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The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

WOW! This one kept me on my toes the entire time! Following along alone was fine but got exciting when I caught up my friend so we could discuss theories. So I strongly recommend this for a buddy read! 

The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black

adventurous dark funny mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The thing I love about a Schwab book… it’s always deliciously twisted and endlessly fascinating!! While this may not have been my favorite, it’s definitely kept me wanting more. These characters are so awful but in brilliant ways. So hard not to spoil the why’s!! Just read it!

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

If you felt the first book was slow and info dumpy, then this book makes up for it with tons of action and plot movement. It’s probably my favorite of the series. Seeing some amazing characters hit rock bottom and then ride back up is fabulous! I can’t wait to discuss this with the book club!

Rosie and The Dreamboat by Sally Thorne

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Probably the least likely scenario in this series but it’s still a sweet possibility. 

Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Some of the best parts of this story were making fun of the guy experiencing his first earthquake! It was done in a sweet flirty way that just made me smile. 

With Any Luck by Ashley Poston

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Totes adorable plot line!

Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

This would be my least favorite of the improbable meet cute series but it was still a lot of fun!

Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Adorable! A fun quick listen for sure. 

The Alchemy of Stone by Ekaterina Sedia

adventurous mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Such a heartbreaking story! In a way it speaks in an abstract way about discrimination and acceptance and self care. The self discovery journey of this sweet automaton made my heart melt!