Loved it! Perfect summer RomCom ❤️💜

I read this book in a single trip to the beach. I will say that certain scenes/chapters are pretty graphic and uncomfortable to read. Also, the characters weren‘t very likable in my opinion. I still enjoyed the book and couldn‘t wait to figure out what happened. Still doesn‘t beat Verity though!

I had lower expectations for this book after reading some of the other reviews, but I have to say I loved it! I read the entire book in a day (similar to how I devoured the Netflix series). So happy that I gave it a shot 😊

Ready for July 🦩🩷

I was really excited to read this, but it missed the mark for me. The characters weren‘t very likable, and it was a little hard to follow. At least it will look nice on my shelf 😊

Great story with many twists that kept my interest! I read it on the plane to a work trip, and I finished the whole book in 2 sittings. This is my second book by this author and I‘m loving her stories

Nice book to thumb through and read different sections when you‘re ready/able. I‘m still coping with the sudden loss of my dad, especially with Father‘s Day right around the corner.. thank you to everyone for your kind words of comfort and support. It means more than you know 🤍

This was a fun, easy read (which is just what I was looking for). But it was a bit too unrealistic and the characters were unlikeable, in my opinion.

Last week, my life turned upside down when my dad died very suddenly. While I‘ve been trying to come to terms with the fact that I will now have to adjust to life without having my dad by my side, and that he won‘t be here for my 30th birthday, this has been undoubtedly the hardest thing I‘ve ever had to go through. Trying to find books to help me understand the grieving process, and how to cope🤍🕊️

Definitely not the story I was expecting! It was more of a romantic mystery (rather than a romcom), with a surprise twist. I did think it was a little drawn out at times, but overall it was a great read 😊

I loved every minute of this lighthearted romantic comedy! It was entertaining from beginning to end and even made me laugh out loud. I‘m definitely going to save this one to re-read on a rainy day 😊

February was a stressful month for me, so it wasn‘t the best for reaching my reading goals. I still managed to find some great reads, though! Hopefully I‘ll come out of my reading funk in March and catch up on my goal 🤗

Perfect Valentine‘s Day read 💕

It was a close call for January‘s favorite, but I had to go with Verity. I‘ll be interested to see how far it makes it on the bracket this year!

Read a couple of really fantastic books this month! Hoping February is just as lucky 🧡

Didn‘t quite make a bingo, but still found some great books I loved this month 🥰

Read this as part of a book club, otherwise I probably would have bailed. I started off loving this, but then all of the body shaming/body issues & jokes about SA and violence was just too much for me. It felt uncomfortable to read the character making light of so many dark issues.

I understand I‘m in the minority here, but wasn‘t really a fan. Maybe it‘s because I‘ve been reading more fast-paced thrillers lately. I really tried to love this book, but was disappointed in the slow pace. The majority of the story felt like filler. You could really just read the very beginning + the end and still completely understand what happened in the story.

So glad I read this!

Interesting read about Pan Am during the Mad Men era. I think the description was a little misleading, as the recounting of the former stewardesses was a smaller portion of this book than I anticipated. There was a lot of historical events mentioned as well as the history of Pan Am itself. Maybe I wasn‘t in the right mood to read this right now. Maybe I‘ll give it a re-read later this year to see if I feel the same way.

Wow… I have no words 😳

..except I will say I couldn‘t put this down - though I was slightly disappointed in the ending

Very intense memoir of Jennette‘s dark experiences as a child actor, abusive mother, nickelodeon, eating disorders, alcohol, and sex. I never knew much about Jennette before this, and hadn‘t watched any of her shows, but I‘m really glad I gave this book a read.

A few people recommended this to me, and I thought it would be one of those overhyped, predictable books. However, I was pleasantly surprised! I read it in less than a day because I just couldn‘t wait to find out what happened. I will say SOME aspects were predictable, but there were still one or two twists that got me 😜

Really cute and fun story! - I even laughed out loud during some parts! Great start to the New Year 🎉

Read this entire book on my way to a work conference in Orlando (which was amazing!) - I couldn‘t wait to read how it ended. I love TJR books, though this one wasn‘t necessarily in my top favorites

🙋🏼‍♀️Guilty!

I actually enjoyed reading this book for the most part, but some of the parts felt a little icky and uncomfortable (I‘m guessing that‘s the point, though) loved the lyrical writing and this beautiful 25th anniversary edition with gold foil roses on the cover!

Between a pick and a so-so for me, I decided to give it a pick since I read it in less than 24 hours to try and figure out who the guilty one was! I will say there are plenty of twists, but none of the characters were truly likable and it was a far-fetched, unrealistic story. Still very entertaining and perfect read for October

1. Chai latte ☕️
2. Apple picking (and reading thrillers/cozy mysteries)
3. Practical Magic 🧙🏼‍♀️

#wondrouswednesday

Fantastic Agatha Christie-esque mystery! Perfect for this rainy October weather 🎃🕵🏽🔍

Got this book so I can read it before watching the show, and wow! Considering how busy I‘ve been lately, I didn‘t think I‘d have much time to read - where there‘s a will, there‘s a way! Intense story about a toxic relationship, battles with mental health, and even a twist snuck in there. Can‘t wait to watch the show now!

This was so much fun! I enjoyed it more than I thought I would

To be honest, I was very pleasantly surprised with this book! When I read the description, I thought it would take me a couple of days to get through it, but I ended up finishing it in a day! It was much more intense and heavier than I expected - but I enjoyed it

This book was even better than the first! Perfect book if you‘re looking for a fun, steamy romance.

This was between a pick and a so-so for me. There were a lot of great points that I took out of this, and it was a pretty quick audiobook - so I don‘t mind too much. I‘d give it 6.5/10 ⭐️

Lately I‘ve been craving these suspenseful, mysterious stories that also are a little light and fun - Liane Moriarty has come through twice this month for me, first with Apples Never Fall and now The Husbands Secret! 🌸

Christina Lauren always hit the mark for me! This was the perfect palette-cleanser in between reads 💛

Someone recommended this book to me since I loved Big Little Lies so much, and I‘m glad I read it! I loved the writing and characters, some parts even made me laugh out loud. The mystery was enough to keep me interested throughout the whole story. The only thing is I will say that when the mystery was revealed/solved, I was a little underwhelmed (at least for one of them - because there are several!) Overall this was a great read

Loved this fun, light summer read! 💙

First book I‘ve read by Beatriz Williams, definitely won‘t be my last! This was the perfect book to get me out of my reading slump ❤️

While I enjoyed the premise and idea of this book, it was unfortunately so drawn out. There was really no reason this book couldn‘t have been 250 pages instead of the 433 pages, which is the reason I‘m giving it a so-so instead of a thumbs up. The writing was very clever, and I particularly loved the use of footnotes throughout the story.

I agree with what seems to be the general consensus for this book: interesting concept, but poorly executed. Took me a little longer to read because I‘ve had too much going on lately, which may have contributed to the lackluster feeling. Maybe if I read it all at once (or at least within a week), it would have held my interest better

Got married this week! It was the most wonderful, magical day of my life and I wish I could relive it over and over 🥰 But definitely looking forward to our life as a married couple!

A very sweet story about a woman going back to her small hometown to check on her grandfather after an accident. While she‘s home, she has the chance to reunite with her childhood best friend (and first love). Definitely had hallmark movie feels!

Finished in 1 sitting while my fiancé watched the Super Bowl in the background. A nice, lighthearted rom-com was exactly the kind of story I craved right before Valentine‘s Day!

Sweet story about a man and a woman who share a flat, but he only stays there during days while she stays there on nights and weekends (due to work schedules). It was a cute, romantic story.. but it seems I‘m one of the outliers who thought it was a little dull at times and dragged on. Still enjoyed it though!

Reading the reviews, I started this thinking I would pan or bail. Reading the 1st half, I was pleasantly surprised! The characters were funny and I couldn‘t wait to keep going, but things took a turn in the 2nd half. The MC started getting annoying and the things she argued about were so childish and didn‘t make much sense. I had to push myself to get through the rest of the book, but gave it 3 stars because I genuinely liked it at the start.

Skipped watching TV tonight to finish this one! I really enjoyed it and now I‘ll have to watch the movie ☺️

I enjoyed this more than I expected! Interesting imagining on Agatha Christie‘s 11-day disappearance in 1926. You can tell the author did a lot of research on the topic, but there were still a lot of twists and turns to keep the story entertaining

Loved this idea! My favorite book of January was probably Love on Lexington Avenue by Lauren Layne (tagged). Can‘t wait to see how it pans out against the rest of my favorites this year!
#2022ReadingBracket