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239 reviews

The Bookshop Sisterhood by Michelle Lindo-Rice

The Bookshop Sisterhood has an interesting and promising premise that delivered in some parts and fell short in others. What I had hoped would be a new favorite became more of a time-passing read.

Final Rating: Not Starred

Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson

I am not well, I am not okay. Tiffany D. Jackson wrote such a beautifully heartbreaking book. I felt this loss.

Final Rating: Starred

A Cozy Night In by Jaylee Fields

This was a cute addition the previous Hunted story. I enjoyed seeing a new side to the two main characters, and the small addition of a new character at the end was very interesting.

Final Rating: Starred

HUNTED (Seasons of Smut Book 1) by Jaylee Fields

I really enjoyed this one! It was a fun time, and I liked the character dynamics. I do wish we got a bit more development in the beginning, and I think I would have liked to see a little more time given to the story overall. But it was really fun, and I'm excited to see what might come next!

Final Rating: Starred (recommended)



I did want to make mention of this after my review (because this will not affect my review rating): I purchased a physical copy of the book. I do think this was formatted more so for a digital copy because there were text messages that printed incredibly small (so small, I could not read them). In addition, there were several spelling errors that left me with some confusion when I came across them. These are minor, though, and they did not affect my rating, as I said.

I Think I Love You by Auriane Desombre

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective tense slow-paced

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

Talk To Me Nicely by BriAnn Danae

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

Rating: Starred

A fun, sexy book! Had me giggling at times and blushing at others. I wasn't a huge fan of calling climaxes a "nut," but that's more a personal nitpick than anything. Great, short read! Will definitely be picking up more from this author.

Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

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

Disclaimer: I was provided a digital galley by the publisher in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion.

Rating: Starred

Furia was everything I expected it to be and more. Yamile Saied Méndez takes readers on an emotional journey of connections and heart-tugging lessons built into the story and its characters. This is one book readers will not want to miss.

Check out my full review, available on my blog Belle's Archive now!

This Dark Descent by Kalyn Josephson

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective tense 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? It's complicated

Disclaimer: I was provided a digital galley and finished physical copy by the publisher and Colored Pages Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion.

Rating: Starred

This Dark Descent is a whirlwind fantasy reminiscent of The Hunger Games and Peaky Blinders with Jewish folklore. An attractive first book in a new series, readers are in for a treat.

Check out my full review, available on my blog Belle's Archive now!

Her Own Happiness by Eden Appiah-Kubi

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

Disclaimer: I was provided a digital galley by the author in return for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion.

Rating: Starred

Her Own Happiness was a story I have not yet read, in every sense of meaning. Unique, open, touching, and relatable in several aspects, author Eden Appiah-Kubi pulls readers in and has us hanging onto each paragraph.

Check out my full review on my blog Belle's Archive now!

ASAP by Axie Oh

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-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? Yes

Disclaimer: I was provided a digital galley via Edelweiss+ in return for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion.

Final Rating: Starred

ASAP by Axie Oh was like stepping back into the wonderland you had been missing. A companion to XOXO, but unique and full of its own quirks and loves.

Check out my full review on my blog Belle's Archive, available February 2024!