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A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle
4.5
I’ve never read a book that has made me so hungry. Or want to drink wine so badly. Or want to live in Provence.
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
3.25
No man will ever be Gilbert but this was a fun beach read. Angsty will they won’t they was super drawn out though and annoyed me.
Possession by A.S. Byatt
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Too long. I loved it so I’m going to try another time
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I haven’t read a book like this in a long time. So fascinating, I loved the setting and learning more about the Spanish Inquisition all while being tied into a fantasy book. Six of Crows can never be topped in terms of characters EVER, but the dynamic in this one was great to read. Made me 🥲
Funny Story by Emily Henry
3.5
I always love Emily Henry. I think she could make a relationship between two popsicle sticks fun and sexy. However, I do not think this is her best (my any means). Sure, they had chemistry, but all her characters do, and the whole relationship felt a bit rushed. Also the miscommunication trope was that they both have trauma from their parents but was redundant because they had already had 4000 conversations about it. But loved Miles, so 😻. I also loved that female MC was librarian! Ugh dream job tbh.
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
I hated the fake French accents