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132 reviews

Confess by Colleen Hoover

emotional hopeful sad 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

Tray gave me the hibby jibby since the 1st mention. I love their story. Owen should have come clean to Auburn from the get go. And Lydia and Tray using AJ to manipulate Auburn. It's low. I love that Owen's dad helped her.

If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

A little cliche for the ending. Almost had me crying. Maybe if she hadn't started with the ending she might have gotten people better with the twist. 

Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas

challenging emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Let's break this down. I loved Cole's character development. He knew he and Jordan weren't right for each other. Pike, you needed to make up your mind. You did not deserve her. She had to give you an ultimatum, and you still made her feel worthless. I get it you didn't want to hurt Cole. But you weren't even trying with him at that point. Dutch and Cam loved them for their realism and comic relief. Overall, it was a good book. But not one of my favorites from this author.

The Score by Elle Kennedy

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense 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 loved Dean and Allie. The only part that hurt was when Beau died and Dean went into his spiral. I knew when her dad gave her the warning that something was going to happen to cause the push come to shove mom like it did with Logan and Grace and Hannah and Garrett. Garrett's response when Sean showed up drunk to the dorm was amazing he is still my favorite of all the boys. 

Neon Gods by Katee Robert

dark funny tense 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

This spice was through the roof. I love Hades and Persephone stories from the start. I'm obsessed with Greek Mythology. I do wish they was more to the story. There was mostly spice.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

adventurous 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

4.0

This was a very cute book. I found parts of it very funny. I like Alex and Poppy's dynamic. But I feel like they could have managed things better. And people could have talked with them. It was a nice fluffy read. 

Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense 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 screamed. I cried. I laughed. This book was so good. The twist. I had an idea, but she took it and flipped it. Just WOW!

Dirty Wicked Prince by Eden O'Neill

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Ok I am LOVING the enemies to lovers trope. I really feel like they all got off on the wrong foot. The names in this book had me cracking up. I was not putting that ending together until it was starting to unfold. I need to know how Callum ended up with Sloane and Bru and why.

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.0

This book was many things. I don't know what happened in Colleen Hoover's life to make her be able to write the books that she does. They are all just shockers. Or cringe in ways that you wouldn't think of. Miles was BEYOND toxic for most of the book. And Tate allowed herself to be part of that. Don't get me wrong, I love the book. I was just seeing so many red flags relationship wise. Cap was my favorite. Dillon could kick rocks. Corbin was the perfect big brother. And Ian was just there. I'm glad Rachel was able to help get Miles closure he needed. 

Bird Box by Josh Malerman

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This was a great book. I hate what Gary and Don did. And I know Malorie blames herself. Now I want to go re watch the movie. But I do have an unanswered question...WHAT ARE THE CREATURES????