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The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

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

2.5

Damn Conrad is really unlikeable in this story. Still Team Conrad. Also I don’t remember being this annoying at 15-16 years old. 

Overall i didn’t really enjoy this story as much as I enjoyed season 1 of the Tv Show. I will continue to read the series to see if I like the other books.
Road Rules by Brigham Vaughn

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3.0

Although I typically prefer books with less emphasis on sex, I found myself not minding it in this case. The characters were decently written, and the pacing of the story was just right - no unnecessary subplots to drag it out, and just the right amount of drama and angst. I am definitely planning on continuing with this series, and I am eager to check out more of the author's work.