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Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi
5.0
dark emotional funny 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: Yes

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Tropes, etc: Post-Dystopian World, Enemies?
POV: Dual, 1st Person 
Cliffhanger?: Yes

Brief Summary: James does what no one else in the New Republic was able to: make it to Ark Island. When the Reestablishment captures him, he makes a break for it, but his conscience doesn’t allow him to leave Rosabelle—the woman sent to kill him—behind. 

Vibe Check: Sad, Funny, Like reuniting with old friends

FMC Is: Loyal, Clever, Dead Inside
MMC Is: Charming, Compassionate, Trying to Prove Himself
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪

While Reading I: Gasped, Giggled, Felt Warm and Fuzzy

What Kept Me Hooked: James’ wit, the mystery of Klaus and the vial, glimpses of my beloveds

Room For Improvement: I wish it had been longer!

Final Thoughts: I really loved diving back into this world! Seeing what Juliette, Warner, and Kenji are up to now made me so happy. And James is still so sweet! Glad to be reunited with my family 🥹

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