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125 reviews

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Probably really a 3.5 for the characters but loved the cameo of past characters in this world. Kinda hated Emma (which I think was maybe the point??) but also felt deeply for her struggles. Justin was a cute MMC & love interest though he also felt annoying at times. I was annoyed by each of them asking the other to “meet me where I’m at” at then the end wasn’t really a middle point? Or maybe it kinda was idk I’m indifferent about this book but love this little MN part of your world
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

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adventurous dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The end was giving where the crawdads sing with quick resolution and felt more like added drama to gain a reaction than actual substance to the story. Regardless it was an epic story that explored the hardships this family endured and how they overcame it.
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

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emotional funny 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

4.0

Nice fun read however the attempted deeper themes of the book fell flat for me
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

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emotional funny 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

4.5

Cute (yet deep and emotional) read, made me tear up but also made me want to scream because people just need to communicate sometimes. But also very relatable and lovable couple. First Abby Jimenez book, will be reading more 
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Interesting commentary on today’s perception around true crime. At times I found myself wanting more info on what happened to the girls which I believe proved the authors point perfectly 
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-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

Incredibly moving story can’t believe it took me so long to pick it up!
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Very cute read
The Women by Kristin Hannah

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dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Wow. Just wow. But second half, while incredibly impactful, felt repetitive at times
Funny Story by Emily Henry

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.75

Loved the focus on not only the romantic relationships but also the friendships and how maintaining friendships becomes difficult as you enter into new relationships but yet also the importance of maintaining a separate life from your SO.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

Cared very much for the characters and the peaceful setting that is Tom Lake. Dragged on a little at the end but overall a delightful read