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Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson

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emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

Wow, Leah Johnson. I don’t know how you managed to wrap so many difficult topics into just 320 pages and yet keep the romance between Toni and Olivia sweet and wholesome, but you did it! 🎡🎶🎸

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We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han

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emotional lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.5

The show is definitely better—but I would still recommend this trilogy if you’re a fan of the show! ☀️🌊🦀
Summertime Punchline by Betty Corrello

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

3.25

This is a perfect summer read! Lighthearted, funny, and wholesome! 🩷🌸
The Resort by Sara Ochs

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I saw the ending coming, but it was still SO good!!