january booklist

i'm thinking of a new idea for this year maybe a themed book month? like, either i read books from 1 author or 1 genre or books with similar plot/story or theme then rate them against each other? hm.. sounds interesting! i'll try it starting next month, feb, but for jan, i'll just read a random set of books.
1. melissa walker - lovestruck summer
4 1/2 stars - i like this in that she didnt think she could like a girl that's so not her type and also that she didn't think a guy like that could like her. i guess sometimes opposites really do attract. as for the other guy, i'm glad that the author didn't make him to be a jerk, instead she just showed the readers that even though you may have common interests with the guy or you may think you have found your ideal person, it still does not guarantee that he's the right one for you. it's that chemistry / connection that's more important.

2. laura ruby - good girls
4 stars - first time i read a book from this author. i liked the story, my only problem was that the flashbacks were a bit confusing that most of the time i dont know if it happened before or after the current scene. that's why at first i was confused how they had this FWB thing. also it didn't show how the guy developed feelings for the girl, it was more like he liked hooking up with her but i didn't feel that they had other things to talk about besides sex.

3. jennifer laurens - falling for romeo
4 1/4 stars - i liked the story and the writing except that it kinda dragged a bit... there wasn't really any explanation why they weren't friends anymore.. it was like suddenly the guy changed from a nottie to a hottie and then they stopped talking. it was also a bit frustrating that they kinda held back that they liked each other (i think had they said that the story would have ended after 3 chapters). there also was no resolution on the guy and his father. like there was no explanation why his dad was mean to him or why the guy had to strain himself and do so many things at once. it also didn't show in the end that his father was proud of him. and judging from the way everyone held their breaths whenever john and jen were together, you'd think they were the only people in the school - were they that popular that their every move is noticed?

4. Susan Mallery - Falling For Gracie
4 1/2 stars - a solid fun read. the only thing i didn't like was that Gracie was such a doormat! but im glad her 2 sisters, her mom and even riley became good at the end.

5. Susan Mallery - Husband By The Hour
4 stars - Hannah's family is too nice and a lot that it was hard to remember their names (i guess i have to read all their stories to understand more). i think the plot was also weak and was a bit draggy on some parts.