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Dirty Rowdy Thing by Christina Lauren

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emotional 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

While I did enjoy this story a lot, it just doesn't hit the same as the first one

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I started this story a bit annoyed with Emma for moving on and being engaged to another man in less than 3 years. I loved the message and the theme of a how we change and grow as people and how that doesn't negate old love or mean it wasn't worth anything, but that was an incredibly short amount of time to do that without seeing a physical body. I haven't actually been in this situation but I can't even imagine living my life normally again in this short time period, let alone falling in love again. Not that Emma should have never fell in love again, absolutely not my opinion, I just didn't think that was entirely realistic? Or at least not for me.

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

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emotional inspiring mysterious reflective 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 love books that focus on what it means to be human and show people in the simplest ways through unlikely events. This was a great book that really moved me with it's work and it's themes about the human condition and how we're all just trying our best to survive.

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.

I don't think I need to read another self help book. for awhile at least.

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

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emotional reflective tense 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

5.0

The characters were so fleshed out and felt so very real while reading. This could have been a true story for how real it felt and the interactions between the sisters especially were so well done. I loved the dynamics between the sisters and between them and William, and how despite the things that happen in their relationships with each other they don't all lose hope or faith in each other. It was a great read!

Nice Is Just a Place in France: How to Win at Basically Everything by Betches

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.

Absolutely terrible book. I get that's it's satire but it wasn't well done and mkenme feel icky the entire time I was reading it. The blatant fatphobia is what really sealed the deal.of.putting this down though - it was insane. A great reminder of what it was like growing up in the late 2000s early 2010s but that's literally the only redeeming thing.

He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys by Greg Behrendt, Liz Tuccillo

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.

I liked the movie so I picked this up. But this is supposed to be a self help book. I think this entire book could really be summed up in a single blog post because I got the point pretty quickly and was bored by page 13. I don't think this is a book that's needed.

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

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adventurous reflective medium-paced