A review by thenovelmaura
Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant

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

4.0

This was a really sweet YA contemporary! I loved the representation, both of Tessa as a Black biracial girl who didn't feel represented by the romance books she loves, and her brother Miles as someone with disabilities who was misunderstood by their community. The focus on Tessa's passion for writing and her insecurities about her writing style and preferred genre really made this book shine. Sam was such a sweetheart and (while I understand she's a headstrong teenager) it was frustrating how much time Tessa spent chasing after an unavailable guy when Sam was right there. I also wish the Harry Potter references had been removed entirely, instead of including a vague throwaway line about how the author has said problematic things. Overall this was a quick and cute read, so I'm sure I'll read more from Bryant in the future!
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