The Summary

Nicholas Rose, Naomi Westfield's ideal fiancé, opens doors for her, remembers her restaurant orders, and hails from the sort of respectable society family any bride would adore being a part of. Never do they argue. Three months out from their grandiose wedding, they are getting ready. And she has had enough of him completely and terribly.

Naomi wants to break off the engagement, but there is a catch: whoever does so will be responsible for paying the nonrefundable wedding costs. When Naomi learns that Nicholas has also been acting happy, the two of them engage in an all-out emotional struggle while pulling practical jokes and sabotaging one another.

But Naomi notices that her determination is eroding as the wedding countdown approaches, which may or may not happen. They're finally being themselves and having fun with the last person they expect: each other, because they no longer have anything to lose.

My Review

In all honesty, I didn't think this book was that horrible. In fact, I found it to be surprisingly humorous and quite good.

Reading a romance with characters who are already in a committed relationship but are battling to keep it going is always enlightening to me, and I enjoyed the premise of this one. Thankfully, the opening did a fantastic job of grabbing my attention and accurately presenting the plot.

The book first annoyed me a bit. Because both characters were trying so hard to undercut one another while acting like spoiled brats, obtuse kids, or mostly each other's throats! Sometimes, all I wanted to do was swoop into their world and give them a pep talk about what grownup behavior looks like.

The passion between these two felt mature as it grew, even at its most childish moments. I could feel the chemistry between the two of them. As we discovered more about both characters' backgrounds and got to know them on a deeper level, I could kind of understand why they behaved in their dysfunctional manner.

My issue with the plot's pacing and how it seems to drag on for too long, despite the fact that I appreciate the humor that develops amongst the people in the book, is that it feels too slow. If a reader is impatient, they can decide to stop reading the book, especially in the beginning.

The writing style isn't something I especially enjoy either, but that's a personal preference. The story is unrelated to it.

Overall, I still find this book to be compelling in every way. Because of how they built and defined their own family, their choice to recommit to their relationship, and everything else, their relationship improved even more than when they first started dating. They evolved into a team.

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done! 

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot. 

★★★ Good work! Nothing particularly remarkable, but still nice.

★★ Meh... Mediocre with great room for improvement.

★ Extremely Poor.

The Summary

Meet the chronically single romantic advice blogger Liana Dawson.

The Summary

A young female single. tall, dark, and attractive stranger. What might possibly fail?

The Summary

Birdie had only known the outside world through her favorite crime novels because she was isolated and home-schooled by her strict grandparents. But when she accepts a summer job working the night shift at a famed Seattle hotel, everything changes.

She meets the charming hotel driver Daniel Aoki there, and the two of them uncover a true mystery: a well known recluse who has never been seen in public is covertly seeing someone at the hotel.

Birdie must come out of her shell in order to figure out the writer's mysterious identity. As she does so, she realizes that the biggest mystery of all might be her developing feelings for Daniel.

My Review

It took me a while to decide to read this book, but when I did, I found it to be endearing.

Despite the fact that the book was a sweet and fluffy romance, I was taken aback by how complex the major characters were. They are a lot of fun. They are both very real and highly addictive.

Daniel is adorable, Birdie is funny, and their intricate backstories were fascinating to learn about. I couldn't help but enjoy all the characters, even the ones that are too quirky, like Birdie's godmother Mona, who almost always dresses up in outlandish clothes.

Its plot is really cute. The great setting descriptions in this book made me feel as though I was actually seated at The Moonlight Diner with them. The backdrop and ambiance for the story were meticulously created.

This book's diversity and the way it deals with themes relating to mental health and people with disabilities are both appealing to me and it was done perfectly. Furthermore, it is handled conventionally and is sex positive. And I like how Jenn talks about it in her works rather than treating it as something taboo.

It's a pity because this wasn't one of my favorites of hers. Even while each component was interesting and well-done in and of itself, I didn't enjoy the whole package.

Primarily because of the tempo. It occasionally grew a little too slow and repetitive. The mystery in the novel didn't quite live up to expectations. I didn't see the point in Birdie's urge to investigate the "issue." I had absolutely no interest in it whatsoever and thought it to be terribly dull and useless.

In the end, I think it's a well-written contemporary romance with endearing characters and intriguing side storylines. I liked it even if it didn't exactly meet my criteria, and I would still recommend it. I suppose it only has to reach the right readers, but I wasn't the right reader for that.

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done! 

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot. 

★★★ Good work! Nothing particularly remarkable, but still nice.

★★ Meh... Mediocre with great room for improvement.

★ Extremely Poor.

The Summary

Josie Way enjoyed working among the leather-scented volumes of the Library of Congress until she discovered corruption and became a target. Till the case is resolved in court, Josie can remain a covert agent by posing as Wilfred, Oregon's new librarian. But she wasn't prepared for life in this small town to be so quiet. The Victorian era mansion that houses the library is going to be demolished. Josie finds a body in the woods when she is still processing the information that her safe haven is going to be turned into scrap wood.

Josie's discovery that she comes from a long history of witches and that her abilities have suddenly manifested is almost as unexpected. Josie is looking through a list of suspects with assistance from a spoilt alley cat who might be her familiar in the hopes of conjuring a solution to preserve her library and her life.

My Review

This cozy mystery novel is the first in a brand-new series.

A supernatural mystery revolves around a teenage librarian named Josie as she runs away after overhearing some illicit activity while working at the Library of Congress and discovering that she is a witch.

I became so caught up in Josie's world because of this tale. The writing was welcoming and courteous. The wonderful library, the town, and the people of Wilford were all very real to me.

I like Josie as the primary character. She has a lot going on in her life, and it seems like something new is occurring all the time. The story moves along well, and there is more than enough humor, tension, detective work, and interesting characters to keep me interested.

Overall, it was a fun and easy read, but if you're looking for a more intricate mystery, look elsewhere.

I believe that this book will appeal most to readers who like light mysteries or who want a light mystery with a mystical, creepy, or magical element.

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done! 

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot. 

★★★ Good work! Nothing particularly remarkable, but still nice.

★★ Meh... Mediocre with great room for improvement.

★ Extremely Poor.

The Summary

The summers in the Maine seaside town of Noquit are peaceful and restful, unless you discover a mysterious dead body, run into a hot ex-boyfriend, or begin receiving guidance from ghostly ancestors.

The Summary

In her charming debut book, Katherine Arden introduced readers to a captivating heroine. In a place where snowdrifts reach the eaves of her family's wooden home and where fairy tales recounted over a fire have some basis in reality, Vasilisa grew up on the edge of a Russian wilderness. Vasilisa attracted the attention of Morozko, Frost, the winter demon from the tales, due to her talent for seeing things that others do not, and together they prevented the destruction of her people. However, Frost's assistance is not free, and her community has labeled her a witch.

Vasilisa must now make a difficult decision. The two alternatives left for her after being driven from her home by terrified villagers are marriage or the convent. She is unable to accept either outcome and instead opts for adventure, masquerading as a boy and riding her gorgeous steed Solovey to the open road.

But all changes when Vasilisa defeats bandits in a battle. She receives a hero's ovation from the Grand Prince of Moscow for her achievements, and she is reunited with her adored sister and brother, who are now members of the Grand Prince's close-knit group. She is afraid to admit to the court that she is a female because if her lie was found out, it would be very bad for her and her family. Before she can extricate herself from Moscow's machinations and as Frost offers advice that may or may not be reliable, she must also face a threat that is considerably more serious and waiting for the entire city of Moscow.

My Review

Right now, it's difficult for me to put into words how I feel. The second one is notably better.

Vasya still possesses the same vivacious and intelligent girl I adored in the first novel, despite the fact that she is older and more mature now. As the plot has developed naturally with her character, we get to see the courageous but also disturbed and complex person she has become.

She embodies all the qualities I look for in a strong, knowledgeable, brave, and independent female protagonist, therefore I can't help but root for her throughout the entire book.

The original book's sense of daring adventure where its strength rests in its quiet enchantment is what its sequel draws on. The second is riskier, more exciting, and without a doubt darker and scarier.

Both the lighthearted amorous scenes and the gritty, filthy ones are richly described in the literature. Historical components are just as quietly fascinating as legendary or mystical ones.

Unquestionably capturing my attention and keeping me enthralled is this excellent series. I'm eager to read the following one!

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done! 

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot. 

★★★ Good work! Nothing particularly remarkable, but still nice.

★★ Meh... Mediocre with great room for improvement.

★ Extremely Poor.