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Wayward Son — Rainbow Rowell — Simon Snow #2

“Can I?” (…)
“Can you what, Simon? Kiss me? Kill me? Break my heart?”

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, LGBTQIA+
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
Spicy Meter: 2 fire emojis
Content Warnings: Magical violence, death of parent, animal death, murder and murder attempts. Discusses suicide and suicide attempts, emotional abuse, and bullying. Describes fire injuries.

Simon Snow is in the middle of an identity crisis. He was the “Chosen One”, the one who’s beat the bad guys… so what now? After all is said and done, what is his purpose after the war? I guess a roadtrip will tell.

I did not feel like this book was true to the characters we met the first time around—hence the downmark from the previous book. Literally the only thing holding this book at 3.5 stars is Snowbaz. Simon and Baz are still as perfect as they come.

Another thing that put me off was that ending. Like, was it an ending at all? I feel like I just read some filler novel on the waits for the last book.

I would say only grab this book if you’re ready to not give up on the series. If you’re willing to read “Any Way The Wind Blows” even if you hate “Wayward Son”, then grab “Wayward Son”.

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Romancing Mr. Bridgerton — Julia Quinn — Bridgertons #4

“I love you with my past, and I love you for my future.”

Genre: Historical Romance
Actual Rating: 4 stars
Spicy Meter: 3.5 fire emojis
Content Warnings: Discusses parent death, fat shaming, and bullying.

“Romancing Mr. Bridgerton” is the fourth book in the Bridgerton series, but will actually be the third season for the Netflix series. It follows Colin Bridgerton, the third of eight Bridgerton siblings, and Penelope Featherington, the third and youngest daughter of a family that continuously diminishes her. Penelope has had a crush on Colin ever since they met, but after 12 years of their acquaintance, she believed he was meant to be with someone else, most definitely not her… right?

In this book we finally get a glimpse at who Lady Whistledown is (although if you’ve seen the Netflix series, you already know). It was a somewhat dull book in the beginning but then it became more and more interesting and engaging as it went.

Although perhaps I’ll blame it on the high expectations I had for the book. I loved Penelope in the Netflix series, but she was even more lovely in the books. I feel like the series portrays her as a villain, when she’s really not.

I really thought this would be my favorite book, but it wasn’t. I would still thoroughly recommend this series to readers who like Regency Era dramas and this one in particular if you like the friends-to-lovers trope.

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ARC — Booked on a Feeling — Jayci Lee — A Sweet Mess #3

“Reality could wait for a few minutes. She was busy living her dream with her love… her best friend… her forever.”

Genre: Romance
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
Spicy Meter: 3.5 fire emojis
Content Warnings: Describes panic attacks.

“Booked on a Feeling” follows Lizzy Chung, a burnt out LA lawyer, and Jack Park, her childhood best friend. After a bad panic attack in the middle of a court case, Lizzy decides to take a long vacation in a small town called Weldon, where Jack lives. What Lizzy doesn’t know is that Jack has had a crush on her ever since they met. In their close proximity they grow closer still and feelings begin to blossom. But what will happen once Lizzy is set to go back to LA? Will they fight for their love or will they let external things get in the way?

This book is the third book in a series I have not read, so I think I’m safe to say it works perfectly like a stand alone novel. Jayci Lee did a great job in showing you the lovely small town of Weldon, with all it’s quirks and unique details.

But here’s the thing about this book: it’s nothing new. In no moment was a surprised or excited for something to happen. It’s a simple, feel-good, friends-to-lovers romance. And there’s a charm to that. It’s predictable and sweet, so if you’re looking for that then this book is for you.

I loved the friendship and love there was between the main characters. I loved the running scenes. I loved the book store theme. There were many things I loved about this book…but the spicy scenes were not it. Their intimacy was awkward and intense only to be shut down cold. It was really weird. But this is a good romance book anyways.

I would recommend “Booked on a Feeling” to anyone looking for a fast-paced, light read. This book is easy-going and short, so if you’ve just had a very heavy read, it could serve like a nice pallet cleanser.

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ARC provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.

Publication Date: July 26, 2022