hi everyone. for confidentiality purposes, let’s say my name is Sue.
everyone ceremoniously says “hi sue”
I, Sue, have been going through the gutter. I just turned 24 and got my masters degree last December. unfortunately, I’m still unemployed, living at home with my parents, and I have no prospects (not that I want anyone but the internet makes you feel like you should have a s/o).
Also, I’m not sure how to do my own taxes.
I know those things don’t make me a loser yet I still feel like one. The only time I don’t feel bad about myself is when I read a well-written romance book.
Romance has become my favorite genre. I love escaping into a world where life may be complicated, but a happy ending is always guaranteed. Unlike, reality where “guaranteed” is God’s favorite joke.
So everyone, if you’re up for it, I need help finding romance novels that feed my soul and make me laugh. I’ve read nearly every one of booktoks’ recommendations and I’ve found them to be either incredibly boring or bad —-poorly written.
I am open to all genres as long as romance is involved. I want a book where the characters are flawed and beautiful, the storyline is unique, and the writing is actually good. I’m also okay with books that are just for giggles as well.
I try not to think about tropes when it comes to reading but I am a sucker for witty banter and jealousy moments.
Below I’ve provided a list of books that I’ve loved, liked, and hated. Love means I found the book to be thought provoking and I adored the characters. Liked means I had fun reading the book—the writing wasn’t necessarily great but it was a good time. Hate means I felt angered or annoyed after closing the book.
I hope this list helps with you guys giving me recs! Please provide indie authors as well!
The books I’ve loved:
Out on A Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young,
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan,
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez,
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams,
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
Funny Story AND Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan
Me Before You by Jojo Meyers
The books I’ve liked:
Reckless, Heartless, AND Wild Love by Elsie Fisher
Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher
The Windy City Series by Liz Tomforde
Bad Billionaire Bosses Series by Kyra Parsi
Blind Side by Kandi Steiner
The Maddest Obsession by Dani Lori
First Time Caller by B.K. Borison
The books I’ve hated:
Normal People by Sally Rooney (sorry guys!!!)
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
The Sweetest Oblivion by Dani Lori
Hail Mary by Kandi Steiner
Reckless by Lauren Roberts
Today, Tonight, Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Please help me escape reality! Thank you so much.
- Yours, Sue
by omnipotence19