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A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson

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3.0

I struggled with the chemistry between the two main characters. It didn’t feel like they had good build up or pining. The pacing felt off to me too. I liked the characters, just didn’t feel like a good romance to me. 
On the Hustle by Adriana Herrera

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

I love a solid work place romance and this one was so great. The chemistry between the two main characters was hot and I enjoyed reading their journey. This book was really about finding home. 
Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma

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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

5.0

I want to preface that “Much Ado About Nothing” is my absolute favorite Shakespeare play. I love the continuation of the “If Shakespeare Was An Auntie Series” (the first being “Dating Dr. Dil (which I love so hard) being a “Taming of the Shew” inspired) and this book is the embodiment of the tension and sparks between Beatrice and Benedick in our main characters, Benjamin and Bobbi. 
Nisha Sharma is so incredibly good at building tension and the tension between these two is hot. I love how she draws the reader in to feel just as frustrated with the characters. That is a hard thing to create and she does it with ease. 
The story itself focuses around the planning of the wedding for Prem and Kareena (loved seeing them again) and Benjamin and Bobbi must overcome their mutual dislike of each other to work together. Oh and there is a wedding saboteur that they need to find because of course. There is also family drama, meddling relatives, and tension that just melts the pages.
I enjoyed this book. It hit me in the all the feels. 
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The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

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4.0

A great spooky read that took you on a journey! 
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian

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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

4.0

Very much enjoyed this on audio. 
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-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

This is a wonderful addition to the world created by the author as we originally seen in “Legends and Lattes”. The prequel introduces us to a much younger Viv, having been injured in a fight, recouping in a small Oceanside town. Here Viv finds unexpected friendship, adventure, and romance in her newly found family in the setting of rundown bookshop. The story was beautifully written and had me laughing and crying because I am a sap. A wonderful cozy fantasy read! 
Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon

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

4.0

This was a sweet romantic comedy. I was thrilled to have a plus size male main character and enjoyed his journey. 
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

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medium-paced

2.5

I struggled with this one. I felt like the characters were very flat and didn’t have a lot of chemistry. I feel that the romance part of the story was forced. 
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The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian

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4.0

I adored the relationship dynamics of these two. Loved the found family and bisexual representation. Listened to the audio book and the narrator did a lovely job. 
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

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3.75

This was a off the wall story and I really enjoyed it so much. A lot of fun twists and the characters were delightful.