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AFTER I DO BY TAYLOR JENKINS REID // spoiler-free book review: this marriage in crisis adult contemporary blew my mind and i will never be okay again!!!
Welcome to round three of Ruby catching up on reviews of books she read in 2021 that were also on the favourites list, but I’m a terrible human. I, too, did not follow whatever I just wrote oops. Anyways, I’m a huge fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid, so this is an exciting review. Also was shocked at how much I adored this book, which is a crime on humanity because how can I expect anything less from queen TJR??? Let’s just get into the yelling! Title: After I DoAuthor: Taylor Jenkins ReidPage count: 336Date published: 1 July 2014Genre: Adult contemporary fiction 💍 Synopsis: When Lauren and Ryan’s marriage reaches the breaking point, they come up with an unconventional plan. They decide to take a year off in the hopes of finding a way to fall in love again. One year apart, and only one rule: they cannot contact each other. Other than that, anything goes. Lauren embarks on a journey of self-discovery, quickly finding that her friends and family have their own ideas about the meaning of marriage. These influences, as well as her own healing process and the challenges of living apart from Ryan, begin to change Lauren’s ideas…
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A MILLION JUNES BY EMILY HENRY // spoiler-free book review: a mystifying tale of grief and love ft. gorgeous writing and banter worthy of awards from my fave author
The shame continues as this review is approximately a million years overdue since I literally read this book back in 2019. That review can also be lit on fire because it was AWFUL. Please forgive me for my sins. Though I reread last year so if we say 2021, it makes me look better hehe. But at least I’m here to catch up and I hope my queen Emily Henry appreciates me. That’s all I want from life if I’m being honest. Anyways, please enjoy the 1000th screeching review over this author and this very special book. Let’s get into it *wipes eyes* Title: A Million JunesAuthor: Emily HenryPage count: 391Date published: 16 May 2017Genre: Young Adult fabulism 🍒 Synopsis: For as long as Jack “June” O’Donnell has been alive, her parents have had only one rule: stay away from the Angert family. But when June collides—quite literally—with Saul Angert, sparks fly, and everything June has known is thrown into chaos. Who exactly is this gruff, sarcastic, but seemingly harmless boy who has returned to their hometown of Five Fingers, Michigan, after three mysterious years away? And why has June—an O’Donnell to her core—never questioned her late father’s deep hatred…
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THE LOVE THAT SPLIT THE WORLD BY EMILY HENRY // spoiler-free book review: an enchanting debut from my fave author ft. a scarily relatable main character and lyrical writing to blow your socks off
I do deserve to be publicly shamed for taking so long to review this book and you have permission to scold me in the comments. Finally catching up on my faves though so at least be a little nice *insert teary eyes* I’m going to stop wasting time talking about myself so we can gush over MY QUEEN MS EMILY HENRY!!! Let’s get into it xoxo Title: The Love That Split The WorldAuthor: Emily HenryPage count: 416Date published: 26 January 2016Genre: Young Adult fabulism ♥ Synopsis: Natalie’s last summer in her small Kentucky hometown is off to a magical start…until she starts seeing the “wrong things.” At first, they’re just momentary glimpses—her front door is red instead of its usual green, there’s a pre-school where the garden store should be. But then her whole town disappears for hours, fading away into rolling hills and grazing buffalo, and Nat knows something isn’t right. That’s when she gets a visit from the kind but mysterious apparition she calls “Grandmother,” who tells her: “You have three months to save him.” The next night, under the stadium lights of the high school football field, she meets a beautiful boy named Beau, and it’s as…
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INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR LYNN PAINTER // chatting all things rom-com with the lovely author of BTTM and MWN ft. the love wager cover reveal (!!)
Today is an exciting day my friends because I’m here to spoil you rotten with all the rom-com content!!!! Not only am I interviewing the lovely author of Better Than The Movies and Mr. Wrong Number aka Lynn Painter, but I’m also revealing the cover of her upcoming adult romance The Love Wager. Scream with me!!! We’ll start with the lovely author interview and then you’ll just have to keep reading for that cover. I’m sneaky right? Lynn Painter writes romantic comedies for both teens and adults. She is the author of Better Than The Movies and Mr. Wrong Number, as well as a regular contributor to the Omaha World-Herald. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn’t reading or writing, odds are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms. 💌 Instagram // Twitter // Website // Facebook INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR LYNN PAINTER Hi hello Lynn, before we get into the questions, I wanted to give a big thank you for being here today and a congratulations on your success with Better Than The Movies and Mr Wrong Number. I’m so excited for what’s more to come! Let’s get into…
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THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED BY JOHN GREEN // spoiler-free book review: new to non-fiction but this collection of essays on obscure topics was top-notch!!
Didn’t know I’d be living in a world where John Green has written a book of essays about the state of the planet but I’m truly not mad about it. Honestly, this book was just such an experience, an enjoyable one at that, and we love to see it. I have no idea what I’m saying throughout this entire review, apologies in advance, so without further ado, let’s just get into the rambling! *hides* Title: The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on A Human-Centered PlanetAuthor: John GreenPage count: 304Date published: 18 May 2021Genre: Adult non-fiction ✎ Synopsis: The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his ground-breaking, critically acclaimed podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet – from the QWERTY keyboard and Halley’s Comet to Penguins of Madagascar – on a five-star scale. Complex and rich with detail, the Anthropocene’s reviews have been praised as ‘observations that double as exercises in memoiristic empathy’, with over 10 million lifetime downloads. John Green’s gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection about the shared human experience; it includes beloved…
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GOOD GIRL, BAD BLOOD BY HOLLY JACKSON // spoiler-free book review: what YA mystery thriller twisty goodness is this??? this series has me by the throat
Say hi to my fashionably late review of a book I read and LOVED last year aka Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson , the sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder which quickly became a new favourite series of mine. Click below for my review of book one, if you dare *wink wink* This book was absolutely excellent so I shall go forth and rave about it, however this is a sequel so MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD. I don’t talk specific events or anything, so do with this information what you will. Let’s get into it! Title: Good Girl, Bad BloodSeries: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder book #2Author: Holly JacksonPage count: 417Date published: 30 April 2020Genre: Young Adult mystery 🔎 Synopsis: Pip is not a detective anymore. With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her. But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared, on the very same night the town hosted a memorial for the sixth-year anniversary of the deaths of…
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THE FLATSHARE BY BETH O’LEARY // spoiler-free book review: splendid british adult romance debut that you NEED in your life
Hi hi hello, yes this is strange but alas, welcome to Ruby’s updated review of this book because the I,,, *cough* it was awful *cough* need to do this book better justice! Yeah so I read this book back in 2020 and just absolutely ADORED it (made it to my top 2020 list) but for some reason was incapable of writing a review? I don’t even know the reason to this so don’t ask. Anyways, I was gifted this cute new copy so here we are with an actual review, because I love this book with my whole heart and you all need to read it <3<3<3 Let’s just get into it!!! Title: The FlatshareAuthor: Beth O’LearyPage count: 329Date published: 10 April 2019Genre: Adult contemporary romance 📖 Synopsis: Tiffy and Leon share a flatTiffy and Leon share a bedTiffy and Leon have never met… Tiffy Moore needs a cheap flat, and fast. Leon Twomey works nights and needs cash. Their friends think they’re crazy, but it’s the perfect solution: Leon occupies the one-bed flat while Tiffy’s at work in the day, and she has the run of the place the rest of the time. But with obsessive ex-boyfriends, demanding clients…
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MALIBU RISING BY TAYLOR JENKINS REID // spoiler-free book review: finally reviewing a fave read of 2021 ft. the perfect beach vibes, surfing siblings & fantastic family relationships
It’s only taken me a million years to get to this review but ‘better late than never’ is just my blogging motto at this point. Oh well, I guess get used to it *sighs* Anyways, very excited to chat about this book today, especially in light of our surpise new TJR 2022 release CARRIE SOTO IS BACK coming later this year which I’m ~of course~ ecstactic about. I shall stop rambling now and let us just commence with this ~rave~ review! Title: Malibu RisingAuthor: Taylor Jenkins ReidPage count: 384Date published: 1 June 2021Genre: Adult historical fiction 🌊 Synopsis: A lifetime holding it together.One party will bring it crashing down. Malibu: August, 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-especially as the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva. By midnight the party will be completely out of control.By morning, the Riva mansion will have…
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2021 READING AND BLOGGING RECAP // last year in review ft. 2022 tbr, reading challenges, pie charts & new years goals
Hi hello to my first post of the year! I didn’t realise it was the first until now and in general, it’s very late. I tried to get this recap post up a lot earlier, but I’m going to cut myself some slack because last year I highlighted how I once posted this in April so… I think I deserve a pat on the back, eh? Anyways, I’m here semi on time and perhaps less enthusiastic than usual. But I’m a stats freak now and at least I’m getting out some content, right? I hope you’re okay with Ruby being slightly off-beat today. 2021 absolutely sucked and I hated it and am glad its over, but hey, the reading was good! Mostly keeping this post the same as last time, though adding a couple of sections to it. I didn’t do a mid-year check-in because,,, life. Since I didn’t get the chance to build any anticipation, here’s your chance to take your guesses on whether or not there will be a high amount of ebooks and romance in this post *hides* But anyways, let’s dive right in! READING STATS AND OVERVIEW You know, I’m actually really chuffed with reading overall…
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MY FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2021 // a whopping bizarre top 8 ft. some honourable mentions
Life is currently a mess and I really wanted to get a lot more end of year posts out this month, but alas, 2021 will just have to close on the messy path it was already on. I have no idea what I’m writing but we’re rolling with it *nervous laughter* Apologies as I did have a fun idea for a Christmas recommendations list, but I just had no motivation to get it done. You’ll have to wait until next year folks. As usual, lowkey doing this post is stressful because I leave it till the very last day of the year JUST IN CASE a new favourite needs to squeeze on here. There hasn’t been one but it’s okay, at least I’m wrapping up all the books. Related posts: Top Books of 2020 2021 Mid Year Freak Out Tag Today I have 15 books in total to talk about, 7 are honourable mentions and 8 are the top favourites. I’m chuffed with this selection, though I’ll try and keep this post short and sweet so we can zoom through them. Very excited to talk about them, so let’s get into it! HONOURABLE MENTIONS: in no particular order (maybe least…
