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In brief: The sequel to It Ends With Us, this time including Atlas’s point of view. Basically, it’s how he and Lily get their happily ever after. The good: Easy, comfortable read. The not-so-good: Was a sequel really and truly necessary? Why I chose it: Well, if a sequel by the original author is on... Continue Reading →
In brief: Hannah has always dissed her Korean heritage. After she gets dumped for not being into K-pop and dramas, her summer looks a lot different. Then former friend and K-drama superstar Jacob comes to stay… The good: Good fun. The not-so-good: Not really much in the way of subplots. Why I chose it: Christina... Continue Reading →
In brief: Maddie is always there for her family – and they don’t return the favour. When Maddie spreads her wings, tragedy strikes. Can Maddie become her own person? The good: Sad, funny and well written. The not-so-good: I just wanted to keep reading and reading… Why I chose it: Sounded like an interesting read.... Continue Reading →
In brief: Saima is a matchmaker for the Desi community, but things aren’t going well. When a rich couple ask her to find a match for their son – with a big cheque to match – it seems like things could improve. The problem? Saima already knows Kal and they don’t really get along. The... Continue Reading →
In brief: The Garnett girls are adults, but each is tied to their larger than life mother and crumbling house on the Isle of Wight. Will they muster the courage to say what they really want? The good: A lot going on with each character. The not-so-good: Some parts I felt needed a bit more... Continue Reading →
In brief: Lucy’s life is hedonistic to say the least. She blows it all up to retreat to a small seaside town, but a lot of ways follow her. Can quiet Robin be the change she needs? The good: Lots of great music referenced. The not-so-good: A bit repetitive – party, music, sex, drugs, repeat.... Continue Reading →
In brief: Eli’s girlfriend dumps him after she proposes. But he’s not done yet – if he follows the advice of his friends and the heroes of romantic movies, he’s sure to win her back. Leah is drawn into the plan of Eli’s friends and soon she realises that she just might like him… The... Continue Reading →
In brief: Alice is about to turn forty. But when she does, she finds herself sixteen again. Small changes on that day lead to big changes in her future. But which one reflects what she really wants? The good: Great story with great characters. The not-so-good: Read it far too quickly! Why I chose it:... Continue Reading →
In brief: Eleanor and Charlie are sisters, and very different from each other. Over the summer, their relationships are going to become very messy. But will they get what they want? The good: Fascinating story. The not-so-good: None of the characters are particularly likeable, but that doesn’t seem to matter. Why I chose it: Really... Continue Reading →
In brief: Sasha wants to be a writer, but ends up taking a job as a matchmaker. It’s fun, but her personal life is about to get very messy. The good: Interesting premise for a story – the life of a matchmaker in New York. The not-so-good: Hard to tell what the main premise was... Continue Reading →
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