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Out of the Gate by Elsie Silver

hopeful lighthearted fast-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? Yes

2.0

This wasn’t a bad novella, I just didn’t care for these characters. 

Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi

dark mysterious tense medium-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

2.5

Even though I flew through this book, I didn’t love it. Why is Juliette such a cry baby? I get that the things that happened to her aren’t great, but still. The ending was really wild though and I’m curious to know how this series will continue. 

De Jacht by Elle Kennedy

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

3.0

Ik vond het een leuk verhaal en Summer was wel echt een leuk personage om over te lezen. Met haar is het geloof ik nooit saai. 

Off to the Races by Elsie Silver

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 fun, it wasn’t that great, but it was definitely enjoyable.

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

dark hopeful mysterious tense slow-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

I did enjoy this book but I sadly didn’t love it. I guess I’m not the biggest fan of Tessa. 

Eggnog, Extortion, and Evergreens 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 concept of this was nice, other than that it wasn’t a very special story. The ending also wasn’t that surprising. 

The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer

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 fun and cute, I really liked the characters, but at the same time it wasn't that special.

Advocaat van de duivel by Steve Cavanagh

dark 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

Ik vind de processen zelf het leukste van deze boeken. In dit boek duurde het best een tijdje voordat het proces zelf op gang kwam, maar ik was wel heel erg benieuwd naar hoe het zou aflopen. 

The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai

hopeful sad fast-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

This was such a cool concept but I would’ve loved it if there was some more depth in the characters’ stories. 

Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer

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

3.5

This was such an enjoyable and easy to get through story.

And I’m giving it an additional half a star because there was no stupid third act break-up.