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For Whom The Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn
4.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I loved this book, but I'm conflicted. I'm a fan of the TikTok series and was so excited to see Lily and Bel's story published. It didn't disappoint! The characters are as lovable as they were in the skit form, and the emotional journey was one that warmed my heart, made me laugh, and brought tears to my eyes from time to time. 
I also think Jaysea Lynn does something extraordinary with this concept overall, and that's provide a comforting outlook on death and the afterlife, no matter what you believe. It's genuinely beautiful to read. 
My only real complaint, and it's a mild one at that, is that the book is very long for what is largely a character-driven story. While I adored so many of the scenes I read, after a certain point, I started just wanting it to be finished rather than truly enjoying the last 100 pages. It may just be a personal preference, because I still think this is a fantastic debut.