3.84 AVERAGE

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: Complicated
emotional lighthearted reflective 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

Ruth is very likable to me. I really liked Evan. The world/ town I'd like to know how the citizens treat Ruth after This story.
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

so cute 😭😭 was giving me chloe brown vibes at the start but definitely turned into its own whole story!!

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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
emotional 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: Complicated
funny lighthearted relaxing slow-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

This was truly hilarious to me, like I found myself just laughing at loud so many times. And I was absolutely pleasantly surprised at Talia’s humor. 

I’m so glad that this was my first talia book, because if things only get better from here, I can’t wait to continue. 

My only complaint could be that it was a little slow to me in the beginning, I felt like some places were dragging and could’ve been explored so much earlier than things were. Obviously when the plot picked up, I couldn’t put the book down and had to finish it in one sitting. So I completely got
Sucked into it, but couldn’t help but feel that it felt rushed? 

The female protagonists was so reluctant and so negative towards herself that when she finally started opening up it kind of felt like it was overnight, while there were signs of her coming to terms with things and starting to verbally express herself, I think it could’ve been more flushed out. 
I think that the pacing was my problem, but overall it was still so enjoyable to read. 

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My issue with this book is a weird one - the heroine's anxiety is so well written that I felt like I was experiencing the anxiety myself. I was uncomfortable with her for a lot of the book. It's a beautiful story though, and I'm going to recommend this one to everyone.
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
lighthearted
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes