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119 reviews
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens
emotional
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? Yes
4.75
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Night Shift by Annie Crown
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
dark
emotional
sad
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
5.0
Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
Honestly, this book is a bit meh. It's sweet and it's not conflict-oriented, but I feel like there is too much jumping around in the storyline, between dual POVs and occasional looks back to the past.
I appreciated that the characters recognized that being friends prior to being involved romantically strengthened their relationship, but I also felt like their lack of communication about their feelings was forced and incongruent with their friendship dynamic.
Farley is kind and captivating, but her character lacks flaws. She's written to be a strong, crass woman, and I think that's a great concept, but you can't write a relatable character that lacks genuine flaws. She spirals, but the book doesn't dig into that too far. It's so romance-oriented that it's like the romance "fixes" her.
As for Meyer, he's protective and sweet, but he also seems too good to be true. His only real flaw is that he can't seem to speak up about his feelings for Farley, and once that's taken care of, he's essentially just there to make Farley feel good.
My favorite parts were the ones that showcased the dynamic between Farley and Hazel. I almost wish this was less romance (you'll rarely catch me saying that) and more about being so radiant that you light up a child's life, and by extension light up the parent's life, too. Overall, still a cute read.
I appreciated that the characters recognized that being friends prior to being involved romantically strengthened their relationship, but I also felt like their lack of communication about their feelings was forced and incongruent with their friendship dynamic.
Farley is kind and captivating, but her character lacks flaws. She's written to be a strong, crass woman, and I think that's a great concept, but you can't write a relatable character that lacks genuine flaws. She spirals, but the book doesn't dig into that too far. It's so romance-oriented that it's like the romance "fixes" her.
As for Meyer, he's protective and sweet, but he also seems too good to be true. His only real flaw is that he can't seem to speak up about his feelings for Farley, and once that's taken care of, he's essentially just there to make Farley feel good.
My favorite parts were the ones that showcased the dynamic between Farley and Hazel. I almost wish this was less romance (you'll rarely catch me saying that) and more about being so radiant that you light up a child's life, and by extension light up the parent's life, too. Overall, still a cute read.
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
I don't think the book is the problem, I just haven't been in serious fantasy mode for a while and tried it without considering my current reading preferences. I will try to read this in the future when I feel prepared to do so.
Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I love the lack of chaos and toxicity in this book. I love that the characters feel real and mature. I love that they try to be their best for each other. I love that the focus of the book is the healthy cultivation of ALL relationships, not just the romantic ones.
It's so unproblematic and the characters are so kind to each other. They dig deep within themselves and face those mindset-altering life events we all experience with grace and truth.
I think this book actually demonstrates healthy relationship dynamics through its use of character development as the book progresses.
All that being said, Clare Gilmore has become one of my favorite authors (and the first author I've ever followed on Amazon).
It's so unproblematic and the characters are so kind to each other. They dig deep within themselves and face those mindset-altering life events we all experience with grace and truth.
I think this book actually demonstrates healthy relationship dynamics through its use of character development as the book progresses.
All that being said, Clare Gilmore has become one of my favorite authors (and the first author I've ever followed on Amazon).