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Bakuman., Volume 1 by Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.75

Madame by Sara Cate

dark emotional hopeful fast-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

4.75

Goddamn did I love this! It was so fun to finally see Madame's story! I was worried about Clay as a character but the flashbacks and his growth really did him justice! Jade was incredibly sweet and I loved her. And ALL the SWITCH energy!! Wow!! It was just delicious to watch them all work through this and just give this series a solid ending with such potential for the next series!! Loved the smut and the love!! 

Highest Bidder by Sara Cate

emotional lighthearted 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

4.25

This was fun ! It was great to see a different character come into play !! It was very spicy and some of my faves came out to play! Also you can't go wrong with Paris as a location! Again the break up was super necessary and I wasn't even mad about my least fav trope showing up!! It was just a fun read!! 

Mercy by Sara Cate

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

I loved the journey that went on by both Maggie and Beau in this story!I was super worried going into the book because of Beau in the first one ! But I appreciated the work he put into improving himself and his emotions !! Maggie was a treat too ! Her journey to be a strong independent woman was wonderful!! I really do love this world and how incredibly spicy it it !!

Give Me More by Sara Cate

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-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

This was ...Wow! The amount of emotions this book pulled from me was incredible!! It was wonderfully written! There was smut, heartbreak, hopelessness, hopefulness. It blended together so wonderful and each character grew so well on their and together! Their scene were incredible hott and for once I appreciate the break of the third act. It was needed and worked well in the narrative!! 

Eyes on Me by Sara Cate

dark emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.75

Well hot damn !! This was incredibly spicy and darn I say taboo esc!! I really enjoyed  the building of their relationship and how hott the spice scenes were!! Also how it gave a chance for some mental health representation!! 

Praise by Sara Cate

dark emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

Okay this was fun! I really enjoyed the premise of the series! I loved the spice! I loved a little bit of the daddy kink and I just loved the setup and am looking forward to see what happens with the other characters!! 

The Striker by Ana Huang

adventurous 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

Why hello Sport's era!! I am so happy to meet you!! This was fantastic! I loved Scarlet and Asher's story! It was well-balanced between fun and seriousness!! Also for once in my life... I did not hate the third act break up!! It was absolutely valid!! Also the team!! The book club!! The potential for all the future couples! Just sign me up for all the stories! The easter eggs were also fantastic and warmed my soul!! 

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

I am really glad I listened to this as an audiobook! I found it enjoyable to listen to and it really hit the emotions of grief of both girls and the verse sounded amazing! It was a heartbreakingly beautiful story about dealing with grief and I love the ending. A nice pick for bookclub.

The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky

emotional funny lighthearted sad fast-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

3.75

This was a really cute read! Even though it was quick, it was super spicy and a lot happened! I really could do without the third act break up even though emotions got in the way.... But the game show aspect felt new twist!