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All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

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dark emotional sad tense slow-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

5.0

This was so incredibly good, but so sad! I was not expecting Finch to die at the end, and I was genuinely upset when they drug-out his body from the river. His relationship with Violet was so good but super short lived, and I wished that they would have had more time. The concepts of them exploring Indiana for US Geography was a really good way to bring them closer, and I liked how they were able to relate to each other. So good, but so sad!
Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood

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hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This was okay, but not my favourite.  Hannah and Ian were my least favourite from the Steminist novellas, as they seemed very rushed and had seemingly no plot of when they were together. I liked the bad-kid redemption aspect, and I thought that NASA was a pretty good place to set this novella. It was a bit strange though that Ian was Mara’s cousin, and that he was strangely obsessed with her.
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

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adventurous 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? No

5.0

I really liked this! Yadriel and Julian were connected, but also separated by death, which made their relationship really rich and deep. This book has great transgender and Hispanic representation, and I loved the concept. Martiza gave off older sister energy, and Julian was so chaotic I loved it. I was thrilled at the end when Yadriel was able to raise Julian from the dead, and I loved the mystery element of this book aswell. Amazing!
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

This was so good! I read this in 3 hours, and it was so good. Even though it was a short book, the characters felt really deep and well developed. Stella and Will deserved more than what happened to them, and Poe’s death was extremely sad. The book dealt with diseases really well, and the plot was really good. I was so happy at the end to find out that neither Will or Stella died, and I loved this book so much!
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

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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

5.0

Absolutely amazing! This book was so good, and I was interested the whole way through. It dealt with the struggles of coming out and mental health really well. Yamilet and Ceasar had a great sibling dynamic, and Bo’s character was really sweet. I loved this so much, and every aspect felt really well done. The plot was great, and the writing felt breezy but still fun. Such a cool story and an amazing book, can’t wait to read it again!
Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher

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

3.0

I’m not sure that I actually lied this book. The characters felt somewhat dull, and I just hate the grumpy/sunshine trope when poorly executed. Declan was a prick the whole time, and I did not enjoy his perspective. Iris was presented to be a strong and independent character, but then Declan’s POV’s made her seem weak. I enjoyed this more than “The Fine Print”, and the plot was better, but the execution of this book was frankly not good. I will not be rereading this anytime soon.
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-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

4.0

Re-reading this for the first time in years was super nostalgic, and I honestly love this series. The dynamic of the Baudelaire siblings was something I really enjoyed, and it was a really fast read. The twist at the end was really clever, and this book was great at establishing the characters and plots for the books to follow in the series. Count Olaf was an absolute prick, and I think that everyone has a shared hatred for him. One of my favourite middle grade books, and so nostalgic!
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective 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? No

5.0

Absolutely amazing! The fantasy in this book was really unique, and the plot was fascinating! It was incredible how aspects of the books were tied together and to Zachary’s life. The personification of book characters from the other books in this novel was really interesting, and I loved where they switched from one book to another. The Bee, Sword, and Key aspects at the end was beautifully done, and I truly loved this text. One of the best literary/fantasy reads of this year!
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective slow-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

This was fantastic! The plot line and intertextual references to “King Arthur and the Round Table” were really captivating. Bree and Nick see a really wholesome couple, and I enjoyed that Bree and Selwyn were able to become friends. Her and Alice’s relationship made it more relatable, and was a tether back to the real world. The plot twist and the end was totally unexpected, and I was hooked all the way through. William was an icon, and everything about this was incredible! So excited for Blookmarked!!
Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood

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

4.0

Another really good Ali Hazelwood novella! Erik and Sadie were awkward and complicated in the best ways, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching their relationship bloom. The workplace rivalry was something I didn’t particularly care for, however I did enjoy when they were figuring everything out at the end. The interlink between all three novellas is nice to see, and I again enjoyed the concept that the FMC was a woman in STEM. Pretty good!