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28 reviews
Beach Read by Emily Henry
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
While not my favorite book by the author, I did really like the relationship between January and Gus. They felt very real and fleshed out as characters, and their misunderstandings were not dragged out since they communicated quickly. I heard that there were different endings for this book, depending on whether you read the US or UK version and I think I would have preferred reading the UK ending. Since it makes more sense to me character and story wise.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
Fangirl, Vol. 2: The Manga by Sam Maggs, Gabi Nam, Rainbow Rowell
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
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga by Sam Maggs, Gabi Nam, Rainbow Rowell
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
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
The Wicked King by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
This cozy fantasy was so gooooood!!!!!! I freaking loved all the characters so much! The relationships between them were so cute and adorable. Most of the conflicts were low stakes and even the "high stakes ones" were resolved nicely. I read through it so fast and adored every single moment. If you want to read a book about a retired fighter that opens up a coffee shop in a small town, who meets friends that help her settle in and make her dream of a peaceful life reality, then this is definitely the book for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury