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The Road to Rose Bend by Naima Simone
challenging
emotional
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
A serious romance read but I very much enjoyed the journey and the characters.
Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
This was a completely soap opera-esq, bonkers Romance. I loved it so much. A great readwith fun characters and a super fun plot.
Scoring a Spouse by Liz Lincoln
adventurous
funny
inspiring
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
5.0
A really cute and fun read. The characters so obviously have such strong affection for each other from the beginning. A modern day marriage of convenience that works so well is hard to tell but the author did a great job. Had me rooting for them the entire time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
Super cute and fun read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Murder
The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
4.0
A very nice non fiction book with a novel like feel.
Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Adored this book so much.
Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake by Mazey Eddings
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Got to listen to an ALC and very much enjoyed it. The narrators, Summer Morton and Will Peters, did a great job. I felt the characters truly cared for each other and the over all plot was sweet and enjoyable. A lovey romance read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Ableism and Toxic relationship
There is an abortion subplot that is off page.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Super adorable cozy fantasy. Loved it.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fun read.
A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a very Gen Z experience and I enjoyed the ride. I enjoyed watching the main character navigate her new job and the new experiences, bad and good, in this cut throat world of fashion media. It was interesting seeing the masks that everyone wore start to chip and fall away to show that we are all not so different after all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Racial slurs and Xenophobia