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Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Biphobia
Café Con Lychee by Emery Lee
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book originally started off as a 4.5 but steadily decreased due to repetitive sentences and phrases. I felt like every chapter I read “I freeze” or “shaking head” or a character sighing.
I did not enjoy Gabi’s progression as much as I did Theo’s. I also have mixed feelings about a certain event towards the end of the book.
It’s overall not a bad book, and I would still recommend this to others. I still had a fun time reading despiste my nitpicking.
I did not enjoy Gabi’s progression as much as I did Theo’s. I also have mixed feelings about a certain event towards the end of the book.
It’s overall not a bad book, and I would still recommend this to others. I still had a fun time reading despiste my nitpicking.
The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa
Did not finish book. Stopped at 65%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 65%.
Clark Kent comparison plus that nursery rhyme… ick.
A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Guys filming girls making out at the party? No, thank you. I also felt the male love interest was very pushy, and not in a good way. Also felt the FMC’s sexual assault is just something for the MC to “conquer”
Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.
I prefer my romance books to be short. I also felt it had a very juvenile prose compared to Orquídea. It was very jarring to read.
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent
Minor: Fatphobia and Car accident