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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.

Fiftyfifty by Steve Cavanagh

dark hopeful mysterious tense 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

3.5

Deze zat echt heel goed in elkaar, al vond ik het einde toch net iets te voor de hand liggend.

Ik vind het alleen wel heel jammer dat Harper dood is.

Gear, Grills, & Guns by Tonya Kappes

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

2.5

I took a little break from this series, but it was fun to be back again. The only thing that irked me was that it took a while before the mystery started. 

Addicted for Now by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie

dark hopeful mysterious sad 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

This ended up being so much more enjoyable than the first book. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, but now I'm actually excited to continue this series with the characters.

Twisted Lies by Ana Huang

dark hopeful mysterious 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

I ended up liking this way more than I expected. I enjoyed the banter, and I low-key fell in love with Christian myself. I wasn't the biggest fan of Stella though, but I did understand where she was coming from.

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

funny hopeful tense 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

I actually enjoyed this way more than I initially expected. There were definitely some fun scenes and comments in here and I loved how Anna was rooting for Liam. 

Princess in the Spotlight by Meg Cabot

funny lighthearted 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

This was actually really fun to read. I’m also really rooting for

Michael

, I hope they get together. 

Talk Nerdy to Me: A Bookish Boyfriends Novel by Tiffany Schmidt

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

2.5

Even though I get where Eliza was coming from, I just didn’t really like her as a character. That made it quite hard for me to actually like this book.