Tag: book review
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book review: the score by elle kennedy
Elle Kennedy’s “The Score” is a college hockey romance featuring Allie and Dean, who quickly captured my interest after watching the series adaptation first. Despite finding the book less engaging than the show, it offered enjoyable banter, emotional growth, and character charm. Overall, 4 out of 5.
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book review: mate by ali hazelwood
Ali Hazelwood’s novel “Mate” successfully blends romance with paranormal elements, featuring a fated mates, enemies-to-lovers plot. The writing is sharp and emotional, with strong chemistry between characters. While the pacing lags slightly in the middle, the accessible worldbuilding and engaging dynamics create an enjoyable experience, earning a solid 4/5 rating.
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book review: kim jiyoung, born 1982 by cho nam-joo
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 is a powerful narrative by Cho Nam-joo portraying the life of a “ordinary” South Korean woman, revealing her struggles within a patriarchal society. The novel blends fiction with real statistics, highlighting pervasive gender inequality. Its impactful storytelling evokes deep emotions and prompts reflection on everyday sexism and the quest for change.
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book review: how to piss off men: 106 things to say to shatter the male ego by kyle prue
In “How to Piss Off Men,” Kyle Prue delivers a light and humorous book, marked by sharp wit, though it sometimes lacks depth. The most engaging parts include a Q&A session with his mother, which offers personal insights. Overall, it’s fun and best suited for casual listening and conversation.
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book review: a good girl’s guide to murder by holly jackson
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “I don’t think your brother did it – and I’m going to try to prove it.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve been very behind on my reviews lately,…
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book review: bride by ali hazelwood
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book review: a magic steeped in poison by judy i. lin
If you enjoyed this post, please consider donating to mine and my husband’s immigration fund and help us get to the UK! Even a small amount would mean the world to us. “Grief has a taste, bitter and lingering, but so soft it sometimes disguises itself as sweetness.” “A Magic Steeped in Poison” by Judy I. Lin…
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book review: house of flame and shadow by sarah j. maas
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book review: starling house by alix e harrow
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book review: house of sky and breath by sarah j. maas
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