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The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young

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emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I enjoyed this book. It had a very slow start, but once it got going, it was really good. I felt a little confused at the ending and how the time-line wouldn't cross back over with her being born while possibly still alive? I'll have to reread the ending I think to make sense of it.
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The Ghost and the Dead Deb by Cleo Coyle, Alice Kimberly

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mysterious 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

4.0

Bulletproof Barista by Cleo Coyle

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

The Ghost and Mrs. McClure by Cleo Coyle, Alice Kimberly

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Oh my gosh, I loved this book!! I could not put it down and loved how easy the chapters were to read. This is one of the books that you make yourself stop reading because it's already past 11pm and you've got to get up at 5am. 😆 I loved the characters, the ghost, and the individuality of the plot. I never would've guessed it! I am so curious to learn how Jack died and what is up with those dreams!?
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens

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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

2.0

Ehhhh I was not a fan of this book tbh. I love this author, but this book was just the movie, Big. And I know she mentions it in the end as an inspiration, but it was just the same. 
Honey Roasted by Cleo Coyle

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I liked this book. It was a little heavy on the honey, no pun intended. But I did feel like there was something missing? Not sure yet. 
Brewed Awakening by Cleo Coyle

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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

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was such a different approach and one that I never would have suspected! Well done Cleo Coyle 👏 I can't wait to devour the next book!
Shot in the Dark by Cleo Coyle

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I loved this book! So well written and a twist ending that I wasn't expecting! I love the recipes at the end and am making the peanut butter cookies now! 🍪
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was simply amazing and so well written, I had such a hard time putting it down. The beasts were so alive that I could feel them in the room with me, breathing and the nails clicking. The end was so great as well. Definitely will read again. 
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One Day in December by Josie Silver

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0