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The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
Curves for Days by Laura Moher
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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.75
What a wonderful debut romance! So much amazing representation and body acceptance and character growth. Absolutely in love with the town of Galway, its welcoming residents, Rose, and Angus. I can hardly wait to read about whichever character is in the spotlight in book 2!
Minor: Sexual assault
Mrs Hart's Marriage Bureau by Sheena Wilkinson
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
I cried at the happy ending, and isn’t that the best kind of book to read? The pacing is perfect, as there are moments when the characters rush headlong into ideas and the pages turn so quickly, and then there are moments of quiet reflection and long walks and the story meanders like a gentle stream. That gentleness weaves itself throughout the writing, like the author has taken care with the reader’s feelings, as much as the characters try to take care of their own as well. I so greatly appreciated the author not shying away from the realities of a post-WWI/pre-WWII society, while also presenting us with beautiful slice-of-life moments of lives lived with purpose. I loved meeting Mrs. Martha Hart, Miss Felicity Carr, Mr. Fabian Carr, Penelope, and of course, Miss April McVey, and am grateful to the author for her careful consideration and inclusion/representation in her story when matching up all couples successfully matched with their various life paths as a result of their interactions with True Minds, Mrs. Hart’s Marriage Bureau.
Peg and Rose Solve a Murder by Laurien Berenson
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
A Tempest at Sea by Sherry Thomas
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.75
Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A Rulebook for Restless Rogues by Jess Everlee
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0