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17 reviews

The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Just Got Real by Jane Fallon

funny tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Car accident and Miscarriage

Aisling Ever After by Emer McLysaght, Sarah Breen

emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage and Grief

Moderate: Pregnancy and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Sexism

Minor: Violence and Stalking

You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Minor: Bullying and Pregnancy

Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, War, Death, Suicide, and Violence

Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness

Aisling and the City by Emer McLysaght, Sarah Breen

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Alcohol, and Infidelity

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

dark mysterious tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Outing

Moderate: Addiction, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness

Minor: Cancer, Car accident, and Mass/school shootings