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245 reviews

Villain Era by Luna Pierce

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

Busy Betty by Reese Witherspoon

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Little Blue Truck's Valentine by Alice Schertle

lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

How to Catch a Loveosaurus by Alice Walstead

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

A Flying Visit by Nick Butterworth

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

The Sign for Home by Blair Fell

funny 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

3.0

The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

First Time for Everything by Henry Fry

emotional reflective slow-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? Yes

2.0

I wanted to like this book - I really did; but I couldn't get passed how hard I had to work to even slightly like the main character. Danny's world has fallen apart - breaks up with his boyfriend, loses his house, and now has an STI for aforementioned ex-boyfriend. I will say it felt like a real portrayal of a young adult just trying to figure out their life, who they are, and who they want to be with.  

I was given a copy of this story to read; but thoughts and opinions are all my own. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing - Ballantine for the chance to read this book!

The Barrens: A Novel of Love and Death in the Canadian Arctic by Kurt Johnson, Ellie Johnson

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I'm not sure why I didn't see the ending coming. The book is from Lee's point of view as she walks you through her entire survival story. The flashbacks were interesting, but got to be a bit much. The two main characters barely know each other; but go off on an adventure together - backpackers are a whole different breed. I was thoroughly entertained throughout the entire book. 

I was given a copy of this story to read; but thoughts and opinions are all my own. Thank you to Netgalley and Skyhorse Publishing for the chance to read this book!

Beach Read by Emily Henry

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

I was expecting beachy vacations, along the lines of People We Meet on Vacation (which I LOVED). This story takes place in a lake house neighborhood where two neighbors re-meet in the oddest of circumstances. I was hooked from the first chapter, and the range of emotions the story takes you through leaves you exhausted in the best way. 

Loved that this wasn't the typical grumpy-sunshine trope...this time around, the would-be grump has to bring the 'sunny' back out in the sunshine character. I have never read an Emily Henry book I didn't like; but this is one of my new favorites.