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Things We Hide From The Light Bonus Epilogue by Lucy Score

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Things We Hide From The Light by Lucy Score

funny mysterious 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

4.25

I took a lot longer to get through this book than the first in the series and I have been trying to figure out why. I was enjoying this one, but it didn't captivate me the same way. I loved the representation of PTSD and having a dog run around. Loved the main couple together, but I think it dragged a bit, but also at the same time I think a lot of it was needed. I was still giggling and smiling while reading this, but it just didn't give the right vibe. 

The Rebound by Leeanne Slade

funny lighthearted 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

3.5

This had such good growth for the main character over the book and becoming her own person. I really loved that message in here. I feel like it could have been a little shorter and while there was growth over the book I wish there was better communication for the main romance. I also really wished this was duel pov, and I think it would have enhanced the reading experience.

When the Hood Comes Off: Racism and Resistance in the Digital Age by Rob Eschmann

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

I feel like I learned a lot from this book. I read it for one of my classes and enjoyed the content and the way the argument was presented. Eschmann focuses on college campuses and Twitter for his study which I believe are extremely valid for his argument, however because this book is so new I would have loved to see more about TikTok as this is a big platform for activism for younger people. 

That being said this was still an amazing book!

A Murder to Remember by Brynn Kelly

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.75

This was mid for me. I was very confused for the first couple chapters, and almost DNFed it, but by chapter 5 it picked up and started making sense to me. Then I was fairly invested for a good chunk of the rest of it at which point I was glad that i didn't DNF it, but then the ending felt like it dragged on way longer than I wanted and kinda ruined it for me. This defiantly made me want to read more mysteries, but I did not have the best experience with it overall. 

Still Hung Up On You by Liz Maverick

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

This was a cute little read. I listened to it during a drive and it was super cute. I liked the premise that most of the book was over phone calls, it was interesting and I wasn't expecting it at all. An enjoyable but not super memorable read.

Things We Never Got Over Bonus Epilogue by Lucy Score

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

dark emotional funny hopeful 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? No

5.0

YES!!! I was so scared to pick up this book because it is large for a romance book. I was intimidated by it, but I wish I would have read this sooner. I loved everything about this book, the sense of community, small town vibed and family, the main romance was amazing and it felt messy in a good way. This book gave me so many emotions from giggling to crying. I flew through these pages and never wanted to stop reading. It didn't feel like 560 pages at all!

In the Weeds by B.K. Borison

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.5

Stepping back into this world was very enjoyable. I loved this one more than the first one, I felt like it didn't drag on as much. Evelyn's personal growth really resonated with me and I loved watching her find her happy.

The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this because the synopsis was interesting but I wasn't sure if I would like it. This was a cute palate cleanser for me. I did enjoy it while listening, but it was a little too fluffy for me and I'm not sure I will think about this a whole lot moving forward.