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The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.75
If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.25
One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I snagged this from the library forgetting the friend I saw recommend likes "romances that are more literary than romance-y," which meant I found myself sobbing at the 85% mark in the book (don't worry too much, it does end happily). I did love seeing the characters progress and how their love story developed through these little vignettes in time spread out over a decade. It's a great book that shows the "second coming of age" that happens between our early/mid-twenties to thirties and the complexities of evolving relationships when everyone is suddenly at different points/priorities in their lives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, and Dementia
Moderate: Pregnancy
Want by Gillian Anderson
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
More a fascinating look at the human psyche than a book about fantasies. Some did seem repetitive -- could have used more editing.
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
If you love Ali Hazelwood, you'll love this book. If you work in the gaming industry, you might love it a little more (or might shudder at some of the pointed accuracy...). It's a novella, so be prepared for things to move quickly with the characters (once they start moving!).
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
This novel is more than A Love Song for Ricki Wilde -- it's a love song for history, for music, for art, for creativity, for passion, and more. I'm often hesitant with magical realism, as it's tricky to do well (in my opinion), but Tia Williams does it so very well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Suicide
Moderate: Death and Sexual content
Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
I really didn't like either of the main characters or the Grinch parody poems at the start of the chapters. I have too many books on my TBR to force myself to continue.
If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0