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The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
I'm just so bored, sorry Paul. 
Rule Number Five by J. Wilder

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a quick easy read and I think if you were a fan of Icebreaker or the Off Campus/Briar U series then this would be up your ally. With that said, I did have issues with this book, namely the amount of repetition. I don't mean in plot but like we probably read some version of the MC biting her lip on every other page and there were other things like this too, it sort of drove me insane. I'm on fence as to whether I'm going to continue the series or not, but I might read the next book just to see if the writing improves at all... we'll see. 
What's A Girl Gotta Do To Get On The Naughty List? by Kimberly Lemming

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Never saw myself reading krampus smut but here I am😂 As always Kimberly Lemming is absolutely hilarious and knows how to write an A+ spice scene! 
Daddy Goes First by K.L. Mann

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

2.0

Okay if I’m gonna read a 52 page erotica, the smut needs to not be extremely cringey 😂😂😂 
The Art of Scandal by Regina Black

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emotional reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

The DRAMA!! If you like fast paced, dramatic, political tv shows with hot romance then I definitely think this would be up your ally!
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

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funny 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? Yes

3.75

This was a really cute and solid romcom and I enjoyed it. It wasn't anything super special and I don't think I found myself giggling and kicking my feet as often as I would have liked, but there was good banter and as I felt with Delilah Green, I LOVE the friendships in this series. 
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

This was atmospheric, mystical, and magical and I loved it. The beginning was slow so that is why it’s not a full 5 stars but if you are looking for a fairytale-esque historical fiction/fantasy book with a strong FMC, complicated family dynamics, beautiful descriptions, and folklore then I would definitely recommend this one. 
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

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dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

I sort of feel like I read a different book than everyone else… I was enjoying it at the start but slowly became more and more bored over time. I’ll give it the fact that I didn’t predict the twist but I didn’t find it all that exciting either. I don’t know I think maybe this one just wasn’t for me. 
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

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challenging dark reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was great and unlike anything I’ve read before. I was expecting something else coming into this book but was still pleasantly surprised at what it turned out to be. The writing was lyrical and gorgeous (though describing gruesome situations), and I thought the voice of the characters throughout was unique. Not everything in this book worked for me personally but I would still highly recommend. 
Entrust by Skye Callahan

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3.75

Well my bad for not realizing this was the first in a cliffhanger duet and only owning this first book because it was a free Amazon find because I really don’t feel like paying $5 for the second novella lol but also I want to know what happens?