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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

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hopeful inspiring reflective 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

The Deal by Elle Kennedy

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emotional 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 sweet romance with substance. I can’t wait to continue this series!

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The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

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adventurous hopeful inspiring 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? N/A

4.0

The characters were very easy to love and get invested in. I loved the setting Marquis used and how she highlighted the successes of African-Americans in a time period where it was often not spoken about. We got to see the characters grow and love and get invested in their growth. Only things that took me out were that the stakes were kinda low and the pacing at times uneven, but all in all very enjoyable! Her authors note really brought the whole story together for me and gave me a greater appreciation for it.

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? N/A

4.5

This book was wonderful! It’s pacing in the first half left a lot to be desired but it was a great story about identity, love, and finding yourself.

The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? N/A

4.0

Such a sweet and hopeful book that spoke to my theater kid heart!

Leeva at Last by Sara Pennypacker

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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? No

5.0

This is such a sweet book! The main character redefines love and family for herself in a way that makes you want to root for her. Leeva at Last is like Matilda for a new generation.

The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was just so sweet and hopeful and everything you want out of a romance novel. The writing style left a lot to be desired but all in all, Abby did a great job with nuanced topics, especially in a debut novel, and Josh was an absolute sweetheart.

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