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hopeful mysterious medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters: Yes


Thank you @libro.fm for a copy of this audiobook. This book has a lot going on: romance between Alex and Ava, Ava's childhood traumatic experience and some major revenge planned. Alex is the classic grumpy wealthy bad boy that you don't really know him. I enjoyed listening to how the story unfolded and the dual POV and narration.
medium-paced


I really enjoyed book 1 and the premise.

Book 2 was a bit of nothing happens.

Book 3 gave me the satisfaction of what happened to Charlize's dad but the ending was just too cheesy for me. 
dark emotional fast-paced
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book is not for the faint of heart. This book deals with addiction of alcohol and sex. Lily and Lo both enabling each other's addiction and can't have friends and keep family at an arms length. 

The story is dark and really explores addition for young adults. I really enjoyed the supporting characters, especially Connor who added humor to the book. 

This book ends in a cliff hanger which I will devour. 

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mysterious medium-paced
Loveable characters: Complicated

Thank you @netgalley for ALC of Don't Look Away. After seeing so many reviews that this is not a thriller, I agree 100%. I am not sure I would categories this as a romance either since that would be a HEA. 

I wasn't sure what to think of Sabrina and her actions. I guess it's a fixation. The story left me wanting more why Jake would marry Sabrina when he was ambivalent with her the first time around. 

Overall, I enjoyed it. 
mysterious slow-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes


Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. This was just a little slow for me on the romance front. I enjoyed seeing how Nate and Daisy's journey of self improvement and wasn't relying on each other for that. The romance just took too long for me.
emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Thank you @readforeverpub for a copy of Maggie Moves On. If you are a fan of home improvement shows, a little mystery and a little bit of fate - this book is for you. 

I adored this book so much. I love Silas and his determination to win over Maggie and his positive attitude. I love how the house played such a big role not only in Maggie's renovations but also the impact on the town of Kinship. All the supporting characters was amazing and I love the added element of a lost treasure. 
challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes


This was a great ending to Tobias and Cecilia's story. We get a lot of Tobias' back story and how Cecilia and Tobias mend their relationship. 

I love Joe Arden's narration of Tobias and French accent. Cecilia and Tobias continues to have amazing chemistry and I loved Tobias' humor in this book.
emotional hopeful medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

I have only read Carr's Virgin River series and enjoyed this family fiction. This family was full of secrets that all revealed itself after the passing of the patriarch who the kids adored. I loved the complexity of each character and how the story revealed their secrets. Of course, I adore Therese Plummer's narration.
mysterious medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Thank you @libro.fm for a copy of the audiobook. I enjoyed the topics covered in this book ranging from expectations from family, restrictions of a straight up bringing and coming to your sexuality. This book was part mystery and part romance which was fun. Some parts was just a bit too YA for me but it's perfect for a teenager to enjoy.
emotional


I enjoyed this forbidden romance. A great coming of age and discovering your sexuality. The chemistry between Oliver and Ellio was hot!! The setting of an Italian sounds beautiful.