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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

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medium-paced

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

4.0

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

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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? It's complicated

5.0

At this point, Kennedy Ryan can do no wrong! This Could Be Us is the second in the Skyland series by Kennedy Ryan. We follow Soledad and her messy husband who were introduced in Before I Let Go. Love, patience, and acceptance were explored and highlighted in this story beautifully. Kennedy also does a great job writing children and teenage characters and making them well-rounded. There's very little that I can say without spoiling parts of the story, but Kennedy continues to give a masterclass in crafting thoughtful characters and romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Frenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. John

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Frenemy Fix-Up is the fourth book in the Six Gems series by Yahrah St. John, but can be read as a standalone. I really enjoyed Shay as the female lead in the story. Her drive and passion as an entrepreneur is very inspiring. Her group of friends were also very funny and protective of her, as every great friend group should be.

I did find it more difficult to relate to Colin as a main lead, since he had a more superficial personality. I enjoyed that their relationship shift from rivals to more was realistically awkward.

Thank you to NetGalley and Afterglow Books by Harlequin for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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