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Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

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2.75

The Situationship by Abby Jimenez

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

I enjoyed this a lot 😊 makes me want to reread end of Just for the Summer. I also enjoyed the chapters for Say You’ll Remember Me.
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I love all of Abby Jimenez’s books but this one wasn’t my favorite. I loved Tucker bringing Sloan out of her shell a bit and motivating her. I like Sloan and Jason’s relationship and how it unraveled and their interactions. I just don’t like the tour trope. It’s not something that appeals to me
but I’m glad it worked out and Sloan was able to incorporate some of her interests on the road. I’m glad there were some trustworthy coworkers too.
Reading this after meeting Lola and Adrian in their short story was kind of crazy since I didn’t know the extent of her struggles so it makes me happier she ended up where she did. 
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey

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emotional hopeful reflective relaxing medium-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

3.0

I always enjoy Tessa Bailey’s books and this was no exception. I like the issues addressed and felt they were handled delicately but accurately. I like seeing psychology addressed realistically and being present in books, looking at the deeper cause. 
The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I liked this a lot… until
Tallulah found it so hard to forgive Burgess for pushing her away in one of the most painful (physically, mentally, emotionally) in his life, especially since she knew what he was doing but still took it personally.
I know books need some conflict to overcome but boooo
on her hardheadedness.
A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft

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hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

A little slow to start but I enjoyed it. I feel like it had a lot more potential though- I wanted more powers (especially more unique powers like her stitching feelings) and I just wanted more… depth perhaps? I just feel like it was good but not great and the idea leaves it open for more. If nothing else, more books in the world would be good to take advantage of the setting and power idea. 
Love Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey

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challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book is what I wanted/expected but a little harder to read in some spots. I usually don’t do well with sad but thought this wouldn’t challenge me and I should have known it would. It’s good; I enjoyed it for what it was- two people who thought they knew each other learning about how their partner’s changed and to better communicate. 
My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Really cute and light with great characters and interactions. Believable and lovable. Definitely a feel-good, fun romantic quick read (well, quick because I didn’t want to stop perhaps lol).  Yes their instant attraction was a little over the top but it’s a romance book! I don’t mind that. Plus I love grumpy-sunshine. 
Sweetest Scars by Alexa Michaels

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Nothing super special but I liked it. I liked Luka and his family (I’ll have to read more of their stories) so but thought Vivian to be only okay in my book, as well as her situation maybe too far fetched (
getting so far as growing up and being a lawyer then finally getting accosted and having to flee and using her same name seems silly)
. 
The Perfect First by Maya Hughes

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I liked this though
I hated their betrayal of her
. I loved their banter and her comebacks
when they tried to get her back
. I liked their relationship and how assured they all were in it
(until they doubted)
.