book fell really flat to me. The synopsis was good, but on page it did not translate the best. The story started off decent, but by the halfway point half of the problems were solved? The pacing of this book was not good sadly. It felt choppy and all over the place. There was rarely a continuous flow type feel. It read more like bullet points, especially with the POV switch in the middle of chapters after a few sentences.
The themes themselves were not flushed out as much as I would like them to have been. The school project felt like it did not even exist. I would have loved reading more about the project and was the elementary school garden saved? It felt like we did not even get an answer to that or I missed it? It was here and then it was gone. The way it was described it, this project was taking a few months to complete and it felt like 3 seconds.
The romance itself was too insta-love for me. I do not overall mind that trope, but with this story it just felt so extra fast. I get they knew each other since they were kids, but they did not speak for those five years. A lot clearly had changed for each of them and I think a slower burn would have worked so well here.
Unfortunately, the book fell really flat to me. The synopsis was good, but on page it did not translate the best. The story started off decent, but by the halfway point half of the problems were solved? The pacing of this book was not good sadly. It felt choppy and all over the place. There was rarely a continuous flow type feel. It read more like bullet points, especially with the POV switch in the middle of chapters after a few sentences.
The themes themselves were not flushed out as much as I would like them to have been. The school project felt like it did not even exist. I would have loved reading more about the project and was the elementary school garden saved? It felt like we did not even get an answer to that or I missed it? It was here and then it was gone. The way it was described it, this project was taking a few months to complete and it felt like 3 seconds.
The romance itself was too insta-love for me. I do not overall mind that trope, but with this story it just felt so extra fast. I get they knew each other since they were kids, but they did not speak for those five years. A lot clearly had changed for each of them and I think a slower burn would have worked so well here.
The Wildest Things: A Novel by Andrea Hannah
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
I received this book via the publisher on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately, I did not like this book at all. It was really boring and did not grab my attention at any point. The characters were flat with little to no development. This could’ve been so good, but sadly fell short. This is marketed as a sapphic retelling and there was zero of that present in this book minus some random kiss? There was no romance at all. Snow White was better off ending up with the male main character. They had a good relationship going.
Unfortunately, I did not like this book at all. It was really boring and did not grab my attention at any point. The characters were flat with little to no development. This could’ve been so good, but sadly fell short. This is marketed as a sapphic retelling and there was zero of that present in this book minus some random kiss? There was no romance at all. Snow White was better off ending up with the male main character. They had a good relationship going.
I Was Told It Would Get Easier by Abbi Waxman
medium-paced
3.5
A very fun, funny and cute mother/daughter college tour bonding trip read! Emily and Jessica were very entertaining to follow along to. I like how it was written as if the character was talking to you/reading their inner thoughts. The pacing overall was good and flowed pretty well.
It really felt that is was more miscommunication between them which made them feel like had their differences. I was happy to see by the end they were more open with each other.
It really felt that is was more miscommunication between them which made them feel like had their differences. I was happy to see by the end they were more open with each other.
The Love Plot by Samantha Young
medium-paced
3.0
This was a cute story. If you like the grumpy meets sunshine trope then this definitely maybe a book to check out.
Star and Rafe were good protagonist characters. I liked that their polar opposite personalities meshed well as the story progressed. I appreciate that this story did not just take place over a few months span. I liked that this story spanned over a year. With this plot choice, I think it did a good job to help show Star and Rafe’s feelings progress at a more natural pace. As the story went on you could see their dynamic shifting into one where they deeply cared for each other.
Star and Rafe were good protagonist characters. I liked that their polar opposite personalities meshed well as the story progressed. I appreciate that this story did not just take place over a few months span. I liked that this story spanned over a year. With this plot choice, I think it did a good job to help show Star and Rafe’s feelings progress at a more natural pace. As the story went on you could see their dynamic shifting into one where they deeply cared for each other.
The Alien by K.A. Applegate
fast-paced
4.0
I loved reading from Axe’s perspective! Understanding how he feels about everything and about his home.
Disney Frozen: Olaf's Quest by Suzanne Francis
fast-paced
4.0
So cute! Loved listening to this audiobook!