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304 reviews

How to Lose a Guy Before Christmas by A.J. Pine

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

A Map for Wrecked Girls by Jessica Taylor

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Death

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.75

Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher

emotional funny 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

5.0

Lauren Asher does it again. I was so happy to be in her world again and loved getting to go along with the whirlwind that was Julian and Dahlia and their wonderful family. 

Lauren Asher is the queen of romances with REAL PLOT. Once again, they all have such full intricate lives and stories outside of the romance and I love seeing how their partner adds to their lives as well. 

Lake Wisteria was so fun, and gave very strong Stars Hollow vibes. From Harvest Festivals, to big family dinners, and even gazebos - I’m excited to see what the town (and Lauren Asher) has in store for us next! 

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

This is definitely the epitome of fast, light romance read, and for that I thank it. It was heavy on the insta love, and talk about a fast moving romance - but it did get me out of a reading slump, so for that I thank it. 

Bunny by Mona Awad

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.5

I truly did not understand this book. I kept wanting to, but honestly I think the nuance was going right over my head unfortunately. 

The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

adventurous 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

3.75

Happy Place by Emily Henry

emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

Ugh I love them. I cried a bit there at the end. This book was so beautiful and  excellently written. I love the big friend group and all of the different dynamics. This was (as all Emily Henry’s are) more than a romance and had such beautiful moments of self discovery and learning how to express what you want and need. I love it!

Also they are soooo Death By A Thousand Cuts

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5