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Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

hopeful mysterious 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

3.0

I suppose I never will entirely love Ali Hazelwood’s books, but I do enjoy them. That also goes for this one, the smutty scenes were especially enjoyable to be honest. 

Submitting to Her by Max Sebastian

dark lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

My rating is purely based on how I’ve enjoyed this book. I haven’t really read any erotica before but I think that genre isn’t for me. I like a bit more plot in my books. It definitely was interesting to read though, but at the same time it also was slightly boring. 

Insects, Ivy, & Investigations by Tonya Kappes

hopeful mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

The story itself was fine, but the ending was kind of predictable and a bit mediocre. I do like how those little cliffhangers at the end seem to be a constant. 

A Talent for Murder by Peter Swanson

dark hopeful 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

3.0

I didn’t realize this book is part of a series until I finished it, but I think you can easily read this book as a standalone as well. Overall I feel pretty indifferent about this book though. 

Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

hopeful tense medium-paced

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

2.5

Alexis was a bit too naive for my liking and Noah had too much anger in him. His protectiveness was also getting on my nerves, even when he was right to a certain extent. This one wasn’t my favorite in the series. 

A Cat Cafe Christmas by Codi Gary

hopeful 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

3.0

This was a cute and heartwarming read. Even though I’ve read this in the summer, I think it’s a really cute Holiday romance.

Powerful by Lauren Roberts

emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.0

Even though I knew how this would end, it still made me really sad. Reading this made me excited about Reckless though. I hope we also get to see more of Mak.

The Awakening As Told By The Boys by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

dark tense slow-paced

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

2.0

Maybe I shouldn’t have picked this one up so soon after reading The Awakening, but this was boring and not necessary at all. I don’t think it added that much, as the first book already gave a lot away about the boys’ their motivation to do what they did.

A Game of Cones by Abby Collette

mysterious medium-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

3.0

Even though it took quite a while before the mystery actually started, I still had a fun time reading this book. It also made me crave ice cream really badly.

Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher

hopeful mysterious sad 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

3.0

I had a good time reading this book, but why was it so long though? Either way, Ellie’s involvement with Nico was heartwarming. All characters had some good growth as well.