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155 reviews

The Maid by Nita Prose

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Wonderful autism representation, however the end felt like it was dragging 

The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-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? No

4.5

Perfect warm weather escapism fake dating romance . Minimal drama 

All the Gold Between Us by Jade Le Bris, Jade Le Bris

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

For all those needing something after Percy Jackson but also love fake dating. 

Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton

challenging dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Probably one of the best memoirs I’ve ever read . I had no idea this was her experience 

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

emotional funny reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

Beautiful. Romantic love is the least important love mentioned in this book. 

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet by Taylor Lorenz

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.5

It’s mind blowing to really see how much social media has changed our world, especially not looking back to see how far we’ve come. 

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

It takes a while to figure out what’s happening but once you do, it comes together beautifully. Also shout to Eva and Shane 

Play to Win by Jodie Slaughter

emotional funny 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

3.0

Funny, quick, 2nd chance romance. The end gets surprisingly spicy for how the book starts. 

Black Girls Must Have It All by Jayne Allen

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I am not a mother and I know mother’s do not get enough credit for all the hard work and sacrifices. With that being said Tabby was actually selfish. I really wanted more of Laila and Alexis.