The Maid’s Secrete – Nita Prose
—-Notes: I love the main character and the story. Quirky, original, and really drew me into the world of the story.
I Am Not Jessica Chen – Ann Liang
—-Notes: I’ve been leaning into Asian authors lately, maybe because subconsciously I’m looking for a semblance of my story. Or I just feel like the characters and stories might be relatable. This one was a tad dark, a little “scawwy” as my friends Tanya and Kalin will say. I feel like both of the main characters in the story could have been people I knew from high school. I didn’t realize Ann Liang is categorized as a YA author, but I can see how this has a broader YA appeal.
Say You’ll Remember Me – Abby Jimenez
—-Notes: Another contemporary fiction book designed to pull at the heartstrings. A bit too emotional for me, and the male main character didn’t seem very realistic, but it was a good way to pass the evening and I was glad there was a version of a happy ending.
When Life Gives You Lululemons – Lauren Weisberger
—-Notes: A re-read of a solid chick lit author. I like Lauren Weisberger’s style, and the milieu of her books is a sort of comfort-reading for me. Familiar, and reminiscent of my young adult media-consumption days. I like her characters and the fancy high-flyer lifestyle details.
Revenge Wears Prada – Lauren Weisberger
—-Notes: Another re-read. Notes very similar to the one above.
Yellowface – R.K. Kuang
—-Notes: Not a fan of this one. It was dark, angry, has weird race dynamics, at times straight up creepy. Just not my thing.
Funny Story – Emily Henry
—-Notes: I usually like Emily Henry, but I did not like this one. I can’t remember why, but my journal has a straight-up frowny face next to it.
Something Borrowed – Emily Giffin
—-Notes: It’s ok. The characters are either self-absorbed or cliche or both. I didn’t realize there was a movie made about this, but there is!
I Know How This Ends – Holly Smale
—-Notes: Interesting if intense main character. Interesting, original story.
Sindy Hankins 