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Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

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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? Yes

3.5

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

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emotional funny hopeful sad slow-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? Yes

5.0

My first genuine 5 star of the year. 
A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by KJ Charles

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

More than a romance this book is about grief. And while I enjoyed that it felt like the process and thoughts on grief should be a little more subtle. Though I do appreciate the healing and magical realism. 
Highest Bidder by Sara Cate

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

2.5

I’m begging you to read the kink tags bc I did not and received a surprise at about 45% in 
Fellow Travelers by Thomas Mallon

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emotional informative sad slow-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? Yes

2.75

A book for gay milk drinkers. In all seriousness though it was way more political than interpersonal drama. If you are interested in 1950’s conservative politics and know several senators names from that era this book is for you. 
Praise by Sara Cate

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

2.75

Emma by Jane Austen

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-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

4.25

Listen, I get it—Pride and Prejudice is the most well-known Austen work for a reason, but can we please appreciate its more annoying younger sister? Emma is the book for unhinged girls. Emma is a wealthy woman who has no need nor desire to marry, so she decides to play matchmaker for her friends instead. She is quick-witted, a little mean, and always in other people's business. And I LOVE HER! This has Jane Austen’s signature voice and humor, as well as a begrudging romance. If you like Pride and Prejudice or are just trying to get into classics, give Emma a try.
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I am on a mission to read every queer Regency romance, and this was my starting point. This book is full of adventure, humor, and heart. Lord Percy hires known highwayman Kit Webb to steal a book. Although Kit is out of commission, having been disabled from a robbery gone wrong. He must teach upscale and a little stuck up Percy to become a scoundrel. This book was a feel-good blast all the way through, with some wonderful disability representation. If you're looking for a good time Cat Sebastian has got you covered.
Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.75

Part space opera, part whodunnit mystery, part tooth-achingly sweet romance. All of this leads up to this wonderfully fast-paced and creative book. A young prince prone to scandal and an incredibly stoic book smart count are arranged to be married in order to protect an intergalactic treaty. Shortly after they are married, they are announced as murder suspects for the death of a court official. They must clear their names and find out who or what framed them. This had a breakneck pace and was so fun and unpredictable. Full of diverse characters and gorgeous futuristic worlds. If you're a fan of crazy fun sci-fi, this one is for you.