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One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

The Club by Ellery Lloyd

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

3.5

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

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adventurous relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No

3.75

I absolutely love the Bridgerton books and universe but Benedict is the ding dang worst, he's too pushy and pigheaded it's very unattractive, justice for Sophie! I also didn't super love the Cinderella retelling aspect but that's definitely personal preference. Happy to leave this one behind and looking forward to Penelope and Colin! 
Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

I truly cannot express how much I freaking love this book, I was deeply moved and filled with hope! I commend the choice to lean away from the trauma focused narrative and into the queer joy focused narrative. This was a delight to read and I hope everyone, regardless of their identity, reads this book so they can love Val and Riley as much as I did.


*I was provided with a digital ARC by the author in exchange for my honest review* 
From Potter's Field by Patricia Cornwell

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

Really loved this one, probably my favorite Scarpetta book so far. I loved seeing Kay be vulnerable and messy. Lucy is always a gem. The dynamic between Kay and Temple is riveting and twisty. Lots of fun!
Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

I absolutely love love love this book. A beautiful slice of life love letter to books and friendship. I can't recommend this one highly enough. 
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

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adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I absolutely love this book, I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys fantasy and the classic struggle between good and evil.  The writing is gorgeous and the characters and settings are just fantastic. I knocked off half a star for all the singing, there was just too much. 
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

Funny Story by Emily Henry

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challenging emotional hopeful 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

5.0

I loved this book, definitely my favorite Emily Henry. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love! Daphne and Miles are my absolute favorite and the friendships are top notch. Such a hug of a book. 
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

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

3.0

I was super excited about this one and it started off so strong but it really fizzled.  The premise is unbelievable, the relationship is pushed along at a break neck speed, and the spice is just meh. I honestly could have read a book about Helen, Grant was superfluous. 
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