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hopeful
informative
inspiring
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Informative and action oriented. I feel better about what I can do to make the country a better place having read this!
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A masterful character study exploring the motivations, who we are as people, justice and love. Duran does it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Murder
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was sweet marriage in crisis, and I liked the characters a lot but the central conflict resolved a little too soon and easily for me. If you like a low-angst read, this is for you!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
A sweet little Hoyt romp featuring a broken carriage and a sick grandma scheming to get Adam (known rake) and Sarah (spinster) together. Set over Christmas including mistletoe, gathering holly and a lil ball at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Only one bed, a mongoose pet and both characters pretending to be someone they aren’t? Classic Maiden Lane mix of violence, blackmail and sexy times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
This was super hot and super sweet and I loved it. I enjoyed the intense holiday atmosphere as well as the FMC - Sasha’s - hatred of Christmas. I loved how romantic and emotional Perry, the MMC, was. Sasha is super confident and that is so hot? Loved. Loved. Loved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Grief, Abandonment
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am lowkey shocked that I waited this long to read a TJ Alexander book. I loved literally everything about it. It's set in Florida and whew it's really set IN FLORIDA. The main characters are childhood best friends and former high school sweethearts. Eli has come back to Florida to spend time with his parents for Christmas (and after his life in NYC kinda imploding) and hasn't seen Nick in years (before he transitioned). Nick is a divorced dad, and perhaps the sweetest man on earth. There is SO MUCH to love about this book including complicated and realistic family relationships and the absolute scorching beauty of queer love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Transphobia
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Two absolutely awful people fall in love with each other despite the odds. And despite the odds you root for them. There is a house party, blackmail and lots of gossip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Infidelity
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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
This is short and sweet with the dash of magic I have come to love from Braden. Shoutout to Mrs MacBean!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The world’s tiniest heroine turns a total rake inside out through the magic of *expecting more from him.* absolutely unhinged third act breakup and reconciliation. Lisa, you evil genius.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Sexual content, Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse