Mid book review!!

So far y’all, I am loving this book! I had no idea Soledad had so much strength and spice and sassiness in her; and let me tell you, I am here for it!!

Kennedy Ryan is such a gifted writer. She really allows her characters to come to life and I believe it is because they are all so relatable. I feel like I can always see a little of me in her novels. She delivers every time!!! #lemon8challenge #currentlyreading

2024/3/10 Edited to

... Read moreAs I'm diving deeper into 'my current read' by Kennedy Ryan, I just have to keep gushing about her incredible talent! What truly sets her apart for me is her uncanny ability to craft characters that feel so incredibly real. It’s not just about a compelling plot; it's about the emotional journey and the deep dives into human nature. When I mentioned Soledad's strength and sassiness earlier, it's because Kennedy Ryan doesn't just tell you a character is strong; she shows you through their internal monologues, their difficult choices, and their resilient spirit. You get to witness their growth, their vulnerabilities, and their triumphs, making you cheer for them with every turn of the page. Her books often explore complex themes like healing from trauma, finding your voice, and fighting for what you believe in, all wrapped up in beautifully written prose. This isn't just fluffy romance; it's romance with substance, with characters who have real-world problems and aspirations. I find myself constantly highlighting passages and nodding along, thinking, 'Yes! Someone else gets it.' It’s like finding a kindred spirit within the pages of a book. If you're new to Kennedy Ryan, or if you've only read one of her series, I highly recommend exploring her backlist. Each book offers a unique experience, yet all share her signature blend of powerful storytelling and unforgettable characters. For instance, if you love strong female leads and stories of overcoming adversity, her Grip series or The Kingmaker are absolute must-reads. Another gem is *Before I Let Go*, which delves into second chances and navigating grief with profound sensitivity. Her stories resonate long after you've finished the final chapter, sparking conversations and leaving you feeling deeply moved. There's something uniquely satisfying about being in the middle of a book you absolutely adore. The anticipation of what's to come, the deepening connection with the characters, and the sheer joy of immersing yourself in a new world – it's an unmatched feeling. It's why I wanted to share this 'mid-book review' with you all, because when a book is this good, you just have to talk about it! Kennedy Ryan consistently delivers powerful narratives that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. I genuinely believe anyone who appreciates well-developed characters and stories with heart will find themselves captivated by her work, just like I am.

27 comments

Trish Anderson's images
Trish Anderson

Currently reading.

Torie Brown's images
Torie Brown

Is it a series?

See more(2)

See more comments

Related posts

Mid Way Through Book Review 📚🩷
So here are my honest thoughts on the book so far: 📚The biggest win for the author is that she easly transitions well between timelines. Throughout the book she jumps timelines often giving us background information on each character she does this seamlessly! I’m also a squirrel and get confused
Deja Emani

Deja Emani

72 likes

A shelf of romance books including 'Neon Gods,' 'The Wall of Winnipeg and Me,' and the 'Off-Campus' series, with a Harry Potter Funko Pop figure on top. The image is titled 'ROMANCE BOOK RECS' and includes the Lemon8 handle @chloe_palmieri.
A collage of hockey romance book covers, featuring titles like 'The Deal,' 'Behind the Net,' 'Pucking Around,' and 'Icebreaker.' The image is titled 'hockey romance' and includes the Lemon8 handle @chloe_palmieri.
A collage of football romance book covers, including 'The Wall of Winnipeg and Me,' 'First Down,' 'Plays Well With Others,' and 'The Cheat Sheet.' The image is titled 'football romance' and includes the Lemon8 handle @chloe_palmieri.
Romance Book Recommendations!!
follow me on instagram & tiktok for more bookish content! 📖🤭🌈🤩 these are just a few recommendations in some of my favorite tropes!! hockey 🏒: the entire off campus series by elle kennedy behind the net by stephanie archer pucking around by emily rath icebreaker by hannah grace foot
Chloe Palmieri

Chloe Palmieri

395 likes

Six book covers are displayed on a patterned rug, with the text overlay "Mid-month Reading Check-in." The books include "A Raisin in the Sun," "Girl, Woman, Other," "All Our Names," "Things We Lost in the Fire," "How to Live Free in a Dangerous World," and "Normal People."
Mid-month Reading Check-in
Time for a mid-month reading check-in. Here’s what I’ve read so far. 💎 A Raising in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry What a phenomenal play. Reading this made I wish I were able to go back in time and see the play with the original cast. Read this and read more plays! 💎 Girl, Woman, Other by Be
Bookladyreads

Bookladyreads

24 likes

A stack of four books titled 'Final Offer,' 'Twisted Games,' 'A Court of Wings and Ruin,' and 'Iron Flame,' with the text 'Finishing Book Series... Part One' overlaid.
A white mug with 'YOU'RE PURRFECT' and a cat design, sitting on a wooden coaster, with a stack of books in the background.
A laptop screen displaying a 'Next Read...' spinning wheel with book titles like 'Love on the Brain,' 'Twisted Games,' and 'Iron Flame,' to help decide the next book.
Finishing Book Series…
I can’t be the only one who starts book series and never finishes them!! I have so many series left unfinished so I’m attempting to finish all of them by the end of summer☀️ which ones are your favorite and which series do you recommend? All Genres welcome!! Pens & Highlighters I used on slid
Selena🎀

Selena🎀

28 likes

A bookshelf filled with books, overlaid with text "3 Books I recommend WITH NO EXPLANATION" and a graphic of stacked books. The image introduces a post about book recommendations.
A hand holding the book "These Silent Woods" by Kimi Cunningham Grant, featuring a cover with a dark forest and a red cabin. The book is presented against a blurred bookshelf background.
An open book displaying the title page for "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch, with the title and author in white text on a black background. The book is shown against a blurred bookshelf.
3 book recs with no explanation 📚🤐
These books are all very different, but I thoroughly enjoyed them all 📚🩵 - These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant Dark Matter by Blake Crouch We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson - #books #reading #bookwormsoflemon8 #lemon8bookclub #thrillerbooks #mysteryb
carmen 📚

carmen 📚

22 likes

A hand holds the book 'Horror Hotel' by Victoria Fulton & Faith McClaren, featuring a skull-like hotel. A Nintendo Switch and strawberry pillows are in the background. Text overlays 'Mid-Book Check In 40% chapter 10' and Lemon8 user info.
📖💭 let's talk horror hotel! | a mid-book check in
**SPOILERS AHEAD** i have so much to talk about with this book lol the characters are: Chrissy (the psychic spirit seeing one), Chase (honestly to me just an asshole but has a crush on Chrissy), Emma (very nonchalant one that has a crush on Kiki), Kiki (very sensitive & melodramatic)
ciara janaé ꨄ︎

ciara janaé ꨄ︎

34 likes

📚 Five Below Book Finds Worth Grabbing
I’ve been a bookworm since childhood , and every trip to Five Below = a mandatory stop at the book section . Honestly , the gems they carry never disappoint ! Here are some I’ve actually purchased myself 👇🏾 & a few I’ve spotted at my recent visit : 📖 Angel Numbers : Learn how to interpret
BrownBlondies

BrownBlondies

455 likes

An open book, likely 'Ashes and the Star Cursed King,' rests on a soft, light blue blanket. The pages display text from a fantasy novel, with a large white overlay stating 'Mid-Year Book Review.' Sparkles and a yellow flower graphic adorn the image, with the Lemon8 logo and username in the corner.
Mid-Year Book Review☕️📖✨🤍
Current stats: 16 books 5 5-star ratings 4 books to go to reach my yearly goal Currently reading Ashes and the Star Cursed King #reading📚 #books 🫶🏼 #books #booktok #bookstagram #bookaesthetic #bookwormsoflemon8 #reading #readersoflemon8
Shelby York

Shelby York

7 likes

A hand holds the "Water Moon" novel by Samantha Sotto Yambao, featuring its blue cover with a city skyline, moon, and paper boats. The image is part of a book review, highlighting fav quotes, an honest review, and a star rating.
The open "Water Moon" book reveals its unique dust jacket, which includes origami folding instructions and detailed author information for Samantha Sotto Yambao, along with the book's synopsis and publisher details.
A collage shows the "Water Moon" book's illustrated pages, hands folding its dust jacket into an origami boat, and the finished boat with characters placed inside the open book.
WATER MOON BOOK REVIEW🌸✨
Here are my full thoughts on Water Moon: “Water Moon” feels like it would make an incredible movie. The world-building is rich, whimsical, and dreamy, with vivid details that bring its setting to life. I loved the variety of ideas and adventures woven throughout the story, and I could easily pi
Em🦦

Em🦦

146 likes

Mid-Year Review 🗓️Reflect on first half of 2024 ✍🏻
It's time for a mid-year review ✍🏻 One of my favourite things to do at the end of June is to reflect on the past 6 months. A mid-year review is a crucial practice if you are looking to stay on track with your goals and personal growth. This allows you to reflect on your accomplishments,
mindofieva

mindofieva

25 likes

An open book, 'Just for the Summer' by Abby Jimenez, with other books like 'Life's Too Short' and 'The Friend Zone' in the background. Overlays read 'BOOK REVIEW' and 'ABBY JIMENEZ JUST FOR SUMMER'.
A stack of Abby Jimenez books on a white blanket, featuring 'Just for the Summer' prominently. Overlays state 'MY FAVORITE ROMANCE AUTHOR!' and 'FOUR DATES, ONE KISS, AND A BREAKUP...'.
Abby Jimenez books on a white blanket, with 'Just for the Summer' in the foreground. Overlays declare 'NO QUESTION: 5 STARS' and 'FUNNY, EMOTIONAL, CHARACTER-DRIVEN, SUBLIME BOOK BOYFRIEND'.
six stars to this book
book review: just for the summer by abby jimenez rating: 5 🌟 this is my ode to abby jimenez. she never misses. not once. not since 2019 when the friend zone came out. she’s been releasing banger after banger after banger. i knew from page one line one that this book was going to be a treat
emmalouisebooks

emmalouisebooks

32 likes

A book cover for '31 Blessons: Stripped New' by Christen Miller, featuring a woman in a white towel from behind. The image includes 'BOOK REVIEW', 'Lemon8 @iamchristenmiller', and 'Dual Timelines' text overlays, set against a decorative background.
Book Review
✨Feeling Stripped ✨ Have you ever found yourself in a season where everything feels like it’s being taken away? Stripped from the spaces, people, and routines you once knew? If this sounds familiar, Stripped New is the book you didn’t know you needed. This 57-page interactive guide dives de
IAMCHRISTENMILLER

IAMCHRISTENMILLER

7 likes

A wide shot of a bookstore aisle at Walmart, displaying numerous books on shelves, with pink text overlays reading 'Book finds' and 'Swipe'.
A hand holds 'The Pumpkin Spice Cafe' by Laurie Gilmore, featuring a colorful cover with a cafe scene and autumn-themed sprayed edges.
A hand holds 'Shield of Sparrows' by Devney Perry, showcasing its dark, intricate cover art with floral and branch motifs, and matching sprayed edges.
🌸Book finds🌸
Found the most absolutely gorgeous sprayed edge hardback books at my local Walmart this morning! Snagged up love hypothesis so you guys be on the lookout for the review! If you’ve read any of these drop your thoughts below! #walmartbooks #book haul 📚 #lemon8bookclub #bookloveroflemon8 #unf
Dawn | Bookish blog👻

Dawn | Bookish blog👻

16 likes

The book cover for 'The Sun Is Also a Star' by Nicola Yoon, featuring a colorful abstract design with radiating orange, pink, and blue lines. It highlights that it's a #1 New York Times Bestseller, National Book Award Finalist, and now a major motion picture.
The sun is also a star book review 🌟
5/5 🌟 IM CRYING OH MY GOD 😭 Guys this book sent me back in time- I feel like a teen living in 2015 again. Side note- but I forgot how quirky and philosophical teenagers in mid 2010s YA novels talked- and this reminded me of that LOL 😭 That aside- this book was breathtaking. I wish I had read it
Rosaleen 🇵🇸

Rosaleen 🇵🇸

11 likes

The book cover for 'The Girl from the Sea' by Molly Knox Ostertag, a YA fantasy romance graphic novel about a WLW relationship. The cover features two girls, one with dark hair and one with blonde hair emerging from water. Overlaid text highlights it as a book review, a fantasy romance, and having 256 pages.
Book Review: The Girl from the Sea
📖 Book: The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag Genre: YA Fantasy Romance, graphic novel 🌈 LGBTQ rep: sapphic romance! story: Adorable soft WLW fantasy romance set in a cute seaside town. Relatable friendship and relationship conflicts. Artwork: Clear and expressive art that supports t
AmoodyBun

AmoodyBun

9 likes

Hello book lovers 📖🫶🏻
Now that it’s summer, I finally have time to read! I finished one book I started in … March 😅 I am now starting a book by one of my favorite authors: Riley Sager. He’ll be having a book signing here in a few months and I’m very excited to go! My TBR pile is so tall and I’m hoping I’ll be able
fivefootfunandahalf

fivefootfunandahalf

12 likes

See more