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Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
A sweet second chance romance with two older mc! You love to see it but really this one got me right in my feels!!
The Blonde Dies First by Joelle Wellington
dark
mysterious
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
This one was such a fun twist on the horror movie trope!! It’s YA and gave me immediate stranger things vibes (which I loved)! Wellington is able to create this situations that you leave you on the edge. It’s funny horror movies terrify me but books like this have me wanting more
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Murder
Moderate: Racism
Rules For Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
I really really enjoyed this one. At its heart is a story of grief and mourning not just a loved one but mourning past lives, and past circumstances. I loved that this focused on a family in an interesting kind of turmoil that had me laughing and also shaking my head. Ezra is such a great characters and I loved his family and his friends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Transphobia
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The hype is indeed real with this book. I didn’t expect to love this as much as I did, and I didn’t expect it to hit me as deep as it did. It’s a dark comedy that focuses on grief and chaos and infertility and divorce and it is so brutally beautiful. I haven’t read a book that made me cackle one second and tear up the next like this one did. The characters feel like genuine people want to be friends with. And I can’t lie I was rooting for a certain pairing to happen. I really can’t recommend this one enough!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am a huge Karen M McManus fan and this one was just as captivating as her others! Multiple pov centered around a heist with a whole lot of family drama. This one is close to 400 pages but I sped through it. I will say this one felt darker and more violent than her others (big dv warning) but these characters are so compelling and you really want to root for them
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Murder
It's Elementary by Elise Bryant
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
4.25
Lovedddd this one! It was a quick mystery set around a missing school principal and some
PTA moms! This one gave Finlay Donovan energy in the best way. I love when a book can be fun and have strong points and also be a little chaotic. If you’re in the mood for something different strongly recommend
PTA moms! This one gave Finlay Donovan energy in the best way. I love when a book can be fun and have strong points and also be a little chaotic. If you’re in the mood for something different strongly recommend
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Kidnapping
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
hopeful
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
3.25
I liked this one, but I’m just not sure her books are for me and that’s honestly okay. This one per usual is very science and very hot. Add in some family drama, some work drama and a little will they won’t they. I liked these characters but I just wasn’t finding myself hooked! Probably one of her more horny books tbh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Stalking and Death of parent
Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was so beautiful, but also very devastating. It’s very heavy on grief and dealing with the aftermath of the death of a spouse. Do you really get inside the protagonist head and it’s not the happiest place to be. Looks like this feels so real and hit deeper than other ones
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy
Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was everything to me. I had no idea what it was about and it is probably one of the most clever books I’ve read in a long time. Mind you it came out in 2017 so I’m a bit behind (thank you traveling book club)! Each character and their intersecting stories are not only devastating, but they’re oddly hilarious. It’s a book around family and mothers and society standards and trash men. A 1 day read that’ll stick with me for some time
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Sexism
But How Are You, Really by Ella Dawson
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I think this was a good book but the wrong time for me to read it!! It really hit on some dark feels of overthinking and never believing you’re quite good enough. And also years of not getting closure adding up to massive amounts of baggage and self loathing. These were all super relatable characters! I just personally had a hard time getting into this even though I’ve felt myself feeling many of the same feels as Charlotte
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse