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59 reviews

Cover Story by Rachel Lacey

emotional 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

Meeting Millie by Clare Ashton

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I enjoyed how they actually talked to each other at the end of the book. Would recommend if you're into slow burn stuff.

The Very Nice Box by Eve Gleichman, Laura Blackett

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

Fell flat at the end, but overall a unique and nicely written book

The Rom-Com Agenda by Jayne Denker

lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.5

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

adventurous hopeful 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? N/A

4.0

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

emotional hopeful 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? N/A

4.25

The ending was good and I liked how it tied everything together.

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

adventurous funny 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? No

4.25

I need the second book now.

I didn't see the tiktoks or hype about it, and that probably helped me enjoy it more. I thought it was funny and the banter was great.

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

The ending was sweet but rushed a bit. 

Happy Place by Emily Henry

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

While I did tear up at the end, I felt like it wasn't as deep as it could've been. Overall a good book.

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I literally cried the majority of this book, yet still I could not put it down. Incredibly written and poignant. Beautiful self discovery and relatable beyond measure especially if you've lost someone.