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betty gives the rose bargain by sasha peyton smith four stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
betty really enjoyed this fast-paced read. she did notice a few continuity errors that should have been caught during editing. for example, chapter 12 starts by saying they went to their etiquette lesson, but then chapter 13 starts with a character welcoming them “to your first etiquette lesson”.
the plot did not go where betty thought it would go. yes it’s trope-y but it’s GOOD.
betty picked this up thinking it was a standalone novel. IT IS NOT. IT ENDS ON A CLIFFHANGER. per the author’s website this will be a duology 😩
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betty gives the shadow of water by jacquelyn benson five out of five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ms benson can WRITE. this is the second book of the london charismatics series. the stakes ratchet up as the group of charismatics (people with special powers) work together to prevent a disaster that would kill millions in the heart of london. this is all set right before england enters world war i.
betty recommends this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy novels in a historical setting with diverse characters.
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Jun 23, 2025
Okayy. First post, first book review, and first book I finished this year (I’m very slow).
Found myself hooked by the shifting perspectives between the two main characters, Sadie and Sam, who are soul bonded for better or for worse - two characters that are deeply intertwined in each other’s lives.
The plot reminds me a lot of When Harry Met Sally in the way that it spans decades and we as readers get glimpses during the pivotal moments of Sadie and Sam’s relationship.
The book touches on platonic love and how it sometimes can be greater than romance. There is also a strong emphasis on work and passion for a craft. In this case the craft was developing video games, which was probably what made this such an easy, digestible read for a nerd like me.
I’m giving this an 8.7/10.
May 28, 2025
popcorn gives caraval by stephanie garber 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
popcorn needed a book that would be plot-focused from page one and this delivered. whimsical, fun, but confusing at times. having read and loved once upon a broken heart previously, some of the scenes felt a bit repetitive.
also popcorn was promised jacks appeared in this series where the fuck was he.
anyway scarlett❤️julian forever
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Jan 25, 2025
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