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259 reviews

That Second Chance by Meghan Quinn

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emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

Cute and cozy. Not as spicy as I hoped 
The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert

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emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Forever will worship at the Katee Robert altar. Need a dragon husband stat.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood

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

4.5

Down bad for any Hazelwood book at this point
The List by Yomi Adegoke

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challenging reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Arguably the most disappointing book I've read in a very long time. 

I get that inertia is a very valid trauma response but it does not make for a good book.

2 stars for the premise which was promising.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

This was the first book of this genre that I've read maybe.... Ever? And I loved it. The writing style of this is something so personal to me. It felt like someone was actually telling me the story, if that makes sense. Loved all the characters too!
Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria

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emotional funny 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

3.0

Quick and cute
My December Darling by Lauren Asher

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.0

Loved the chemistry between Catalina and Luke
All by My Elf by Olivia Dade

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

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funny reflective fast-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? Yes

3.5

Cute, quick, another swoony MMC. Immersive and well rounded despite how short it is.
A Jingle Bell Mingle by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy

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emotional funny reflective sad 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

3.5