One Mad Night by Julia London

I found it to be a quick read. It's sweet but there isn't much substance. I think I would have noticed the lack there-of if it was any longer but it worked for me. I found the chemistry between the two was all right but where the book failed for me was the inner monologue of the two characters. I found those words fell kind of flat and didn't feel like real people. I would recommend it as long as you go in with lowered expectations.

Diary of an Accidental Wallflower by Jennifer McQuiston

I really enjoyed this. In exploring the budding romance between our Doctor and Wallflower a number of social issues area addressed. It added a new depth to this romance that was unexpected and refreshing. I loved the back and forth between the two protagonists as their feelings for each other develop. Their love story felt so real because of it. Just as these two were trying to find a way to their happily ever after together, as a reader, I was also trying to figure the same solution out. The obstacles and the struggle these two face to get together was really worth the read. It is utterly romantic and when these two get to their well deserved happy ending it actually made me smile.

If you are looking for something original and romantic, pick this up!

The Queen of the tearling by Erika Johansen

I had very high expectations with this one  with all the buzz around it since before it came out. I guess that's part of why I was disappointed with it. But oh dear lord, why does nothing ever happen?! The world building is weak, there are absolutely no revelations and while its an interesting world that Ms. Johansen has created - its really hard to appreciate it when you don't understand it. There are so many mysteries within mysteries and not one is resolved. Another reason I am not a fan of this book is because of the protagonist Kelsea. Again, there is so much promise with that character but she gets more and more disappointing as the book goes on. How can she do no wrong?! how can the girl who has grown up with only two people around her for all her life be so well adjusted when she meets the rest of the world? how can she not make disastrous mistakes? She should be a walking time bomb with everything that is faced with but Kelsea somehow just goes from one perfect action to another and is destined to be the greatest Queen ever. Also, for someone who keeps trying to prove her worth with actions she is much too obsessed with her appearance. This made the book a struggle to get through at some points.

I am going to pick up the second one as the ARC is already available and I am really hoping the writing gets better and something happens.