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The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

Not the time - I'll come back to this later.

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

4.0

So stinking cute! And wonderful neurodivergent rep. 

The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

5.0

At this point, just inject anything Abby Jimenez writes into my veins. She has the most perfect combination of banter, chemistry, diverse characters, representation of chronic illness and mental health, and character development. I loved the uterine fibroids rep in this book!

The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda

dark mysterious tense slow-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

3.5

This was fine - definitely one of Megan Miranda's earlier and therefore less amazing works. The story was a little confusing and didn't 100% grip me the way that others of hers do, but as always, her geographical setting and vibes were great. Did what I needed it to do as a thriller but kinda forgettable.

Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez

funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

4.5

Such a cute, short, but beautiful little story by one of my favourite authors at the moment. Read this if you love Abby Jimenez's humour and banter!

Funny Story by Emily Henry

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

ILYSM EM HEN. This book will officially bump Happy Place off the top of my Emily Henry favourites list. The banter, the characterisation, the chemistry... she is the best at what she does.

Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

dark slow-paced

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

3.75

Great writing and characters as always with this author. However, I still struggle with the premise and what the book did. I understand the author's point of writing this story from the POV of the female victims and the women who were affected by this killer. There was a lot of condemnation of the killer's actions and he was never named by name, but ultimately I still struggle with the fact that for a book that aims to de-glorify Ted Bundy, it still fits into the narrative that glorified his actions.

One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy

informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

This is so fun to read if you're a millennial. Plenty of fun throwbacks to glitter gel pens, Lizzie McGuire, and NSYNC.

The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

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

5.0

My brain had to work so hard when reading this book but nevertheless, incredible as always. Ily Brando Sando.

Night's Edge by Liz Kerin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.

Not the right time but I think I will come back to this.