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Faebound by Saara El-Arifi

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

I really wanted to love this book, the plot sounded so good but in the end it fell a little flat for me. 

There was a ton of worldbuilding/storytelling but not much actually happening until the last 100 pages or so. I didn't feel any chemistry between the main couple it honestly felt kind of forced, and there seemed to be a lot more focus on the secondary couple in the story. 

I did love the Obeah, I really hope book 2 focuses a bit more on them and the bond. 

Overall I enjoyed this book I just found it sort of dragged on a bit, hopefully with most of the worldbuilding out of the way book 2 will have a bit more going on.

Not Here to Make Friends by Jodi McAlister

challenging funny mysterious reflective medium-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? It's complicated

3.0

I really wanted to love this book but I just could not get past my severe dislike for the FMC. I didn't want her to get a happy ending because she just annoyed me THAT much.

I havent read the other 2 books in the series and honestly maybe I'm missing a piece of her character in that? I just found her so frustrating and so cringey the whole way. 

I did however love the setting of the story and so will probably eventually read the other 2 books as I did enjoy the authors writing style.

 If you're someone who watches reality TV and loves to hate the villains on the shows you'd probably enjoy this one!

Forever After All by Catharina Maura

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

Honestly this book was okay, I enjoyed it while reading it but it wasn't super memorable. Basically your typical billionaire marriage of convenience book with a toxic MMC alphahole. 

What you get: 

- marriage of convenience 
- age gap romance
- bestfriends brother
- brothers enemy 

If you're in the mooder for a darker "I own you" type romance where the MMC can't make up his mind and just be happy then you'll probably enjoy this one!

Desserts for Stressed People by Letizia Lorini

emotional funny lighthearted sad fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

The Wedding Menu by Letizia Lorini

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad 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? No

4.5

I absolutely devoured this book in one day. 

Once I started I just couldn't put it down. It had me laughing, giggling and kicking my feet, absolutely fuming with anger- basically an emotional rollercoaster! 

Honestly this book had it all for me:

- He falls first
- Forced proximity
- Friends to lovers
- BANTER! 
- Slow burn

If you're looking for a super bingeable romantic comedy, definitely recommend checking this one out!

Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

Went into this book expecting to love it, but honestly found it pretty average.

Roman also just gave me the biggest "ick" vibes from start to finish.

If you haven't read a ton of romance books you may really enjoy this but once you know there's better out there it's hard to settle.

Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

It was cute but not my favourite of this series.

With Any Luck by Ashley Poston

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

CUTE. The hangover meets good luck chuck. Loved it!