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Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

3.5

the pictures are cool, mixed with the progression of the story   Sucker for mixed media in novels. Lots of telling, not a lot of showing. Anton Chekhov has a famous quote: “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” Overall I enjoyed the story but there were a lot of things that pulled me out of it. 

End of Story by A.J. Finn

2.0

I don’t think AJ Finn is for me. I’ll leave it at that. 

Tin Queen by Devney Perry

4.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Emmett & Nova - anonymity… revenge plot, spiciest of the books- I can’t believe it’s over. While the content felt a little repetitive through the middle, I adored the way Devney wrapped this series up. The entire crew ends with their HEAs & the found family vibes are just immaculate. I think Riven Knight is still the favorite 

Daydream by Hannah Grace
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

It’s just as bad as daydream 😶‍🌫️ 

Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

3.0

This was way overhyped 🫢 if chapters 3-6 were more towards the end of the book; there would have been more impact. I was bored by page 75 and questioning what’s the point? I already know what happens. While it’s beautifully written, I love Winsteads prose, but just felt pointless after a certain point. 

-multiple timeline jumps to the past 
-single POV
-murder… but not mystery

Fallen Jester by Devney Perry

5.0

Leo deserved his happy ending 🥹 ugh I love this series so much, the found family amongst the Tin Kings is just something else. I don’t want to give anything away but the last 100 pages made the whole thing!! 

bad boy turned daddy is my new favorite, *specific* trope🥵 

Balance by Lucia Franco
Did not finish book.

This is horrible LOL 

Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose

3.0

It felt a little predictable but I enjoy Jeneva’s writing style, naturally I gobbled this up quickly.

Whiskey & Sin by Emily Rath

3.0

It was good but very repetitive /not very memorable. I did enjoy Silas and Bears character development /bond

Dr. Resident by Lexie Woods
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

Telling me the story instead of showing me, Cassidy also comes off as an entitled twat, “As I walk into the patient’s room, the doctor is already assessing my patient in the bed. I take a deep breath, barely glancing at him as I try to remain professional. Wheeling over the computer and opening the patient’s chart, I focus on my task at hand.” oh you mean the dr is doing HIS job, mind you she’s an RN… and she’s annoyed that he was a dick in the hallway when she *literally* stopped walking suddenly. I would have told you to watch where you were going as well… esp in Atlanta? It’s not giving enemies to lovers meet cute ….Bless your heart…. I just can’t. And the Covid blah blah rah rah rah. 🤮