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Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson

dark hopeful mysterious tense 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

3.0

At first I had no idea where this story was going and it felt a bit all over the place. After the halfway point it definitely got better, it had some interesting twists but it  all became a bit too much. 

Wachten op de ware by Audrey Carlan

hopeful lighthearted 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

2.0

De schrijfstijl maakte het makkelijk om door het verhaal heen te komen. Gelukkig maar, want ik vond Amber onwijs onsympathiek en erg veroordelend. Dash was op zich wel oké, maar ook niet geweldig. Hopelijk zijn de personages in het volgende deel wat leuker. 

It's Only a Game by Kelsea Yu

dark hopeful mysterious tense 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

I really liked the concept, the setting, and the diversity. However, I was slightly disappointed by the ending. I think it all happened way too fast in comparison to the other parts of the story. 

Tel tot tien by Karen Rose

dark hopeful mysterious tense 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

Dit was ook weer een sterk verhaal waar ik vrij makkelijk doorheen kwam. Ik vond alleen wel dat er iets te veel gelijkenissen zaten tussen het achtergrondverhaal van Reed en die van Abe. 

The Improbable Meet-Cute Collection by Christina Lauren, Abby Jimenez, Sariah Wilson, Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory, Ashley Poston

hopeful lighthearted 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

Overall this was a fun collection of short stories, but I feel like it should’ve included at least one queer story. 

• The exception to the rule - 4⭐️, this was a fun concept and a very cute story. 
• Worst wingman ever - 3⭐️, the concept was fun but the story was okay-ish. 
• Rosie and the dreamboat - 5⭐️, this was just so cute, funny, and wholesome. I really ate this up. 
• Drop, cover, and hold - 3⭐️, the setting was nice and the food descriptions made me hungry, but the story itself wasn’t too special. 
• With any luck - 2.5 ⭐️, this was mediocre at best. The ending was really abrupt. 
• Royal valentine - 2 ⭐️, I didn’t care for the character or the story. 

Bad Girl Reputation by Elle Kennedy

hopeful lighthearted 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

2.0

I didn’t like the characters so that made it very hard for me to actually enjoy this story. Most of them were just so rude and toxic, I genuinely hope the next book will be better. 

Westwell: Zwaar & licht by Lena Kiefer

hopeful mysterious sad medium-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

3.0

Dit was een zeer vermakelijk verhaal en ik ben echt onwijs benieuwd naar wat er precies is gebeurd met Adam en Valerie. Het plan is om het volgende deel zo snel mogelijk te lezen, want ik ben ook erg benieuwd naar hoe het verder gaat lopen tussen Helena en Jessiah. 

Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco

dark hopeful mysterious 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

Maybe it’s been too long since I’ve read the first book, but I wasn’t quite feeling this one. I didn’t really like Emilia her behavior towards Wrath, even when I get where it came from. The plot was also kind of lacking, as often happens with the second book in a trilogy. Hopefully the next one will be a bit more enjoyable. 

Sentenced to Murder by Sue Minix

hopeful mysterious 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? No

2.0

I strongly dislike Jen, even though her behavior in this one was slightly better.  The story itself just wasn’t that great this time either. That ending was way too rushed for no reason at all and I would’ve liked it better if we saw more of Jaylon. 

Het kleine café in Kopenhagen by Julie Caplin

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 dit boek leuker dan ik had verwacht. Het concept was erg leuk, maar het verhaal zelf was niet per se heel speciaal. Ook vond ik Kate haar gedrag af en toe ietwat irritant.