A review by ava_jane
By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.25

I think the book was overall very cute. It's a good book to read if you're in a reading slump. I couldn't put it down for some parts because of how invested I was in the characters. I loved the development of the character's relationships with each other and with themselves. I think the book gave me a lot of hope, as I want to be an editor and publisher, and that's what the book was majorly centered around. It was overall very lighthearted. However, it drags through some points. there were also a number of grammatical errors throughout the book, which was ironic considering the book is about an editor and an author. It was also a little cringy at times. I am also an avid snacker, but I don't talk about it nearly as much as they did. It sounded like a stereotypical Pinterest post about the Taurus sign. The conversations at times felt very robotic, as well which made it difficult to sit through at times. The negatives didn't stop me from enjoying the book. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend.
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