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328 reviews

Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

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

4.0

While it may not be the best writing ever it really is a very moving and emotional story. Some parts are hard to read as you feel so much of the pain of the characters. 

She's Gone by David Bell

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

This was so very predictable, there is a little bit that happens to try and throw you off but it’s really obvious who the bad guy is the whole time. Also all the adults in this were just the worst, it was like none of them really cared about Hunter or finding out the truth about Chloe.

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This was not what I was expecting at all. Every step of the way I was caught by surprise and definitely did not see that ending coming.

Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco

adventurous dark mysterious 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

It was great following along on Audrey Rose and Thomas’ adventures again! Audrey Rose is such a strong female character and narrator for the story. She has confidence in herself but can also accept when she has flaws and doubts. 

When the Moon was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore

emotional reflective 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

3.0

I didn’t dislike this but also didn’t love it, the overall story was good but was also a little complicated and not always well explained. 

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

A really cute read, I really related to Annie and enjoyed her perspective. It was also great to get bits and pieces about Noah and Amelia and where they are now and maybe some Easter eggs about Maddie and Emily’s books?!?

Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber

emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

This is basically a Hallmark Movie in book form which is something I love.  A very thoughtful book on love, life and loss. I wish I could visit Wicklow and the Blackbird Cafe

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

Emily Henry does not disappoint. There is just something about the way she writes characters that it’s easy to fall in love with them and their story. Alex and Poppy are the cutest friend and an even cuter couple, a really great quick read. 

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

adventurous hopeful 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

5.0

This was a little jumpy and confusing in the beginning but then you figure out the through line between the stories and it really weaves together in a wonderful story. 

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

adventurous emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

I was worried this wouldn’t be as good as the first but I think it may be better, the characters are so much more sure of themselves and have a clear goal and work to get there, the plot builds and then everything ties together well. 

really my only complaint is that Forest and Sarah die, it felt like Iris had been through enough and Forest for that matter and it would have been nice to see them get to be a family after the war