A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: My first weekly wrap in three months lists my TBR list for June’s Massive Readathon set in Erilea and Pride-a-thon. I also discuss two recent 5-star reads and three books at the top of my Want-to-Read list featuring strong women.
(more…)Review: Following Maggie by Melanie Moreland
The Gist: A sweet romance that romanticizes the mundane and explores belonging through a found family trope, small-town life and an only-in-the-movies meet-cute.
Series: Insta-Spark Collection, #7*
Release Date: April 7, 2022
Maggie Andrews is heading back to the only town that ever felt like home. When she meets Sebastian, somehow she knows, together, they’ll find a life together sweeter than the ones they are leaving behind. She can help him find his future. He can be the person she needs. They only have to say yes.
Sometimes you discover home isn’t only a location on a map—but the person you share it with.
• BIPOC characters
• LGBTQIA+ characters
• characters with a disability
And doesn’t address fatphobia
• Parental neglect
• No OW/OM drama
• No pushing away
• No separation
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Format: eARC
Rating: 4.25-stars
*Each book in the series is Standalone
(more…)Review: Breaking the Speed Limit by Melanie Moreland
The Gist: A sweet opposites-attract single-parent romance that explores found family and starting over. However, the unrealistic meet-cute was off-putting.
Series: Reynolds Restoration, #2*
Release Date: March 31, 2022
Until she bursts into his life. A stubborn woman with too much baggage, too much to say, and a child in tow.
Far too much trouble.
Except, he likes her spark. The way she refuses to listen. How beautiful she is with her son. How right she feels in his arms.
The way she makes him feel whole.
Can he convince her to give love a second chance?
Book set in Reynolds Restoration world
• BIPOC characters
• LGBTQIA+ characters
• characters with a disability
And doesn’t address fatphobia
• Threat of gun violence (see above)
• Does have OM drama
– Heroine’s abusive ex-boyfriend (and father of her child) stalks her and attempts to abduct the Heroine and her child
• Does have OW drama
– One of the Heroine’s colleagues hits on the Hero, making the Heroine quite jealous.
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• Does have a few days separation (both celibate)
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Format: eARC
Rating: 3.5-stars
*Each book in the series is Standalone
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: November 1st to November 21st
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: My latest weekly wrap is a catch-up of my reading habits in November. So far, I’ve read 27 books and only DNF one! I also get into the thrillers topping my want-to-read list.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: September 20th to October 3rd
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: Eleven books read, including two from my Up Next Shelf with corresponding TV recommendations. My weekly wrap want-to-read list features books in translation and concludes with some new releases.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: September 6th to September 12th
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: Seven books read, including one re-read and eARC. In my weekly wrap, I discuss my upcoming ARC reviews, monthly wrap up, and five upcoming releases.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: August 30th to September 5th
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: A subpar reading week that was saved by my advanced reader copy of THE LIE by Karla Sorensen and three young adult novels I can’t wait to read.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: August 2nd to August 15th
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: 12 books read including 4 re-reads, a reflection on my ARC of Age of Ava and a heartbreaking duet while hoping to re-spark my interest in YA fantasy.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: July 5th to July 11th
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: 17 books read, where all but two were by Ruby Dixon – it’s the month of alien sci-fi romance! – and three debut novels I want to read.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: June 21st to June 27th
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: Six books read, including four re-reads, and three polarizing books from my want-to-read list that pay homage to literature and fairy tales.
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