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Where Ivy Dares to Grow by Marielle Thompson

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emotional hopeful sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Awake At Dawn by Amelie Rhys

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emotional funny hopeful 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? No

3.5

I flew through this book and enjoyed it! I think I liked the first one better but this one was still a lot of fun!
I did think the ending was a little rushed. Felt like it was lacking something. Though, I’m not sure what. 

Definitely looking forward to book 3 though!
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Alive at Night by Amelie Rhys

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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

 What a cute little weekend read! I feel like this book has a little bit of everything.  Workplace romance, enemies to lovers, best friend's sibling/sibling's best friend, even a little fake dating (which I normally loathe but it working somehow).  It was the perfect light, refreshing read. 
 
I just really enjoyed the development of the plot in this book.  The pacing and length was perfect! Not too short to feel rush and not so long that I just wanted to move on.  The spice was just right for me too! I like a little bit but don't want it to take over the book. 
 
I love sweet, sunshiny Juniper.  She is smart and witty and driven and everything I wish I could be.  Julian is the perfect grumpy to Juni's sunshine too!  Even though on the inside he's a huge softie.  He's a bit protective of the ones he loves but also wants to see everyone around him be the best they can be.  The two interact so naturally and had such good on page chemistry!  I also love the little snippets of flashbacks! 
 
If you are looking for a fun, light read to finish in a couple days, I would definitely recommend this book.  Can't wait to start Noah's & Gemma’s story! 

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

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emotional 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

3.5

Edits by Rosalie Stevens

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

3.5

Edits is a scifi, dystopian, dark romance. Definitely a unique premise that immediately intrigued me even though I don't normally read dark romance.  There were parts of this book that I loved and parts that I didn't but overall it was a good read and I finished pretty quickly! 
Since it is a romance, the book mostly focused on the relationship between Kira and Magnus but I really enjoyed the backdrop of the dystopian future.  This book grapples with what it is to be human and the value of being human.  The main characters of this book are forced to confront different moral and ethical questions while dealing with growing feelings toward each other. 
Overall, I found myself rooting for Kira and Magnus and loved the way their story ended.  I find myself wanting more from the world of Edits and hope for a sequel soon! 
 
Please note that this is a dark romance.  Please check content warnings on the author's website. 

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

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Did not finish book.
Not in mood. Will come back later
Di-Curious by Erin Branch

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funny lighthearted 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

This was a really cute lighthearted palate cleanser! I love all the characters and their quirks and things that made them unique! Not a perfect book but I had a lot of fun reading it!
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The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

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adventurous emotional hopeful sad fast-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

This was such a great read! I never wanted it to end! I will be reading all of Samantha Shannon’s backlog at some point. I laughed. I cried. I gasped. I wanted to throw my kindle at one point. 

This book has romance, it has adventure, it has mystery. Most importantly, it has dragons. Absolutely worth the hype. 
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Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 78%.
I just wasn’t loving it. Might come back to it later but there are other books I want to read more. 
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

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funny hopeful inspiring 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

So cute! This book had me giggling and smiling and kicking my feet from start to finish. This was a fun rivals to lovers romance but didn’t feel overdone or tropey. The people pleaser in me related very much to Elsie. 

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