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364 reviews

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

dark emotional sad

5.0

How to Get Revenge on a Cheating Ex by Maggie Dallen

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Off the Record by Camryn Garrett

emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.0

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

The Soul Feud by Juniper Jackson

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

I received this ARC through a giveaway on The StoryGraph.

Flew through this in a day, which is probably the highest form of a compliment I can give since I'm not much of a fast reader anymore. I was entertained the whole time, even during the parts where I thought the pacing was off. I like a good enemies to lovers dynamic and The Soul Feud features a real example of the dynamic, not the one where they are enemies because of a misunderstanding. The leads start off on the wrong foot and have some preconceived notions of each other because of it. Some of the banter at the beginning feels rough and uncomfortable, particularly from the MMC and his lack of cultural awareness and overall ignorance. He does get better, but that takes some time. The romantic relationship is good, nothing reinventing, but I did like how they pushed each other to better and the growth they both had. Overall, I had a good time and would recommend if you get can past the rough start.  

D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins

hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-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

4.25

The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

What more could you ask from a short story? Beautiful writing, a thrilling plot, and a long-lasting impact. Very much deserving of all the hype it has received. 

Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser

emotional hopeful fast-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

5.0

A beautiful love letter to Black hair. The experiences depicted in it felt like depictions of tales I’ve had with my own hair and the hair of Black women in my life. I wish it was longer, but for how long it was, it was perfect.