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Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura

adventurous funny 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? It's complicated

4.25

I love this series so so much and cannot wait for more. Jo is out here writing adventure rom-com in such a wonderful, enjoyable, sexy way. I love love love it. 

Reel by Kennedy Ryan

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 audiobook is amazing. I’m so glad I listened for my re-read

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt

4.25

I really enjoyed this. It’s so sweet and sad. Indy and her growth and love with Fisher. Plus Sage and Fisher together I am just in love. 

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

slow-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

5.0

This book blew me away. Full stop. It is hot, deep, so complex. I focus on trauma and mental health. On how our parents mess us up but also put us back together. How you can find someone who is so perfect for you, who helps you grow, who centers you and your needs. I usually dislike college and NA but Ali just did a wonderful job of crafting a story that was realistic and so complex. 

James by Percival Everett

adventurous emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

Truly one of the best books of the year. I am so overwhelmed by how amazing this book was. I finished it at the end of the year and am still thinking about the genius that it took to write this book. Re-work and re-tell a story that is so deep in the American cultural lexicon and do it so interestingly. This book blew my mind. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Torture

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Sexual violence

The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

informative fast-paced

5.0

Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan

emotional funny sad 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

5.0

I had the opportunity to beta read this book. I will write a full review once I read a finished copy. But Kennedy does it again!!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

5.0

I. Absolutely. Loved. This. Book. It is so fun and so funny. A great twist on alien romance and the start of what will be a wonderful series. Kimberly is killing it with alien and monster romance. 

Plus this book is SO HOT

Heat and Run by Adriana Herrera

fast-paced

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

5.0

This book is so hot I’m so overwhelmed. 

Out of Office by A.H. Cunningham

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.5

I was so excited for this book and am so disappointed. 

Awesome things
- Panama - I want to go badly! 
- the discussions of gentrification and tourism were so thoughtful 
- the discussions of boundaries and work life balance 

Not my fave
- the pacing was so weird. And it was essentially insta lust. I wish we’d gotten some of the 4 months of Adrian driving Gen
- the sex scenes were not emotional or engaging really
- the plot of Gen and her mom