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From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
2.75
emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-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

This is a cute story with a love interest who is literally so incredibly perfect -- maybe to his detriment. Jas and Ivan are super sweet together. I'm personally not a huge fan of protagonists who are unable to express their feelings (even when they are very much caught up in them) so it dampened the conclusion of the story for me, but overall this was a fun read.

also the author slowly unravelling moments of Ivan clearly pining and caring for Jas when she's not aware of what's going on (or wholly conscious) is like crack and I could not get enough. i wish they spent more time exploring when his teasing/jabs turned to something more because again that shit is my drug but we can't win them all can we