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Blue Flag, Vol. 4 by Kaito

emotional 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

Blue Flag, Vol. 3 by Kaito

emotional 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

4.0

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

emotional lighthearted 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

3.5

One Piece, Vol. 6: The Oath by Eiichiro Oda

5.0

One Piece, Vol. 5: For Whom the Bell Tolls by Eiichiro Oda

5.0

One Piece, Vol. 4: The Black Cat Pirates by Eiichiro Oda

5.0

One Piece, Vol. 3: Don't Get Fooled Again by Eiichiro Oda

4.5

One Piece, Vol. 2: Buggy the Clown by Eiichiro Oda

4.0

Love & Other Inconveniences by Catherine Cloud

emotional 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

3.0

So okay this was such a frustrating read. I liked the story but omg was the lack of communication between Morgan and Noah annoying af. I’m Blaming Morgan for most of the lack of communication, like talk to Noah and come back with a solution together. Without spoiling things the going back and forth between them was annoying and dumb.

I was so close to dnf and giving this book a 2.5 star but I finished it and my rating went up. I like how the author handled the difficult situation and themes that were  in this book. The way the character handled that situation is so realistic to how most people in the real world would handle it.

I wished we had an epilogue to see how things are between the two characters now. 

Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

dark emotional hopeful sad 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? No

5.0

This was such an emotional read. I went in blind to this story without checking for any trigger warning which is why I almost dnf the book. I love how Kennedy Ryan writes her story and characters, I couldn’t stop listening to the audiobook. The ending was perfect and everyone got exactly what they deserved.