This month I read quite a lot of books, 11 in total. Mostly romance, but there is 1 fantasy and the unexpected, 1 thriller. Not all have detailed reviews because I just started this blog in mid-August, but of course, all have star ratings. I don't like having to force reviews now for those books because I feel like reviewing a book is better when I've just finished reading it. It will be fresh, more in line with my reading mood at that time. I plan to reread the books I like and try to review them in the near future.
Now, for my first monthly wrap-up, I'm going to dump all the beans in this post, from books I enjoyed to the ones that I thought were mediocre. I didn't hate any of the books, I just didn't think they were for me.
The Great ⛥⛥⛥⛥⛥
Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh
ARC - will be published on October 4th, 2022
LOVE IT! May reread in December to enjoy it in the right festive month! Holiday Romance was easy to read with a fun plot and charming characters.
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Book Lovers by Emily Henry
I can probably say this is the best read of 2022 until now. I love Charlie Lastra! He's the best guy! Hail Emily Henry!
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The Good ⛥⛥⛥⛥
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Cute Friends-to-Lovers story who traveled together. The slow burn hooked me. It's a fun read.
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The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
The slow burn, enemies to lovers, and fake dating tropes work really well in this story. Aaron Blackford, you're the man!
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Someone Else's Life by Lyn Liao Butler
ARC - will be published on February 1st, 2023.
Someone Else's Life is a psychological thriller that will have you second-guessing yourself at every turn. I had many alternatives for the ending in my head but nothing was correct. I was mind blown.
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The Fine ⛥⛥⛥
A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3) by Sarah J. Maas
I loved the continuation of their story and how they realized the importance of family. I LOVE RHYSAND!! I need this man in my life! Lots of great moments that trigger emotions, but the storyline was very slow. I wanted to skip a lot of pages while reading it but I was afraid I would miss something.
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Under One Roof (The STEMinist Novellas #1) by Ali Hazelwood
This was a quick and light read. I partly listened to the audiobook and partly read the e-book. The audiobook narrative was fun, but it didn't make up for the lack of conflict. The plot felt a little bland, maybe because it's a novella. But the warm and funny moments made it better. Overall, this was a quick feel-good read to pass the time.
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No Offense (Little Bridge Island #2) by Meg Cabot
I quite liked it but it wasn’t great. The banter between Molly and John was endearing. The story has a mystery premise that kept me turning the pages, but the ending felt a little flat.
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The Unbalanced Equation by H.L. Macfarlane
ARC - will be published on September 15th, 2022.
This book was a fun and quick read that kept me hooked with lots of cute-funny moments for the first half. The other half was average. The writing style was easy to follow.
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The White Coat Diaries by Madi Sinha
ARC - will be published on September 15th, 2022.
Respect to anyone who pursues their dream of becoming a doctor. This book clearly opens our eyes to the difficulty of the journey. We can see the bittersweet they tasted through Norah's journey. This was a mind-opening story, a deep one, but not for everyone.
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The OK ⛥⛥
No Words (Little Bridge Island #3) by Meg Cabot
It was OK but I found the chemistry a bit meh and I'm not a fan of Insta-love, so yeah... I didn't enjoy it as much as others.
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So, that's all I've read this month. How about you guys? Have you ever read any of the above books? Do we agree with each other?
Anyway, let's welcome September with a big smile. See you.
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