Rating: 3.8/5
Madame Bovary Review
Emma Bovary wants romance, gets reality, and blames everyone except herself. Flaubert’s sharp writing makes you laugh, sigh, and shake your head. At least my own love life isn’t quite as messy—yet.
Romance
Books that focus on romantic relationships between characters.
Rating: 4.5/5
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Review
Evelyn Hugo’s seven husbands made my life look boring, but her real love story knocked me sideways. Glitz, drama, and secrets—this book had me up past bedtime with crumbs in my bed and tears in my eyes.
Rating: 4/5
Ugly Love Review
Ugly Love hit me right in the feels. Colleen Hoover mixes messy love with real pain—you’ll laugh, maybe cry, and side-eye elevators forever. Not perfect, but darn if Miles and Tate didn’t stick with me!
Rating: 4.5/5
Call Me by Your Name Review
Aciman really knows how to paint summer in Italy; you can almost smell the peaches. Elio and Oliver feel real, awkward, and honest. The slow pace isn't for everyone, but the emotion hit me right in the chest.
Rating: 4/5
The Nightingale Review
The Nightingale book swept me into a world of birdsong and bravery. With every page, I heard both the whistles and the worries, and sometimes got pecked by emotions I didn’t see coming. Not perfect, but real and moving.
Rating: 3.5/5
Romantic Comedy Review
This book made me laugh out loud more than once, but also surprised me with some sweet moments. The romance is funny and real, even if it gets a bit cheesy. Perfect for a rainy afternoon!
Rating: 4.5/5
Atmosphere Review
Taylor Jenkins Reid writes like she’s gossiping with you over coffee. Her stories hook you quick, with real people and messy love. Sometimes the endings feel rushed, but man, those characters stay in your head like catchy tunes.
Rating: 4.3/5
It Ends with Us Review
I thought I was picking up a cute romance, but Colleen Hoover threw my heart in a blender. Lily is strong and hopeful, but wow, those plot twists! Have tissues handy—this book packs an emotional punch you won’t forget.
Rating: 4/5
One True Loves Review
Emma’s love life is more tangled than my phone charger. One True Loves made me laugh, cry, and question my own life choices—twice. I wish the ending had a bit more mess, but it’s worth the ride.
Rating: 4/5
Things We Left Behind Review
Small-town drama comes alive in 'last got book.' I laughed, I cringed, and yes, I even teared up a little—though maybe that was just my allergies. Maggie Hemsley sure knows how to stir the pot!