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109 reviews

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

A good read that had its moments,  just wasn’t as invested in the characters as i wanted to be and the ending was semi-lacklustre.

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

With lovable characters and a perfect example of a “found family”, TDM remains one of my favourite YA dystopian novels from middle school and a series i have much nostalgia for.

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Though not for everyone, I found this book comforting and reflective. Slow paced in the beginning, I became invested in the characters and went through all the emotions at that ending! 

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

Had its cute moments, but lost its way mid through the book. The ending was cute and made up for it though.

We Can't Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

Near the beginning of the novel I really liked the characters and their relationship, but as the plot progressed the book became more frustrating and the mc more unlikeable. Had potential, but did not meet my expectations from today, tonight, tomorrow.

The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe

adventurous dark tense 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

Will i remember the plot of this book in a couple months? Probably not.

But as a reader I loved the writing style of this thriller, how tense the scenes were and how much depth was given to every character in the book. The type of book that on a second read, might pick up on details previously missed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Misogyny, and Alcohol

Minor: Abortion

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

challenging mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

Though the ending was almost anti-climactic, it wraps up well and in retrospect was obvious when the hints were laid out. My first Agatha Christiebook as was pleasantly surprised by how I enjoyed it. 

One Day in December by Josie Silver

emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

4.5

A frustrating slow burn romance that is painfully realistic with likeable characters to match. 
i loved it

Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

Main protagonist unlikable, too much telling and not showing of story

Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon

adventurous emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

What i loved about this book can really be encompassed by the author herself.

“This book is a love letter to love, but it was a love letter to Seattle first.” -Rachel Lynn Solomon’s 

The way the author really brought together all these amazing aspects of the city and brought them to life, was what made it obvious to me how much care and heart went into writing this book. The chemistry between Neil and Rowan was really cute. I found this book really to be a perfect read as someone who also shares Rowan’s thoughts on graduation and though it may be too much for some, I liked how the leads discuss issues that affect them or may be taboo to others. More than just the academic rivals to lovers trope, this book has heart, adventure and new beginnings.