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119 reviews

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.25

As a romance novel, it was very good. I felt like it managed to steer clear of some tropes that it could have indulged in. The characters were loveable and I kept wanting to come back to the book. However, sometimes the suspension of disbelief broke and I was left wondering if the issues the characters faced made any sense. I also thought Poppy's profession and lifestyle were way too convenient. And I would love to have seen more of the other characters besides Poppy and Alex. 
It was, over all, a heart-warming book which I deeply enjoyed but probably won't reread. 
A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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? Yes

4.75

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.0

This book was like a cup of tea, a hug and a blanket. It is everything you want in a romantic comedy, without the problematic bits. The cast is so loveable, it never feels too sacarine, it was a surprisingly great read. 
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.0

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.25

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

5.0

This was one of the sweetest books I've ever read. I've heard other readers call it a hug in book form and I couldn't agree more. The characters are so loveable, the story is so heartwarming (without being sacarine), the goofy humor is just right, in a way that reminds me of the sweeter Neil Gaiman's or Terry Pratchett's stories. I ended up crying some much needed tears while finishing it, too. I think I will definitely reread this one whenever I need a comfort read. 
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

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challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

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5.0

Yes Please by Amy Poehler

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4.0