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Book Review:

DNF around page 70

I really thought I was going to love this one. The beginning immediately pulled me in and I was genuinely invested in Tiernan’s story. Unfortunately, once the story got further along I found myself struggling with the different POVs and some of the relationship dynamics. I couldn’t fully connect with the direction the story was taking and after taking a week-long break, I realized I wasn’t excited to pick it back up.

I tried to push through because I didn’t want another DNF but eventually I found myself speed-reading just to get through it which isn’t how I want to experience a book.

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what we should of have gotten:

Book Review:

DNF at Page 105

I really wanted to love this book. It’s been sitting on my shelf since it came out in 2022 and as a huge science lover, the premise sounded right up my alley. Plus, seeing so many glowing reviews gave me high hopes.

Unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.

My main issue came down to the execution of the characters. Bee paints Levi out to be this absolute monster, yet his actions like wishing he were the one marrying her instead of Tim tell a completely different story. The book suffered from being exclusively in Bee's single POV. Constant internal monologues made her come across as the truly problematic one, while Levi just felt misunderstood. Having dual perspectives would have given us a much-needed glimpse into Levi's side of things and made the dynamic far more balanced.

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Book Review:

I really wanted to love this book because the beginning completely pulled me in.

Jamie and Pippa had such a fun dynamic and I loved Jamie almost immediately. His awkwardness, the way he remembered the little things about Pippa, and how obviously gone he was for her made me smile more than once. Their banter was adorable and I genuinely thought they had great chemistry.

Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, I started to lose that excitement.

For me, the romance moved faster than I wanted. I was hoping for more emotional buildup, more yearning, and more tension before certain relationship milestones happened. The early chapters did such a great job building anticipation that I found myself wanting that feeling to last a little longer but once the story shifted directions, I slowly became less invested.

By around the halfway point, I realized I wasn’t looking forward to picking the book back up anymore, and I ultimately decided to DNF. It wasn’t because I disliked the characters….I actually really liked Jamie but because the pacing of the romance just didn’t work for me personally.

Even though this one wasn’t the right fit, I can absolutely see why so many readers enjoy it. If you love hockey romances with humor, fake dating, and a hero who’s completely head over heels, this may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Book: Hold Up The Universe By Jennifer Nivan

Book Rating: 4 stars

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Book Review:

I’m seeing low ratings but this book is 4 star book and I ended up really enjoying this book more than I thought.

It wasn’t a perfect read for me but it told an important story about bullying, kindness, and looking beyond first impressions.

Libby was my favorite part of the book. At the end of the day, she’s just a teenage girl trying to live a normal high school life, and everything she went through was heartbreaking. No one deserves to be bullied and I appreciated how the book highlighted that message. I had mixed feelings about Jack throughout the story but I never thought he was a bad person and I wasn’t completely sold on him either. What I did enjoy was that the romance developed slowly and their feelings grew naturally over time which made their relationship feel believable.

My biggest complaint was definitely Jack’s friends. They frustrated me more than Jack himself and I wish that dynamic had been handled a little differently.

The ending was sweet and I’m glad it didn’t drag on longer than it needed to.

Book: The Rose Bargain By Sasha Peyton Smith

Book Rating: 5 stars

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Book Review:

no double guessing but definitely 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I absolutely loved this book!!!!

From the very beginning, I was hooked by the world and the story but what truly made this a five-star read for me was Emmett and Ivy. Their chemistry was incredible and I loved every bit of their banter and the quiet moments they shared throughout the book.

Their relationship felt natural, and I couldn’t help but root for them every step of the way.

While Bram was fine and I have nothing against him but there was just something special about Emmett. He and Ivy simply belonged together and I found myself smiling at their interactions over and over again. Those small moments between them were what made the romance so memorable and there was one moment that completely frustrated me when Emmett let Ivy go through with marrying Bram. I was so mad! It was one of those scenes where you’re desperately hoping the characters make a different choice because you’re already so invested in them.