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Killing Stalking: Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 by Koogi

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dark 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? Yes

2.75

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The Promised Neverland, Vol. 7 by Posuka Demizu, Kaiu Shirai

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

4.0

Lost in Paradise by Rachel Lacey

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medium-paced

2.75

The beginning was hard to read just because I wasn't all that interested, but the second half was really nice and made me like the characters a lot.
Fangirl, Vol. 3: The Manga by Gabi Nam, Rainbow Rowell

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3.0

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

This was just as cute as all the others, and even had me a bit teary eyed at times! This holds such a special place to me, I love this universe. I'm very happy that the author decided to extend Nick and Charlie to one more volume, I will miss them so much.
Being Hospitable by Meka James

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lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.0

A Familiar Stranger by A.R. Torre

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

4.0

 Thank you to the author for an advanced copy of this book (I am very late to this and I feel stupid because it was so good)

I first discovered this author probably back in 2015 when I picked up The Girl in 6E which I became obsessed with and devoured the whole series). Since then I read The GhostWriter which I enjoyed, but this was even better!

I loved the twist near the middle, I was caught off guard and it was so fun seeing the different perspectives. It kept the pace and mystery going for a long time and I was entertained until the end. 
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Dipped In Holly by Dana Isaly

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slow-paced

3.0

Reality Boy by A.S. King

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emotional funny 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

 This was surprisngly good! The beginning was a bit jarring since Gerald kept talking about how he would crap on the table when he was young (the whole book is this way btw so if you don't wanna hear it this book isn't for you)

It's basically about this boy who was on a SuperNanny type show when he was very young and how that affected him growing up and being recognized as "the crapper,"

I know this sounds ridiculous and it partly is, but this was also a really interesting story on what it would be like to grow up on reality tv and have that follow you forever. 
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Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison

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funny lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

4.75

This was such a cute romance. I was immersed immediately and loved all of the characters. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.