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48 reviews
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
I. Ate. This. Up 😍
After reading book 1 in the series (Pumpkin Spice Cafe ⭐️⭐️⭐️), I was expecting something similar, but I loved Hazel's story so much more than Jeanie's.
This story felt more "grown up" than book 1 while still keeping its sweet, cutesy, hallmark movie feel moments that us readers got from Pumpkin Spice Cafe - and there is definitely more spice!
Was great to see the return of the characters from book 1.
Hazel and Noah's relationship is steamy, sweet, and a little bit angsty. I was rooting for Noah the whole way through. And his final "declaration" through the highlighted sentences in books 😩 my heart.
Part of me feels Noah is perhaps giving us some subtle Neurodiversity rep, too; as an ADHD girlie, I resonated with some of Noah's traits and personal struggles.
Overall, *chefs kiss*, I will think about this book for a while after finishing.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤/ 5
🌶🌶🌶/ 5
After reading book 1 in the series (Pumpkin Spice Cafe ⭐️⭐️⭐️), I was expecting something similar, but I loved Hazel's story so much more than Jeanie's.
This story felt more "grown up" than book 1 while still keeping its sweet, cutesy, hallmark movie feel moments that us readers got from Pumpkin Spice Cafe - and there is definitely more spice!
Was great to see the return of the characters from book 1.
Overall, *chefs kiss*, I will think about this book for a while after finishing.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤/ 5
🌶🌶🌶/ 5
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
🌶
I adored this book. It was cosy, witty, endearing, and just good fun. I didn't want it to end.
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
🌶
I adored this book. It was cosy, witty, endearing, and just good fun. I didn't want it to end.
Gothikana by RuNyx
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶
🖤🖤🖤
It was a decent, enjoyable read, and I loved the gothic vibes. But the end of the book felt a little rushed. There was such a build-up towards the climax and the unveiling of the mysteries... for it to all end in what felt like a few pages!
🌶🌶
🖤🖤🖤
It was a decent, enjoyable read, and I loved the gothic vibes. But the end of the book felt a little rushed. There was such a build-up towards the climax and the unveiling of the mysteries... for it to all end in what felt like a few pages!
Fourth Wing (Part 2 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation) by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did, but I couldn't stop reading.
I loved the characters and the chemistry between them.
There were a few decent plot twists, and the world building was good.
Overall a great read!
I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did, but I couldn't stop reading.
I loved the characters and the chemistry between them.
There were a few decent plot twists, and the world building was good.
Overall a great read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Blood, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Obsession by Harleigh Beck
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Questioning my morals and my sanity, because this is a story I didn't expect to love... but absolutely did.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶🌶
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
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The story is dark, twisted, haunting, emotional, entertaining, thrilling, and spicy... and the ending 😩
I inhaled this book, the characters, and all of their flaws.
I enjoyed the variation on the POVs, although the story is mainly told from dual POV of our MCs.
This is my first read for this author, but I will definitely be checking out some of Harleigh's other books.
Warning: the book is VERY dark romance/thriller, so check all content warnings before reading.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶🌶
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
📚 Kindle Unlimited
The story is dark, twisted, haunting, emotional, entertaining, thrilling, and spicy... and the ending 😩
I inhaled this book, the characters, and all of their flaws.
I enjoyed the variation on the POVs, although the story is mainly told from dual POV of our MCs.
This is my first read for this author, but I will definitely be checking out some of Harleigh's other books.
Warning: the book is VERY dark romance/thriller, so check all content warnings before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Carnage by Shantel Tessier
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
2.5 stars purely for entertainment value.
The FMC needs serious therapy.
The second half of this book was messy, and the flashbacks were repetitive.
MMC isn't "morally grey," he's abusive.
I've read other books from the L.O.R.D.S series, so I went into this with a fairly open mind.. overall, I was disappointed.
The FMC needs serious therapy.
The second half of this book was messy, and the flashbacks were repetitive.
MMC isn't "morally grey," he's abusive.
I've read other books from the L.O.R.D.S series, so I went into this with a fairly open mind.. overall, I was disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
The Sacrifice by Shantel Tessier
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Where's Molly by H.D. Carlton
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In The Shadows by L.B. August
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 / 5
🌶🌶🌶/5
A great debut novel: I really enjoyed reading this story, and I am already looking forward to the next instalment to see what is in store for our characters!
I also loved the representation/diversity the author brings to the story.
This book also gets my appreciation for its wonderful prologue!
🖤 Slow burn
🖤 World building
🖤 Fated mates
🖤 Strong FMC
🖤 Found family
🖤 Banter/ chemistry
🖤 Spice
“Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know who you are without the masks?"
“Now, you’re going to be a good girl while I teach you a lesson"
In The Shadows kindly gifted to me by the author as an ARC.
🌶🌶🌶/5
A great debut novel: I really enjoyed reading this story, and I am already looking forward to the next instalment to see what is in store for our characters!
I also loved the representation/diversity the author brings to the story.
This book also gets my appreciation for its wonderful prologue!
🖤 Slow burn
🖤 World building
🖤 Fated mates
🖤 Strong FMC
🖤 Found family
🖤 Banter/ chemistry
🖤 Spice
“Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know who you are without the masks?"
“Now, you’re going to be a good girl while I teach you a lesson"
In The Shadows kindly gifted to me by the author as an ARC.