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🖋️ Hiya! I'm Chrissie, your usual book reviewer and bookstagrammer. I'm an avid reader and this is my blog account where I post all my reviews! Feel free to look around!

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▪ Lies by Michael Grant review! ▪

“You don’t understand, Edilio,” Sam said so softly, he doubted Edilio could hear him over the roar and crackle of the fire raging all around them. “You can’t do anything else with people like this. You have to kill them all." • Review: The third installment of the Gone series, Lies, is the stepping stone for the next three books in the series. While all the pieces on the chess board were being placed, the story continued to transform into multiple nightmares that I still think of today ⚰️ Lies was a great read, one that had me gasping in *actual* horror, and it had me on the edge of my seat. While the first two books of the Gone series are much the same in the ‘thriller’ scale, Lies created a scale of its own, with no mercy. Feelings of dread, fear, shock, and anger circled within me, I was wholly invested in the story Michael Grant was telling. The characters’ emotions seeped out of the pages, towards me, and I cannot explain in words how well the author expressed their feelings and trauma. I felt like the characters had more depth in this book, and the emotional trauma that they had experienced was finally developed and involved in the story more 😍 Not only were the character developments great, but the ending had me spiralling down into a tunnel of absolute shock and horror 😭 And awe. Many emotions were built into the ending, and I can’t explain what I was feeling when I read the last line of the book. I was… mesmerized, of how the author pulled it off, and how the sensations of the battlefield fell over me. It was clear that the author was setting up for the rest of the series, which was slightly annoying at times, but the plot never disappointed me. It’s difficult to explain in words how well the plot was timed, and explained. Purely incredible to be fully honest! 🦋 There’s a lot more I want to say, but then this review will be too long and boring! 😂 I would recommend this to those who love apocalyptic reads, Sci-Fi, drama, romance, horror, and thrillers! My rating: 4.5/5 ✨ TW: cannibalism, eating disorder, death, extreme violence/cruelty • QOTD: what series do you want to read this year? 👀 • • •

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5 Bookstagram Tips that I got throughout my first year on Bookstagram -

There’s a lot more bookish tips that I could share, but I decided to keep this one short and sweet! I hope you find these tips helpful, and I wish you well!

1 - Engage in the community!

This seems kind of obvious, but throughout my bookstagram journey I realized how important this is and how rewarding it is. Engaging in the community gets your account out there, into the community, and it brings engagement to your account. Not to mention, it’s also super satisfying to give back to other accounts! 🦋

Tip: you can engage in bookish hashtags - such as #newtobookstagram #newbookstagrammer #newbookstagram #bookishaesthetic etc!

2 - Be active on your story!

This seems simple, and utterly useless, but that’s far from the truth. A study shows that more people go through their stories than their actual feed, and I can prove this to be true because I do exactly that! Instagram stories show your personality a lot more, and it gives people a chance to get to know you. Staying active on your story is important, take it as your second hub of activity, with your feed being the main hub 🌻

Tip: When you post on your feed, make sure to post it on your story as well! This leads engagement to your feed, and makes your post easier to be seen.

3 - Always include a QOTD in your post

Comments are important sectors of your engagement, and it’s fun to have conversations between other people in the community. A QOTD (Question of the Day) is imperative to have in your caption. This attracts people to comment on your post, answering the question you have asked. It’s always best to have an interesting question rather than one that’s always being asked in the community 🤗

For example, one of the usual questions asked on a post is, ‘what’s your current read?’. While you can definitely still use that question, think of something out of the box, like this or that questions, or even a would you rather!

4 - Put emojis in your captions!

I know, I know, this sounds weird, but from personal experience, when I have to read a caption without emojis I get bored very fast. Think of emojis as decorations on your caption, and certain emojis give the readers an insight to your personality! But, don’t overdo the emoji usage, that’s just as bad as having no emojis present 📚

Tip - When you do write captions, make sure to add a few spaces between sentences/paragraphs! This makes it easier to read!

5 - In my opinion, follow trains suck

Ahh, controversial opinion? Indeed, but let me explain. Follow trains seem cool, and if not super rewarding. Follow trains are there to give you a lot of followers, that’s intriguing, of course it is! But let’s think about it, people who take part in follow trains already follow SO MANY accounts, how are they ever going to see or engage with your account? Exactly, never. All those followers that you get from the follow train are only there because they HAVE to follow you to get their own followers, not because they WANT to follow you. So basically, you’re not getting a ‘real’ follower.

Now, I don’t judge anyone who takes part in follow trains, you are free to do whatever you want, I personally just don’t see it as being rewarding. Instead, let your account grow naturally with followers that appreciate your posts and take time to like/interact with them!

I hope you liked this post, and that it's helpful! 💛

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stages of the TBR pile

cute pile by your bed

ok now it’s getting taller

it’s a whole bookshelf

am arranging it in several small piles

it’s blocking out the sun

i’ll add to it instead of reading this should help

everything is f i n e

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🌼 Chasing Daffodils by Emily Sam Review! 🌼 • Thank you to @netgalley for allowing me to read and review this #giftedcopy 💛 • Chasing Daffodils was something I have never experienced before. The story contained a beautiful uniqueness that seemed to envelop the entire book. I can’t express it in words, honestly. I don’t know why, but I adored this story 😍 I loved Jade, she held this energy that kind of floated off the page toward the reader. She had her moments that got me frustrated, but it created a realistic feeling which I thought added so much to the book. Jade’s character development throughout the entire novel was executed well, and even though the countless men she dated irritated me, I knew it was a part of her development in the book. Colin...ah, I loved this man alright 😂😍 This was odd for me, because we didn’t have any chapters from Colin’s POV, but his personality really shined through in different situations from Jade’s POV. Again, it’s odd because usually I wouldn’t be able to connect with a character if they didn’t have their own POV, but this wasn’t the case with Chasing Daffodils. Honestly, Emily Sam executed this brilliantly in my opinion 🦋 There’s just one thing, one thing that I craved for and that was for Jade and Colin to have more time together. I felt that those moments between them were neglected, and I wish the feelings between them were expressed more throughout the novel. Don’t get me wrong, Jade and Colin shared a beautiful bond, one that wasn’t always described, but one that you could feel through the book. Other than that, I am still in awe! I will say this again, I don’t know what it is, but this book has me in love with the story. I’m definitely keeping an eye out for more books by Emily Sam, there’s just something about her writing that is just purely amazing 💛 I would recommend this book to those who love slow-burn romance, the room-mate trope, and a bit of humour! My rating: ⅘ ✨ • QOTD: what's your favorite flower? And why? • • •

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▪ Grand Escape by Rachel Blaufeld review ▪

Thank you to @netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book! 💛 • Review: Grand Escape showed how difficult love can be, which I really liked as it brought a more realistic feel to the relationship between the two characters! The relationship between them felt a bit, and when I say a bit I mean TINY, rushed, but other than that they had a decent bond that was developed over the course of the book 🦋 I loved Rylan, one of the main characters, because her personality was different and I felt like Rachel Blaufeld presented her character really well. Her development was described in a great way toward the end, you as the reader could actually see how she had changed, (in a good way of course!). As for Adam, I did like his character, he was sophisticated and had that usual charm that no reader can be immune to 😉 Both of them had great humour, which I adore in a book! It just adds that extra pizzazz to a story, and I, at times, laughed out loud while reading the book 😂 As for the plot itself, I did find it lacking toward the end 🙈 Nothing much happened, and I felt like some things were being repeated for no reason. But, in the end, I enjoyed Grand Escape 😍 and will definitely keep a look out for other books by Rachel Blaufeld, (there was a segment of her next book in Grand Escape and I already want to read it!) 🤩 I would recommend this one to those who love a quick romance read set in a gorgeous paradise with unique characters that make you laugh out loud and make people look at you weirdly… because we all know that has happened before... My rating: ⅗ ✨ ⚠ TW: mention of suicide • QOTD: What was your last 5 star romance read? OR What's one romance read you need to get to soon? • • •

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Hunger by Michael Grant review

“It will be everything, and you will be nothing.”

The Gone series is probably the most dark and violent book series I’ll ever read, and Hunger proved that to be true. 

Hunger was an intense read where the main characters were put to the test in various ways. Surviving starvation, fighting against the ‘normals’, and having no break from the fight that approached. Hunger gave a lot of insight to the main characters and their personalities. I felt that there was more character development in Hunger than there was in Gone, the first novel.

The events that took place in this book were wild, and it had me tense with anticipation and fear. Not only is it all violent and dark, but it made the whole plot more complicated (in a  good way) and the plot progressed a lot, different situations were created and the pace of Hunger was just on point. 

One thing that I didn’t like was that Hunger followed the same ‘sequence’ like Gone. It all starts off calmly, gets intense, and then the fight happens. This caused me to kind of ‘know’ what was coming. Hunger had more going on, but like I said, everything happened in the same sequence. It’s quite difficult to explain.

It was a heart-breaking read, one that makes Michael Grant a villain, but I enjoyed it immensely. Everything that happened gave an insight of what’s to come, and I am so excited I can’t wait to start the next novel! 

I would recommend this to those who love science-fiction, adventure, apocalyptic reads, romance, and thrillers.

My rating: 4.5/5 

TW: eating disorder, violence, cruel 

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▪ risky by aurora rose reynolds review ▪

Thank you to @netgalley for allowing me to read and review this copy!

Risky had a cute concept of romance, love, and the challenges that come with allowing yourself to love. I love everything romantic, but I couldn’t find it in me to love this book. 

I found that it started off immediately without much of an introduction, and if one was made, it was really quick and didn’t have the full effect. While the readers are still adjusting to the story, the romance between the two main characters starts off rapidly and creates a relationship without much chemistry. It was rather underwhelming regarding the romance, and it felt kind of unrealistic in my opinion. 

I loved the concept of the story, though! I was intrigued by it immediately and there were instances where I started to actually like where the story was going. But the plot seemed to be going fast, leaving no time for situations to develop or to be solved. The concept wasn’t represented well, and it created a feeling of lack regarding the book. 

I really tried to like this book, I really did, but everything was moving a bit too fast to allow the reader to make a connection with the characters and the story. 

But, if you’re one who loves insta-love tropes, romance, and a bit of drama I would recommend Risky to you! 

My rating: 1.5/5 ✨

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Synopsis:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aurora Rose Reynolds comes a bittersweet romance about the risks and rewards of falling in love. Everly never expected to move back in with her parents, and she definitely didn’t expect to do so as a single mother. But with the father of her son suddenly out of the picture, she’s had to make some adjustments to her plans. Now Everly has one priority: to make a life for herself and her boy. And Blake, her sometimes infuriating but admittedly handsome employer at Live Life Adventures, doesn’t factor into her future as anything more than her boss. But it seems the guy who’s about as friendly as a grizzly bear has a soft spot for her and her son…and the more time she spends with him, the more difficult it is to remember why giving in to the chemistry between them is a bad idea. Now, with their future on the line, they’ll have to decide if love is a risk worth taking.

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🌹 Dead Girls Can't Tell Secrets by Chelsea Ichaso Review 🌹

Thank you to @netgalley for #gifting me this book to read and review! 🦋 • “Keep your eyes on anything you don’t want stolen.” Dead Girls Can’t Tell Secrets had me intrigued since I read the title and saw the cover. Both of those are captivating, and the cover is just gorgeous! 😍 The story the book contained was even more intense and interesting. I always love a good mystery, and DGCTS did not disappoint! I loved the idea of the story and how the plot was set up. Although, the way it was executed was slightly off putting, but the good pacing kind of overshadowed that 💛 Let’s not forget that you were always left guessing no matter what you thought was right or wrong. Chelsea Ichaso really gave no ideas as to whodunit, and that was the captivating part. Every single character was questionable, and what you, as the reader, thought was real was actually all a lie. Fingers were pointed at others, but they never seemed to land true 🔎 The characters in this book were purely just the best. There were moments where I would burst out laughing, or times where doubt circled around in my head regarding a character. What I did find unfortunate was that the main and side characters didn’t have much depth to them. This caused a struggle in the connection between the reader and the characters, but other than that, I loved all of them! 🍁 Considering all of that, Dead Girls Can’t Tell Secrets was a good read! It was a whirlwind, and a good one at that. I would recommend this to those who love a quick-paced mystery, suspense, and intense read. My rating: 3.5/5 ⚠ TW: mention of suicide •

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💍 The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary Review! 💍

My Review: This book got all my emotions out of me. Wow. That’s all I think of when I recall the story of The Flatshare. This book has exceeded my expectations, and I can comfortably say that it hasn’t disappointed me! 😍 It’s such a unique story with amazing and funny characters and situations that are perfectly executed by O’Leary! Tiffy and Leon, the two main characters, were amazing! I won’t lie, Tiffy did irritate me at the beginning of the story, but she became one of my favourites toward the end. I really liked how her growth, emotionally, was shown throughout the story, it added so much depth to her and the book! 🌻 Leon, although his chapters were a bit oddly written, (I understand why now!) is my favourite character in this story, I don’t know what it is, but he’s so unique and his personality was just on point! Tiffy and Leon’s character development was an A+, and they were totally different people in the end, (and I mean that in a good way!) 💛 As for the plot. Freaking hell! I was expecting this normal romance book, and BAM! Here are all these different situations and things happening, I was completely taken by surprise, again, in a good way. Without these special, and even unsteady, moments made the book so interesting and overall, just bloody brilliant. I am so happy to finally have read this one, it didn’t disappoint me and has definitely become my favourite romance story! I recommend this lovely book to those who love the one-bed situation, romance (cuteeee romance), drama, and a bit of suspense! 🦋 My rating: 5/5 ✨ • • •

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🦋 Mr. H.O.A by Carina Taylor Review! 🦋

I think Mr. H.O.A is my new favourite romance of the year 😍 This book was everything! The concept of the story was brilliantly executed, and it’s a unique idea I won’t lie. I didn’t know what H.O.A was when I started reading, but I know for a fact that when I finished the book that H.O.A will forever stay with me. It was represented so well, and I couldn’t help but absolutely love it! Don’t even get me started on the characters!!! Ah! Nola and Bane’s characters were greatly developed and I looked forward to reading about them and what they were up to. The chemistry between them was *chef’s kiss* and their relationship was goals. I loved the character development that took place, including how there was time for their relationship to grow and become stronger. The humour in this book had me doubling over, laughing. I think I had tears falling down my face at one point! 😂 The humour added spice and honestly made the story so wholesome as it showed different sides of Nola and Bane’s personalities. Don’t get me started on the grape fruits! 😂😭 One thing that I did find disappointing was that the book ended… 👀😐 I honestly just adored this book and will definitely be keeping my eye open for more books from Carina Taylor! Gosh, it was such a wholesome read... I would recommend this book to those who love the fake-marriage trope, the one bed scenario, comedy, and some romance! 🖤 Rating: 5/5 ✨ • • •

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🔥 Cherry Red by Darlene Fredette Review! 🔥 • Synopsis: A fake relationship. A girl who swore off firefighters. A guy who wants her. Carly Redd made a promise to herself to never get involved with another firefighter. Not after that tragic night that caused all her fears to come true. Now, Carly’s focused on expanding her ice cream business and creating new ice cream flavours. However, her past is back in the form of her ex, and to make matters worse, he’s engaged and throwing an engagement party. Carly has to attend, but going without a date is a sure way to get people talking. Noah Harding knows there is a rule set in place between the firefighters, never flirt or date the Chief’s daughter. That rule goes out the door when he agrees to fake date Carly Redd, at least until the party. Getting Carly to trust Noah is like a wildfire that can’t be put out, but Carly knows that Noah won’t stop until he has her trust. Everyone knows Noah is the fire to her ice, but it’s up to Carly to open her heart and take the step she promised never to take again. • My Review: (Thank you to the NetGalley team for allowing me to read and review this ARC!) I always love a story involving firefighters, and Cherry Red was no exception! 😍 I loved the concept of the story, and I even enjoyed the personalities of the two main characters, Noah and Carly. As for the side-characters, I did find it disappointing that they didn’t get involved in the story as much as I hoped they would, they always add a certain depth to a book that makes it more immersive! 🤗 The two main characters definitely had chemistry between them, but the relationship escalated rather quickly. It would’ve been a bit more realistic if their relationship had more time to develop and grow that would have created a deeper connection, even for the reader. I still loved the story though! There was definite potential in this book, and I liked Darlene Fredette’s writing style! My eyes will be open to her other books! 🦋 I would recommend this book to those who love fast reads, insta-love, and a bit of romance! 💛 My Rating: 2.5/5 ✨ • • •

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🌴 Meet me in St. Louis Review! 🌴 • Synopsis:

A massive scavenger hunt.

 A large prize. 

Thousands of contestants. 

Who’s going to win it? 

Stephanie Clark sees no better option but to participate in this new scavenger hunt that’s happening in her hometown. Since graduating high school, Stephanie has fantasized of attending her dream college in Florida, but she simply doesn’t have the funds. With the scavenger hunt, and the large sum of money given to those who win, Stephanie dedicates her time to solving the clues and hopefully taking a step closer to her dream life. 

What she doesn’t expect is her new found feelings for Camden Mills, the new, and hot, boy in town. She’s never gone out of her way to get to know him, especially with all those girls rivaling for his attention. Although, when they encounter each other in a rather odd situation, Stephanie realizes she’s not the only one with feelings… 

With thousands of people competing in the scavenger hunt, and a competitor closing in on the prize, will Stephanie be able to decipher the last clue? Or will she be too late?

My Review:

This book was #gifted to me by NetGalley! • Thank you to the NetGalley team for allowing me to read and review this book! I appreciate it so much! 🦋 The story of Meet me in St Louis is quite unique and I found myself intrigued with the concept of the scavenger hunt. I sadly thought, while reading, that the idea wasn’t developed completely. If the story was a little bit longer, to give the idea a bit of space to grow, it would’ve made the story more interesting! The romance seemed to be the insta-love trope. I love myself some romance, but I was left slightly disappointed as the relationship between the two characters didn’t have much time to grow and become stronger over time. It kind of just started immediately, but that might just be the insta-love trope! 😊 One thing that I really liked though, was the clues and how Stephanie tried to solve them. I found myself hooked and trying to figure out the clues myself, and I actually started jumping up and down when I solved one! I did enjoy that aspect of the story, and the suspense of not knowing who else has been solving the scavenger hunt. I loved the humour of the two characters. I always say humour just adds spice to a read and makes it way more enjoyable. 😍 In the end, I love the concept of the story, my only thought was that if it was given more time it would’ve been more immersive and developed! 🌻 Rating: 2.5/5 ✨ • • •

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💛 Bring it on Home by Kait Nolan review! 💛 • Synopsis:

Maggie Reynolds, the girl who left her own home to escape her past, is forced to return after spending her entire life building her future in the big city. Not only does the rumours remind her of everything she tried to escape, but she faces the one person she tried to forget all along. 

Porter Ingram lost his chance with the one person he’d loved years ago, and the only way he dealt with those unknown feelings was to accept the fact that they were friends. Not as easy as it sounds, especially when the emotions he’s tried to push away resurfaces the moment she steps back into town. 

Not only does Maggie have a tragic past, but Porter’s past is fast catching up with him and it’s not holding anything back. Mixing two pasts together could be devastating, and create damage too great to be fixed…

My Review:

Kait Nolan just knows how to write a love story, and a damn good one at that. All her stories contain such amazing messages, and she really gets you in your feels. Bring it on Home is no exception 🦋 This story started off immediately, but Nolan managed to not make it feel rushed. While it got going, the readers were introduced to side-characters and some of the backstory, which was super great as it made the story more immersive! Not only was the story great and beautiful, but the characters were everything! Nolan has such a gift with creating such diverse and lovable characters, it really brings the story together. I also loved how the side-characters intertwined with the main story, and how they had their own developed personalities 🖤 I’ve read a few books by Nolan, and I will admit not one has ever disappointed me. Each one is special in its own way, and I believe Kait Nolan is my top favourite romance author at the moment! I adored this novel, definitely one of my favorites! I would recommend this book to those who love romance, drama, and fast reads! • My rating: 4.5/5 ✨ • ⚠ TW - Mention of Sexual harassment and there was a moment of harassment as well. • • •

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🐶 Paws Off The Boss Review 🐕 •

Synopsis: 

Piper Summers has gone through hell and back to make it through life, and it seems she’s heading right back into hell. And this time, she doesn’t think she’ll make it back alive. All Piper wants in her life is to graduate from college, and to become the veterinarian she’s always dreamed of being. Instead of focusing on getting her degree, Piper loses two of her three jobs, and is left humiliated and hopeless. 

Aiden Caldwell, CEO and billionaire, is always dressed to impress and always has his ‘serious’ handshakes at the ready. He never likes to mix business with pleasure and is solely focused on running his father’s company. Yet, when he meets Piper and realizes the situation she is in, he offers her a job, and suddenly his rule of ‘don’t mix business with pleasure’ doesn’t sound too appealing… 

Piper thinks she can handle the world on her own and doesn’t need anyone to be her knight in shining armor, but when someone starts to threaten her and the dog rescue centre she volunteers at, she has no choice but to accept help. What Piper doesn’t know is that while the attacks are becoming personal and dangerous, there’s one more card to be dealt. One that will tear her world apart, and make her question everything she thought she ever knew.

My Review:

I loved this book so much. It contained so many emotions that were portrayed quite well, and most importantly, it made me laugh so much that tears were streaming down my face y’all! 😂 Piper, one of the main characters, was such a crazy and fun character. I found her a bit annoying at the start because of her pride, but her character development throughout the book made her my favourite character in the story! I also loved how, while her life was falling apart, she was still strong and resourceful. It made her an extremely unique character 🦋 Aiden didn’t have his own chapters, so I don’t fully know his character that well. I still liked him, although I felt like he was just a usual character with the usual personality. There was nothing that stood out, if that makes sense, except for his muscles obviously, not that I was paying attention to that - uhm 😶 (😂) The story really intrigued me. The mysterious events that took place were always so nerve-wracking, and the perpetrator was never hinted at. I loved that so much, it kept me interested and in the unknown, so that upped my rating! 😍 In the end, I adored this story and the messages it contained for the readers. I liked it even more when there were dogs involved, especially cute dachshunds! Definitely recommend this book to those looking for a fast read, romance, and a simple-but-not-simple mystery! 🖤 Rating: 4/5 ✨ • Author: Casey Griffin ✨ • • •

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💛 Loving Lauren 💛 •

Synopsis:

Lauren didn’t expect her life to take a turn, in a bad way. She was raised not to be afraid of anything, but when the sudden weight of her father’s ranch falls on her shoulders, she struggles to live by her ‘don’t fear anything’ rule. Lauren wants a break, but sometimes you can’t get what you want. Someone’s out there to bring Lauren down, and the mysterious attacks start to get personal. Before she knows it, Lauren’s trying to protect her ranch and her siblings, but one thing she’s forgetting to keep safe is...herself. 

Chase is back in his hometown, ready to help his dad with his veterinary practice. What Chase doesn’t expect is to be thrust into the dangerous situation Lauren has found herself in. Refusing to leave Lauren to defend herself against the threat that’s slowly creeping closer, Chase takes it upon himself to keep her safe even though she wants nothing to do with him. What they both don’t know is that the past is coming back to give its last punch, and both of them aren’t ready for the consequences.

My Review:

I enjoyed Loving Lauren more than I thought I would. It surprised me, in a good way of course. I loved how the mystery mixed in with the romance, it had a perfect balance in my opinion. The story did take a while to get going, but once it did there was no looking back. There was drama, mystery, and more drama which I obviously love 😂 I wish there was more romance though! I’m a sucker for it, so I found it a bit disappointing that there weren’t more moments where the reader could experience the connection between the two characters. The character development was great in Lauren’s case. You could see how she changed throughout the story, and I actually got a bit irritated with her personality, but she became one of my favourite characters toward the end! With Chase, even though we got chapters from his POV, I feel like there wasn’t much personality, nor was there space for development. Chase’s character was already developed, if that makes sense 🤔 Basically, there was nothing that needed to be improved with his personality. In conclusion, I adored this read and the story 😍 I would recommend this one to those who like mysteries, fast reads, and a bit of mystery! Oh, and obviously romance 😉 • Rating - 3.5/5 ✨ • • •

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🧡 Safe Haven by Leeanne Morgan Review 🧡 • Synopsis:

Tank, a man who once served his country, has spent his whole life protecting others and protecting a past that no one can ever know about. While Tank works at a successful security company, he is assigned to another mission that challenges him in ways he never saw coming. Hayley Elliot, the daughter who will do everything to protect her mother who has Alzheimer’s, is facing threats bigger than her entire family could’ve imagined. With the formula that could possibly help many of those with Alzheimer’s in Hayley’s possession, she faces those who will do anything to get the ‘cure’. And she means anything... With their lives in danger, Tank and Hayley have to face their pasts that have haunted them forever, or risk the chance of losing everything… • My Review - (3/5 ✨) I quite enjoyed Safe Haven, it wasn’t just a romance novel, there was a mixture of mystery and thriller in the plot. This made the story so much more interesting and immersive, because not only was part of the storyline focused on the romance, it was balanced with mystery and suspense. I was focused on the romance aspect of the story, so it came as a pleasant surprise that there were some mysterious events going on 🔎 Although, the suspense and mystery wasn’t too intense, nor were there any moments where I sat at the edge of my chair. I don’t really mind this, though, because I didn’t go in expecting the book to be a mystery/thriller ✨ I loved the two main characters in this story, Tank and Hayley. I thought their character development toward the end of the book was great, and I loved how they grew throughout the story😍 One thing that did put me off a little, was that the side characters didn’t have much depth. I always feel like the side characters make up a large percentage of a book, so I was slightly disappointed when I discovered they didn’t appear much in the story, nor did they have well-developed characters. In conclusion, I enjoyed this read. I have read a few Leeanna Morgan books and they’re always interesting and lovely! 🦋 I would recommend this book to those who love romance, (slight) mystery and thriller, and overall some comedy!

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🖋 𝒲𝒶𝓈𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝒲𝑜𝓇𝒹𝓈 𝓇𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌 🖋 • Wasted Words intrigued me from the very beginning. I loved the dynamic between Cam and Tyler, it was unique and adorable. Their friendship was literal goals, and I found myself grinning like an idiot whenever they got together to hang out at Wasted Words, the bar where Cam worked 😍 . I was filled with fuzzy feelings whenever they were in the same space, and their behaviour around each other was so sweet and cute, I could die! Cam and Tyler, as separate characters, were brilliant. Both personalities contrasted in different ways, which you as the reader could clearly see, and their character development near the end of the novel was great, especially Cam’s ✨ I want to focus on Cam in this review, because her character really spoke to me. She has a personality exactly like mine, maybe a bit more outgoing than me 😂 , but it was quite interesting to see it from a different view if that makes sense. Cam was a heavy overthinker in the story and doubted herself in many areas of life, which I will admit is very similar to me🙈 Those characteristics added a ‘real life’ feeling to the story, which I appreciated because not many stories contain a character suffering from overthinking. I don’t want to make this review too long! But I enjoyed this story so much, it’s an eye-opener regarding overthinking, and I would definitely recommend this book for those who love Rom-Coms, Contemporary Romance, and the friends-to-lovers trope! 😊 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘: 4/5 ⭐ • • •