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Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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This book i did not want to put down. The female main character was relatable in the sense of her insecurities. The sprinkles of Spanish were cute. I love there is a book playlist and I created one for spotify. I definetly could see the book having five fewer chapters to wrap it up. Lots of fucking and eating between the two leads. I do want to read the rest of the series. Definetly 10/10 spice.
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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

☮ I saw myself in a lot of the characters at their age and even now. I remember as a child when I became aware of the injustices surrounding black people. During Trayvon Martin's murder trial and when the verdict was wrong how I felt sick and cried. I grew up having mainly black Caribbean African friends but watching Hannah Montana and listening to Justin Bieber. I never considered myself not black or an oreo but many people made assumptions about me because of my interests and hobbies like reading. The trial changed how I felt and saw others. I was never the same again. I still have diverse interests and friends but I'm more aware now of things.
🖤 I too saw myself as unattractive compared to my peers. Always crushing on people who were not interested in me. I was just being myself and that never seemed to be enough. To this day that stands to be true. I've come a long way with my confidence and emotions. I am shayla, hana, Isabella, julia, Angie, Tyler, etc. All the characters in the book showed me something forgotten. 
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Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Ahhhhhh
I loved this short book. It made me laugh. Family names were in it. The smut scenes 10/10 on the wet scale. I could not be more please reading this author for the first time. I need the newest book about drea & thad.

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This book is like the color purple but jamaican. I really enjoyed it and made a playlist but it still didn't truly have a happy ending because she didn't love romantically or sexually anyone else and tell anyone. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5S4rtHBWipf1VxtOt6l4Mh?si=0-sKbfZIQ12dDDcNSju5RA&pi=dRjYL9HsQ_mpB

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This book came at a great time when my depression is at its strongest. I feel so much right now. I was diagnosed with pcos, mdd, anxiety, & struggling with my eating disorder all around the same year. It is a never ending battle. I have always been emotional. Without books,therapy, group therapy, & the few relationships I've been able to maintain I would not be here. I see myself reflected in many of the characters. I don't know if I will ever be able to or capable of being in a fulfilling romantic relationship, married, have children, or be happy. I am always working hard to not be a burden. I know not everyone understands or can handle issues of the mind and heart. I eternally wish for someone to love me and see me. To stay even with all my struggles as I do for everyone else. I've been better but need things to improve in certain aspects. I deserve to be happy. I look upon ganesh to overcome obstacles again & again. Thank you for this wonderful book I binged farah.
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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

We have come so far but have farther to go in life & in the queer community too. This book made me so sad and happy at the same time. I hate that so many experienced and to a certain extent still experience this trauma. 
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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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This book had me tearing up and I will probably cry about it later in private. I am a black queer woman and I resonate with Felix's feelings of being unlovable and inadequate. I feel like its so easy for everyone else. But im continuing to take care of me. Allowing myself to love and be loved fully. This book hit me deep.
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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This story has it all. I am always down for doing what makes you happy. Queer love healthy love is iconic and needed. This story kept me interested all the way through. Thanks for my arc.
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This books has everything. The author is really something to put their life out there and I am glad there is a book like this out there in the world for others like us black & queer.
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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Queer bipoc poetry just does it better. I am in love with this story. As a jamaican descendant omnisexual woman I feel seen and understood. Bravo