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New Wishes by Lilly Lucas

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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? No

2.0

I really hoped I would like the book but the story was unbelievable and badly researched. And it that the worst smut and fade to black scenes I have ever read. But I like the sprayed edges. And it was not the worst book I ever read.  
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Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

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dark emotional tense 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? No

4.0

A very hard read. The reason I read it was that this book was apparently the inspiration for Taylor Swifts "Tolerate it". 
I will definitely read it again, maybe the rating will be better then, but for now I think 4 stars are fitting. 
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Afterlove by Tanya Byrne

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

I loved this book very much and it's a fantastic and sad story. 
I didn't like the Harry Potter references because I think after the things that she did we should avoid everything JKR like the plague. 
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Legitimate Kid by Aida Rodriguez

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challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

4.75

I liked that book very much and it made me feel all the emotions 
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The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

4.5

I liked this book very much, some parts were really sad especially if you read between the lines. 
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-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

3.75

I liked this book, if you have the energy for that you should definitely read it. 
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Die Kunst des Bücherliebens by Umberto Eco, Burkhart Kroeber

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informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

Liked the book but it isn't the easiest to read, and not every essay is interesting (in my opinion). 
Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

I like to read that book every time I'm in a reading slump. This book is very entertaining. 
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The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

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funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

4.75

I liked this book very much and found it quite relaxing. Very nice small time romance. 
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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

5.0

It's written so beautifully an absolutely amazing book. Definitely recommend. 💗
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