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117 reviews

Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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? No

4.25

Super cute! 🥰 
The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren

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hopeful 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? No

5.0

Shut up, this was so cute. 🥹
Nero by S.J. Tilly

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

4.5

So many red flags, but enjoyable red flags. An easy, fun read that deserves 4.5 ⭐️. 
Just Married by Kiersten Modglin

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
I think I need to give up on this author. Some of her books have been fun, but most are just not for me. 
Never Lie by Freida McFadden

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mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

1.0

I’m sorry, what? The first half and the second half completely contradict each other. 
Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
Trying to be weird and falling flat. 
Playing Jenna by Kiersten Modglin

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

3.0

A tricky little thriller. Enjoyable enough to listen to! 
The Home Edit: Stay Organized: The Ultimate Guide to Making Systems Stick by Clea Shearer, Joanna Teplin

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

3.75

3.75 ⭐️

Fully realistic? No. Waste of money to organize this way? Perhaps. Totally fun, aspirational, and inspiring? Absolutely. 
Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
I’m just bored, honestly. Also, it seems like a middle school level conflict. The MCs need to grow up. 😬
Girl with Guitar by Caisey Quinn

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
The MMC is awful. I liked the vibes at the beginning, but then he ruined it for me.