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Drop Dead by Lily Chu
3.75
mysterious reflective 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

❤️Enemies to Lovers 
❤️Force proximity due to work 
❤️Rival Reporters
❤️misunderstandings & miscommunication 

The story is cute & is the first enemies to lovers where the distrust from the enemy lingers in such potent way. These rivals ‘team up’ & I say team up in air quotes because they definitely don’t work as a team, the two essential agree to work on a story collaboratively so they can meet their work commitments & expose the truth.
The MMC also has a mother who seems to struggle with an undiagnosed mental illness which adds a more serious element to this romcom. The story also looks at how culture, gender & race impacts how the characters are seen.
Not a reread for me but definitely an enjoyable read.