The love of family, and the willingness to go anything for them beautifully underlines this entire narrative. We know that Cal will never regret a single thing she has done for her grandmother, and that is what will keep her going. Her strength determination shines through as Fryar Freeman develops her character throughout.
Cal and Des. I want a bit more from them. The feelings were there, but lacked the intensity I like to see in a budding romance.

A Very Terrible Text by Elana Johnson, Elana Johnson

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lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

We’ve all been the victims of autocorrect in our texts at one time or another. Many of us have even sent our text to the wrong person. Fingers slip, the most recent name comes up, whatever. It happens. It’s how you respond that makes it the worst, or best, text ever. Well - Hillary is totally embarrassed when she sends the grump next door an invitation to dinner by accident. But she is far too polite to admit it. Liam, on the other hand, is very pleasantly surprised. A relationship that starts as the result of a mistake? What could go wrong?? The mishaps, misunderstandings, and miscommunication make this a fun romance filled with cute banter and silly antics. Hillary and Liam are so well suited - it just takes them a while to recognize that. The slow discovery of this truth brings a smile to my face. I enjoyed the roommates in the Big House. I just wish they had played a bigger role in the story. Upon introduction they seemed as though they would be, but they were not as present as I would have liked.

A Hollywood Ending by Melanie Summers

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

I don’t know much about Hollywood Drama, but this book seemed to have it all! Fancy clothes, expensive houses, and of course - scandal! I loved the way that Summers was able to make me truly like a character, despite all the negative trappings that surrounded her.

The Forgotten Prince by Julian Kennedy

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dark emotional tense fast-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

4.0

Kennedy did not disappoint in the second book of The Forgotten Series!
What we know, and love, about Dannie and Ashlin is enhanced by what we learn about Rosa and Marco. The bonds that they have, and everything they are willing to do for one another comes through loud and clear. (Especially when Ashlin stands up to her mom in defence of Dannie, and perhaps herself). The importance of friends and family, even if it is found family, is the underlying theme in my opinion. Despite the terror they are going through, they stick together and try to make it through. The impact of these relationships is truly powerful, whether it is positive or negative. Prince Eric demonstrates that difference so well. The pace was great, the characters well-defined, the twists and turns were in all the right places, and it was tied up nicely (I think. Is there more?). I would like to know more about the relationship/story between Karl, Marco and Eric.
Bring on book 3!

The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton

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3.0

Sunflowers and Surrender by L.M. Fox

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emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Ailene by Annabel den Dekker

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adventurous inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

I loved the friends as family idea that weaved it’s way through the story. The ties that bind these friends are so strong that they have to be considered family. Family doesn’t always get along, but they always love each other. This was depicted in a truly relatable way. Character development and relationships were depicted so well. The descriptive writing helped me not only to see what was happening, but to feel like I truly knew the people it was happening to. I found myself changing my mind alongside the main characters, wanting to question why “we” felt this way. I felt like I was there, beside Hayden, and discovering things together. I love when an author can draw me in to a book like that. I have to admit at times I was a little confused as to what was going on. I found that there were a lot of characters to keep track of, and I wasn’t always sure which side they were on.

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