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Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction

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adventurous dark funny 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

5.0

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

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emotional funny 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

5.0

That Weekend by Kara Thomas

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dark mysterious tense medium-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

4.75

It’s getting really hard for me to form my thoughts on this. I feel like Kara and I are one-upping each other every time she writes a new book. To be honest, I’m not winning! I’m always left in awe and slack-jawed every time I finish.

As for That Weekend, I went in totally blind except for the synopsis. I believe that’s the best way to go into this book and any Kara Thomas book for that matter. As a fan, I know what to expect but Thomas still managed to surprise me in the best way possible. This book really had me on edge and I couldn’t put it down!

I’ve learned my lesson not to read Kara Thomas’ books very early. It sucks when you read a really good book but you don’t have anyone to talk to because it hasn’t been released yet. True story, that happened to me with Little Monsters.

Anyway, for this one, I was going to wait until Week 2 of June but Kal of Reader Voracious slid into my DMs asking if I’ve read this yet. I haven’t read it yet at that time so I told her that I will read it on that same day. It took me less than 24 hours to finish this book.

The story starts right off with Claire waking up as she gets rescued by EMTs in the mountain. Moreover, she had no recollection of the events from the last 48 hours. The story was told in a dual and non-linear timeline. One in the past, and one in the present. I totally enjoy books told in this manner, especially when executed properly because I feel like it adds to the overall reading experience.

I was hooked from the very beginning because of how gripping the narrative was. Also, It’s hard not to root for Claire because as a reader, I also want to know everything that happened. I easily related to her character being the sleuth that I am.

That Weekend dealt with heavy topics and I think it was well-written in a way that didn’t rub off as being glorified. Another thing I really enjoyed was the shocking revelations that left me stunned.

I really tried my best not to drop any spoilers as I didn’t want to ruin your reading experience. Trust me when I say that you want to go in this without knowing anything.

That Weekend might steal Little Monsters’ spot as my favorite Kara Thomas novel. I’m not concluding anything yet, but it just might. Kara Thomas’s writing style is captivating and her delivery of plot twists and revelation truly packs a punch. Plus, she knows how, when, and where to drop them.

The book is fast-paced and the tone is riveting, plus the ending really left me in shock. I think the only issue I had was the lack of character depth outside of Claire. Kat and Jesse were fine but the others just felt a little flat. Then again, the book was mostly plot-driven. It didn’t really take away my overall satisfaction with the book.

Do I recommend this? Absolutely! That Weekend will leave you on the edge of your seat with its compelling narrative and execution.

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Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler

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emotional funny 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

4.0

Winter Soldier: Second Chances by Kyle Higgins, Rod Reis

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dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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

4.0

And Yet, You Are So Sweet, Vol. 1 by Kujira Anan

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

I have a great affinity for shoujo anime and manga since they're usually cute, fluffy, and really sweet. I truly enjoyed reading And Yet, You Are So Sweet, especially because I love tsundere characters. Although, I would say Chigira wasn't really that cold to Kirasagi since he was the one who proposed to direct her feelings to him. Still, the subtle things really made my heart sing!

I also find it adorable how dense and clueless Kirasagi was when it came to Chigira's actions. Sure, it was cliche and very typical for shoujo heroines, but it was really cute. I'm excited to see more of their story and how their relationship will pan out in the next issues.

Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

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funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced