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funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

It's no accident that I loved this book. Like INSTA LOVE (not unlike Amy and Blake). It's a breeze on audiobook, even with all of the text messaging and multi-POVs. I can't even imagine having to *wait* for each new chapter to come out. (And even more waiting for these two to finally get together)

Amy has that classic Lynn Painter bubbly main character personality and Blake has the CHEST. These two are all teeth in the bedroom followed by sunshine-y banter that'll have you rolling on the floor laughing - or in my case yelling at them during the 3rd act break-up. Do I want to be in Omaha showing Amy Spaghetti Works? Uh yes. And can we PLEASE have rules for Billboard Asshole? Because that sounds like the most fun game to drunkenly play.

Ultimately if you want a quick romantic read, pick this one up. You won't regret it.
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Let's start this out with the obvious - Ripley is the goodest girl. And while several of the twists were predictable from the start, I didn't quite see the last few coming. Also can we talk about how great of a podcast name Get Salty is? I feel like we probably could've done with a few less pages and more insight into the implications of the Headmaster's List, but it's an enjoyable YA thriller.

*Thank you to Roaring Book Press and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

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