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Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

This was amazing! I honestly loved reading this series, and I found this even cuter than the last. I was so happy for Tao and Elle when the FINALLY got to together, and the whole Paris plot line felt very refreshing. I found this to be one of the cutest books I have read, and I thought Alice did amazing at handling topics of self harm and eating disorders. Amazing book, and looking forward to volume 4.
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Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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? No

5.0

This was so good! I really liked how naturally this flowed with the last one, and I really liked how Charlie and Nick finally to be together. When Nick punched Harry, I visually smiled I was that happy for him. I am really excited to see how Nick and Charlie progress in their relationship, and I love how Nick was able to treat Charlie well, even though he was in the closet. Absolutely loved this, and I think the next one will be even better!
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

I absolutely loved this book! I found the graphic novel style to be really cute and interesting and I absolutely loved Nick and Charlie’s characters. I felt to heartwarming and I though that Nick was really cool about realising his bisexuality. I also liked that they were British - it suits them really well. The simplicity of the strong added to its look and feel, and I thought the drawing style was great. Excited to read the next edition. 
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus

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

4.5

Overall, I actually didn’t like this as much as I thought I would. There were so many characters, and I found some of the twists to be strange and unnecessary. The mystery was really good, and I liked the characters for the most part. Not sure why it felt like forever to for me to finish this. Aubrey was my favourite, then JT, Milly (and then other Jonah). The concept was pretty good and I thought the end played out quite well. Overall, pretty good, keen to read more from her.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

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dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

In all honesty, I didn’t like this very much. The constant changing of perspectives throughout the book make it difficult to start and stop. The most confusing part, was that a mother and daughter were both named Catherine, and Linton was a first and last name for different characters. The incest between Hareton, Catherine, and Linton was disgusting, and I despised Heathcliff’s character. The only redeemable aspect of this book, was that the writing style was good. 
Without Merit by Colleen Hoover

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

I adored this! Talks about anxiety and depression were amazingly well done, and I really enjoyed Merit’s character. Sagan seemed like the sweetest book character, and their dynamic was great! Merit’s struggles and her age made this the most relatable of Colleen’s books, and I really loved her mental process. I liked that Utah and Honor were able to redeem themselves, and I really enjoyed this book. Amazing!
Verity by Colleen Hoover

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was amazing! Verity seemed outside of Hoover’s normal genre and writing style, but I loved this! It was dark, thrilling, and looked at deception as a major theme. Lowen’s skepticism was a really nice element and I thought she was a great character. I was conflicted about Jeremy’s actions, and I didn’t necessarily like him. Never the less, this book was outstanding, and it had a very unique feel to it. 10/10!
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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.75

I really liked this! The combination of women in STEM and academia mixed with their romantic feelings was amazing, and I really liked the dynamic between Adam and Olive. Adam was such a sweet guy, and I loved how loyal he was to Olive instead of Tom. Holden and Malcolm’s relationship was really cute, and the use of inside jokes was great. I wished it had a longer epilogue, but it was pretty great overall and I liked the writing style.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover

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emotional relaxing sad 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

2.5

This book was actually not good. I liked that Fallon had external scars that were related to Ben’s internal ones, and their characters were decently linked. I really liked how their story of love was connected, and that they were able to change the meaning of the date for both of them. Hoover’s writing style is bland, but they’re easy to read in a slump. I liked the link between Ugly Love in this with Miles, Tate and Ian (it finally gave closure to their story that I was looking for). I honestly didn’t like this as much as I would have hoped, and I will not be reaching for it again.
self/less by Aviva

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

4.0

This was actually a decent book, but I did find some flaws that just made it not amazing. The plot reminded me somewhat of Divergent, and Teddy’s character was quite similar to that of Beatrice. The mystery and idea itself was okay overall, but I thought there were definite inconsistencies. What happened to Lisa and Teddy’s Mum? Jamie didn’t deserve to die, but there was something I just didn’t like about him. The writing style was decent, but could have been improved. Overall, not bad, but not the best thing I have read this year.