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Blind Side by Kandi Steiner

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Enjoyed but lacked in character/relationship development. 
Funny Story by Emily Henry

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

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adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

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

4.5

Ready or Not by Cara Bastone

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
I was worried if I rolled my eyes anymore that they may actually fall out of my head. 
Consider Me by Becka Mack

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I loved the story & the characters. It could’ve easily gained a star by being ~150 pages shorter. After about 30% nothing really changed. It just became repetitive & too mushy. 
The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing by Lara Love Hardin

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emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

All. The. Stars. 

Easily will be my favorite book of the year.

As with most memoirs… Audio is a must!
Behind the Camera by Chelsea Curto

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
Man. This just did not do it for me. So repetitive, predictable, and cheesy. 
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes

4.5