Title: Malibu Rising Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid Publisher: Ballantine Books Published: June 1, 2021 Pages: 384 Format: e-ARC through Netgalley- Thank you, Ballantine Books! Small Blurb from Goodreads: "Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: … Continue reading ARC Review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
I loved the first book in this series, The Bromance Book Club. I was really excited to get to this one. With my library hold winding down to a few days, I decided to really get after it. I was able to finish with hours to spare. This is really a pretty fast read. This … Continue reading Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
The Upside of Falling by Alex Light
There's just something about a book when the character or characters also love books! I think that's one of my favorite things about this book. Becca loved her romance novels. This was a great book to pick up to break up all the fantasies I have been reading. It's light, fun and fluffy. Definitely a … Continue reading The Upside of Falling by Alex Light
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
I totally understand why this was raved by so many people! It's such a cute contemporary that I really enjoyed. I mean, it has one of my favorite tropes- hate to love! It's definitely a trope that I live for and will always read. haha. I thought the names Pepper and Jack were pretty cute, … Continue reading Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston
Ahh, I want to say that I did like this book but I was a bit disappointed. I loved Geekerella so much! So, I was a little sad to not love this one as much. I went back and forth between 3 & 4 stars. I settled in the middle with 3.5 stars. I really … Continue reading The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston
Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett
Okay, so I think that I've got most of Jenn Bennett's stories figured out super early in her books. Although, I really enjoyed this story! I mean, even the Goodreads summary gives the spoiler... I didn't see that beforehand but still. I loved the fact that Bailey is trying to find an online friend, Alex. … Continue reading Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett
Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills
This is by far my favorite Emma Mills book yet! I was caught up in the story from the very beginning! This book is such a great book about friendship, love and finding who you are. I loved Claudia from the minute I met her. She's snarky and really fun. I as immediately intrigued by … Continue reading Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills
This Adventure Ends by Emma Mills
From the very beginning, I knew I was going to like this book. Mostly, because from the moment we meet, Sloane, I loved her. She's snarky and doesn't care what people think of her. She's honest, blunt, hilarious and cares deeply. I loved her so much. I think this is another great job by Emma … Continue reading This Adventure Ends by Emma Mills
First & Then by Emma Mills
This is my first book by Emma Mills! I have had this sitting on my bookshelf for a couple years now. This year, I'm focusing on my own bookshelves. I've got three of her books and decided it was time to read them. I loved this book. I wasn't completely hooked into the plot, at … Continue reading First & Then by Emma Mills
Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett
This is my first Jenn Bennett book. I think I had a lot of expectations because I know a few bloggers who love Bennett. It wasn't a bad book but it was just ... fine. I really enjoyed the relationship between Birdie and Daniel. Bennett does talk about some dark subjects but she handles it … Continue reading Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett