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I’m really enjoying this read - it’s vivid and pacy, it doesn’t feel weighed down with historical exposition, and seeing the politics of the Wars of the Roses through the eyes of a smart, ambitious woman is fascinating. I keep meeting characters and pausing to go read their backstory on Wikipedia.
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Cecily
Annie Garthwaite
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Another great read from Natalie Caña. Her MCs are rich and nuanced, and utterly human. They inhabit a world that doesn’t shy away from showing the injustice of poverty and marginalised communities; there’s also a wonderful wider cast of characters that you get in the best small town romances. All in, it’s a delightful and satisfying read.
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A Dish Best Served Hot (Vega Family Love Stories, #2)
Natalie Caña
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This was delightful, a thoroughly enjoyable read. Parts of the plot felt a little clunky - ‘romance reasons’ is doing a fair bit of work! - but I can forgive all of that for how much I enjoyed the ride. I want to read a book and feel all the feels, and this one had me laughing and weeping, sometimes all at once. There’s just so much heart on every page. Finished and went straight onto book 2.
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I was really unsure about this book at first, but at this point, I think it will be a 5-star read for me. A little weird there for a minute, but really turned into some beautiful lessons.
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Kind, beefy, and bumbling, these male love interests are sweet and maybe a tad spicy.
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Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1)
Leigh Bardugo
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All Fours
Miranda July
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Fictional books that feel like a warm hug, featuring magic and whimsy and perfectly happy endings. These are lower on stakes and higher on good vibes!
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Listed in the recommended reading order for people who like to read full series.
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These are the romance novels that we never get tired of reading. That we never get tired of reading about. Or talking about. We've been meaning to collect our deep dive episodes in one place for years, and we've finally done it, largely spurred on by Pagebound's existence. We hope you'll find something you love in this collection, and we hope you'll enjoy listening to us, your newfound discoverabilibuddies, talk about it. Go for the gold!
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The Proposition
Judith Ivory
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Fated Mates is a romance novel podcast and recommendation machine from novelist Sarah MacLean and critic/editor Jen Prokop. Among the hundreds of episodes and thousands of recommendations are 76 (and counting!) deep dives, each devoted to a single book or series. Pick a book, read it, then listen to the episode (organized <b><a href='https://fatedmates.net/book-club'>here</a></b>) for an expansive reading experience.
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Gold: Finished 15 Main Quest books.