By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

316 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction romance emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A tale as old as time—for a new generation...Isabelle is completely lost. When she first began her career in publishing right out of college, she did not expect to be twenty-five, living at home, still an editorial assistant, and the only Black em...

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Moods

lighthearted 92%
funny 51%
hopeful 39%
emotional 38%
relaxing 20%
inspiring 15%
reflective 7%
adventurous 4%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.73

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