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193 reviews

Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey

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emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

What a delightful Ted Lasso woos that strong girl from the Daredevil show (Jessica?) but with Ashley Folkner window displays in New York! Christmas in July fun!
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A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

A deeply satisfying sequel to The Hurricane Wars - same great pacing, intrigue, and setting LOTS MORE SMOOCHING. 
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The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Just not right now!
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Just not right now!
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It felt like reading both someone else’s and yet simultaneously my own journal. Caustic and generous - it built a world as immersive as any fantasy. Left me feeling ebulliently hopeful and believing in folks’ goodness and a happily ever after despite devoting a lot of ink wondering about both phenomenons. 

Such a singular voice!
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Triple Sec by TJ Alexander

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emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.75

A very fun, very horny polyamorous craft cocktail of a book. 

I found the insecurity fueled self-absorption of the protagonist a little grating after a while but there was a reference to the Romy & Michele dance sequence so aLL wUz FoRgiVeN. 
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Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

Incredible. 
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The Winter King by C.L. Wilson

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What a cover! What a fun epic fantasy with political intrigue and good on the page intimacy! What a hurt/comfort trope! 
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Evocation by S.T. Gibson

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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 was a real treat for me: urban fantasy & polyamory & magic as generational wealth/trauma metaphor. Plus! Good sex! Excited to see where the series goes but also appreciated the sense of finality for *this* story. 
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Learn My Lesson by Katee Robert

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adventurous emotional tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Katee just does it for me and I have had a crush on Meg & Hercules forever. 
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