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354 reviews

Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

The way this book just drew me in completely. I just wanted to keep reading. I love a good marriage of convenience and Aida and Callums enemies to lovers was done so well. I really loved Sophie Larks writing and will have to continue the series!

Play Along by Liz Tomforde

emotional 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

I loved the anxiety/ trauma rep in this book and the realities Kenny had to go through as a woman in a male dominated field were well touched on while also being so disappointing pretty fast paced and love the interconnected books. 

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

This is a very unique world. I really like Stephanie Grabers writing and it was really fast paced. I am excited to continue the series!

Better than Before by Lynn Painter

relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

Cute little novella for the characters before their books started. I loved the Wes and Liz pop up in it!I

Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

adventurous emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.0

Even though this was a quick read, I just could not get into it. It was not quite the romance I was looking for and it just was not what was quenching my reading mood so I feel like I can’t add any perspective on this book. Not horrible but also not life changing for me.

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-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

This was a somewhat heavy romance book that dealt with grief and the lingering effects it has on those suffering from it while also developing a cute and deep romance between Charlie and Emma. It was a well written read and a bit on the heavier side. Definitely made me cry.

Betting On You by Lynn Painter

reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

This was a fast, quick paced read. I love Lynn Painters writing but I found this book frustrating at times because I just wanted the characters to communicate.

Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-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

Really shocked that I am liking this series. I’m not usually one for darker books but I can get behind the writing. Lark was so strong and I loved her relationship with Lachlan.

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved loved loved this book! Abby Jimenez is just a fav author for me know. This was such a fast paced summer read that had fake dating with the perfect hints of super romantic guy and throwing in some trauma to bring the characters to life. Obsessed with Justin and Emma.  

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad fast-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? Yes

4.75

I really enjoyed this book. It was similar to the show but very interesting to see the original story and how the show adapted it for their own purposes. The writing was fast paced and I just love Simon and Daphne and loved reading about their romance. Such good writing and can’t wait to continue with the series.