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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. 

The Catch by Amy Lea

hopeful medium-paced

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

2.0

Sadly I didn't really enjoy this book. I didn't like the characters and that made it hard for me to be invested in the story. I also hoped to see more of Mel's adoption story, but even though there were some mentions, I think that fell flat.

The Treehouse Library by Anna James

hopeful mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

I didn’t really enjoy this one. It was very slow and I wasn’t really invested in the story. I think I’ve missed Tilly in this one, even though I understand that it was Milo’s story. 

Hopeless by Elsie Silver

dark hopeful 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 wasn’t necessarily my fave, but I still enjoyed it. The spicy scenes were really good though. 

Dert13n by Steve Cavanagh

dark hopeful mysterious fast-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

3.5

Ik vond deze tot nu toe de spannendste die ik heb gelezen, al was dat niet per se heel spannend. Ik was vooral benieuwd naar hoe alles zou aflopen en op zich stelde het boek niet teleur. 

De Getuige by Steve Cavanagh

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? Yes

3.0

Ik vond het op zich wel leuk dat dit boek een net wat andere opzet had. Verder vond ik het gewoon een goed boek om naar te luisteren, maar verder niet heel bijzonder. Die kleine twist aan het einde zag ik niet helemaal aankomen dus dat was leuk. 

Het pleidooi by Steve Cavanagh

adventurous 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? Yes

3.0

De schrijfstijl is niet per se mijn ding, maar luisteren naar dit boek was dikke prima. Het verhaal zat goed in elkaar en ik was benieuwd naar het einde. 

The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand

hopeful mysterious sad 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 was an enjoyable summery read. It didn’t quite blow me away though. I also would’ve loved to see a bit more interaction between Caroline and Hollis at some point.