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Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
Justice for Hershaw and Oncat.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Nikolai Lantsov is my best friend, actually!
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
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dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Complicated, conflicting feelings about this one. On one hand, critically important message and a fascinating premise that was mostly really well-written. On the other hand, some of the characters felt really under-developed, and some of the twists were so extreme, they were just unbelievable. Loved Devon, could never get myself to root for Chiamaka.
Graphic: Hate crime, Physical abuse, Violence, Bullying, Murder, Toxic friendship, Blood, Car accident, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism
Not Here to Stay Friends by Kaitlyn Hill
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
CUTE! A really wholesome twist on the teen reality tv show trope. I would have liked to see more of Sloane and Liam's actual friendship, to make the friends-to-lovers feel a little more believable, but the ending felt real and complete.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
So many thoughts, so many feelings. Alex Nilsen is probably my favourite book boyfriend, and PWMOV is definitely my favourite Emily Henry novel. I'm so unbelievably obsessed with both their romantic and platonic love for one another.
So many thoughts, so many feelings. Alex Nilsen is probably my favourite book boyfriend, and PWMOV is definitely my favourite Emily Henry novel. I'm so unbelievably obsessed with both their romantic and platonic love for one another.
Like You've Nothing Left to Prove by E.L. Massey
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tender and sweet, but probably could have been combined with book 1 for a better reading experience.
Like Real People Do by E.L. Massey
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funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cute and silly and fun :) Very easy to tell it comes from fanfic though - very little plot and tension was always easily resolved.
Minor: Ableism and Homophobia
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I tried to read this 4 separate times, and was so bored and uninterested the first three times that I gave up 10 pages in. The 4th time, I couldn’t put it down and read it in one day. Stick with it - Alina is so worth it.