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adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am not sure why this book as such a low rating compared to other books in the genre. I read The Love Interest for the first time when I was in the target age group, and I really liked it. Now, officially not a teenager anymore, I find this book equally as charming as I did the first time I read it. Cale Dietrich writes fun books with well-made, important characters, and The Love Interest is no exception. Silly and trope-filled on purpose, Dietrich does not take himself too seriously but still creates a book that has representation so many young people (including me!) need in literature. Definitely worth the read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Death, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, Blood, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Trafficking, Slavery, Homophobia, and Murder
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
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