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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

hopeful sad slow-paced

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

4.5

This was such a well written and intriguing story. It absolutely made me infuriated on Elizabeth’s behalf. I wasn’t all that interested in the elaborate descriptions during the cooking show, but other than that it felt like a very sound story. 

Two Wicked Desserts by Lynn Cahoon

hopeful mysterious 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

It was a fun read but the ending felt a bit anticlimactic. I still really like Mia’s relationship with Christina. 

Heerlijk duurt het langst by Jill Mansell

hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

Wat een heerlijk (toepasselijk) boek was dit! Misschien geen literair meesterwerk, maar het las lekker weg en ik vond alle personages leuk om over te lezen. 

De furie by Alex Michaelides

hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

Ik moest even wennen aan de manier van vertellen, maar uiteindelijk vond ik het zeker een intrigerend verhaal. Het was alleen niet per se heel spannend of wat ik ervan had verwacht. 

To the Nines by Meg Cabot

hopeful sad 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

3.0

Finally, Mia went through some growth. It was about time. However, I do think she should’ve apologized to Lily. Even though Lily also hasn’t been the nicest. 

Kom je spelen? by M.J. Arlidge

dark hopeful mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.5

Dit boek was anders dan ik gewend ben van M.J. Arlidge, maar het was nog steeds een goed verhaal. Hoewel er wel gehint werd naar een bepaalde afloop, was ik toch benieuwd naar hoe alles zou gaan uitpakken waardoor ik niet kon stoppen met lezen. 

After Eight by Meg Cabot

lighthearted fast-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

2.0

I get that Mia's a teenager, but she really annoyed me in this one. She was going through it for sure, but she was also being way too dramatic about it.

De geheimen van Maxton Hall College by Mona Kasten

hopeful 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? Yes

3.0

Het verhaal kwam wat sloom op gang voor mij, maar daarna was het zeker vermakelijk. Het einde was wel echt een cliffhanger dus ik ga proberen om het volgende deel zo snel mogelijk op te pakken. 

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious 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

This really was Caraval but make it adult. I did enjoy reading this book, but I sadly wasn’t blown away. The vibes were good, but the plot itself was a bit meh in my opinion. I personally would’ve loved it if the games/levels were more elaborate. The ending was also quite predictable. 

Pink Lemonade Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke

mysterious 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

The pink vibes in this book were fun but other than that I’m glad I finally caught up with this series. The downside is that this one really ended on a cliffhanger and I really want to know how it’ll continue.