This was a beautiful book about an issue still very prominent in 2022 American society, especially with the overturning of Roe v. Wade earlier this year. I learned a lot about the Canadian abortion movement and the history behind it, from figures like Dr. Morgentaler to forced adoption and maternity homes to the Jane Collective. It's a very thought-provoking read and really sticks with you. 10/10 would read again.

dear chloe, i demand therapy. i genuinely demand therapy. this was so beautifully written with the prose and the plot twists and historical incorporation, but i'm reeling right now. i cannot believe what i just read. its beautiful 15938/10 stars, with this monotone-ish writing, you probably can't tell, but i promise you - this is chloe's best book yet. i'm just in pain from the ending. greatly suffering

A fairytale for a morally grey “witch“ and a prince not-so-charming. Violet isn't your typical princess that is innocent and naive. She's a seer, a prophet that advises the kingdom on what to do. But Violet's also a liar, twisting her visions with so many lies that the truth is barely there. The banter between her and the prince? Phenomenal. Their story? The very opposite of a typical fairytale.

15/10, this is one of the best debut novels I've ever read. Miss Ann Liang has written a story with common tropes but executed them perfectly that the writing is anything but ordinary. Between the academic rivals' banter, plot twists, and Henry Li, it's just *chef's kiss.* However, beyond the characters and romance, Miss Ann has crafted a story that accurately depicts the experience of being Asian-American. It hit close to home a few times tbh.

The execution of fake dating and slowburn had me sobbing several times, and the ending was so wholesome that I sent Lyn several texts screaming. 12/10, read this series, you will not regret it. The development that each character and couple went through is amazing, and when you finish, it'll feel as if they truly became a family (which they did.)

Personally, the princess x bodyguard trope isn't for me, but Miss Ana executed it amazingly. The slowburn and pining will have you screaming for Bridget and Rhys to just kiss within a certain chapter.

grumpy x sunshine, some predictable moments, but excellent angst. miss ana knows what she's doing to keep readers hooked the entire time. ava and alex?? one of the best couples ever.

the enemies to lovers (or benefits situation) was excellently paced, and with the slowburn, the growing feelings between josh and jules was on point. add it with the angsty scenes that every book must have, and it was an easy 5/5 for me. but considering that josh is *supposed* to be smart, i was screaming at him for the two specific dumb mistakes he made, but it's for the angst- the josh&alex banter has me convinced to read the whole series btw

I quite literally cleared my entire evening to finish this book. And I have 4 projects due tomorrow.

The twists and turns in this novel are unparalleled, and I especially enjoyed reading how the various subplots tied into the big picture. There are no 2D characters, and the aura of suspicion makes it all the better.

lyn and i have been declined for an eArc on netgalley for flf, but i've heard from the tvd/ove/chloe gong discord that the book ends with silas wanting a nap and being super tired. SO. there's such a good chance that phoebe x silas is a thing right? what if they got together in flf, but something happened and silas is exhausted because they got in a fight and he was just trying to protect her. SO MANY THEORIES AKFJNSF

“I didn‘t know you had such a praise kink.”

Britt Hanson, the MC, was entertaining to read about, but it felt like everything she did or didn't do revolved around soccer. As the story progresses, we learn more about why soccer is so important to Britt, beyond the UCLA scholarship she could've received. Beyond the character developments, the slow-burn romance was impeccable, considering the dynamic wasn't focused on just attraction. It's a great read if you like a lighthearted rom-com.

A love story between a Tokyo princess and her bodyguard? I loved Izumi's self-discovery adventure throughout this novel, especially because she wasn't only focused on her feelings for Akio. In America, Izumi isn't American enough, but in Japan, she isn't Asian enough. But this was such a fun story to read. The chaos that Izumi got herself into kept me hanging with every page, and the final few chapters about Akio had me stressed beyond relief.

Lovely War had so many intricate details about the history of WWI that I felt like I was reading half a romance novel, half a history textbook (which I don't mind). Each of the four characters lost something throughout the course of the novel, but they persisted until their happily-ever-afters. The ending between Aphrodite and Hephaestus was also- *chef's kiss.* It was a new perspective on Aphrodite being anything but the meddling love goddess.

A mind-bending, makes-you-question-reality, unique novel featuring multi-dimensional characters and a fascinating storyline. The ending ties up the story nicely, and there's no worthless filler. Can be confusing at the very beginning, especially when the timelines are just introduced, but everything smooths out by halfway through the book.

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We love character development!!!!!! *insert smiling but crying* Also, we finally get to meet Daisy better, and her dynamic with Ryke is amazing. Ryke-Daisy and Rose-Connor's easy banter lifted the mood in this book a lot, considering Lo's in rehab and Lily's struggling from abstaining sex, but still, this book was super good!!

Booked on a Feeling was a really cute, friends-to-lovers romance, and it's enjoyable that most of the story involved working on revamping a bookstore. It's more appealing than having two friends hang out over a break, having them compete in a contest together or what not. But what's romance without pining? Watching Lizzy and Jack misinterpret each other's actions and delay their inevitable love was truly painful, but it definitely had me hooked.

Nancy as a morally gray protagonist was everything. Not every main character is supposed to be a hero, and it's refreshing to have Nancy not stereotyped as a “hero“ or whatnot. Also, I don't get why some people are saying that it's a remake of One of Us is Lying. The only similarity I see is a murder mystery at school, so seriously, read How We Fall Apart without comparing it to other books. HWFA was an amazing debut book and deserves everything.

“A kid at our school died, and my parents‘ biggest concern is my calc grade. Smh —Anon”

““Two secrets down, two to go. Fess up or get messed up.““

Following the aftermath of Unravel Me, Juliette is starting to become her own person and understand to accept herself. I loved seeing how Juliette's dynamic/relationship with Adam, Warner, and Kenji changed, and I was glad to see flaws brought up for certain characters. It gave them more depth. Ignite Me also didn't only focus on the love triangle. Other relationships were discussed, which includes Kenji, Castle, and James. 5/5 recommendation!!

Unravel Me follows the events of Juliette's escape from the Reestablishment to Omega Point - the headquarters where people have special gifts like Juliette. One of my favorite parts is the way some sections are formatted. Sometimes the words are crossed out, which made me feel like I was reading Juliette's notebook rather than her point of view. I genuinely had to put the book down several times to walk because I was too invested in [redacted].

A Curse so Dark and Lonely is a retelling of the famous Beauty and the Beast, following teenager Harper Lacy. The first sentence/line was amazing: “There is blood under my fingernails. I wonder how many of my people I've killed this time.“ Then, there were so many decisions that I was screaming at, which kept me hooked the entire time. In case I can't say character names, the villain is one of my favorite characters apart from Rhen, Z*, and Fr***.

neither lyn nor i have read flf, apart from the snippets miss chloe has shared on her twitter and the extended excerpt on simonteen, so this is spoiler-free!!
- 🌹lili🌹