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The Friend Zone Experiment by Zen Cho

emotional lighthearted mysterious 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? No

3.75

This book feels more literary Fiction to me with a strong romance subplot than straigh up romance to me. I think if I knew that going in I could have adjusted my expectations, but this was still pretty good. Renee's family, especially her brothers, made me want to spit nails. I had to pause the book every time their garbage behavior was on display. Ket Siong was alternatingly interesting and flat. His main character trait was being obsessed with Renee, but the mystery aspect gave him a bit of depth. The wrap up gave me all the warm and cozy feels, and for that I bumped the rating. I would try more from this author now that I have a better idea what to expect.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Bullying and Sexual harassment

Saga, Vol. 6 by Brian K. Vaughan

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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

4.5

Ok I'm officially hooked. All the converting storyline and characters. The nudity still catches me off guard, but it serves a purpose. 

Saga, Vol. 5 by Brian K. Vaughan

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This is much more thoughtful and introspective than I expected. 

Saga, Vol. 4 by Brian K. Vaughan

4.0

My Dress-Up Darling, Vol. 1 by Shinichi Fukuda

fast-paced

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

3.0

It freaks me out to be sharing at a teenager's body like that. 

Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala

funny lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

This family stays surrounded by mysterious deaths. I had some idea who was behind it, but I was missing parts. The food is the highlight of these stories, and I can almost trick myself into thinking I would actually try to make some of it. A girl can dream.

Patience & Esther: An Edwardian Romance by Sarah Winifred Searle

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

This was sweet and hot. I didn't realize it was erotica until the first nipple made an appearance. (Page 22) I loved all the queer rep and the remaining of life as a lesbian couple in Edwardian England. The history that's woven in is pretty cool too.

All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks

challenging hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

This is possibly the most profound book I have ever read. It made me reflect on all the toxic and harmful messaging I've received about love throughout my life, and think about how I want to do love more intentionally in my daily life. It is rare for me to find a book that I can recommend to absolutely everyone, but this is the book. I honestly believe this book and embracing a love ethic will change my life, and could change the world at large. This will be the first book I purchase in 2025 and my first choice of gift for anyone I know. Read this book. You won't regret it.

Don't Let Them Bury My Story: The Oldest Living Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre in Her Own Words by Viola Ford Fletcher, Ike Howard

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

This story breaks my heart, but I'm so glad Mother Fletcher wouldn't let them bury it. Justice for Tulsa

Mistlefoe: A Mead Realm Tale by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

This book is the perfect little winter read. It is ninety five percent spice and five percent plot, But don't hold that against it. We've got instalove and plant-based sexy time Assistance, and a member with a perfect curve. What's not to love?