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In the Blood by Lisa Unger

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

emotional reflective sad slow-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? No

3.0

I’m so confused but somehow content 

Broken by Evelyn Sola

emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.0

The characters are passionate and I get why Noah acts intense for Julia but some of the things he did became too much, it was crazy and started to become embarrassing. But i was definitely entertained I can’t deny that  

Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

funny lighthearted tense 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

This was a good and quick read. At times liv annoyed me but I was glad she was able to realise how harmful her words were and apologised. There were some sweet moments that made me swoon but the third act did feel rushed. 

My Policeman by Bethan Roberts

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Twisted Hate by Ana Huang

dark medium-paced

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

2.0

this book taught me that intelligence is not something everyone has even if they’re smart enough to have a career where critical thinking is a must. I’ve never met dumber bitchs than josh and jules. I tried so hard to hold out hope for them but ana huang let me down with the tone,  characterisation and third act conflict. But the smut was good 

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

This was a genuinely fun book to read. I couldn’t stop reading from the first chapter because I was so invested in the drama. Olive and Ethan were cute but overall I didn’t feel emotionally invested in their relationship. The subtle buildup of their chemistry throughout the trip was wholesome, it was something I definitely enjoyed reading. It’s didn’t get four stars from me because while the book was definitely entertaining and lighthearted, that’s all it was for me, nothing more. This isn’t a bad thing but there wasn’t an element from the book that made me go crazy over the characters. 

This book kinda sold me on the “enemies to lovers but I loved you from the start” trope but you’ll never see me admit that publicly 

The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa

emotional inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

Loved the chemistry between Lina and max. This was the first time where I could personally relate to both characters and their internal struggles. 

Cruel Idols by Sorcha Black

dark medium-paced

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

3.5

It was an enjoyable read though at times went extremely dark for me but overall I enjoyed the dynamic between the three characters though wish there was a little more development especially when they realised how they all loved each other 

Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

emotional funny slow-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

4.0

Theres just something about Danika and Zafir's dynamic and overall chemistry that makes me giggle and kick my feet every single time. The first half of the book was kinda dragged on which made me lose interest but the second half really picked up.