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The Tea Dragon Society by K. O'Neill

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

literally gorgeous

Fangirl, Vol. 3: The Manga by Rainbow Rowell

emotional hopeful 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

1. I need Volume 4 RIGHT NOW
2. I need a Simon Snow manga/graphic novel IMMEDIATELY
3. CATH + LEVI <3

Lore Olympus: Volume Five by Rachel Smythe

challenging dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare

adventurous dark 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

5.0

NOTHING IS GOING ACCORDING TO PLAN I AM SO AFRAID

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

I'm not ready for this series to end :')

Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I know not to expect a happy ending in book 1 of a Shadowhunters trilogy but dammit did I want one.

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Okay I liked this way more than I thought I would. Zero spice but 100% cuteness 🥹

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

Emily Henry’s books are my obsession. I don’t care what it’s about—I will ALWAYS eat them up. Everything about them is my vibe. I think I read the entire thing with tears streaming down my face. No regrets.

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

adventurous emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Enchanting and heart-pounding. Somehow this was just as good as the first book and I’m already needing a reread in the near future. Dare I say two of the best books I’ve read this year. This duology is so beautifully written, unique, and enjoyable (while also being heartbreaking). I cannot recommend it enough.

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This book absolutely enthralled me. The story is unlike anything I’ve read before. As soon as I picked it up I couldn’t put it down. The writing is simultaneously beautiful and easy to read. The main characters are so likable and so in love it hurts. I never thought I’d read a workplace enemies-to-lovers romance that’s also a fantasy and also so brutal but I loved every minute of it. I can’t wait to read the next book and find out how this story ends. Brb screaming and crying and pleading for a happy ending.