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Good Material by Dolly Alderton
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hot Summer by Elle Everhart
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Sapphic love island and it was fun and flirty. It was very close to the actual show which had me feeling mixed because it didn’t feel as original as it could have been. I loved the sapphic twist and the lead characters were so captivating
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
4.25
It was hot, it was funny, it was drama filled!! Marriage of convenience books aren’t always my fave but this one stole my heart! Perfect book for a beach week awayy!
Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Okay this is definitely more mystery than thriller which is fine!! Slower start but once I was in it, I was invested! LOVED the mixed media aspect and how accurate the look into social media was. I did part of this on audio and with a full cast I definitely recommend that route! I think this is a good one for fans of a good girls guide to murder!
Honey by Isabel Banta
dark
emotional
medium-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
As someone that grew up in the age of the pop star and the paparazzi, I think I wanted a little more from this one! It’s a solid story but it felt very surface. That being said, I did like it and if you like this age of pop culture you probably will also!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Drug abuse and Abortion
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I definitely thought this is going to be different than what it was, but I still liked it. Ware always creates a locked room situation so well and this one being set on an island was perfect for the summer. This is just me being a love island girly but I wish we got a littttle more of that in the beginning. The suspense was great, the girl power even better! The second half definitely won me over!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Murder
Please Stop Trying to Leave Me by Alana Saab
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
This book is going over my head and I think I’m just not in the right mental head space for it 🙃
Groupies: A Novel by Sarah Priscus
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is your definition sex drugs and rock n roll read. It grew on me as I read it and I thought the ending was satisfying. If you liked Daisy Jones and that vibe I think
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Vomit
Moderate: Murder and Abandonment
You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really really enjoyed this one! Gay workplace/forced proximity romance with a lot of exploring of boundaries (which we love to see)! As a restaurant girly I’m here for a restaurant romance anyday!! This one is fun and full of feels! It’s out 7/23!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Alcoholism and Abandonment
Family Reservations by Liza Palmer
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I definitely think I wanted to love this more than I did. it’s a family drama around a restaurant legacy, which literally sounds like it’s made for me. But the drama felt very one-dimensional and the characters weren’t people I necessarily would root for. You know I love an unlikable character, but I think Maren was the absolute worst!!