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182 reviews

This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender

lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

Two cheating tropes 
A 3rd act break up 
A protagonist who’s best friends with their cheating ex
And a band of really messy high schoolers 

I think this just wasn’t for me. Maybe I’m too old, but also, I think they’re all assholes to each other and spend too much time apologizing to each other for things that made them all give the silent treatment than actually bonding. 

Also, the romance happened so damn fast

The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi

adventurous mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

I’m in it for the long haul with this one! 

First time in a while I’ve felt genuine fear for characters while reading. The atmosphere of this series is so oddly cozy and the writing style is impeccable. I’m literally about to pick up the 3rd book as we speak 

If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

Ya gotta love it when your binge in a day on a random Wednesday book you pick up ends up being one of very few 5 star books you’ve given this year 

A great book with an even more phenomenal authors note at the end that really brings much of the intention together with the story. 

I don’t think I could have put this down even if I wanted to. Engaging and gut wrenching from beginning to end 

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan

adventurous challenging dark 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? No

4.0

Fun lesbian fantasy moment that very tastefully handles SA, though still very intense 

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? No

4.25

I don’t understand how it’s possibly to want to be 5 people and also want to be with 5 people simultaneously. Don’t tell my girlfriend I said that. 

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious sad 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

4.0

I heart middle grades that can be mysterious and semi-violent and STILL somehow make it sentimental and sweet

Fairest: A Memoir by Meredith Talusan

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

There is a lot to unpack here and respectfully, it’s a lot that I think Meredith needed to unpack with a therapist 

Heat Wave by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional funny 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? No

4.0

I felt like I was reading a Wattpad fanfic mixed with absurdist comedy cliches but I still had the time of my life

Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams

funny fast-paced

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

Dawg…what was that 

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I love some good feminine rage