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Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

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

4.5

Modern retelling of Little Women. Well rounded yet complex characters that were all likable and simultaneously frustrating. The ending was wrought with tears and hope. 

The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi

4.0

Loved that this is centered in Pinoy culture. Saso was our favorite character. 

Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

4.0

Love the characters, humor, sass and cussing in this book. 

Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

3.0

Lovely writing and interesting story. 

Storm Watch by C.J. Box

4.0

Nate and Joe’s past catches up with them and I love how they handled it! 

Unrealistic Expectations by Andie J. Christopher

slow-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

A big piece of the backstory was missing which left the ending to fall flat. 

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

I’m left with more questions than answers. I liked each brother and really liked Max. It felt  but slow in places but I like how the story unfolded. 

Rebecca, Not Becky by Catherine Wigginton Greene, Christine Platt

challenging reflective medium-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? Yes

2.5

Both main characters were problematic and I’m not a fan of the ending. There was an odd time jump that felt rushed. 

Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I was drawn to Miss Isabelle and Dorie’s stories that jumped from the past to the present. I thought I knew the twist but was pleased that I was able to be surprised. One of those stories that leaves one wondering so many “what if’s”. Miss Isabelle’s early chapters were hard to listen to because of her naivety and immaturity. 

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

reflective sad

3.5

Interesting take on time and how one might move through it.