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Greg Barlin
Dec 24, 20244 min read
Iron Flame
★★★★★ Yarros gives us a rarity -- a sequel to a force-of-nature debut that's just as good as the original, and in some ways possibly better.
Greg Barlin
Dec 15, 20243 min read
A Court of Thorns and Roses
★★★★☆ After a bit of a slow and clunky start, the story of a young human woman imprisoned in faerie lands barrels to an excellent climax.
Greg Barlin
Oct 16, 20248 min read
The Top 50 Books of the Last 5 Years
Inspired by an underwhelming list from Goodreads, this counts down a far superior list of the Top 50 books of the last 5 years (2020-2024).
Greg Barlin
May 31, 20243 min read
Just for the Summer
★★★★☆ When online banter turns to real-life dating, Emma and Justin must overcome significant obstacles to make their relationship last.
Greg Barlin
May 8, 20243 min read
Funny Story
★★★★☆ Desperate for a place to stay after her fiancé cheats on her, Daphne moves in with the ex of the woman who broke up her engagement.
Greg Barlin
Apr 22, 20243 min read
The Familiar
★★★☆☆ A rare ho-hum effort from an author I enjoy, Bardugo's novel of 16th century Spain struggles to blend history, fantasy, and romance.
Greg Barlin
Feb 20, 20243 min read
The True Love Experiment
★★★★☆ A funny and heartwarming romance novel in the style of Emily Henry about a woman who is cast as the lead on a reality dating show.
Greg Barlin
Dec 23, 202314 min read
The Best Books of 2023
A running tally of my "Best Books of 2023", updated each time I finish a book throughout the year.
Greg Barlin
Dec 17, 20234 min read
Fourth Wing (#6 of 2023)
★★★★★ Perhaps the most-hyped book of 2023 lives up to it, as we follow the journey of a young girl as she attempts to become a dragon rider.
Greg Barlin
Sep 8, 20233 min read
Romantic Comedy
★★★☆☆ It's not especially romantic or comedic, and it lacks any type of misdirection. Weirdly, I still sort of enjoyed it, but I wanted more
Greg Barlin
Aug 1, 20233 min read
Happy Place
★★★★★ An exploration of relationships and friendships in Henry's most mature offering yet, centered on a week-long vacation in Maine.
Greg Barlin
Apr 30, 20233 min read
Beach Read
★★★★☆ The book that launched Emily Henry's romance writing career! Despite a few clunky moments, Beach Read checks all of the romance boxes.
Greg Barlin
Jan 3, 20232 min read
The #9 Best Book of 2022: Book Lovers
★★★★★ A better version of the "city dweller finds love in a small town" trope, while also ranking as the funniest book I read in 2022.
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