REVIEW: Fix Her Up – Tessa Bailey

June 21, 2019June 20, 2019Leave a comment

Title: Fix Her Up
Author: Tessa Bailey
Rating: ★★★★★

Tessa Bailey has earned herself a new fan. I’ve been craving adult contemporary romances lately and this was absolutely perfect in every way. Fix Her Up was lighthearted, funny, and down-right sexy. This was my first Tessa Bailey book, but it definitely will not be my last.

First of all, Fix Her Up features one of my favorites tropes: fake dating. But it was so much better than I could have hoped for. I loved watching the relationship between Georgie and Travis unfold. Their genuine friendship was endearing and it was very easy to see how well they complimented one another as partners. They both grow individually as people, but also help each other realize their potential. However, do not be fooled by the charming cover and cute synopsis: this book was hot as hell. I’ve seen Tessa Bailey hailed as the queen of dirt talk and now I understand all the praise. That first scene is honestly one of the best I think I’ve ever read.

There was so much to love about this book. The writing was fantastic, the characters were all charming, and the romance was spectacular. The only thing that kind of bothered me was the ending felt really abrupt. I was expecting one more chapter or at least an epilogue so I was surprised when I turned the page to find the acknowledgments. I could have read about Georgie and Travis’ relationship for forever, but I’m super stoked we’ll be learning more about Rosie and Dominic in the next book! I highly, highly recommend Fix Her Up to anyone looking for a fun, sexy, lighthearted summer read!

The ABC Book Challenge | J

June 14, 2019June 10, 20191 Comment

Happy Friday! I’ll be honest guys, I almost skipped this letter because – to my great surprise – apparently I have only ever read a handful of books starting with the letter “J,” and cannot find any on my TBR with that letter.

MEMORABLE TITLES THAT START WITH THE LETTER “J”

BOOKS STARTING WITH “J” ON MY TBR

I literally could not find any on my TBR, so if you have a suggestion, tell me in the comments!

REVIEW: The Friend Zone – Abby Jimenez

June 10, 2019June 10, 20192 Comments

Title: The Friend Zone
Author: Abby Jimenez
Rating: ★★★★

What I expected upon picking up The Friend Zone was a light-hearted, fluffy contemporary romance perfect for summer. And while the book delivered with the romance, angst, and humor, it also contained a layer of emotional complexity that was unexpected in the best way.

I’ll admit, I was pretty hesitant reading upon reading the first quarter of the book. The beginning of the story features some very grey-area cheating, which is not my cup of tea. However, I was thankful that that particular conflict was resolved early on in the book, allowing me to then fully immerse myself in the story and the characters.

A large focus of the story was on Kristen and her infertility issues, and I think Abby Jimenez did an very excellent job with the subject. Kristen was a great character and it’s impossible not to root for her – even when she’s being extremely stubborn! It was easy to understand her reservations and struggles, but still want her to take a chance on a the person she loves.

Other than the grey-area cheating at the beginning, there were a couple other things that kept me from fully loving this book. Josh constantly compares Kristen to other women, repeatedly saying things along the lines of how she’s “not like other girls” and she’s a “cool girl.” I really don’t appreciate when the heroine of the story is show in a positive light by bringing down other women in comparison. The other thing that bothered me is probably going to sound super nitpicky but YOU CANNOT USE A DEFIBRILLATOR WHEN SOMEONE IS FLATLINING!!! This is a huge misconception perpetuated by all the medical drama shows. Stop this nonsense. The paddles are used for when the heartbeat is dangerously out of rhythm, not when there is an absent of a heartbeat. This honestly made me so irate.

The ending took me by surprise. The best way I could describe the events of the last few chapters would be bittersweet. There is a particular part of the story that is emotional and heartbreaking. The epilogue was the perfect ending and helped balance the heartache. Overall, I was really impressed by this debut and would recommend The Friend Zone to anyone looking for a moving, captivating read!

The ABC Book Challenge | I

May 31, 2019May 28, 20194 Comments

Happy Friday! I hope those in the US had a great Memorial Day weekend. I’m currently in New York for BookCon and I’m so excited! This will be my second year going and I can’t wait for all the bookish fun! Apparently, I don’t know of very many books starting with an “I” that I haven’t read, so if you have any suggestions let me know!

MEMORABLE TITLES THAT START WITH THE LETTER “I”

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BOOKS STARTING WITH “I” ON MY TBR

The ABC Book Challenge | H

May 17, 2019April 30, 20193 Comments

Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great week. Obviously, I would have the entire Harry Potter series here but for the sake of this post, I only included my favorite one. Also, I wasn’t sure if Hamlet counts or not since technically it’s a play, but I love Hamlet so I’m including it!