avolk10's reviews
184 reviews

Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carlton

adventurous dark hopeful tense slow-paced

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

3.5

This was not what I thought it was going to be. A bit repetitive. But good

Perfect Family by A.G. Hawkins

adventurous challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was such a great tie in to “He Did It”. Hated the husband which is how  domestic violence books should be written. Without romanticizing the abuse. Although I feel like there should have been more explained, like the nanny and more info before things turned bad (ie: the postpartum depression stuff, their lives before the issues), I think all that could have played so much more into the story. Also that nanny is just as guilty personally. This read as mystery/drama. I love her books and can’t wait to read more.

Lights Out by Navessa Allen

adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Best dark romance I have read  so far. And I have read a lot. Loved the golden retriever stalker vibe Naveesa created. Hot and I think I have a mask kink now🙈🤣

Maybe Meant to Be by K.L. Walther

hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

My least fave from her. This read the most YA of all the books. But glad I read it and it’s off my shelf. 

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful informative sad tense 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

4.0

This was such a fun read. I truly enjoyed the banter. But…this may be my least fav of all of Abby’s books. I LOATHE the miscommunication trope. The entire second half was based off miscommunication and I feel like had they just talked to each other, the angst wouldn’t have been an issue. Idk. Just didn’t se practical. Although I can resonate with MMC based on the anxiety, it was over the top and a tad annoying to read.  Like…it made me anxious. A bit neurotic. BUT the banter. His family. The story itself. Amazing. 

Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This is such a sad story. What happened to this girl is devastating but told so beautifully. The audio was great 

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

It was ok. I think it’s better than 3 probably but I think I’m not a fantasy girly as much as I want to be. I just get lost and can’t seem to see the storyline. 

Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

This was such an incredible read. It made me feel all the things. Gasps halfway through at the unthinkable. This was so well done and well deserved 5 stars

We Don't Swim Here by Vincent Tirado

adventurous dark hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book had so much potential. Great premise and hooked me early. Just didn’t move up to an ending I wanted. Fizzled out. A tad disappointing but glad I read it (on audio) so I can get it off my bookshelf. 

The Mistake by Elle Kennedy

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense fast-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

4.5

Ohhhhh love loved this book. I thought I liked the Deal but this has just a little bit more gut punch. Loved how the characters are still around in the books. Can’t wait to read book 3 now!