A review by aliecleary
The Rival by Jolie Vines

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is technically 6th in the series but it takes place before the others, so I read it first. It was a cute novella and a good way to start my 2023 reading challenge.
One of the flaws of the mmc is his competitiveness which leads to a problem but it isn't the sole focus of the story.