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A review by lklitup
Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I sighed and clutched my kindle to my chest when I finished. Happily Ever Afters is THAT type of book in all the best ways!!!
Elise Bryant wrote this YA contemporary romance in such a beautiful balance. The sweet, gooey romantic moments aren’t so off-putting as to be childish or saccharine. The “real life” tough moments aren’t just filler for conflict motivation; they’re handled tactfully while still holding true and realistic for a young adult’s perspective.
I grew to love each character, and I felt as if each were developed fully over their respective arcs. If only all high schoolers were as lucky to have Caroline, or Sam, or Lenore, or Theodore! Also, Elise Bryant, can we have a Lenore spin-off?! If only for more OOTD descriptions!
If you’ve somehow stumbled across this book in your search for your next read, add it to your list!
Elise Bryant wrote this YA contemporary romance in such a beautiful balance. The sweet, gooey romantic moments aren’t so off-putting as to be childish or saccharine. The “real life” tough moments aren’t just filler for conflict motivation; they’re handled tactfully while still holding true and realistic for a young adult’s perspective.
I grew to love each character, and I felt as if each were developed fully over their respective arcs. If only all high schoolers were as lucky to have Caroline, or Sam, or Lenore, or Theodore! Also, Elise Bryant, can we have a Lenore spin-off?! If only for more OOTD descriptions!
If you’ve somehow stumbled across this book in your search for your next read, add it to your list!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Bullying