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We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han

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

1.5

I did not like this at all. The plot was not only stupid, but the whole book was poorly written and annoying, Belly was just so irrational, and I do not like either one of the brothers. The ending was just as bad, and I did not like a single part of this. They were irresponsible, and she was blind to how terrible Jeremiah was. I didn't like Conrad at all, and I'm just glad that this series is now over. I definitely do not recommend this series to anyone.
The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

3.75

This was cute! I really liked the first Simonverse book, and although this wasn't quite as good, I still enjoyed it. Molly was a dynamic character, and I liked that Reid loved for her personality, and they had some great quality time throughout the novel. Abby's debuts were fun, and i really liked Cassie - she was a supportive sister and friend. I wish that this was set back in Creekwood, but I also know that there will be more of it in Leah on the Offbeat! So excited for it!
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous emotional reflective slow-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 was phenomenal! Everything about this book felt well thought out, and it was powerful in its meaning. I loved the premise, and the plot was maintained throughout the novel. Addie was a dynamic character - we saw her during weakness, strength, and how she transformed over the three hundred years of her life. She was brave and defiant to Luc, which was the ultimate area of strength that she had. Henry's sub-plot was also very well written, and the chemistry between them was great. They were both desperately waiting for the quality that the other had (and some would say that it diminished the connection between them), but I am willing to believe that it was an element that brought them closer together. If Addie weren't in love with Henry, she would have never chosen the ending that she did. I found the writing to be profound, and the pieces of art were a great addition to show the time throughout the novel.

This was a fairly long book, and it wouldn't be for everyone. I think that it hits a sweet spot of science fiction, fantasy and romance (three of the best genres). V.E. Schwab is great at writing, and she is able to create characters that feel human. Vicious was my favourite read of last year, and I think that this has a very high chance to be in my top 10 of 2023 (I am aware that the year just started). It was fantastic, and I will probably be something that I think about everyday for a long time. Marvelous!
Warm Up by V.E. Schwab

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

4.0

This was a great prequel to Vicious! It set the scene quite nicely, and introduced the Villan's world into good context. It was able to quite nicely convey that all extra-ordinaries were in some sort of life threatening situation, but they did not all get to that point intentionally. It definitely makes me want to re-read Vicious & Vengeful, and I did feel quite sorry for Dave. This was great at introducing the concepts in Vicious, and it was a good length for what it was trying to achieve.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry

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

4.25

I actually quite enjoyed this! Nora and Charlie actually seemed like realistic characters, and their relationship felt real/genuine. The premise was pretty good, and I enjoyed that I share the same sense of humour as Charlie and Nora. Libby was also some great comedic relief, and I found this to be very engaging. I didn’t really like Brendan, but he didn’t impact the book too much, as he was barely featured. Super enjoyable and a great romance book!
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey

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

2.25

I’m not entirely sure what to make of this book. Fox and Hannah were just a strange couple to me, and I didn’t see any chemistry between them. The smut in this was atrociously written, and I physically cringed while reading it. I don’t think that the concept was horrible, but the execution was not great. I don’t think that this book needed to be written. The only positive was that they weren’t completely insufferable the whole duration of the novel.
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I really liked this! This wasn't really in my normal range of books, but I really enjoyed it! Carrie's personal character development was fascinating, and I surprisingly enjoyed reading about tennis. The composition of this was really well done, and Nicki was a great character foil for Carrie. She had so much determination, and Carrie's character was very raw and real. The ending showed a lot of development on Carrie's behalf, and she consistently proved herself through the book.
Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

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adventurous dark emotional 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 was so good! The characters were definitely complex in this new instalment to the Scythe series, and the plot was very exciting! I loved how this flowed really well, and I thought that the literary decisions made by Shusterman were logical, and every outcome made sense with the given information. Citra’s relationship with Rowan is refreshing throughout the book is refreshing, but I’m hoping to see more of it in The Toll. Curie and Goddard’s battle for the High Blade was thrilling, and the cliffhanger was astronomical! So excited for #3!
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I actually kind of liked this! Although it was very dramatic and it had strong cliches, I didn’t mind some of the characters. Piper at the beginning was fairly annoying, but she developed to be less insufferable by the end of the book. Brendan didn’t have much of a personality other than liking to fish, but I honestly don’t think that he needed to have one. The concept was fine, and I wasn’t appalled by the grumpy X sunshine in this. Not the best, but it was a decent romance novel.
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

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funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.0

This was good, but nothing special. The characters in this were almost identical to that of Adam and Olive, which definitely ruined the experience. The premise was somewhat boring, and it was just a different version of the enemies (but not really enemies) to lovers. Bee was kind of boring, and her obsession with Marie Curie got very stale, very fast. Levi was an unrealistic character in every aspect, and they were frankly a dull couple. This was a slightly worse version of the Love Hypothesis in my opinion.