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The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer

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adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this book and the fantasy elements, but also with the found family aspect as well as the best friends to lovers. This book truly was so heartwarming and I just really enjoyed it. There was good world building and I loved how this really highlighted how stories can be an escape. If you want a fantasy book with two great male main characters who are childhood best friends to lovers, AND two wonderful female main characters who are lost sisters reunited then this is for you.
The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling

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

3.0

This was a really fun, easy to get through story. This had a plot that flowed really well and the chemistry between the two characters came across on the page. I think if you’re looking for a fun, spicy romance about magic and the holiday times then this is for you. I think this was a fun addition to this series.
Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-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? No

5.0

This book was absolutely brilliant. Not only does this handle such a sensitive topic with such care, but it also is fun and sexy. This book strikes such a balance between healing while also being a fun, mysterious and exciting story. I truly don’t have the right words to describe how much I absolutely love this story. Most vampire stories are cheesy and very surface level, but this book has such emotional depth. This book truly has it all: emotional depth, well-written characters, a fun story and great setting. I don’t have enough words to describe my true love for this.
Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa

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emotional hopeful inspiring tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book was so heartfelt. I also loved learning more about mariachi through this story. This was a beautiful story of love, grief and music. The two main characters were dynamic and well written. The plot was easy to follow and this story felt effortless to get through even though some tougher topics were handled. I really loved this one
Middletide by Sarah Crouch

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adventurous mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

3.0

This book was well done! I really enjoyed the different perspectives because it adds to the suspense and mystery of the story. I will say that near the end when the twist is revealed it feels like there could have been a different way to do it. Overall though I did enjoy how this was a multilayered story about love, family and also murder. I enjoyed this and would recommend this for people that like a mystery with a little bit of a non-traditional structure
Rise and Divine by Lana Harper

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emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

This book was enjoyable once I got into it but I think getting past the first 50 or so pages was the challenge for me here. I really enjoyed the premise of the book, but it did feel like a lot of set up that didn’t draw me in at first. Once I got into the story though, especially the love aspect, then I was definitely invested. I did really appreciate how unique the premise of this story was, and I thought the magical elements were written well. I also really enjoyed the love story, so overall a good read 
Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was absolutely marvelous. No notes because I have been waiting forever for this story and it did not disappoint. The enemies to friends to lovers is so well done in this book. I absolutely adored getting to know these two better because in the other books they both put up such a strong front, but seeing the depths of them just stole my heart. I also felt like the beautiful setting of the ranch itself was utilized a lot more in this book, and I loved it. And let’s not get started with the spice. Superb. Well done. I also loved how this one ends to set up for the next one. I am so in love with this love story.
The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This book was such a story of people and how our decisions can shape our lives. I always enjoy how Ethan Joella is able to tell a story about different people that ends up intertwining. I definitely felt like this one was more focused on one character than his other books have been, but I quite enjoyed it. I liked how he jumped to key moments in the main character’s life to give you insight into his life. I definitely did not know how this book was going to end and I liked how he left it a little open at the end. I really enjoyed this read. I loved watching the main character realize how important he was to others and the impact he had on others’ lives in a positive way
Mile High by Liz Tomforde

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed this book. It touched upon so many things while also being a fun, spicy romance. This has some of my favorite tropes such as found family, enemies to lovers and a journey of self love. I absolutely adored Stevie and I wish I could be her best friend. She is so funny and smart and just herself. I loved seeing her confidence for herself grow. I also loved Zanders even when he was upsetting me with his choices. His commitment to self growth through therapy and awareness of his own issues and mental health needs made his character so incredibly attractive. This book really was about finding out how to love yourself so you could let somebody else love you too. I absolutely adored every second of it.
The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book was so fun and flirty, but at the same time had a lot of depth. I absolutely adored both of the main characters and I loved both of their journeys. I felt like this book showed an emotional main character in such a positive light and I loved that. Also the chemistry between these two was so well done! Not only did they have a physical attraction but I loved how they got to become friends as well. This book was one of my favorite romances as of late for so many reasons. I loved the plus size female character, the emotional male main character and the self love journey that the two main characters went on. This was so fun and also heart warming.