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22 reviews

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, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

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: Death, Suicide, Violence, Murder, and War

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

Aisling and the City by Sarah Breen, Emer McLysaght

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: Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

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, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Outing

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

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

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

challenging funny inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Racism, and Sexual assault

Minor: Body shaming

The Boy Who Sneaks In My Bedroom Window by Kirsty Moseley

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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

The Donor by Clare Mackintosh

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Forever Wild by K.A. Tucker

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.5

Wild at Heart by K.A. Tucker

emotional 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

5.0