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Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese

4.0

The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

this was one of those books that i had a blast reading because it feels  at times so ridiculous - but like in a good way. 

i love rich people messy drama and i also love a good indie bookstore so the combo of MC’s in this book was top tier for me

Gemma and Tansy had me rooting for them the entire time. i loved the friend group (mostly), watching their relationship grow and form into something so real, and

watching the downfall of rich pricks who deserve nothing :)

overall a really fun read! nothing life changing but something i really enjoyed 

Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

If You'll Have Me by Eunnie

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

How You Get The Girl by Anita Kelly

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

5.0

i’ve been waiting a long time for Julie Parker’s book (since i first read Love & Other Disasters) and my god did it exceed every expectation. 

i cannot express to you how important it was to see someone like Julie, someone who feels like their identity crisis is happening too late in life, go through her journey and be so clear about her vulnerabilities on page. i feel incredibly connected to julie and i also want to acknowledge how powerful it is to have EVERY PERSON in her close circle constantly there to reassure her that there is no timeline on finding yourself, there’s no need for labels, and there is NO need to feel embarrassed for any of the above. i spent more time crying during this book than i expected but wow did it hit home.

D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas

adventurous challenging tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Banana In My Butt Is A Handsome Lifeguard by Chuck Tingle

i got high and read this out loud to my friends. i almost threw up from laughing. that’s literally my only thoughts. 

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Mental illness, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Abandonment

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

this book is like if pretty little liars was way gayer and way more rooted in real world issues and it was so good

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, and Racism

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Car accident, Death of parent, Drug use, Death, Grief, and Stalking

Minor: Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Police brutality