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You, with a View by Jessica Joyce

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 34%.
I think someone else will love this. However, I've been reading it for a long time and feel no urge to pick it up 
Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey

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

3.0

Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

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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? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Marc was giving off some really creepy vibes but overall this was a fun little holiday read. 
Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth

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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

2.0

What. The. Fuck. 
Is this comedy portion of this horror comedy in the room with us?!? 
90% of this novel was very repetitive and boring and then the last 10% is full steam ahead of absurdness. 
The cover is immaculate though ✨
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

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

2.0

I found this boring and convoluted
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin

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

4.0

I was extremely creeped out reading this book, genuinely terrifying for women. Almost 5stars but it did feel very repetitive in the middle and then the end was a bit unsatisfying. 
Lore Olympus: Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe

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dark 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? No

5.0

Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed

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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

3.0

Well written but very YA. I could see this being such an impactful book for a young adult who is curious about politics. However, I think a lot of this is fantastical in nature and not at all how the world works. 
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

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

2.0

This is the worst Sager book to date. I love his writing and his stories are usually so original. This felt overdone, predictable and repetitive. So happy it's FINALLY over. 
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

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

5.0

I get the hype! This is so good. Very twisty, well written, and dark. I couldn't put it down.