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Denison Avenue by Christina Wong

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5.0

#CrimeTime by Jeneva Rose

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

This audiobook was hilarious! I wasn't sure if I would like it; however, the banter between Nadiya and Chase, the added voices of ensemble characters, and the sound effects made it an immersive experience, and I was hooked after the first chapter. 
My Anti-Hero by Tijan

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challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

How can this be a stand-alone?!? Ahh, explosive, spicy, on the edge of your seat until the very last line is uttered. 
I repeat, how can this be a stand-alone?!?
Flirting with the Frenemy by Pippa Grant

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challenging emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

Day of the Living Liv by Liv Livingston

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A cute story about being different and finding your own way all with a spooky twist. 
Her Rebel Heart by Jamie Farrell, Pippa Grant

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Welcome to Fae Cafe by Jennifer Kropf

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dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

Draven by Bella Stone

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

Draven is the third book in the Nemesis Inc. Bravo Team series with characters from Susan Stoker’s Seal of Protection series. 

We jump into the action the evening ending in Kentucky’s story (book two of the Nemesis Inc. Bravo Team series) with a text message listing coordinates. 

Indy has called, and Draven will answer that call in true operator fashion. 

I have said it once, and I will say it again: Bella’s characters are a fictional family I never knew I needed, and I love how they all continue to show up in each story and just a little bit more to it. 

The best line, hands down, in this story, was from Trev, “Have you not watched the Hallmark movies? Sister’s best friend is in trouble, and you run in to save the day. Do I say congratulations now, or should I wait until you figure it out?”

Both Draven and Indy are solid characters, and it shows throughout from their witty banter, their strong wills, and their protectiveness to how hot they are with one another. 

I never want any of Bella’s stories to end. However, at least when they do, they all HEA’s. 

Bonus: I cannot wait to read more of the McKinley brothers and the adventures that await the Four Xs.
The Major's Welcome Home by Tessa Bailey

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dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0