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I just finished Emily Henry’s Funny Story this morning, and the last line had me happy-crying. I want to be Emily Henry when I grow up (yes, I’m aware she’s younger than me), and I want to live inside one of her novels. Since neither …Melanie Gideon's Did I Say You Could Go is a page-turner/psychological thriller full of twisted characters. I had a pretty good idea how it would end early on, so the "twist" wasn't much of a twist for me. But I still enjoyed it.
Widowed Gemma and divorced Ruth bond over being single mothers living in a snobby community where everyone else seems to be married. They become fast friends when their …The very best romantic novels have main characters– friends, rivals, or lovers (or perhaps all three)--with an amazing dynamic. They connect on a whole different level; they speak their own private language. That, my friend, is an example of effective banter. But how do you write amazing banter? It isn't easy, but it's essential for creating a compelling and dynamic relationship between your main characters. Banter adds depth, humor, and realism to character interactions. It reveals …
