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Heat Wave by TJ Klune
5.0
adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-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: Complicated

I am <i>filled</i> with such a biter sweetness over this trilogy coming to an end, but I honestly could not have envisioned a better way for Nicky's story to be wrapped up. Especially after that TERRIBLE cliffhanger book two ended on?? It is eventually resolved, and OH BOY IS THAT A DOOZY.

One of my all time favorite aspect's of Klune's writing is his ability to make me want to pass away from secondhand embarrassment for his characters, and Nicky. Sweet, sweet Nicky is so. damn. embarrassing. I'm one hundred percent sure I read at least 20% of this book through my fingers because I was MORTIFIED. I adore him. 

Nicky and Seth also are just so incredibly soft and still very much in love in this book and I just think that's neat.  I have loved watching Nick and Seth figure things out from book one, and seeing them together with their entire little mismatched found family kicking ass in this book is just SO MUCH. Also, can we just talk about my excessive amount of love for the Dad Squad and their mission to embarrass their children? Because, I LOVE. SO MUCH. Also, Burrito Jerry. Oh man, are ya'll gonna love Burrito Jerry.

Truly, this was such a joy and the best way I could see things ending for Team Lighthouse. I'm so excited to have this complete trilogy on my shelves.