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58 reviews

You, Again by Kate Goldbeck

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4.0

i loved this i found it very funny and compelling. i saw a lot of people say Ari was too annoying to read about to which i say sorry we can’t all be  perfect i guess ! what i will say is that this was very obviously adam driver fanfic. no more of that please i am begging 
Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn

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dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.5

this book dragged a little at the beginning and even though i was very drawn into the premise, i’m not sure if it really had anything new or interesting to say. ultimately it was only medium entertaining and medium thoughtful 
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen

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medium-paced
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3.75

this dragged at the beginning but then got really fun. great fun thought provoking read
The Hole We're in by Gabrielle Zevin

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sad tense fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

 I love a family case study but this one felt almost pedantic in how overt the themes were. overall i still found it very moving and apt 
The Guest by Emma Cline

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slow-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

3.5

I feel like this book was similar to The Girls but The Girls was more effective 
Beach Read by Emily Henry

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inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
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4.25

loveeee this one i thought the books were such a fun device. it lagged a little for me around the letters i felt those could have been more effective. overall loved
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

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lighthearted medium-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

4.0

stellar romance novel. emily henry writes such incredible banter i actually laugh out loud. perfect balance of sentimental, funny, and sexy.
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield

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dark emotional slow-paced

3.5

beautiful writing; lesbian tragedy
Acts of Desperation by Megan Nolan

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dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

oof. deeply deeply poignant. i wish i had had this book earlier