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Definitely Better Now

Ava Robinson

4.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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

Definitely Better Now is definitely a good read, but not necessarily a happy read. Its a book that will hit you in the feels. The theme of addiction is a bit heavy and emotional, yet I felt that Robinson balanced it well with humor. I liked Emma and related to her lack of social anxiety. There's a sweet romance subplot, but DBN mainly focuses on the MC as she navigates sobriety. Though DBN technically takes place around Christmas, I wouldn't consider it a holiday book. It works pretty much any time of year. Just maybe avoid it it if you're feeling messy or depressy.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | MIRA for the eARC!

Club Dead

Charlaine Harris

4.0

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Fuuuck Bill.

Living Dead in Dallas

Charlaine Harris

5.0

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice

Elle Cosimano

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

Yet another comical adventure with Finlay and Vero. Honestly, it could've used a bit more "hot cop" but this is a solid series!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for the ebook!

First-Time Caller

B.K. Borison

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank

Elle Cosimano

4.0

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was a fun little novella that helps us get to know Vero a bit more, and what led up to her becoming Finlay's sitter.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for the ebook!