Reviews
I cannot claim to be a writer without also being a reader. Here is a collection of reader reviews of the books I’ve binged. To stay even more up-to-date with what I’m currently reading, add me on Goodreads.
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“Written in the Stars” by Alexandria Bellefleur • Book Review
“Elle was hopeless when it came to Darcy. Hopeless in that there was no cure for how she felt.”
★★★ (3 / 5 stars) Written in the Stars is a sapphic romantic comedy set during the holidays with an astrology edge. I love the dichotomy between the two characters and think the story is cute overall, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the writing style (too drawn-out, in my opinion). Regardless, you might want to pick this up if you like fake-dating tropes, Thanksgiving family blowups, and believing in soul mates.
“My Favorite Half-Night Stand” by Christina Lauren • Book Review
“I thought about getting a cat today. That’s a solid step into the commitment zone.”
★★★★★ (5 / 5 stars) When I first read this book, it was an automatic five-star read. I was instantly obsessed with Millie and Reid and the way the story focused on more than just their relationship. Millie had a lot to deal with, and the authors dive headfirst into those issues and capture them so authentically.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It's "You've Got Mail" with a nerdy twist, and I loved everything about it.
“Attachments” by Rainbow Rowell • Book Review
“I didn't know love could leave the lights on all the time.”
★★★★★ (5 / 5 stars) The email cuteness of “You’ve Got Mail” meets the rooting-for-the-underdog romance of Jim and Pam in “The Office” to craft a supremely funny and real book that is a must-read for any rom-com fan out there.
I cannot wait to dive more into Rowell’s books and see what the rest of the hype is about. This will be a re-read for me, for sure, when I need a feel-good romance story. 10/10 would recommend.
“The Honey-Don’t List” by Christina Lauren • Book Review
“I want to make her life better by being the best thing in it.”
★★★ (3.5 / 5 stars) Enjoyed this one! Nothing too special that really swept me off my feet, but the arcs were cute.
A predictable rom-com that was sweet and entertaining. Definitely a feel-good book for those needing escapism, and I LOVED the narrators for the Audio edition.
“The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides • Book Review
“I believe the same is true for most people who go into mental health. We are drawn to this profession because we are damaged - we study psychology to heal ourselves. Whether we are prepared to admit this or not is another question.”
★★★★ (4.5 / 5 stars) Great writing voice. Great suspense and mystery. Great twist at the end. I loved it.
This story has mystery, some psychological thriller elements, and potentially unreliable narrators. Highly recommend for fans of: Gone Girl, “The Sinner,” “Bloodline,” and Lifetime murder movies.
“Hey Ladies!” by Michelle Markowitz and Caroline Moss • Book Review
“All of my close friends and family drive me at least 70% crazy, but in the end it’s completely worth it.”
★★★★★ (5 / 5 stars) I don’t even know how to tell you how good this book is. It’s hilarious and convicting and dramatic and real in all the best ways.
Told strictly through email threads and text messages, this is a MUST-READ for all the females out there watching some real drama happen around weddings with their friends and colleagues.
“Beyond the Shadows” by Brent Weeks • Book Review
“Growing old with the woman I love would be my first choice, but dying reconciled with her isn't a bad second.”
★★★ (3 / 5 stars) This by far was the best book of the series but still had so many loose ends, unfinished stories, and confusing elements that it's only worth 3 stars. And honestly, I'm surprised more people didn't die. LOL.
Was this book enjoyable? Definitely. There was a ton of action, a quick pace, and there were plot twists every few chapters that kept me on my toes. But was this series worth the read overall (if this is the conclusion we get)? That's iffy…
“Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng • Book Review
“Most of the time, everyone deserves more than one chance. We all do things we regret now and then. You just have to carry them with you.”
★★★ (3.5 / 5 stars) What is everyone raving about? Why is this book on every book club, TBR, reading rec list known to man?
Is it because it deals with hot-button topics, like abortion, appropriation of Asian-American identities, and the forced suburban line between haves and have-nots? Is it because we dissect an entire family, peeling back layers of unseemly secrets and tangled emotions behind the shell of the image the mother wants everyone to see?
You may think this is the start of a rave and that these qualities make the novel a wonder to behold—a complex beauty deserving of such widespread attention. You might think this...but you would be wrong.