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A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon

adventurous slow-paced

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

3.25

There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark

dark tense 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? Yes

3.75

Too short. Great story by the author, but both books could be combined into one and it would still be good. 

Wicked Mate by Zoey Draven

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

Wicked Captor by Zoey Draven

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

Hunger in His Blood by Zoey Draven

adventurous emotional slow-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

5.0

Zoey Draven writes unique, consistent stories that I keep coming back for. Yes, it is alien smut, and I don't care. 

Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert

slow-paced

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

2.0

Just no. At this point I'm just waiting for Hera's story.

Jackie: A Novel by Dawn Tripp

emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

A retelling of Jackqueline Kennedy as more than just facts, as more than JFK's widow. 

The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages by Dan Jones

adventurous informative slow-paced

5.0

Though it is difficult, Dan Jones succinctly summarizes in great detail the rise and fall of the Middle Ages. 

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

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

3.0

I enjoyed being back in this world. Elle Kennedy always creates adorable romances and entertaining banter. I really enjoyed seeing the daughter of the original couple in the series following her father's legacy in the NHL. Read Elle Kennedy for a cute sports rom-com.