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The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

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funny lighthearted fast-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

This book is definitely an improvement on the series. It is with this book that I understand what the hype is about.

Beats second-book curse.

I have a feeling the theme for the Bridgerton series is: men are stupid, especially when it comes to love. And honestly, I'm here for it.
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

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

2.0

He didnt want kids, she wanted kids. Due to regency societal expectations she didnt completely understand the pull out method and just thought he was infertile. She feels decieved.... So one night he gets drunks and she gets on top and doesnt allow him to pull out. 

Its messy. It kinda sexual assault. I am unsure how this series got as big as it did and a Netflix deal if this is the starting point.
Wicked by Sara Shepard

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

3.25

Unbelievable by Sara Shepard

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dark mysterious fast-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

Perfect by Sara Shepard

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

4.25

Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers

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

3.25

I can't believe I read this as a kid with the amount of incest in it. I am amazed I was able to stomach how much incest was in this time around too.
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Fallout by Ellen Hopkins

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emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A good Al-Anon book
Glass by Ellen Hopkins

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

4.25

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
I did not read the blurb that came with this, was solely going on vibes and have many regrets.
The Only One Left by Riley Sager

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mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Immersive thriller that's a blend of Colleen Hoover's Verity meets What Ever Happened to Baby Jane twist at the end.