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A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray

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

1.0

such an interesting premise ugh!! no world building, too focused on the love triangle, and a dub-con that imo is literally SA/grape! disappointment is an understatement!
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The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

wanted to give time loops a chance but :/ i wish they handled the time loop differently :// ending was rushed and weird and had me asking questions that were never answered :/ at least it was a quick read, within 2 days
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Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan

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

2.0

oof. this book has a white savior love interest, cringe dialogue, no chemistry, villainization of religion, and an incomplete/unsatisfying ending. but hey, at least the anxiety rep is good.
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Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

5.0

lovveee all the platonic, familial, and romantic relationships! such a fun read with very important topics!
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Fade Into the Bright by Jessica Koosed Etting, Alyssa Embree Schwartz

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emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-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

3.75

didn't love it, didn't hate it. appreciated the huntington's disease portrayal and how a gene positive result can affect family and romantic relationships. although i enjoyed the balance of heartwrenching and heartwarming, the okay writing, too-long time skips, and a rushed ending didn't help
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Lore by Alexandra Bracken

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adventurous tense 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? Yes

5.0

never did i know what was gonna happen, in a good way! honestly just a vibe, great action, sprinkles of romance, and jaw dropping twists! 
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Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales

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emotional 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? Yes

5.0

an amazing story filled with banter, humor, and pining but an even more amazing cast of friends. it’s lighthearted and fun but with a pinch of heartbreak, the perfect recipe for a 5 star book 
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11 Paper Hearts by Kelsey Hartwell

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funny lighthearted 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

3.5

quick read but a bit slow-paced. there's a few instances of telling vs showing. but i enjoyed the banter, realistic sibling relationship, and ella's blossoming friendship with sarah
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Say You'll Remember Me by Katie McGarry

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emotional lighthearted slow-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

2.75

loved the topics of the justice system & school-to-prison pipeline, the found family, and the romance buildup. but if i had to reread or if i knew beforehand how it would end, i’d stop right after their i love you’s and make up my own happily ever after ending because what we actually get is a bittersweet, unsatisfying ending to a story that could’ve been so much more had the last tenth of the book gone in a different direction.

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Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills

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emotional 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? Yes

5.0

luxury. affordable. industry standard. (iykyk)
banter + slow burn + sarcasm + relatable characters = 5 stars
the friendships are just as important as the romance and i love that!
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