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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I really enjoyed this, although the pacing was slightly off at times.

Great read, great character, great concept.

I did find the double breakup slightly tedious, I feel the second one should have been the only one.
The pacing was odd, it felt dragged out at some places and too quick at others.

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.75

This book put me in a reading slump.
I did enjoy some parts but overall, but overall I didn't love it.

The book seems separated to me with the complex character of Nora with her mommy and intimacy issues, the complicated relationship with the main character's sister, Libby, and then the romantic relationship with Charlie. It felt slightly like 3 different stories and was trying to do too much.

Also, I didn't think the Frigid storyline was well done, I thought it was underdeveloped as it seemed to just catapult Nora into wanting to become an editor again. Also, it was supposed to mirror Nora's life but felt like that was only really shown on 2 occasions when it was first introduced and near the end. For me, there were small things that annoyed me, one of them was the nickname that Libby has for Nora, "Sissy", I just hate that nickname and was something small that was irritating.

However, I did thoroughly enjoy Charlie and Nora's relationship it didn't feel rushed nor had a maddening 3rd act breakup which I loved. Their relationship felt real and natural, which is always amazing to read. There were some parts where I genuinely laughed and giggled.

The Darkening by Sunya Mara

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

It’s one of those books that leaves you feeling empty afterwards but in the best way possible.

The prose is incredible, the world building and characters is done masterfully.

I love this book and I genuinely cannot wait for the sequel that comes out in August.

She Gets the Girl by Alyson Derrick, Rachael Lippincott

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

This was such a cute, lighthearted read and I love both main characters.

My only complaint. I would have liked to see them in there actually relationship rather than just getting together.

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced