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63 reviews
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
3.0
the romance was good and i enjoyed the writing but i could not get over the characters’ initial relationship to each other. i’m excited to see more from this author.
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
there was so much i loved about this - the ideas of spirit, family, rage. there was also stuff i did not like: i think it lagged in its exposition towards the beginning and again in the second half
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
4.0
i loved this i found it very funny and compelling. i saw a lot of people say Ari was too annoying to read about to which i say sorry we can’t all be perfect i guess ! what i will say is that this was very obviously adam driver fanfic. no more of that please i am begging
Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.5
this book dragged a little at the beginning and even though i was very drawn into the premise, i’m not sure if it really had anything new or interesting to say. ultimately it was only medium entertaining and medium thoughtful
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
this dragged at the beginning but then got really fun. great fun thought provoking read
The Hole We're in by Gabrielle Zevin
sad
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? Yes
3.75
I love a family case study but this one felt almost pedantic in how overt the themes were. overall i still found it very moving and apt
The Guest by Emma Cline
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I feel like this book was similar to The Girls but The Girls was more effective