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Hello sassy people!
Today I’m gonna tell you guys about the books I read in August 2021, and introduce you guys to my new “system” for reviewing.
Before I used to just write down a small text with what I liked about a book, but since I’m an architecture college student, I normally don’t have time or energy to write down my opinions as soon as I finish a book, so when I finally sit to write my reviews I don’t really remember everything from the book. So here is my new system, which is basically the most important information about a book. I’ll make a post detailing it later on, but for now, I’m really happy with the outcome and I believe it is going to make writing easier for me!
But let’s talk about my reads this month! I spent two months reading Penny Reid, and apparently, I don’t want to stop, so I read 5 more books by her.

My Rate: 3/5

Feminist rate: 4/5 I like that she is escaping her very very bad situation, I love that she has the initiative and the courage, and the strength to do all of the things she does. I also love how Kylie is able to explain to us why this woman stayed in a relationship that wasn’t good for her. Her past, her home life, everything in her life made it possible for her to be in an emotionally abusive and at the very least unhappy relationship. 

I also love that she is plus size and I love how she can accept that about herself and make jokes about it, but not in a self-deprecating way. 

I didn’t remember this but reviewing my notes now I saw one that says “CONSENT! YAY!” So apparently this book also has explicit consent. Yay!

And I also love how Lydia has a self-preservation instinct. She was hurt before, she doesn’t want that again and I get her. 

SPOILERS

I don’t really love the resolution, the whole problem solves itself too fast (and honestly this guy is throwing away his dream job and this entire opportunity for a woman he met 1 week ago. Really?)

Oh and engagement? Are you f***ing kidding me? 1 WEEK!

Adjectives and general thoughts: Cool, not amazing though. But very funny and the meet-cute idea was incredible! I love the secondary characters and the whole story happening in the background. It makes this whole family and group of people a lot more believable and relatable. 

Recommend this to People who like insta love (since a lot of Kylie’s books happen in like 1 or 2 weeks time)

My Rate: 4/5

Feminist rate: 4/5 He lied to her and that is really bad, but I do believe in this couple. They had an actual connection over their conversation, even with the catfishing and I love a good sickbed scene, I love how he takes care of her, how he is a very soft lumbersexual so I really enjoyed this book. 

I like that he is not ripped, he is a normal guy and even though he is not her type, he conquers her with his personality. 

Adjectives and general thoughts: Cute, easy, and good.

Recommend this to People who love a sickbed scene, cute lumbersexual cinnamon rolls, and a good groveling. 

My Rate: 4/5

Feminist rate: 5/5 I love how Eric struggles with the miscarriage of his own baby and how protective he gets of Jean and her baby. I love how he deals with Nell’s new pregnancy and his relationship with her. I love that he screws up but he redeems himself. 

Adjectives and general thoughts: Super cute, hot, and lovely.

Recommend this to People who love a single-parent trope, books with pregnancy, and a very worried hero.

My Rate: 4/5

Feminist rate: 5/5 I love this couple. Beck is the cutest, for him, this is love at first sight. And I absolutely love Sarah. She tasered him!!! That is badass. She came out of a situation that was not working for her and she made for herself the life she wanted. She is sustainable and in my book that gets all the points and she cares so much she is willing to put her lifestyle at risk to promote the giraffes and the planet. I love their banter and their personalities. These two are just the cutest. 

Adjectives and general thoughts: Funny and sweet. I also love all the secondary characters, they make you want to come back for more. 

Recommend this to People who love a cinnamon roll hero, a strong and quirky heroine, and the same super cute fake dating. 

My Rate: 4/5

Feminist rate: 5/5 A hero with mental health issues! I’m here for it! I live for this! A hero with trauma, small kids, and who is a Stern Brunch Daddy, Tripp is perfect. And Lila is so strong!!! She is fierce, she won’t take anyone’s shit and she owns a baseball team, that alone to me is amazing. 

Adjectives and general thoughts: Funny, super sweet, and has those deep moments, that I love, but without losing the lightness of the book. This is a book that finds the perfect balance between being a light, fun, easy read and that deals with serious and deep topics.

Recommend this to People who love a germophobic single dad, a strong badass heroine, and a whole small town as a secondary story. 

My Rate: 4/5

Feminist rate: 5/5 I love a single mom trope, I love when books show how much women do every single day, how hard and tiring it is. And I love when a hero enters to help, even with the smallest part of that burden. Levi is in this story to show Ingrid that she is still a woman, on top of every other duty she has, she is still a woman, hot, sexy, desired, with adult wants and needs. And Ingrid is here to show Levi all the things he is missing, all the things that he could be enjoying if he just slowed down a bit. 

Also, I love the deep parts, Ingrid’s past relationship, her being a soldier. 

Adjectives and general thoughts: So real (not the rock star part, but you get what I’m saying) but so funny and sweet.

Recommend this to People who like a good single mom and a reformed playboy rock star.

My Rate: 4/5

Feminist rate: 5/5 This hero is so good! He had a horrible past and he is trying to figure things out now. He has panic attacks, he has deep trauma and deep scars that are controlling his life to this day, he is in a career that can end at any minute and that consumes him and his friendship with Cooper might be in danger if he can’t control his feelings for Tillie Jean. And Tillie is also trying to figure her things out. She has choices that she made and her future to decide and all of that scares her and she doubts herself and her decisions all the time, but she is always happy and has the image of positivity. 

These two are constantly making the other better and that is so cute. 

We have mental health issues, which I love, and reality about professional sports that not all books talk about. 

Adjectives and general thoughts: Sweet, laugh out loud funny, but deep and interesting. And the small town happening in the background? I need more from Shipwreck!!! 

Recommend this to People who love a deep story with a grumpy hero, that is actually a softy, an incredibly strong and amazing heroine, and a small town that makes you laugh and swoon at the same time.

My Rate: 4/5

Feminist rate: 5/5 Well, we all know I love a virgin hero! And this one actually has an explanation for it besides “I fell in love in high school and never had sex for 10 years” and we have a CRAZY heroine who is amazing. She will get everything she wants, no matter what it takes and she is funny, and she has her past and her own reasons. And Brooks also has his traumas, his superstitions, and his problems to solve. 

Adjectives and general thoughts: Funny and sweet and easy. Again, the secondary characters are everything!

Recommend this to People who love a virgin hero and a crazy amazing heroine. 

These were all the books I read in October! I was really happy with all the books I read this month. Have you read any of them? Did you like them? Do you agree with me? If not you can tell me so too! 

Well, that is all for today, I hope you like this post, hope you enjoy these books if you decide to read them. Feel free to leave your opinion about it in the comments and I will see you next time! 

Bye sassy people! 

• I know that some comments I make about decent guys on my posts are the bare minimum a guy should do, so no, they don’t deserve to be treated like gods for doing the minimum, but at the same time, I’ve read a lot of sexist books and I appreciate authors who make characters that can serve as role models and examples of how a decent guy acts and what a loving and respectful relationship looks like. I believe we should always encourage these authors and bring attention to the ones that still write sexist characters and stories. 
• I make a lot of comments about sexism and healthy role models in books, but a lot of times these characteristics don’t make the book a bad book and definitely don’t make the author a bad author. Please never shame these authors and these books for these comments, I simply feel that we need to have awareness of the less than ideal situations some books bring us, and not use the romanticized problem as examples of what a relationship should be. Most of these authors are still amazing, and the content they write doesn’t reflect directly with their personal views and opinions. Always make sure to respect and be kind to everyone, even while criticizing their content. 

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