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I'm jealous. I can't seem to get into YA anymore, even if I wanted to.

I'm trying but I think that era of my life is now over. I'll give it a few more chapters

Really couldn't get into it so shelved it as "Did not finish". Maybe I'll try again some other time- but just couldn't get into a teenager's mind right now.

That's alright! I'm currently itching to read something, maybe you can recommend one? Like a quarter-life crisis plot? The drama would be about Ms. Independent, who already has her future set, and Ms. Carpe Diem, who feels pressured b'cos she feels like she hasn't achieved anything yet.

Or cultural differences. Ms. Conformity vs Ms. Individuality.

Political differences? Like trying to educate the love interest (tho it's a huge turn-off in reality lol unless they're already a couple).

Love language barrier. Like Ms. Gift Giving vs Ms. Words of Affirmation? Not appreciating grand gestures vs not appreciating sweet nothings?

Like, how would these people compromise without resorting to ending their relationships?

Am I asking too much? Haha

Ali wrote: "That's alright! I'm currently itching to read something, maybe you can recommend one? Like a quarter-life crisis plot? The drama would be about Ms. Independent, who already has her future set, and ..."

haha! Ali, is this your way of telling me you're ongoing through a quarter-life crisis? Let me guess! You're Ms Individuality. Ms Carpe Diem. You're left wing (most of the time). And.. you're Ms.. Words of Affirmation? How did I do?

Have you just gone through a really back breakup because your ex was insufferably ignorant and kept trying to earn your love with (big) chocolates on your pillow?

Yes, you're asking too much 🤣 With such a specific prompt, have you tried your AI?

Okay, let's get serious. I have gone through my list and.. admittedly you should know I'm so romantic that I usually do avoid novels where the women are in relationship and in crisis. With that in mind, you could try some of these:
- Hoops & Heartstrings and its sequel Half-Court Heat: not technically a quarter life crisis but close enough. An hot enemies to lovers romance, and the sequel (I didn't love it) tackles their challenges as a couple (Ms Popular vs Ms I-Want-a-Simple-Life)
- The Blind Side of Love: Ms Rich Hollywood star vs Ms Starving Artist. One of my all time favourites - not super angsty, but a beautiful one. And each is definitely going through a quarter-life crisis - they're just each other's remedy.
- That Certain Something: Ms Rich Business Woman vs Ms Working Class
- Just Three Words: My fave Brayden. Ms Carpe Diem Artist vs Ms Type A Romantic Accountant
- Girls Who Pray: amazing book about two Amish girls/women spanning several years and with an interesting narration style. Definitely some political/social differences there..
- Delilah Green Doesn't Care: Ms Girl Next Door vs Ms Weirdo - second chance (kinda).
- Windlass: this one's angsty - Ms Have-it-together and Ms Completely Broken!
- Chemistry: opposites attract..


Probably unrelated to your specific request but have you tried these?
- Interference: actually my fave YA because it doesn't feel YA. If you ever feel like trying.
- Compass Rose: a series - long and immersive and just amazing.
- Anything by JJ Arias but especially Losing Control (Mrs Player Artist vs Ms Type A Manager), Guava Flavored Lies, Like First Love, Again, Body Check
- 6 Times We Almost Kissed and One Time We Did : don't get fooled by the cover, this one is aaangsty
- The Clinch