A review by thereaderfriend
By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Really liked it except the ending scene before the epilogue 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, and Gaslighting

Minor: Cursing, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol