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They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

Perfectly Faked by Grace Worthington

funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.0

Helllllo Cutting Edge!!! Cutting Edge is one of my favorite movies (it made it to my lore post) and this was right up that alley. The banter was bantering, the hockey team was friend goals, and the swearing parrot was lol funny. I loved Leo and Victoria’s growth through the book and the way they find their way back to each other. 
Swiftie journey- I Can Do IT With a Broken Heart ➡️ Paper Rings 
This is second in a series but it works just fine as a standalone. 

What You’ll Find:
⛸️Hockey/Skating romance
🏒Coach’s daughter
👩‍❤️‍👨Enemies to lovers
✌️Second chance romance
🚪Closed door

Thank you @bookedwiththeemilys and the author for my gifted copy.

Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.

Reread the first 20% three times and gave up. Seems exciting and great concept but poorly executed and confusing at times.

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! I love it so much that I want to start it all over again, and I’m not a rereader. This was witty, had the perfect amount of spice, the tension was AH-maxing! I loved all the family being involved. 
Seeking: a second grade teacher / writer with glasses 👀

The Other March Sisters by Ally Malinenko, Linda Epstein, Liz Parker

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

Little Women is my favorite book of all time (I even named my daughter Meg) so I was thrilled to get the opportunity to read this. I wouldn’t classify this as a retelling, instead I’d say that it’s an expansion to the world of LW.
The exploration of “what could’ve” happened along side Jo’s version of events is a fabulous concept. It adds new light and depth to Meg, Beth, and Amy. I always came away from LW feeling sad for Beth, of course, neutral on Meg, and kind of negatively of Amy. Seeing these expansions of their lives added so much to Alcott’s original. I loved the strength that Meg gained from finding usefulness within her life as a wife and mother. It made me so happy to see Beth have a tender relationship in her time, and Amy was completely redeemed as a person seeking inspiration and love, not just money. Amy’s letters (to and from) throughout the book helped to see their relationships entwined.

The trio of narrators was *chef’s kiss*. Each woman had their own distinct story and needed different voices to share them.

This has earned a spot on my Little Women shelf!

It Was Nothing by Susan Henshaw

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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? Yes

4.5

This is just what I needed to read while I’m sick. It’s so sweet and heartwarming and has all the feels. This isn’t a romcom, know that. There are some serious issues and they are addressed so beautifully. This is the first I’ve read in this series and while I did feel like I could’ve used a little more insight into the other characters, it didn’t disrupt the story. Some of the lyrics are cringe but that only shows the growth! 

What You’ll Find:
🏘️Small Town Romance
💍Marriage of Convenience
🤠Country Music Star
💗Emotional Romance
💵Rich vs poor
🛏️Only one bed
👩‍❤️‍👨Best Friends to lovers
🕺Reformed playboy
💵Millionaire
❤️‍🩹Mental Health Rep

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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? Yes

4.5

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

Lunch Ladies by Jodi Thompson Carr

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

This was an engaging character story set around three lunch ladies and their world in the six months leading up to a town parade for the bicentennial. I enjoyed getting to know these characters and their stories we’re told in an often emotional yet also humorous way. I especially loved Coralene and her family, Sheila was an unusual and  at times led a bittersweet life. Crystal was a bit much at first but I began to understand where she was coming from. If you’re looking for a great character based story this is it. 

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.5