Romance

Greg Barlin

The Best Books of 2024 So Far: Live!

A running list of my "Best Books of the Year", updated as I finish each book.

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Just for the Summer

★★★★☆ When online banter turns to real-life dating, Emma and Justin must overcome significant obstacles to make their relationship last.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Faebound

★★★★☆ A new set of characters and worlds from El-Arifi, but a book that is far more in the "romantasy" category than her previous novels.

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The Best Books of 2023

A running tally of my "Best Books of 2023", updated each time I finish a book throughout the year.

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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.

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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

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Happy Place

★★★★★ An exploration of relationships and friendships in Henry's most mature offering yet, centered on a week-long vacation in Maine.

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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.

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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.