The Make-Up Test by Jenny L. Howe

The Make-Up Test

Jenny L. Howe

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

In this smart, swoony, rom-com debut from Jenny L. Howe The Make-Up Test, two college exes find themselves battling against each other—and their unresolved feelings—for a spot in a prestigious literature Ph.D. program.Allison Avery loves to win. A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
lighthearted 63%
funny 42%
hopeful 27%
reflective 13%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 5%
sad 5%
tense 3%
adventurous 1%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 13%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.24

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