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The Déjà Glitch by Holly James

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

4.25

thank you to the author and publishers for so generously providing me with an advanced reader copy! 

this book was exciting. i know that seems like an incredibly plain way to describe it, but while reading i felt myself grow eager and excited on behalf of both of the main characters. i found myself hoping that they would fall into place together. that’s not often something i feel while reading books. i found myself most excited to see what happened next, to see what gemma was feeling. i’ve never wholeheartedly rooted for two characters this way.

holly james did an amazing job, i would read time loops everyday if they were all written like this. 
I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-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

4.25

one of the best young adult books i’ve read in a really long time! 

this has been on my list since it came out, and i’m just now getting around to it. i think it’s amazing representation of what it’s like to feel so scared and isolated by your own identity. i loved every second of this book, i even teared up a bit. 

thank you, mason. i needed some non-binary representation in my life.
In The Weeds by B.K. Borison

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

they’re perfect! i adore them so much. beckett has a very safe & special place in my heart. 
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful relaxing medium-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

4.5

LUKASTELLA!!! they were so genuinely sweet and perfect. the only thing that could’ve made this book better was a dual pov. 
Puck Shy by Teagan Hunter

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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

3.0

this was cute! didn’t leave much to be longed for. i really enjoyed how the story progressed. i am gonna read the rest of the series as a cute little pick me up! 
The Awakening by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

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

3.5

i genuinely did not expect to like this book very much! i’m not typically a fantasy person, but i can safely say that this book captured my attention. 

the characters all carry some weight along with them, and i think it enhances the story even more. i found myself rooting for everyone, even when i shouldn’t of been. i’m excited to read the rest of the series.
Play With Me by Becka Mack

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adventurous emotional funny sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

now…? this was perfect. one of the best hockey romances i’ve ever read. the way jennie and garrett communicated was so perfect. i love them.
Consider Me by Becka Mack

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adventurous emotional funny sad 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

3.75

these characters are so fucking insanely easy to love. i wanna wrap them up and keep them forever. this was a really good book, and i loved it. i was expecting a lot of cheesy moments but this did not let me down.. it was probably one of the best hockey romances i have picked up in a while. 
Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter

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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

3.5

this was a really cute book!! i read it within an hour if that says anything. both of the characters were insanely loveable but they were also so aggravating at times. i can say that lynn painter really knows how to write an insanely entertaining novel. a cute and quick read!!!