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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad 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

It is difficult to put into words the sheer brilliance that Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas is. This book is a masterpiece, a craft of its own level. Completely addicting and un-put-down-able, this book lives up to its hype and is more than worth a read.

Rating: Single Star (recommended)

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Boys I Know by Anna Gracia

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challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

Disclaimer: I was provided both a physical and digital ARC by the publisher in return for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion.

Rating: Single Star (Recommended)

Boys I Know was everything it had said it would be and more. Depicting messy teenagers, hard situations and bad decisions with a mix of finding oneself amidst the problems spread around, this novel was a very enjoyable read.

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Drinks With Umbrellas by Tuesday Harper

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adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

Drinks with Umbrellas is an enjoyable, cute novella that feels like a breath of fresh air while reading.

Rating: Single Star (recommended)

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Trigger/Content Warning(s): Panic Attack, Anxiety, Sex On-Page

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