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When All The Stars Burn Out by Finley Jackson
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Go into this book blind. Really. You want to read it without knowing much about it. And then let the story draw you in.
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Smart, irreverent, hysterical, Finlay finds herself in way over her head when she is accidentally hired as hit person. A motley cast of characters surrounds her in this circus of crazy circumstances. I listened to this on audio from hoopla.
There by Denise Grover Swank
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Stars Could Save Us by Valerie Rivers
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Stars Could Save Us (Book 2 of The Stars Would Curse Us Series)
Authors: Stephanie Combs and Valerie Rivers
Release Date: February 26, 2025
Star Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Scoville Spice Scale: 🌶 ¾
This is one of my most anticipated books of 2024. The conclusion to The Stars Would Curse Us series by the Award Winning Sister Author Team of Stephanie Combs and Valerie Rivers. If you have not read the 1st book of the series, STOP! Even though this is going to be as spoiler free as possible, if you haven't read the first book, you need to read it before this one. I also recommend reading The Stars Couldn't Break Us, a novella.
After the cliffhanger of the first book, I was left reeling. The characters were left in impossible situations. Aella & Arianwen both were heartbroken. The situation was in shambles. The King emboldened, the Rebellion desperate, Prince Kaleidos scrambling for the safety of those he cares for.
I spent this book gasping, crying, screaming "No, No, NO!" and "YEEEEEESSSSSS". This sister duo of authors have absolutely blown me away with a piece of the long game they played. Oh, the key. THE KEY! Round of applause on this whole series.
I will be posting a more indepth review. For now, make sure you read the first book and novella, and then read this book for:
✨️ Amazing Worldbuilding
✨️ Chosen One
✨️ Incredible Beasts
✨️ Love Triangle
✨️ Elemental Magic
✨️ Truth & Consequences
✨️ Reunions
✨️ True Mates
✨️ Revolving Door of Emotions
✨️ She may be silver but he's Morally Gray
I would like to thank @stephdevourerofbooks and @valerieriversauthor for trusting me with this Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
Authors: Stephanie Combs and Valerie Rivers
Release Date: February 26, 2025
Star Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Scoville Spice Scale: 🌶 ¾
This is one of my most anticipated books of 2024. The conclusion to The Stars Would Curse Us series by the Award Winning Sister Author Team of Stephanie Combs and Valerie Rivers. If you have not read the 1st book of the series, STOP! Even though this is going to be as spoiler free as possible, if you haven't read the first book, you need to read it before this one. I also recommend reading The Stars Couldn't Break Us, a novella.
After the cliffhanger of the first book, I was left reeling. The characters were left in impossible situations. Aella & Arianwen both were heartbroken. The situation was in shambles. The King emboldened, the Rebellion desperate, Prince Kaleidos scrambling for the safety of those he cares for.
I spent this book gasping, crying, screaming "No, No, NO!" and "YEEEEEESSSSSS". This sister duo of authors have absolutely blown me away with a piece of the long game they played. Oh, the key. THE KEY! Round of applause on this whole series.
I will be posting a more indepth review. For now, make sure you read the first book and novella, and then read this book for:
✨️ Amazing Worldbuilding
✨️ Chosen One
✨️ Incredible Beasts
✨️ Love Triangle
✨️ Elemental Magic
✨️ Truth & Consequences
✨️ Reunions
✨️ True Mates
✨️ Revolving Door of Emotions
✨️ She may be silver but he's Morally Gray
I would like to thank @stephdevourerofbooks and @valerieriversauthor for trusting me with this Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and War
Whims of the Wicked: A Fantasy Romance Reading Advent Calendar by Rebecca Grey
There is a bonus chapter that is sexy times and The author gives a clear warning if Spice isn't your thing, skip it. I really thought this would have been an engagement scene, not just a sex scene. And taking someone's virginity that roughly when you love them is a bit much. I would have preferred a more tender sex scene. Ride the horse, ride the cowboy.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
A delightful story told in 24 chapters as an Advent Book for Christmas.
Sonnet is a fiesty, cunning FMC who strives to help her family by gaining standing in society and Malcolm Black is going to help her whether he happens to fall for her or not.
While I really enjoyed the book, I took off a .5 for a lot of typos. Sending stories through Beta and Alpha readers real helps with this.
Sonnet is a fiesty, cunning FMC who strives to help her family by gaining standing in society and Malcolm Black is going to help her whether he happens to fall for her or not.
While I really enjoyed the book, I took off a .5 for a lot of typos. Sending stories through Beta and Alpha readers real helps with this.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Violence, and Death of parent
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
As much as people fear dolls and puppets, I found myself amused throughout this book. I'm getting jaded.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Blood
Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, and Death of parent
Since There's No Place To Go by K.M. Gillis
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Corrupting Cupid by Effie Campbell
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As a Cupid fan, this is a nice, quick read about a virgin Cupid wanting to sow his oats but not with a nymph or another god, with a human. And he finds one. Who teaches him.
Scoville Spice Scale: 🌶🌶🌶
Scoville Spice Scale: 🌶🌶🌶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
A Festive Feud by Maren Moore
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Traveling Book Goes to School: A Little Free Library Book by Charissa Bates
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A delightful tale of a book that goes to a school's little free library and then travels to various homes. The book also has a book friend in a book named Twisty - a book about tying knots.