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Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Forever my favourite fictional world & couple

The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

It's a Wonderful Life for Lexie Byrne: Aged 41 1-4 by Caroline Grace-Cassidy
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.

Just for December by Laura Jane Williams

lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Insatiable Hunger by Ashley James

lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

God of Malice by Rina Kent

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

*gifted from the publisher as part of book tour :)

Something that can make me love a book even more, is dual-pov😩, like I want to know EVERYTHING that is going on between them!! Especially when you've got two great, loveable characters!! We had enemies to lovers/friends to lovers, lots of flirting & forced proximity!! 

I also really liked the fat rep, it's always refreshing to see when it's done well as it's so relatable for me. Bobbi owned it and showed you can still be as confident as every other girl.  The dedication made my heart happy.

Now I'm waiting on book 3!!👀 Although I'll miss this friendship group!

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Whisper into the Night by Jay Leigh

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25