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Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I don't know what it is about how Abby crafts a story, but she captures the joy and the pain of living and loving in equal measure. I'm snorting at the hilarity on one page and then tearing up at the emotions on the next. She has a rare gift for making a story feel like a lived experience, with all the highs and lows that it entails. Also, her craft keeps getting better and better, which makes her books even more of a pleasure to read. Go get you some Sam and Xavier...you *might* cry, but you'll *definitely* fall in love. 💖

The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

dark tense slow-paced

2.5

From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.

The pacing was glacial.

Band Sinister by KJ Charles
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.

I couldn't connect with the characters. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Story of My Life by Lucy Score

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

Scatter by Molly J. Bragg

emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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

4.25

A Debt of Shattered Hope by N. Cáceres

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

I enjoy a solid lore/fae-based story, and a dark, creepy vibe, and this book had both of those in abundance! The content and trigger warnings for this one were extensive, so pay attention to them and adjust accordingly. I am definitely interested in how the rest of the series plays out. 👀 There were a lot of questions left unanswered (which I'm sure will be addressed in the future), and watch the cliff! She be mighty! 🥴

The Trouble with Anna by Rachel Griffiths

hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense fast-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

4.5

Love Bites: A Supernatural Small Town Romance (Timber Creek, #2) by B. Perkins, Aimee Vance

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.5

I think the strength behind Perkins and Vance's writing lies in their ability to make readers care about every one of their on-page characters. The way they build relationships that feel authentic, even though the cast is made up of supernatural creatures, is pretty dang impressive. 😍 And the humor is next level. 🤣🤣 I adore this series, and this book specifically, because Summer is such a great foil to Max, and also, they are really hot together. 🔥🔥🔥😏