I enjoyed this a lot! Never thought I'd say that about a romance that starts at dental school.I enjoyed this a lot! Never thought I'd say that about a romance that starts at dental school....more
I WISH I LIKED THIS MORE. The setup for this book and the setting was so intriguing and beautiful, but it felt like the ending dragged on forever. OncI WISH I LIKED THIS MORE. The setup for this book and the setting was so intriguing and beautiful, but it felt like the ending dragged on forever. Once we hit the climax I was surprised there was so much of the book left and in the end it kind of let me down. :/
There were parts I did like, especially learning more about these characters, and if I think if the ending had been a bit shorter and to the point it would've been better, alas.
I do love christina lauren, but this one was not it for me. time loops don't always work for me and this was one that definitely didn't. fe2.5/5 stars
I do love christina lauren, but this one was not it for me. time loops don't always work for me and this was one that definitely didn't. felt way too convenient at times and like the romance happened so fast and left so many things unresolved...more
this broke me on another level. harriet is the most enneagram type 9 character i have ever read and so much in her decision making and thought processthis broke me on another level. harriet is the most enneagram type 9 character i have ever read and so much in her decision making and thought process HIT HOME TOO HARD.
i was listening while i walked outside and just cried....more
not sure why i waited so long to read this when it has so many of my favorite things - bookish mc, retelling, famous person/normal person. it was ADORnot sure why i waited so long to read this when it has so many of my favorite things - bookish mc, retelling, famous person/normal person. it was ADORABLE....more
your honor i loved it. not as much as the first book but i loved it.
i loved the new relationship between characters (iykyk) and the new realms (a4.5/5
your honor i loved it. not as much as the first book but i loved it.
i loved the new relationship between characters (iykyk) and the new realms (aka hell) and the general worldbuilding. at times, did feel like we lost the thread a bit of what was supposed to be happening, but overall v pleased with it and ready for the next book!...more
Though the writing was better, the plot definitely suffers from second book slump, but still intrigued by this story as a whole! also we ge3.5/5 stars
Though the writing was better, the plot definitely suffers from second book slump, but still intrigued by this story as a whole! also we get into the angst of a love triangle which can be hit or miss for me....more
this wasn't the worst but it dragged for me a bit. i think the newer a fredrik backman book is, the higher chance I have to like it (and bawl my eyes this wasn't the worst but it dragged for me a bit. i think the newer a fredrik backman book is, the higher chance I have to like it (and bawl my eyes out at the end)...more
I had this on my TBR shelf for SO MANY YEARS because I remember the author saying it was kind of an ATLA retelling in a way, and though it was on3.5/5
I had this on my TBR shelf for SO MANY YEARS because I remember the author saying it was kind of an ATLA retelling in a way, and though it was only really barely that, I enjoyed it enough to want to continue on with the series....more
I enjoyed the thrillery aspects of this one, but once we got to a certain point it was like "we're STILL going back?" though thread this for book club
I enjoyed the thrillery aspects of this one, but once we got to a certain point it was like "we're STILL going back?" though the ending was a nice touch....more
I liked this more than the first book (maybe because it was not as disney-adjacent theme park focused for most of it) but i also love a good fake3.5/5
I liked this more than the first book (maybe because it was not as disney-adjacent theme park focused for most of it) but i also love a good fake marriage between two people who can't admit how they really feel....more
this ENRAPTURED me and the audiobook was SO GOOD (i listened in mere DAYS that's an accomplishment). I'm just so invested in these characters and thisthis ENRAPTURED me and the audiobook was SO GOOD (i listened in mere DAYS that's an accomplishment). I'm just so invested in these characters and this story. <3...more