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Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

I mean, it was fine....
The View from the Top by Rachel Lacey

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hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Took me a bit to lock into the writing style of the book. For some reason, the dialogue wasn't flowing for more at first, but I ended up really enjoying it!
Mr. Wicked by Marni Mann

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medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

I hated the MMC for the first chunk of this book and almost DNF'ed but then he told her to hold onto the headboard and my feminism and critical thinking skills went out the window.
Collided by Lauren Asher

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

I needed like 200 less pages of this book. I honestly got so bored.
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

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emotional 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? N/A

4.5

I listened to this book honestly only because Kristen DiMercurio is the narrator, but I was hooked pretty immediately. I loved this book (even with literally zero spice) and felt so seen and understood as I listened to Ali be a parent to kids who are so close in age to my own. It was like a sigh of relief to hear about how very average my life is.
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Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen

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emotional informative reflective 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

I don't often read books that are not just smutty romance, but I do like to make sure I read books from diverse authors. There is a side story of romantic relationships, but that isn't the focus here. I honestly, loved this book and the way it so quickly made me feel immersed in the story and the characters. I've discovered that we thankfully get more from this character and I will be reading the follow up to this book!
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Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse

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

4.0

Whew, that is basically the perfect spicy christmas novella. And, I do mean SPICY.
Bound by Words by E.L. Koslo

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adventurous emotional funny informative slow-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? No

4.0

This series is fascinating to me. Its really great for explaining and teaching BDSM in an accessible and yet fun and flirty way. The ending of this one felt a bit forced but I'll still come back for more.
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Dark Restraint by Katee Robert

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

I keep reading these books and this is number 7, so you'd think I actually love them but it feels more like FOMO? 
Mark My Words by E.L. Koslo

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informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0