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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was okay not great.

The twist was surprising but actually makes a lot of sense thinking about the characters.

One thing that didn't make sense to me was the fact that no one - not even the reporters - 
had thought to track down the real Owen. And yeah I know he changed his name and everything but that seems like something that no one would let slip.
 

I've heard this is getting an adaptation so I think it will be a good one.

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Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Enjoyed this more than Desperate Measures BUT there were still some tropes that I hated. Full review here https://youtu.be/Gex9VlhPcB4.

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I've heard nothing but good things about this book, and it absolutely deserves the hype! I love dual perspectives and while I loved Nahri's perspective, I didn't enjoy Ali's. Nahri has a really interesting storyline but it felt like Ali wasn't the main character of his own POV. 
I also felt that the romance was unnecessary and even though this is adult it felt like YA - maybe because of some of the tropes used. But overall I did enjoy it and I can't wait to read Kingdom of Copper

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Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The ending of this book left me speechless.

I was really interested in the stories of these three women and ow they would eventually converge. I was really enjoying the stories but around 75% characters started making decisions that I just couldn't agree with and sometimes it was kind of hard to read because you just want the best for all of them but they're distracted by other things.

It definitely didn't turn out the way that I wanted to but it was well worth the read. I will definitely be looking out for more releases by this author

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

 Listened to the audiobook and I highly recommend it. I was thrown off by the romance though 

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was quite a ride. There were at least 5 plot twists and while some of them were predictable, it was still a fun time. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys Lifetime movies because it would definitely make a good one. I will be reading her other work!

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inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
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Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I had such high hopes but this was not for me.

Mainly because I found the main character insufferable, the constant pity party was annoying af, and in the end I felt like what was the point.
funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

This was another great retelling of Pride & Prejudice and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the original and/or Pride by Ibi Zoboi.

I really disliked Eli in the beginning because he is the reason that they were at odds from the very beginning. Both he and Darcie overreacted at times or could have fixed simple misunderstandings with communication but even when they were getting on my nerves I was still submerged in the story and eager to see what would happen next. 

The writing in this is amazing and I love the inclusion of conversations regarding class and mental health. I'm glad I read it and thank you to the author for sending me a copy.

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