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“Reckless” Review: My Favourite Book of All Time!

Fantasy + Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

Every parent you ask will say they don’t have a favorite child. But every oldest sibling knows that’s not true. The youngest is always the favorite, even if the parents don’t realize it. And honestly, this book is the “youngest child” of my library.

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“Where She Went” Review

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

I recently read the book ‘If I Stay’, it was full of raw emotion, heartbreaking choices and an ending that left me wanting more. So I was overjoyed when I found out there was a sequel to this book. And I was even happier when I realized that this book was in the love interest POV! I mean, could it get better?

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“If I Stay”: My Honest Take

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

Okay, before I get started I need to state that I have very mixed feelings about this book, meaning that this review may not be very black and white. It’s full of personal opinions. The context/story line of this book is very…interesting. To be honest it was the first time I had read anything like it.

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“I Hope This Doesn’t Find You” Review

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

I read a lot of romance books in the month of February (10/13 of them to be exact… and the other three still had romance in it). No, I don’t have a problem, just lots of extra time and a love of romance. One of my favourite and most memorable books I read was this one, I Hope This Doesn’t Find You.

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“The Isles Of The Gods” Review: A Major Letdown

Fantasy + Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

Let me tell you a story… On a nice winter day, I decided to visit the library. I hitched a ride with my mom on the way to drop off my cousin, and when we walked in, I breathed in that signature library smell. Which is an interesting combination of books and a weird scent I can only describe as old people and germs.

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“Near Misses & Cowboy Kisses” Review: A Cute Cowboy Romance

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

Are you looking for a romance with cute cowboys, witty banter, and a connection you just can’t deny? Well, I’ve got you covered. Near Misses and Cowboy Kisses is everything you want, wrapped up with a bow.

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“Places We’ve Never Been” Review

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

This book was super sweet! Though out of all the Kasie West books I’ve read this one has been my least favourite, but that doesn’t mean it’s not good! So don’t write it off yet!

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“Borrow My Heart” Review

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

This book was so cute and I enjoyed it so much. It had a fake dating (kinda?) trope that I loved and the cutest setting, a pet shelter.

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“Better Than Revenge” Review

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

I loved this book! Out of all the Kasie West books I’ve read this one definitely comes out on top. It’s so easy to read, the romance is so sweet, and don’t even get me started on the love interest. Not to mention that the writing was sweet and funny but also packed with emotion.

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“Love and Olives” My Review

Fiction + Romance + Young Adult

Okay, let’s talk about Love & Olives, this book is the 3rd book in the Love and Gelato Series and in my opinion is the best in the series. It is technically a standalone, so if you only read one, make it this one.

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