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What Was Meant To Be by Q.B. Tyler

dark lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

One thing I’ll always do when reading a QB Tyler book is have fun, before I realise how fucked up the story actually is and how stupid the characters are. 

The book has potential to become way more angsty but since they got together in the beginning, there was no stakes so I wasn’t as invested in the story. 

American Royalty by Tracey Livesay

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

The Office Party by Whitney G.

lighthearted 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

3.5

This book so much potential. The chemistry and banter between the main characters was well executed but the pacing was not there. Though, this book had such cute moments that made me so giddy 

Bass-Ackwards by Eris Adderly

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

That book felt like a fever dream 

The Ex Girlfriend by Nicola Moriarty

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

3.0

Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

obsessed with the writing and the characters, it really elevated the angst in the book. Though the first 50% was really developed, I felt like the second half needed abit more work especially with the random ass subplot. smut was amazing like never read anything like that?!?!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

What a Match by Mimi Grace

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

The Penalty Box by Odette Stone

dark lighthearted 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? No

3.0

The first half of the book was really promising but the second half of the book was a let down. The tone was abit confusing and overall felt like a fever dream. Overall it was okay 

The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

emotional funny reflective 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

4.0

touched my heart as a first gen 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent

Sunny Disposition by Deanna Grey

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.0