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Ex Marks the Spot
by Gloria Chao
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow, this book totally blew me away! It was everything I hoped for and more. Gemma's vulnerability really drew me in, and the puzzle element? Genius! It added this incredible layer of intrigue that kept me absolutely hooked. But the heart of the story, for me, was its powerful message about relationships. I loved how it showed that "treasure" isn't just about material things – it can be the precious connections we have, the future we dream of, the changes we long for, or even those life-altering answers we've been searching for. Even though it's a YA book, it's so thought-provoking, making you really look at the world around you. Sure, there were moments that made me grit my teeth, but that ending? Pure heartwarming magic! Seriously obsessed with this one! ❤️