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The Phantom's Vice by Mindy Paige

dark emotional mysterious fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Blood, and Death of parent

The Devil's Vice by Mindy Paige

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Torture, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

emotional lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

Eli is now one of my book boyfriends. Love love love a “he falls first” romance. Rue deserved to feel the love she got from Eli. Literally so cute and the spice was *chef’s kiss*. They definitely didn’t dethrone Olive and Adam but I liked them. I liked that their story showed them sharing parts of themselves without judgement between them. Which also lead to some conversations about things like Eli’s ex-fiancée. I know talking about exes can ick so many people out but I think with the way it was done, from a place of honesty and acknowledgment, I didn’t mind. It wasn’t Eli being clearly hung up on her. Plus, Rue got to ask all the questions without being made to feel weird about being curious about his past.

Lights Out by Navessa Allen

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Stalking

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Cannibalism and Car accident

A Festive Feud by Maren Moore

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Mistletoe Bet by Maren Moore

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

An entertaining read. The pace is fast enough that it doesn’t feel like the book is as long as it is. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent

It's Mother-Pucking Christmas! by Alina Jacobs

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

It’s a chaotic, fun, and spicy holiday read. The spice is like 3.5/5. Ryder is delusional and sweet. Dakota is wild and caring with an insane family to exceed her vibe. 

My December Darling by Lauren Asher

lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

Such a cute and quick holiday read. It’s been my fave holiday read this season. 

Holiday Hire by Maggie Cole

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting