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327 reviews

Funny Story by Emily Henry

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

The Catch by Amy Lea

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy

fast-paced

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

2.75

Too much of the book was spent saying “I’m such a bad guy. Look at how bad I am.” 

There were good parts : Mac trying to be her own person. Thankfully she wasn’t the typical rich girl character who used her parents money while complaining about said parents. But instead she worked hard and really did pave her own way in life. 

Cooper was a good character but I felt like too much time was spent saying how he was a bad guy and making him do the typical bad guy stuff. But he had his sweet moments and times where you could see that his story was one full of change. 

The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

4.75

I’m a big fan of the Uncharted series and I had really wished there was more romance in it. So when I read the synopsis of Raiders of the Lost Heart? I was sold, immediately. 

I found the pacing of the book really good. Not too many slow parts but enough that you could fully enjoy the relationship developing between Ford and Corrie. 

The ending of the book seemed like it was a set up for a sequel but I have zero idea if that’s in the authors plans. But know that if it is? I’m buying it immediately. 

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.0

There were definitely some twists but none that kept me super engaged. The writing was good and I did enjoy a Pride & Prejudice retelling but I wish it had been more gripping. I also wanted more moments between Lizzie and Darcy but that’s not a huge deal. 

Overall, would I recommend this? To the right person, yes. Would I reread and add to my top 20? Nope. 

Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

funny fast-paced

3.75

How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

Finally, a book where every other chapter isn’t about a miscommunication but two adults communicating their feelings. There’s some moments with it but that’s reality. 

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

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? Yes

5.0

I have found my new favorite romance.