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Crave by Maria Llovet

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

3.5

This story was realistic even though it was a work of fiction... I loved the art style and the spiciness was on par! I liked how it all came together at the end with the ambiguous ending !! 
Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wished I had read this before Jana goes wild as the characters are far more likeable in those books then this one. I know this is based on Emma and Kamila is written that way. But from knowing her in the second book, this was just hard to get through because she was so unlikable it wasn't even funny. 
With You Forever by Chloe Liese

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

Oh this romance has been teased for so long and we finally got their story! I loved the use of the marriage of convenience trope and the different disabilities that were represented in this one was just so good! I loved how they made their own found family with Harry first and then the kitty later!! I also love Axel and how he communicated not only with Rooney but with his family!! And how Axel showed his love to her!! The grand gesture was awesome! But also colour me intrigued about Ollie and how he chose Axel to be comforted by!! 
Ever After Always by Chloe Liese

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emotional funny hopeful sad 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

4.0

This was a harder book to get into. Probably because their problems were constantly based on miscommunication! But it was nice how they worked through their problems and mental health issues! I also appreciated the ending. It was little bittersweet mixed with hope!! I also loved the concept of the Bat single being sent out to get the family together to help Adien!! The Hawaii shenanigans was great too!!  
Always Only You by Chloe Liese

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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

4.25

This was so so cute ! I love Ren as the pining idiot! And Frankie was simply great! Once again this was a great representation  and I loved the forbidden romance!  I also appreciate that it wasn't a true third act break up and communication was there all the time !! Which was fantastic to see! Of course when the siblings get involved is always great and I love how each book kind of sets up for the next one!!
Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese

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adventurous emotional funny 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

4.5

Holy did I love this! The representation was amazing!! I love both Willa and Ryder! The Frenemies was fantastic and their bantering was great! But the Bergman family is just chef's kiss!! I just loved all the different types of love in this book and am so excited to see the rest of  family love stories!! 
My December Darling by Lauren Asher

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

I loved this! It was short and sweet and so festive! I love coming back to the Lake! The banter was sweet and it was fun to see a doctor/ nurse romance!! And Adult Lego builders! Heck yes !! 
Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson

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

4.0

Wow !! I enjoyed this mystery and the twists and turns. As an audiobook I really thought it set the scene well!! It was also fun using fictional murders as the blue prints. 
A Queen's Game by Katharine McGee

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adventurous emotional lighthearted 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

3.75

Oh I thoroughly enjoyed this!! These three women being based on real life historical figures just adds icing on the cake! I loved the drama and I am curious about what will happen in the next book and close to history the story will go!! 
The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede

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dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

Holy!! I loved this!!  What a great outlook of 9/11. I appreciate the different stories and how each person were affected differently by the tragedy! It was a great listen and really eye-opening to different perspective of that day! Yes it dealt with the tragedy but there was so much infused into as well. And what a great reminder that there is still good people out there!!