Beach Read - Emily Henry: 4 Stars
library e-book
This was where my first bump began. I had this on hold and was so looking forward to it, but it started off heavier than I was expecting so I wound up placing it back on hold and starting something else. Luckily I had an easier time getting into it when I received it again, and it even had me tearing up in parts! Like I mentioned, this book had some serious meat to it. I liked how the secrets trickled out until the very end, the second chance love theme, and the banter between the two writers. though both protagonists are flawed in their own ways, I loved how they were able to lean on each other and learn from one another. I also really enjoyed some of the side characters, like the aunt and her wife- they definitely added some color and comic relief!
"...when the world felt dark and scary, love could whisk you off to go dancing; laughter could take some of the pain away; beauty could punch holes in your fear."
Something To Talk About - Meryl Wilsner: 4 Stars
library e-book
I think this shone a realistic light at what women have to deal with in showbiz- from racism (in this case Asian), sexism, and even ageism. I thought the touch of #MeToo movement was handled very well, and I enjoyed watching Jo the ice queen slowly thaw and how the relationship between her and Emma grew and changed. My only complaint was that it was a bit too much of a slow burn- I definitely wanted more sooner.
“Security will be here in a moment to make sure you can find the door with your head so far up your ass.”
Secrets in Summer - Nancy Thayer: 3 Stars
own, hardback
This had an interesting premise and I liked the quirky characters and the relationship between Darcy and Nash. There were a few scenes that I thought Darcy was acting really immature (like, you're a grown-ass woman and you hear your barely teenage next door neighbor getting propositioned for drug use and/or sex, maybe stop taking so long second-guessing yourself and DO something?) which really bothered me, and a man forcibly kissing you after you say "no, not interested" which sounds more like sexual assault than just some guy that's into you and brushing it off and then continue to kinda flirt with him didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Other than THAT... it was a bit drawn out but a solid beach read.
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer #1) - Jenny Han: 3 Stars
own, hardback
You could tell this was some of Han's earlier work. It was a bit too YA for me and the MC was a brat with no real growth. I'm glad I read it but have no intentions of following the rest of the trilogy. (Also, I hated the name "Belly.")
Book Stats (previously /now)
Total number read: 33
Netgalley: 9 / 11 - no change
Owned: 3 / 5
Non-Fiction: 8 / 9 - no change
WOC: 8 / 9
Given Away: 28 / 29
Currently Reading: Dominicana - Angie Cruz
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