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84 reviews

The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp by Leonie Swann

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective relaxing tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.25

I really enjoy the way Jimenez writes very well rounded characters that feel like people you could run into, or friends you could have. This book is the definition of a man written by a woman

especially the letters and the journal, pretty sure that’s my dream scenario

. I will definitely pick up another book in her discography when I read another romance 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Chronic illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

Zero Days by Ruth Ware

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

I don’t know, this one may just not be for me. The writing is well done but I didn’t feel like the characters were round enough for me to care. While caring on a surface level, I just didn’t really see much purpose. I finished in hopes for a twist

but it was pretty straight forward

The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong -Mo

challenging dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

lighthearted relaxing 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

3.0

This book surprised me. I kinda had low expectations because of all the hate Ice Breaker gets now. However, this is a fun, light and quick summer read. 2 days of simple romance and a good book boyfriend. The fmc did annoy me with her instalust tendencies, but that’s what growth is for 

The Reckoning of Roku by Randy Ribay

adventurous dark lighthearted sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

Strong 4. I love this world and I look forward to reading more of this series. Roku and Sozin aren’t my favorite characters but the story was compelling and I loved learning more 

The Rebound by Leeanne Slade

hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

Loved this book. I wish it was in physical form too! I would love check out more of the authors work once it’s out. This had perfect romcom vibes and the story progress in a very easy way. The narrator was perfect too. The resolution wasn’t my absolute favorite but I still loved this book 

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

My favorite book of all time 

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

3.5

I loved Sever Year Slip so much I was very excited to pick this one up at the bookstore. I’ve been on romance kick this summer. I found the story slightly predictable but very enjoyable.

There is a third act break up, but I would say it’s done well

I’m struggling to rate it because I did enjoy the characters but not as much the story. I felt like I was waiting for the other shoe to drop

You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

This book had me in tears. At the very beginning and at the very last page. The pacing was immaculately done. The themes of the book were very close to come. I almost DNF’d because of how it made me feel (because of personal similarities of grief), but ultimately I’m glad I finished it 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident

Minor: Abandonment