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Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I love Christina Lauren - they are definitely my favourite romance authors - and Josh and Hazel did not disappoint! Honestly it might be a new favourite! This book was impossible to put down once you had gotten into it and I read most of it in a day! You will be rooting for Josh and Hazel to have their HEA the whole way through the book! I wholeheartedly recommend Josh and Hazels Guide to Not Dating! 

Meet Me in the Middle by Alex Light

emotional sad

• 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

I received an ARC of “Meet Me in the Middle” from the publisher in exchange for a review. I loved Meet me in the middle, and the only fault in this story was how sad the end was. 

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

challenging relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I loved pride and prejudice and would definitely have rated it higher if it weren’t for spending ages to read it. I really enjoyed how pride and prejudice was about the whole Bennet, Darcy and Bingley family and it made for a very enjoyable read. Sometimes the language was challenging, but Pride and Prejudice is a beautiful book that has stood the test of time magnificently. 

Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

I liked this book but there didn’t seem to be a plot - it gave acosf vibes if you know what I mean. But Chloe and Bennet are perfect together and I do want to read the next book to see what happens with them. 

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

 
I was really looking forward to this book and it did  disappoint. It’s an okay book, but it definitely does not deserve the hype.  

Neon Gods by Katee Robert

dark mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.5

I bought Neon Gods because of my 2 year long obsession with the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, and it did not disappoint! 
I absolutely loved Neon Gods and I thought it did do justice to the original myth. This book was really fast paced which I actually enjoyed because it meant I was more addicted and obsessed with the book. 
This is going to sound really weird : but I really appreciated how Zeus was wrote as a creep. Zeus was always a s£x offender and I loved how “Neon Gods” addressed that. 
My only fault would be that I would want more content when Hades and Persephone ended up together or a sequel. 
Even though I know the next book in the Dark Olympus series is a retelling of Eros and Physche I still really want to read it! 

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark 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? Yes

5.0

I absolutely loved House of sky and Breath and this amazing installment has dramatically raised the Crescent City series on my favourites list. The ending !
I never would have expected it, but I know Sarah is going to do something amazing we would never apprehend in the next book - which I cannot wait for.
I very much preferred House of Sky and Breath to House of Earth and Blood. I enjoyed House of Earth and Blood - but House of Sky and Breath was another level of epicness. (It still doesn’t compare to acotar though 😂)
If you enjoyed House of Earth and Blood but are hesitant to read House of Sky and Breath - I cannot recommend the second book in this series enough. 

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-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

I absolutely loved the Soulmate Equation! Christina Lauren is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors - and soon I’ll have no option but to read all of their books. 

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

I absolutely loved the invisible life of Addie larue! It was so different than other books I had read before but it was so amazing! 
I don’t really know what genre it is but apparently it’s a historical romance - but trust me it’s not what you would expect. 

The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved the Spanish love deception so much! Everything single trope I love, the Spanish love deception had it! Enemies to lovers, fake dating, one bed, I could go on. It was a proper slow burn but in the end it was so worth it! Now I can’t wait for TARE…and who knows, Aaron and Lina might even be married.