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The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Received from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review:
I am always on the hunt for diverse rom-coms, so when this title popped up during a publisher preview, I had to read it. I quickly fell in love with Ember (her pop-culture references were spot-on) and cheered on her efforts to build a better life for herself - all while worrying for the moment the shit, inevitably, hit the fan. Danuwoa was swoon-worthy from the start, and the tension between our leads was perfectly pitched. The cast of secondary characters were fleshed out and interesting, especially Ember's support system. All-in-all, this was a fun, heartfelt romance I devoured and will most definitely return to as a comfort read again and again.
I am always on the hunt for diverse rom-coms, so when this title popped up during a publisher preview, I had to read it. I quickly fell in love with Ember (her pop-culture references were spot-on) and cheered on her efforts to build a better life for herself - all while worrying for the moment the shit, inevitably, hit the fan. Danuwoa was swoon-worthy from the start, and the tension between our leads was perfectly pitched. The cast of secondary characters were fleshed out and interesting, especially Ember's support system. All-in-all, this was a fun, heartfelt romance I devoured and will most definitely return to as a comfort read again and again.
A Merry Little Meet Cute by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy
emotional
funny
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
3.0
Mega-Dogs of New Kansas by Dan Jolley
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
One In Vermillion by Bob Mayer, Jennifer Crusie
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.5
The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.75
Rest in Pink by Bob Mayer, Jennifer Crusie
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
A Light in the Darkness, A Lock in the Door by Haiko Hörnig, Marius Pawlitza
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.75
The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles: Book 1 by Haiko Hörnig
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
3.75
Dance of the Starlit Sea by Kiana Krystle
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75