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This was slightly unexpected for me. I decided to try something different here with this F1 racing romance. I quite enjoyed it. The F1 backdrop was interesting, the characters are well developed, and the writing is well done. I had a lot of fun here. My only issue was what felt like a jump into Harper and Kian's coupling. There was zero conversation, and we are just told that they are snuggling every night after they first hook up. I guess I just wanted a little more relationship development or some kind of conversation instead of a few weeks of a time jump and there they are. That said, Kian and Harper are super interesting characters and really help keep your attention throughout the story. Their struggles are believable, and they just feel like very real and relatable people. I especially have a soft spot for Harper. He really tugged at my heartstrings here, and I did like how his journey progressed. His character development was done really well, and I liked where he ended up. All in all, I had a good time, and I'm glad I tried something different here.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Build-A-Boyfriend Project by Mason Deaver

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

I enjoyed this, but not as much as I would have liked. This is a super sweet adult romance debut by Mason Deaver. They are fantastic (I Wish You All The Best is one of my top favorite books). That said, the story felt a little disjointed at times where the vibe is concerned. The writing is great, and the trans rep is very well done, but the tone didn't always feel consistent. Almost like it would jump from being a silly rom com to a serious social commentary with no in between. Those vibes can go together in a story, it just didn't feel as if it was done very smoothly. Eli was an interesting enough character, but I would have liked to see more of Peter. His presence in any scene really carried the story. All this to say, I still had a lot of fun reading this, and this was a good first foray into adult romance by this author. I will still definitely be reading more of their work in the future.

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And They Were Roommates by Page Powars

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emotional 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? N/A

4.5

This story somehow manages to be both ridiculous and unbelievable (the crazy boarding school experience) while also really and relatable (the trans rep and teenage behavior). I had a great time while reading this. Charlie is a good character to experience the story through. He is more down to earth and relatable among a cast of wacky characters. But they were all so interesting and super fun. The assumptions and decisions that Charlie makes towards the end without hearing out Jasper, while something that would really annoy me in an Adult Romance, was something that felt very real and on brand for a Young Adult story. We see very real teenage angst and emotions in the mix, and I enjoyed that, honestly. Overall, this was great. I think this is my new favorite book from Page Powars.

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Love at Second Sight by F.T. Lukens

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adventurous emotional mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

Okay, I have found a new favorite from F.T. Lukens. I really enjoyed everything about this. I loved how the fantasy was woven almost seamlessly into a contemporary world. The issues the MCs encounter mirror so much of what also happens in the real world, which manages to make this story feel rather relatable in the end. The magic is fun, the mystery was interesting, and the found family that hrows throughout the story was so heartwarming and just downright endearing. Cam is a very real character, which makes it easy to experience the story through his POV, despite the magical shenanigans that ensue. Overall, I really loved this, and I had so much fun while reading this. I highly HIGHLY recommend checking this one out.

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