BookTok: Love & Gelato

So looking forward to Love and Gelato the movie! I loved the book.

If you like either, check out these other travel summer romances 

 

@yabooknerdlibrarian Summer loving, travel, and adventure! #loveandgelato #summerlovin #summerromance #YAromance #booktok #YAbooks #YAbooknerd #bookstomovies #ifyoulike ♬ FEEL THE GROOVE - Queens Road, Fabian Graetz

BookTok: The Summer I Turned Pretty

I've been enjoying watching the first season of The Summer I Turned Pretty. 

Looking forward to the next season.  

If you are enjoying this season too, here are some books you might like 

@yabooknerdlibrarian if you like: The Summer I Turned Pretty, try these summer romances #booktok #summervibes #summeriturnedpretty #jennyhan #yabook #yabooks #yabooknerd #ifyoulike ♬ Summer day - TimTaj

5 Things: (2): Homefield Advantage

 

Ever since I heard about this book, it's been on my TBR pile. And it did not disappoint!

Here are 5 Things I loved about it!

And some book recommendations: 

* ARC sent for review

Book List: The Gilded Age

 

I've become hooked on The Gilded Age - which takes place in New York (mostly). It's the struggle between new money and old money in society. And which rules you can break.

It's currently on HBO

If you like the Gilded Age, try these books:

The Classic:

Romance:

Joanna Shupe and Maya Rodale both have series in the Gilded Age.

Heiress Hunt by Joanna Shupe 

Duchess by Design by Maya Rodale

The Rogue of Fifth Avenue by Joanna Shupe 

Another romance series:

Cozy Series:

Working Class:

Americans in England:

Are you a fan of the show?

Review: Road to You

 * Book 2 in the Wildflower trilogy * 

Bird's heading out on tour where she hopes to take the world by storm. While on tour, she's supposed to write songs for her next album, but nothing speaks to her. Plus Bird met a boy and now all she wants to do is spend time with him. He works on the tour and they talk about everything. She's falling hard for him.

When the tour closes, Bird must decide her future. Should she establish herself in L.A. as her team suggests? Should she acquire a real manager (not her father) as her team suggests? Should she try to write more mainstream songs like her team suggests?

Bird has to figure out her career and her love life under the spotlight. 

My Thoughts: I loved this second book in the trilogy. I loved watching Bird navigate through the waters and seeing more of the business side. I wasn't crazy about some of her choices in this novel - but of course they made her grow into herself. I liked watching Bird try to write her songs, struggling a little and then having the song click. I liked watching Bird grow up and take a little more control over her career. I really liked the ending of the book and I can't wait to see what happens in the final book. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library
If You Like:

Final Thoughts: If you like books about music, friendship, and romance - this trilogy is a must read!

Review: Truly Madly Famously

* Book 2 in the Famous in Love trilogy *

Paige is slowly getting used to fame from her new status as a movie star, but press tours are exhausting. Being half of a famous couple is even more taxing. She needs a break.

One night in a club, she and Rainer have a fight. He leaves but she decides to stay and have more fun. She drinks to much and calls a friend for a ride.

It seems logical, but the friend she called is her other co-star Jordan. She was forced to make a choice between the two boys and she did. But feelings still linger.

Now there are pictures circulating of Jordan and Paige leaving the club together. The pictures make it look like something more.

Now her relationship with Rainer is history - and her career might be too.

My Thoughts: I've noticed a small trend about Hollywood lately in YA books - and I'm really loving it. I tore through this sequel loving the insider information about Hollywood. I liked watching Paige deal with the press. She made poor choices and they blew up in her face, but I liked watching her handle the pressure. I liked seeing Paige fight for roles that she believes in

I liked Alexis - she was smart and knew how to play the game. I love how she shares her secret in a very powerful way. She takes control over her own life and inspires others to do the same. 

I didn't like the drama with Paige and Cassandra, but I loved their time together at her sister's wedding. I liked watching more of Paige and her family interact, especially with her parents. 

Clearly this book still have the love triangle between the three main character - but it works in very best possible way. I can't wait to see what happens next. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: ARC from BEA

Release Date: Look for this book coming out in October 

Final Thoughts: Picking yourself up after being knocked down with romance, family, and friendship drama surrounding you equals one delicious read that you don't want to miss.

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Happy Book Birthday to one of my favorite books this year. 

My gushing review can be found here. 

But I wanted to do something special for the release date - so if you liked (loved this book), here are some other books to enjoy.

From the Notebooks of Middle School Princess

Olivia hears a rumor in school that she's a Princess. It's also the same time a girl pushes her and threatens to beat her up after school. Except for her name, Olivia is an average girl.

Or so she thinks.

Everything changes that afternoon when school lets out. She's cornered by Annabelle. In the midst of a fight, Mia enters the courtyard and whisks Olivia away to meet her father.

When she meets the rest of the royal family, she's in for a shock - they want her to come live in Genovia. Could she give up her average life for something Royal?

My Thoughts: As I was writing up the review, I accidentally read most of the book again. Obviously I'm a HUGE Princess Diaries fan and I loved reading Olivia's story. 

I wasn't a fan of her family and felt really bad for her that grew up in that environment. I wonder if we're going to see more of them. 

I felt bad that Olivia found herself to be average - with maybe the exception of her drawings. I really liked getting to know her. She's sweet, nice, kind, and smart. I think she's going to make a great Princess. 

I was super happy to see more of Mia plus her father and Grandmere. I can't wait to see what happens next to Olivia, I'm sure its going to be fabulous.

I loved the illustrations drawn b Meg Cabot - especially the wild life pictures!!

Cover Thoughts: Perfect
Source: Sent for Review

If You Like:

If my dog found out he was a Prince - he would demand belly rubs all day long.

If You Like...Mermaids

If You Like… is a feature highlighting blogger recommendations for books, authors, TV shows, movies, and music based on the things you already know and love. This week’s post includes recommendations for stories featuring mermaids (and their friends from the sea).

If you Like...Delirium

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Amy & Roger's Epic Tour,

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