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One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
3.75
I can always appreciate when a thriller is smart. This is definitely a smart thriller, and you can tell that the author did so much research. The protagonist had dissociative identity disorder which as a reader was interesting but also a little overwhelming at times. You are very much in Kenetrias head and whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing I’ll let you decide. This one is dark and randomly humorous at times but I couldn’t put it down. The twists are twisty and the oh my god moments are there!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Racism
Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I think this is my new favorite book by this author. Olivia and Max are both such endearing characters that you cannot help but root for them. Dare I say that this is the steamiest book that I’ve read by this author. The political twist was fun and I loved that Olivia was well established and didn’t necessarily need a man. This book makes me believe in love.
Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The Do-Over by Lynn Painter
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
This book just made my heart so so happy! Lynn Painter I am obsessed and need to read everything you write. This was so cute but also full of so much emotion. It read like a fun teen rom com and that alone has me sold!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Megan Miranda has always been a go to thriller author for me! This one is pure chaos right until the last pages. Family drama that’ll definitely make you think your family is way more normal than you thought. There’s a lot of questioning on who to trust which I love in my thrillers!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, and Murder
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.25
In true Ashley Poston fashion, this book is whimsy and makes you believe in magic for just a little while. This one is unlike anything I’ve ever read. It felt very hallmark, but that was definitely the point. Our protagonist is very much in a cross roads in her life and stumbling into an unknown but known situation really sends her life into a tailspin. It was a little cheesy at times, but again I think that was intentional. But this one really makes you think about love and that happily ever after whatever that means. Mentally anticipated being emotionally destroyed and confirm this happen. I just love her books always have a little magic in them because I think that we could always use a little magic.
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident
One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
This one was incredible but I’m not surprised because I have loved evening Laura Hankin has written! Thank you @berkleypub for the advanced copy! This was a romance at its core but to me this is a story about friendship and holding onto the ones that matter most as you get older. It reminded me so much of my core friends and how we have been through everything together and come out of it stronger. Natalie and Gabby felt like people I’d be friends with! MVP of this book is Angus and his emails!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Dementia
Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was perfect and I’m not okay after reading it. It’s about second chances and found family and rediscovering passions. It’s funny, it’s sad, it’s steamy… like I said it’s perfect. This made me want to hug my loved ones so tight!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief