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Book: Alex, Approximately By Jenn Bennett

Book Rating: ⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5)

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Book Review:

Alex, Approximately was a cute, lighthearted summer romance that was easy to read and perfect for a beach day.

One of my favorite parts early on was the secret identity aspect. Watching Bailey unknowingly spend time with the same person she’d been talking to online kept me invested and made for some fun entertaining moments. It was a clever premise that immediately caught my attention.

Bailey was an enjoyable protagonist to follow and while Porter was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and easy to like. He never quite reached “book boyfriend” status for me. That being said, I genuinely enjoyed their relationship. Their connection felt natural and as the story progressed I found myself rooting for them.

One of my favorite lines was: “You’re a great mystery to me, Bailey Rydell” It was such a simple but sweet moment that perfectly captured their relationship.

The middle of the book slowed down for me and I found myself wishing the plot moved a little faster. While the romance was cute, I wasn’t completely swept away by it at first but thankfully, the second half picked up and I became much more invested in Bailey and Porter’s journey together.

Although the ending didn’t leave a huge emotional impact, I still closed the book with a smile.

Book: The Right Move By Liz Tomforde

Book Review: 5 Stars

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Book Review:

The Right Move completely surprised me in the best way.

From the very beginning, I loved the dynamic between Ryan and Indy. Their banter had me smiling almost immediately and the fake dating trope was executed in such a fun and natural way. Ryan quickly became one of my favorite male leads. He’s sweet, caring, protective, and consistently shows his love through thoughtful actions rather than grand gestures.

Those quiet moments meant so much more to me than any dramatic scene.

Indy was also such an enjoyable heroine. She’s romantic, imaginative, and full of personality, making her incredibly easy to root for. Together, Ryan and Indy had the kind of chemistry that gave me genuine butterflies and I found myself giggling through so many of their interactions.

While the story dragged a little in places, it never took away from how much I enjoyed the relationship at the heart of the book. The emotional connection between the characters was more than enough to keep me invested.

My favorite part was the camping scene, where the quieter, sweeter moments really allowed Ryan and Indy’s relationship to shine. Those scenes reminded me that sometimes the smallest moments are the most memorable.

Overall, The Right Move delivered exactly what I look for in a romance: lovable characters, heartfelt moments, genuine chemistry, and a relationship that felt both comforting and believable.

Book: Once Upon A Broken Heart By Stephanie Garber

Book Rating: 3 Stars

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Book Review:

Once Upon a Broken Heart was a fun and fast-paced read but unfortunately it didn’t quite live up to the hype for me.

The story was easy to get through and I never felt bored but I also never found myself completely invested. While there were plenty of surprising moments that caught me off guard I mostly felt like I was along for the ride rather than emotionally attached to what was happening.

My favorite part of the book was Evangeline. She was entertaining, determined, and constantly finding herself in impossible situations. That said, she also had a remarkable talent for creating new problems every time she tried to solve an old one which made some of her decisions frustrating and chaotic to follow.

As for Jacks, I know he’s a fan favorite but I personally didn’t connect with him as much as I expected to. He had interesting moments but he never fully stood out to me and I didn’t find myself emotionally invested in the romance. While the chemistry was there the relationship never gave me the butterflies or emotional payoff I was hoping for.

The world was magical and whimsical and Stephanie Garber’s writing remains atmospheric and imaginative. However I found myself more intrigued by the twists and mysteries than by the romance itself. Overall, Once Upon a Broken Heart was an enjoyable read with a unique premise, a charming setting, and a fast pace.