JUST MY LUCK BY ADELE PARKS

Rating: 3.5 stars

Goodreads Description:

It's the stuff dreams are made of – a lottery win so big, it changes everything.

For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends, the Pearsons and the Heathcotes. Over dinner parties, fish & chip suppers and summer barbecues, they've discussed the important stuff – the kids, marriages, jobs and houses – and they've laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything more than a tenner.

But then, one Saturday night, the unthinkable happens. There's a rift in the group. Someone doesn't tell the truth. And soon after, six numbers come up which change everything forever.

Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth £18 million. And their friends are determined to claim a share of it.

Review:

Two beautiful children. Wonderful well-loved jobs. A weekly lottery syndicate with their closest friends. Life couldn't get much better for Lexi and Jake.

Every week for the past fifteen years, they get together with their friends to put in for the same numbers in the lottery in the hopes of one day winning big. However, one night their friends conclude that they're ready to call it quits and drop out of the syndicate. Much to Lexi's confusion and concern that the decade-long friendships they've cultivated are also coming to a close.

Yet she continues to buy a ticket the next week for old time's sake - lo and behold, her numbers come up!

Lexi and Jake are millionaires! Their family is swimming in gold, their children dressed to the nines in Prada, Tom Ford and Balenciaga whilst Jake motors around in a flashy Ferrari. Life could not be better!

Little did they know that the people they considered their friends would be the ones not to celebrate with them over their win but instead try to claim the winnings as their own.

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

Just My Luck seems like an easy-going, fun read about the life of lottery winners to begin with, but antics shortly ensue leading to something far worse than Lexi and Jake could ever imagine.

Their little girl is kidnapped.

What follows is a rapid adrenaline-filled chase to find out who kidnapped Emily and make payment of £10 million for her safety.

As bad as it sounds, I thoroughly enjoyed this particular debacle of the story and how it was told from both Lexi and Emily's perspectives; one of a worrying mother who is ready to stop at nothing to get her baby girl back home, the other of a young girl having to fend for not only her own life but that of her newly-discovered baby of whom she is pregnant with during all this.

It's chaotic, gripping, emotionally tormenting and will have you on the edge of your seat much like Lexi as you pray Emily and her baby to survive.

Now, I've heard so many wonderful things previously about Adele Parks' writing, and I must say she lives up to the expectations set. But my, oh my does she know how to write a character that you just want to...URGH.

I'm just going to say it...

Jake. By VERY far is the most disreputable, wicked, lying, disgusting, downright dirtbag I've ever come across in books! At first, he seems so good for Lexi and the kids, happy to live an easy family life but OOOH the dirty bastard he is! 

It just riles me up thinking about him!

Trust me, once you read Just My Luck you'll feel the same.

Lexi. What a woman. Strong and courageous in the face of animosity, a woman who holds her ground, would never let a bad thing happen to her family and holds pride in what she believes to be right. She deserved so much better than Jake.

Emily and Logan are honestly the sweetest children, both happy as can be in their everyday lives and are the two to react in the way of what would be expected if your parents won big in the lottery. Emily shops til she drops, Logan makes new friends - though that's mostly the money doing the talking - and they live life like never before!

Though for Emily it takes a rather twisted turn prior to her kidnapping - yes, this book did her dirty but made up for it by making it such an intense plot point.

Carla and Patrick & Jennifer and Fred, the dynamics in this friendship are put to the test as the couple win big and undoubtedly it brings out the worst in those closest to them.

As the news come to light, the secrets and betrayals come out in this group and this causes greed, jealousy and plenty of back-stabbing to come into play.

I mean c'mon...if you won the lottery, wouldn't you want your friends to be supportive and happy for you?

In terms of the pacing, I won't lie, it was rather slow for the first hundred or so pages. I found it rather difficult to get into.

Don't get me wrong though there were a few moments in the first section that definitely captured my attention but realistically I fell more into the story further in.

As we hit the 180 page mark, the pace really did pick up and I for sure found myself gearing up for pure chaos and an adrenaline rush worth of a page turner! It did not disappoint.

And even through to the climax of the main conflict - with it's respective sub-stories - I was flying through each page right to the end. So overall, a bit of a slow start easing into the story, but the pacing was relatively well done but maybe just not my cup of tea.

A tale of secrets and betrayal, greed and jealousy with families and friendships ripped apart. Adele Parks' Just My Luck brings to life a heightened reality to how money can ruin everything and how one big win can cause a whole world of loss.

A big thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me an arc of this new release.

If you are interested in picking up this new release by Adele Parks, be sure to check out Just My Luck

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Think lovely thoughts xo

LOSERS REAP HER BY HAYLEY STUMBO

Rating: 5 stars

**SPOILERS AHEAD FOR HIDE AND SEEK HER TRILOGY**

Goodreads Description:

It's been four years since Jackson Greene was tossed into prison for his heinous crimes. Four years of quiet for the Wait family, and peace for Charlotte. But in the silence, Jackson has found new ways to make noise.

With a final score to settle, Jackson sets his sights on Locke's Pointe and prepares to ruin Charlotte, once and for all. Blackmailing his brother Daniel into helping him get revenge, Jackson starts unravelling the threads of Charlotte's life, including Vance.

When Charlotte's world begins to crumble, the only probable cause is her worst nightmare. Secrets that were hidden in the corners of the last four years are uncovered, and Charlotte learns that everything is not as she once believed. When the pieces of truth add up to one big lie, she must differentiate between what has been a ruse and what she can hold onto.

Review:

Wow. What a ride!

After reading Hide And Seek Her & Finders Keep Her, this final book in quite frankly, one of the best book series I’ve ever read – in my opinion – was truly the most emotional, heart-warming, gut-wrenching and perfectly unsettling end to this insane journey.

I said it in the review of the second book in this series and I’ll proudly say it again, I did not think I could take any more of an emotional ride with these characters but as always, Hayley threw me a big one and winded me with a punch of feels.

Picking up from the ending of Finders Keep Her where my heart, and that of readers of the previous book, were left gasping for air and tearing through a box of tissues whilst trying to not hyperventilate. Hayley sure knows how to keep her readers absolutely begging for more of this gritty series!

We continue to follow the lives of Vance, Charlotte, and Riley – who for all our sakes, miraculously survived his attack at the end of Book 2. The events of this third installment settle around Charlotte’s new life as wife to Vance, dealing with PTSD from the past, Riley’s road to recovery and how he distracts himself by coordinating events with his sister in-law. It is very much a breezy beginning as we are introduced back into the luxurious lives of Wait family, however, trouble in paradise is brewing. Jackson’s ghost remains, unbeknownst to our protagonists that the convicted criminal, in fact, is no longer behind bars but plotting his final demise of the family.

Unlike the other two books in the series, we gain a fresh perspective in Losers Reap Her where we hear more from Jackson Greene himself, his past and how/who made him the unhinged psychopath he is today. Starting with his first victim, his abusive family life, the undying love he holds for Charlotte and how he got involved with the Wait’s.

A plot full of the perfect amount of twists, numerous flashbacks, and fresh perspectives of the ever-unsettling and manipulative Jackson Greene. Losers Reap Her was the right mix of everything this series needed to close it. As always, I won’t spoil the ending but I’ll briefly summarise it in the following gifs:

Good luck figuring out that one, I sure as hell did not see that ending coming AT ALL.

I’m not going to lie, I absolutely loved this climax to the trilogy. Hayley poured her heart and soul into this series. The final book really shows how passionate she is about these characters, this journey she’s taken them on, how she writes their perspectives, choices and actions, etc. She echoes to her reader the emotion she pours into Losers Reap Her, it is a rollercoaster of emotions, pulling at several heartstrings, making you gasp for air and continue to turn the page even after you tell yourself you ought to take a break – you just keep on reading!

Now, I never thought I’d be saying this – especially after finishing this series – but in the end, my favourite character was actually…Jackson? Take it easy and bear with me whilst I explain. I do not and never will associate my values and beliefs with that of a sociopath, but Jackson just has this magnetism to him. He’s slick, knows the right buttons to push, he can turn on the charm but unleash a monster inside within an instant. But he just is so clever and knows exactly what he’s doing.

I’m sure Hayley loved writing his character further, developing his backstory and perspective, which I will say was a welcome change to see the mind of a sociopath develop over time. His family’s upbringing, his first killing and the meticulously perfect plan he put in motion over many months’ time was so intriguing and yet so underhanded.

‘Kind of like how you managed to be successful in life, you knew all the right people. When it comes to the low-lifes of the world, I know all the right people.’

That single quote from our sinister antagonist. Chills.

From the whole series, that is the one quote that not only drew out goosebumps and had me hungry for more, but also the one quote that echoed in the back of my mind every time I picked up this book to read more. Jackson Greene, he’s one gritty poet.

Overall, Hayley could not have given this series a better ending. She tied it up in the perfect, yet heartbroken, little bow. I certainly will miss these characters I’ve grown so accustomed to over the years. But some doors must close for new exciting doors to open to further tales and wild emotional journeys to be written about.

As many of you know, I have been with Hayley on her journey from the moment she was sending out beta copies of Hide and Seek Her, and I will forever be incredibly indebted to her and her amazing work. Hayley, you’ve not only given me so many stories that I have fallen head over heels with but also a lifetime of a friendship with you.

Thank you for inviting me into the world of your writing, being able to review these incredible books you’ve worked tirelessly to put out there in the world – you know I’ll always be one of your biggest supporters and drop everything to read one of your books.

If you guys haven’t already checked out Hayley and her crazy-talented writing, be sure to head on over & pick up a fresh read from her collection of books and enjoy the chaos that ensues with every word she writes!

Hit up Hayley on her Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates in her writing journey and more on these amazing books of hers!

Think lovely thoughts xo

ONE NIGHT SERIES BY JODI ELLEN MALPAS

cr: authorjahyde

A beautiful, steamy adult romance series following the ridiculously handsome yet obsessive mess that is Miller Hart and the innocent, feisty pocket-rocket Olivia Taylor.

I absolutely adored this series, and if you're in need of something a little spunky n sexy but not too full-on, this series is bound to capture your attention.

One Night: Promised (Book 1) – 5 stars

Olivia Taylor is a twenty-four-year-old barista who spends her spare time taking care of her elderly grandmother and very occasionally going out with her best friend Gregory, but never seen dating or out on the town. Until a devilishly handsome man enters the coffee shop and Livy is utterly stunned by his looks, but it’s more than that. There’s something about this man, despite his blunt honesty of how bad the coffee she made him was, she’s drawn by him. And although he can’t offer her much, he can offer her one night.

Review:

Read my full review here

SPOILERS AHEAD FOR BOOKS 2 and 3

Spoilers below for One Night: Denied and One Night: Unveiled!

One Night: Denied (Book 2) - 4 stars

Picking up two weeks after the chaos at the hotel, Livy has officially experienced both sides of Miller Hart; his high-priced, uptight Casanova demeanour and his cold, cruel and threatening dark side. Whilst she tries to mend her heart and doing whatever she can to avoid the man she loves, he is desperate to reach out to her, give her an explanation and make amends for his behaviour.

Review:

Denied took a rather different turn to what was originally shown in Promised, in the sense that we, as readers, and Livy begin to discover more about Miller. As he tries to reach out to Livy and make amends for his behaviour, he also begins to open up to her as a way to bring her back to him. We learn more about his past, his present and the situations involved in his field of work.

It was a welcome change of pace, and good to learn more about Miller and how Livy was slowly trying to accept who he was and why he does what he does. So little was shared about him in Promised, it was clear that his past had traumatised him and even still in the present day, he is haunted by the ghosts of his past.

Following Livy and Miller as they try to work through their individual problems, she comes to the revelation that it’s going to be a lot harder than expected for Miller to simply walk away from his lifestyle. His clients are relentless once finding out about Livy and are desperate to hold him in their tight clutches. It aids in keeping Denied at a face, action-style pace.

One Night: Unveiled (Book 3) – 4 stars

After fleeing the discord in London to a quick getaway to New York, Miller and Livy are continuing to get to know each other, enjoying one another’s company and an escape from life back home. But as they say, all good things are to come to an end and their little vacation ends with a truly heart-wrenching phone call that sends Livy hightailing it to the airport with Miller in tow.

Both Miller and Livy are continuing to struggle with Miller’s past, his career and clients who try everything to keep him. William tries to help Miller who then is sent in a spiral of past clients whilst also trying to make sense of why it is so vital that Miller remains in part with his employer. Little does she know, the truth is darker and more painful than she ever expected.

Review:

Unveiled did exactly what the title suggests and unveiled a whole lot of information. Miller’s past and employer’s motivation became more apparent – and boy, what a gut-wrenching backstory it is -, more of Livy’s mother’s past is revealed as Livy continues to try to run from it. And Nan, poor sweet Nan, now that got me bawling and I was barely halfway through!

Needless to say, Unveiled was the darkest book by far in this series that really threw me one, but it was something needed to close the series and tie all threads into the perfect little bow.

Series Review:

Overall, Jodi has written such a beautiful love story with plenty of drama, laughs and steamy romance all round. The pace of Promised will have you picking up the next book and clutching at your heart as you fall in love with Miller and his rather interesting ways. Livy, despite seeming rather innocent, also has quite a dark past – though not all of it may be hers.

It was such a joy to see these two protagonists develop over these three books, the plot was easy to follow and whilst being similar in some aspects to Fifty Shades, it was that of a far more realistic perspective.

Highly recommend this series to fans of Fifty Shades or those after a good steamy adult romance with a little bit of chaotic drama thrown in!

Think lovely thoughts xo

TILLY MAGUIRE AND THE ROYAL WEDDING MESS BY EMMA GREY

Rating: 4 stars

Goodreads Description:

Aspiring writer, 18-year-old Tilly Maguire, is a totally reformed ex-superfan of British boyband singer, Reuben Vaughan. Yeah, she was going to marry him when she was thirteen, but that fangirl phase is way in her past now, along with an unfortunate side ponytail and a weird obsession with galaxy leggings – ugh. Cringe!

When her writing wins Tilly a six-week internship at a top London PR firm, she doesn’t expect to stumble from a long-haul flight straight into an A-list debacle of her own making, but these things happen. She proves to the entire world that jet lad and social media definitely don’t mix.

Obviously, Tilly didn’t intend to get tangled in a ridiculous scandal involving the British royal family. She’s not the attention-seeking type! She’s just a socially awkward introvert, with a galloping case of anxiety made even worse after a high-profile run-in with the very last person she ever imagined she’d meet for real.

Not on her gap year, anyway.

And not like this!

Review:

A delightful contemporary read with a dash of drama!

And dare I say, a little reminiscent of The Princess Diaries.

Now, as someone who is not only studying PR but also is prone to running out the door with her face half done and one shoe on, I can proudly say that I 100% relate to Tilly Maguire! From the get-go, she’s uncoordinated, lost in a foreign country, jet-lagged and making last-minute impulsive decisions. Essentially, she’s the ever-so dorky Amelia Thermopolis from The Princess Diaries making decisions on the fly and hoping for the best outcome, relatable right?

Following Tilly’s first assignment which results in a meeting with her teenage fangirl crush, Reuben Vaughan, the whacky antics ensue of her navigating her way through a world of celebrity crushed, publicity, gossip, innuendo and plenty of drama. Tilly’s adventures in London prove just how tough of a gig it can be to work in PR – especially when overseas and out of one’s comfort zone – and the ability to maintain a professional profile whilst simultaneously not letting feelings get in the way.

The dynamic between Tilly and Reuben is a mix of sorts; Tilly brings her fiery sass but also feels insecure about her writing and about potentially having messed up Reuben’s career. Whereas Reuben remains cool and calm under pressure, very suave in the way he handles situations and is able to read Tilly almost like an open book. Together the pair certainly seem to balance each other out, knowing when to make their quips and when time alone is needed.

The overall plot of Tilly Maguire and The Royal Wedding Mess is placed in numerous locations within London and its surrounding countryside. The bigger events such as Tilly’s slip-up, her crazy night of adventure with Reuben and her last-minute decisions and the chaos of said decisions all tend to center around Central London. Unlike the more reserved moments between our two protagonists, where they escape the insane popstar life to the countryside to hide from paparazzi and gather their bearings.

Overall, the plot runs at a reasonable pace. The reader almost feels like they’re there with Tilly during the chaotic, fast-paced moments, turning the page as quickly as possible to see what happens next. But are also able to take a moment to breathe and watch in anticipation during the aforementioned quieter moments in London’s countryside, taking one’s time to appreciate the slower points of the story.

This is the first book by Emma Grey that I have read and whilst I pretty much went into it blindly, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy of a read this book was! Grey has created a story that not only has a steady pace but enables the story to be played out almost like a TV show. The perspective of the story weaves brilliantly through the book, not jumping ahead in the story and taking the time to allow the reader to imagine each scene presented. Grey’s writing flows easily, maintaining a simple yet uplifting voice to the reader and keeping within the genre of YA contemporary romance.

I personally adored Tilly Maguire and The Royal Wedding Mess! It was a simple and sweet contemporary read full of fluff, goofy shenanigans, and drama galore!

I, fortunately, read this during a bit of a book slump and can happily say that it was the perfect little contemporary pick me up that I needed to get me out of my slump and back into my book lovin’ ways.

Finally, a HUGE thank you to HarperCollins for sending me a copy of Tilly Maguire and The Royal Wedding Messin exchange for an honest review, it was truly a delight to read and review!

THE WITCH'S BLOOD BY KATHARINE & ELIZABETH CORR

Rating: 5 stars

Goodreads Description:

Just who can you trust when no one around you is who they seem?

The final spell-binding book in The Witch’s Kisstrilogy by authors and sisters, Katharine and Elizabeth Corr.

Life as a teenage witch just got harder for Merry when her brother, Leo is captured and taken into an alternative reality by evil witch Ronan. Determined to get him back, Merry needs to use blood magic to outwit her arch-rival and get Leo back. Merry is more powerful than ever now, but she is also more dangerous and within the coven, loyalties are split on her use of the magic. In trying to save Leo, Merry will have to confront evil from her past and present and risk the lives of everyone she’s ever loved. Given the chaos she’s created, just what will she sacrifice to make things right?

Review:

Three beautiful, well thought out, adventurous books all wrapping up the final instalment in what truly has been a memorable journey.

***SPOILERS AHEAD***

Upon closing the final book, the other night, I didn’t really know what to think. A beautiful story, one I’d fallen for, had drawn to a close. I’m really sad that this trilogy has come to an end, that there isn’t another instalment.

On the upside though, I couldn’t be happier with how this story developed from the first book to the last.

The story of Merry, Leo and Jack have truly brought so much magic into my life and I’ve utterly loved every single moment of it! As I said back in my review of the first book, The Witch’s Kiss, Merry as a character has been written so well; her thoughts, observations and internal monologue captivated me from the very beginning and kept me utterly enchanted with her presence.

Leo...oh, sweet precious baby Leo. You are so damn adorable and brave and just a lil cherub! I loved the way his character evolved in this final book, he truly has been on one heck of a development wave. Back in the first book, he was naïve, unsure, hiding behind his sister...but now, he’s striking out as his own person, ready to take on whatever Ronan or the Shadow Realm had to throw at him!

Now, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, these Corr sisters know how to write a character from another realm who of which you can fall utterly in love with. And Jack is just that. Whilst in the first book, I was rooting for Merry and Jack to be together – despite being from different worlds and points in time – in The Witch’s Blood, I really enjoyed his connection with Meredith and her sisters. It was beautiful to witness his unwavering commitment to both Meredith and Merry.

After reading the other two books, it makes so much more sense as to why the King of Hearts was at play and how Gwydion would come to be a part of the story in the future. In The Witch’s Blood, the Corr sisters took this trilogy on a bit of a darker spin by adding an active involvement in the shadow realm, fleshing out the sinister character of Ronan, and how sacrifices are sometimes the only way to save the ones you love.

I could honestly go on about this trilogy forever, but I thought I’d just highlight some of my favourite moments of this final installation in The Witch’s Kiss trilogy:

Family – All throughout this trilogy, I loved how the Corr sisters chose to really focus in on Merry’s home life, the coven meetings, heart-to-hearts with her wise Gran. Unlike other stories that focus around teenage protagonists and their school/social life, I really enjoyed seeing a character’s home life, as well as snippets of school/social activity.

Darkness is always lurking. Whether it be Gwydion’s sick twisted plot for the King of Hearts or Ronan’s sacrificial ceremony, this series has kept a line throughout this trilogy that always warns the reader that darkness is never out of sight. Though I will admit, I feel like in this last book, the Corr sisters went REAL dark, to the point at times where I felt queasy – but like a good kind of queasy – and I was just all the more intrigued by how they kept a reader captivated, despite all the brutal crime and punishment that was going on.

Lastly, and because I’m a total sucker for romance: Finn Lombard.

Oh Finn, in one book you managed to take me through about five million types of emotions towards you. But in the end, you kept me smiling and cheering – although there were several times where I was ready to reach through the book and give you a piece of my mind. Nonetheless, Finn is such a handsome, charming, witty and yet another book boyfriend to add to my never-ending list.

I truly appreciate the stunning, generous and wonderful Corr sisters for taking me on this journey with them. You are both such pleasures to get to know and I cannot wait for what you bring out next!

Side note: if you take a look through the acknowledgements section...you might notice a familiar name hehe

Start Merry’s adventures today! Buy a copy of The Witch’s Kiss from Amazon or Dymocks and let me know your thoughts!

Think Lovely Thoughts xo

TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE BY JENNY HAN

 

Rating: 5 super gooey romantic sparkly stars

Synopsis:

What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them… all at once?

Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren’t love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she’s written. One for every boy she’s ever loved—five in all. When she writes, she pours out her heart and soul and says all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only. Until the day her secret letters are mailed, and suddenly, Lara Jean’s love life goes from imaginary to out of control. 

My Review:

Oh my gosssssssshhhhhhhhh. Where do I even begin to describe my love for this adorable mushy perfect little cupcake of a book? I am still reeling from all the feels I don’t even know how to put my feelings into a comprehensible sentence! This book was utterly fabulous and I couldn’t get enough of the fluffy romantic, cutesy adventurous mushy romantic ish in this beautiful book.
I tabbed this book 16 times, and I’ll proudly admit that I tabbed one page 3 times because that’s how ah-freaking-mazing this story is!

Be sure to note the following pictures to understand all the feels I went through:

 

Ok, ok I need to stop fangirling and actually get on with this review...

After constantly having recommendations for this book thrown at me left, right and center, I finally gave in and decided to read the first instalment of Lara Jean Song’s love letters.

And it completely exceeded my expectations, no wonder it’s being adapted into a film 

– and yes, I am F R E A K I N G    O U T  about that!

I read To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before in one day because it’s just one of those books that I couldn’t for the life of me put it down. It kept me hooked and I kept telling myself “one more chapter and then I’ll go buy food” ... yeah, I bought that food about 3 hours later. But that’s just how good Jenny Han’s writing is!!

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before was such a perfect book and one I’ll definitely be re-reading in the future. Jenny Han’s writing is beautiful, easy to read and follow the storyline, yet it’s still so wonderful and emotionally complex. The characters were cute, sweet and funny, and don’t even get me started on my new-found love for Peter *sigh*

Alright, let me give you a little run down on my thoughts of each of the characters because I have a lot of feels that need to be shared:

Margot: She was the only character that slightly annoyed me throughout the book, but she had her reasons for the choices she made. Although she wasn’t in the book as much as other characters, I loved how in the end everything came together and this helped to really flesh out why I had a few little problems with her.

Josh: Oh, sweet innocent Josh. He was a beautiful guy with a heart of gold but I could not for the world ship him with Lara Jean. Yes, he was uber cute at times but then he would hit a swing and be hella cold shoulder towards Lara Jean. But he was a great addition to the storyline and Lara Jean’s life.

Peter: Drop dead beautiful boy with a bad side, I loved him so freaking much! The ever popular ‘bad boy’ of the school but he wasn’t who they painted him to be. He was nothing like that, he was sweet, considerate and a real charmer. If I could, I would read about him all day – P.S. Jenny if you’re reading this, please write a novella about Peter!

The Dad: He was super sweet and all I wanted to do was hug him. He had so much love for his daughters and trying to tackle the role of being both a dad/mum – major respect. One of my favourite scenes is the cooking scene where the food is super salty, it was absolutely hilarious and so relatable! The family dynamic was written beautifully and such a massive part of the story.

Kitty: Adorable cinnamon bun Kitty, I love her so so much! By far one of my favourite characters in the whole story. I did think she acted a little old for her age at times, but to be fair that’s just her. I adored her relationship with her family, Josh and eventually Peter. It was beautiful to watch.

I loved the multi-racial aspect of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is so refreshing as it’s not often seen in many stories. But I loved seeing the cultural features throughout the book.

Another part within Jenny’s book was her inclusion of Harry Potter references! Like yasss Jenny! You absolute queen! Thank you for adding this to the story, it made for one of the utmost cutest scenes ever! And let’s not forget to mention the Peter Parker costume. This book is A M A Z I N G, that’s all I’ll say.

The ending was brilliant, how the wall built between Lara Jean and Margot was broken down, not only for them but for me too. All the tension I had towards Margot dissipated and I really understood her decisions.

Aaand of course, in all author fashion, Jenny leaves us on a cliff-hanger to then continue on with the second and third instalments in Lara Jean’s love stories!

I urge every single one of you to read this book! It was super sweet, hilarious and truly heart-warming. Go pick up To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before from your local bookstore, library or wherever you get your reading fix! It’s shot straight to my favourites list as I’m sure it will for you too!

Think Lovely Thoughts xo