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The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren
4.0
funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Yall remember the Thanksgiving text that went viral? A mom messaged someone thinking it's her son and told him about dinner. When the guy responded saying he was a wrong number but would love a plate - that was the beginning of a yearly r/mademesmile post and they became basically like a family. Remember? Yeah that's this. It's the warm and fuzzies and I love it.

Plot/Storyline/Themes:
Awww! 10 years of electronic letters! Just take all my love right now. That's one of my favorite things! Also, looks like I found a Christina Lauren book I really like - and it's a novella. Hmmm. Small doses? Cheers!

Two Sentences, A Scene or less - Characters:
I loved the progression from 1 liner emails on Valentine's Day to actual conversations. Amazing how trust could be build through that medium.

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene:
Callum and Kirsten in the library. Terra in the closet🤣

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤 “My pulse trips all over itself before sprinting away. He really is so intensely hot; the longer we maintain eye contact, the more worried I become about releasing a spontaneous moan.” (Terra on Callum)

Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts :
■ Epistolary opening
■ Sun and Sol - cute email addresses.

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