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Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

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funny 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

5.0

Ali has done it again for me with this one — I loved it. I thought all the STEM jargon would discourage me from reading through but NO REGRETS. I LOOOOVE A GOOD SLOW(ish) BURN LOVE STORY. The yearning, the banter, the BUILD UP!! makes when they get together so much more satisfying. 

I DONT like third act “break ups” though bc my heart is fragile 😭 I always power through bc I love the HEA and I still was hurt and wondering how it would end (such as I have experienced reading Ali Hazelwood in the past) and I have no regrets. 
Into the Dark by Dana Isaly

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

4.5

Damn this was dark. Take the triggers seriously.

A case of insta-love. Don’t go into this thinking it’s going to have ANY sunshine and rainbows. This is a dark, Romeo & Juliet-ish, love story with HELLA GOOD spice. I wanted to cry and be frustrated too— FOR A SERIAL KILLER? hmmm. Crazy. 
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The Last Party by A.R. Torre

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

3.75

This book is pretty dark— be prepared for the triggers in this one but I was left SHOCKED a lot of the time. When everything clicked together, i was shook! This was a rollercoaster
Lavender's Blue by Bob Mayer, Jennifer Crusie

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mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was cute — I love the mystery and the cute love story. As someone from a small town where everyone knows everyone, that part was very relatable. I had a lot of fun reading this one! But it was a pretty basic story, pretty predictable but super fun
Keeping The Mafia Boss by Tierney Storer

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

3.5

This is a cute book — the smut and plot is a balancing act. The story really helps it move along but there isn’t much to it. I love the MMF relationship between Heather, Gio, and Atlas so much and they make me so happy and the book is just goofy and slightly dark enough to keep me interested. I had fun reading about their love story.
The Devil Wears Black by L.J. Shen

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

3.5

LET IT BE KNOWN THAT I!! HATE!!! CHEATERS!!! 

I almost DNFd on that alone — I just wondered from the blurb why they were exes. But a friend and I were reading this together so I powered through. I am glad I did, I loved the way this played out. Considering I only read books with HEA. Chase is pretty unredeemable throughout most of the book but the chemistry between him and Madi is undeniable. In no way shape or form is he my next book boyfriend but I would swoon over him irl too. I did grow a soft spot for him due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the fake engagement being super relatable for me but for the most part I enjoyed the book. 
Confessions by Kanae Minato

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

5.0

Wow I could not have been more surprised consistently!! I got whiplash reading this one — I could not believe what was happening. Every time it started to make sense, something new would come out and I would be SHOCKED. Literally gasping out loud at what I was reading. This was a wild ride
The Brightest Light of Sunshine by Lisina Coney

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

I loved this so much — wow. Gracie and Sammy Grave & Cal 😍 cal is everything. I cried, I felt things. I loved this story even through all the rollercoasters I felt I was on for a minute — but i got my HEA and more 😍
Grave Matter by Karina Halle

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challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

This book really had me going for a while. It was slower at the beginning but once it picked up, I couldn’t put it down. I was fully convinced this wouldn’t have a happy ending. I was STRESSED. 😫 but I think this book might stick with me for a minute.. maybe in my nightmares some too — that got a little scary
Santa's Curvy Bride-to-Be by Pippa Brook, Pippa Brook

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Just a quick fake engagement insta love novella to get me ready for the holidays 🩷 very short, very cute.