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Well Matched by Jen DeLuca

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

4.0

another fun & cute addition to the Rennfaire romance series ...as I like to call it. lol This one involving fake dating (way better than catfishing, which kind of threw me in the last one). 
The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox

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

3.5

This is an adult holiday/christmas romcom that has lots of heart and lots of fun. There are two twin sisters, and the plot follows them in two very different locations, a small town bakery in Canada and a LA baking TV show and when the twin sisters swap roles for a bit, both realize that they are better off together than apart. Plus swoony romances. Very hallmark movie and lots of oopsy daisy, adults probably shouldn't pretend to be each other for more than a phone call especially not a week! lol 
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The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder

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adventurous challenging emotional funny fast-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

4.5

This was an adventure! Really enjoyed the characters, the quest, and the twist! Can’t wait for more!


CW: eight-legged creatures & silk/webs 
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Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers

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emotional 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

4.0

This book was so deep, dealing with being exceptionally accomplished in life but still not feeling like you’re worthy and especially when both racism & homomisa is stacked against our MC. The romance (f/f) felt so fresh and real, but that’s not the main plot (which I was less aware of going in). I loved our LI and she was weird, and wholly a beautiful character! Really fantastic debut!
The One True Me and You by Remi K. England

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

5.0

Fun, dynamic, story about finding yourself and embracing who you are with all your facets. The fandom was just chef’s kiss and the romance had all the fire young love should!
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The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

If This Gets Out by Cale Dietrich, Sophie Gonzales

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

5.0

Super fun, and all the right drama, just loved it!! 
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The Coldest Touch by Isabel Sterling

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

 the drama was excellent, loved this take on the paranormal, QueerAF, especially the sapphic yearning and slow burn romance. 
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The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic

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adventurous emotional fast-paced

3.0

This was meh, for me. I know everyone loves these books and 2 & 3 are rated way better so I have hope when I try the next book.
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

floored people think this book was slow paced, I barely read fantasy because it is usually very slow paced, and I didn't have the mental capacity to stay with a new world, but DEFY defies that for me, I did not want to put the book down, and wanted to finish asap because I was tapped to find out what was happening.
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