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When Tara Met Farah by Tara Pammi

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challenging emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

Tara and Farah have a rough start but my god I instantly fell in love with them. I just wanted to hug them and tell them it's going to be okay. This book had me all the way up in my feelings, to the point I nearly cried. It made me think about my own grief and the times I had felt lost. 
And beyond that the romance was so darn cute. Seriously, I squee so many times. 

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Knit One, Girl Two by Shira Glassman

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challenging emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was so freaking adorable! Clara and Danielle are so darn cute together. Honestly I could not find another couple so perfectly matched. Every moment with them together was a joy. If you want sweet Jewish Romance this book is right up your alley!

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Filthy and the Beast by R. Cayden

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

I went into this book thinking that it was going to be the typical gay for you book. 
 I usually don't like that trope but something made me pick up this book and it was such a welcome surprise. First the diversity was a nice one with Damien being biracial and then the way the author wrote a bisexual awakening in the most sensitive way possible. 
 Also the spicy scenes were extra hot and I had to take a few laps. One of my favorite m/m books I have read this year! 

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Wed in Thunder by Ashe Moon

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adventurous challenging funny 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

I don't normally read high fantasy but I really loved this book. The banter between Marin and Shen was hilarious and the chemistry was steamy until the very end.

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Take Me Home by Hudson Lin

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emotional funny 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

This was such an adorable short story and I needed more. Also the knitting? The KNITTING! I squeed so loudly over the knitting. 

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The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa

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challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

This is my first Mia Sosa book and I really loved it.  It's truly enemies to lovers at its best.  Lina and Max are not only adorable together but their hijinks had me laughing at loud. And the sex? Well, the sex was super hot.  
A Match Made for Thanksgiving by Jackie Lau

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emotional funny hopeful 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

Another fantastic book from Jackie Lau! I read her first m/m romance and fell in love. But then I came back for this Thanksgiving romance and it had all the stuff I love about her romances. It's full of the love of family, Chinese-Canadian culture, romance, and FOOD!  God, Lau made me so hungry at the end of this book. But beyond the food, Nick and Lily were not only hot together but adorable as well. I highly recommend this book who wants some fall feels and steamy romance. 
A Lot Like AdiĆ³s by Alexis Daria

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challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

I just feel like I have been through a rollercoaster ride and honestly, I am kind of sad that it's over. Just as excellent as 'You had me at hola' and just as heartwarming. But my god, I think for me this book touched closer to home than I was expecting and I am just emotionally raw because it got to the edge of tears. And as for the spice? Well, Alexis Daria never disappoints!  What I'm truly angry because it took me so long to read this book and NO ONE TOLD ME THAT THIS BOOK HAD TWO BISEXUAL LEADS.  I would have read this book way earlier if I knew.  

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Take Care of You by Gianni Holmes

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.75

This book was just as good and hot as the first time but I have mixed feelings about the plot twist.

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