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16 reviews

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.25

I Hope This Doesn't Find You by Ann Liang

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Academic rivals-to-lovers done right. After reading this book I kind of get the hype around this book.

Books with enemies to lovers tropes are angsty and tense as it is but when it is done in an academic setting, all of the emotions are doubled over. I love the character development of Sadie from people pleaser to no-more-taking crap. The banter and competition between Sadie and Julius were fun to read. Also, that medal scene was my favourite. Love how he wins it for her. 😭

Another scene that touched my heart was how her mother tells her to let things be as it is. That she doesn't have to be perfect all the time and that all she wants for her is to be happy and okay. That was kinda emotional. 

 

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Has it ever happened that I read a book by Ali Hazelwood and didn't like it? No, never. Although I was sceptical about it only because were and vampires and paranormal are not my thing but all the reviews convinced me. Also, the blurb sounded so unique I mean I never heard of a marriage of convenience between a were and a vampire ever before so yeah that did it too. Andddd I don't regret it a bit. I really enjoyed the mystery, characters, writing, and plot. If you're in a reading slump, you should really go for this book.

When a Brown Girl Flees by Aamna Qureshi

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75

LOVE THIS BOOK!!! I find this book a mix of comforting and crushing. The topics it talks about and the way it is written hits home. 

Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

challenging emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Pakistani Bride by Bapsi Sidhwa

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad slow-paced

2.75

The Babus of Nayanjore: by Rabindranath Tagore

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0