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Wren Martin Ruins It All by Amanda DeWitt
4.5
funny lighthearted medium-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

 
I went into this book expecting a coming-of-age romance, but also something slightly more angsty and annoying in the internal monologue of the characters. However, this book was funny, and the narration from our main character was great, as it was things that an actual teenager would probably say in those situations. (I keep a counter for contemporary novels known as the “no teenager would fucking say that” list, this book scored pretty low. I call it a counter, but I lost count so it’s more of a vibe). Either way, I really enjoyed this book, and the characters and their dynamics all felt relatable. Asexual representation is not very common among main characters, especially for characters who still experience romantic attraction, and it was nice to actually see that for once. 
However, Wren Martin himself is kind of stupid and oblivious to literally anyone’s attention, and I am still trying to decide whether that is annoying or endearing, because I am fairly sure it changes between the different parts of the book. So is our love interest as well, for that matter, so they really are perfect for each other.