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78 reviews
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
dark
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Signs Point to Yes by Sandy Hall
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
I don't remember this book...which I feel like it tells you a lot.
Been Here All Along by Sandy Hall
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.25
I loved this book. I have read it multiple times. A very quick read. I just adore the friends to lovers trope in this book!
A Prom to Remember by Sandy Hall
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I was not crazy about this book. It was lackluster and didn't compare to Hall's other books.
A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love this book! I recommend this to everyone because it's a funny, lighthearted read. With the multiple POV's (ranging from baristas to the squirrels in the park and the park bench), it adds another layer of interest to the book. A very good beach, vacation read. It is extremely easy-going.
Our Own Private Universe by Robin Talley
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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? N/A
3.75
One of the first wlw romances that I've read.
Focused on safe sex in a sapphic relationship when that scene came up which is still one of the only books I have read that has done that.
Frankly in Love by David Yoon
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Major plot, involves cheating. Honestly wasn't a huge fan of this.
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I read this a year ago, and I can't remember much about it. I would consider it an easy read. I vaguely remember I was frustrated with some of the characters action, but I can't say the specifics. Maybe not the most helpful, but that's what I remember.
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