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dark emotional sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I really wanted to read a Colleen Hoover romance for myself. Ok, hear me out.... She isn't some classically trained author; however, she knows how to tell a story. The story was very approachable & I think most people will find something in it that they can draw a comparison to their own lives. There's a lot of spice & I found myself skimming some of the scenes by the end. I like to keep books like this in my library because they are helpful when in a slump. Overall, even with the subject matter, it was very entertaining & a quick read.
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I really enjoyed this book, but I think I read it when I was in the wrong mood & would have enjoyed it more. Great story & characters!!!
dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Here we go... I really feel like the hype for this book was about the end. If you are cool with a book with no pay-off until the very end, you may have a different experience. And just to clarify it isn't slow burn. SPOILER - All the hate, cruelty, passive aggressive bs & stigmatizing was over the top. As a survivor of abuse, I have a hard time believing this story. Why??? I really don't get how one victim would victimize another in the same way. 
adventurous mysterious 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

I found this book addictive & fun to read. However, there were a lot of holes in the plot, things it would have been natural for most people to do, etc.
adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Great world & character building - truly amazing. Kurland has a very old-fashioned way of writing, but I found it wonderfully nostalgic. There were a few scenes that were a little dry, but I nothing major. Sometimes I wish Moriarty wasn't so "perfect", though it was great seeing Holmes be wrong. It made the story more approachable.
dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Really really really didn't like this.  The best part was the first chapter, all downhill from there. I learned a valuable, money saving lesson.... mafia romance is not for me!
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Really enjoyed this book! A fun & thrilling read.
adventurous emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Why aren't more people talking about this book? From booktube I thought this book would be kinda meh. But it was filled with such beauty & emotion. His anxiety over a certain store & shopping there made me laugh. I have the exact same anxiety about it. It rang so true. And the end.... ugh. It's been a long time since a book has made me cry like that. If you are on the fence, please read it!! I think this one will stick with me for a very long time!!!
adventurous dark emotional 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

I loved this book & the entire story. The world that is created is enthralling!! Great read!
emotional funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This book made me so happy. It was just beautiful!!! I love the movie so much & was shocked when the book was even better. It gave me that extra touch of detail I found myself craving!!!