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Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
2.5
emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is probably my least favorite  Ali Hazelwood book.  
Probably  can't give a  review without SPOILERS!!. So this one has a weird tone to it. First off, it starts with our main character working through a traumatic event (which is a good part, yay for being pro therapy and working through things).  The male main character is shoved at the FMC by his ex-girlfriend. Then, the ex is basically haunting every interaction from there forward or present. There is even a Single White Female reference to the dynamic.  
Also, it felt too fake of a resolution at the end. Not Ali Hazelwood's typical tone of her books.  My favorite so far is probably  Love on the Brain