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The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

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mysterious medium-paced

Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Wow. I honestly enjoyed reading this. Sobbed at the end

The Night in Question by Liz Lawson, Kathleen Glasgow

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4.0

How Do You Like Me Now? by Holly Bourne

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emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

It’s hard to feel for Tori in the beginning of the book but by the end I feel sad for, not only her, but for all women in relationships like this.

She’s also placed so much pride on being this public persona that’s just so incredible and has a perfect relationship that most people would kill for. I’m finding a lot of similarities between the characters in her and her second novel, pretending.

“is it possible to give someone an orgasm passive aggressively?” - page 75

The way my jaw dropped at this

Oh my word this man is wild. Page 309

Men will literally suck you dry of everything once you’ve made the decision to let them in your lives. This is was so hard to read but unsurprising as well. It’s become common knowledge to me but it never gets easier to notice.

The Agathas by Liz Lawson, Kathleen Glasgow

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adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A

4.75

LOVED this book! This had my attention from the beginning. Not going to lie, it really had my anxiety going as well. I loved the twists and turns and the writing. Cannot wait to read the second novel! ✨

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

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emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

3.75

A very informative book. I appreciate the authors candour and intention behind this book. I think it's quite inspiring. My main critique would be that the last 60 pages felt rushed. Especially the last chapter. I would have liked a more slower ending.

Pretending by Holly Bourne

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

I signed up for a book about a catfish but left with so much more. I can't even put into words how this book has made me feel but I highly recommend. ALSO, please look up the trigger warnings before reading.

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