thereaderfriend 's review for:

By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

3.5

emotional lighthearted 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

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Really liked it except the ending scene before the epilogue 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent

Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Gaslighting

Minor: Cursing, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Alcohol