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148 reviews

The Resort by Sara Ochs

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!!

It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Although this book wasn’t terrible, the show is DEFINITELY better. BEWARE: Jenny Han uses the word “gonna” in this series!! ⚠️⚠️⚠️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Death of parent

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Minor: Racism

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

3.5

Sunkissed by Kasie West

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.25

Although I wasn’t OBSESSED with the characters or plot of this book, it was an enjoyable, fun, lighthearted summer read! 🌲⛺️🛶

Meet Me in Paradise by Libby Hubscher

adventurous emotional sad medium-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

5.0

I was NOT expecting this book to be so sad, and yet it was SOOO good! 🌴🌺🍍

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Death of parent

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.5

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

5.0

Beach Read by Emily Henry

hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

January and Gus were SO lovable and adorable. I 100% recommend this book!

The Beach Trap by Ali Brady

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

3.5

This is a nice, lighthearted summer read. Although it briefly deals with grief and abandonment issues, it is mostly sweet and wholesome. Blake and Kat were SUCH an epic sister duo. I love them!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Content Warnings

Minor: Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent