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Storm of Secrets and Sorrow by Melissa K. Roehrich
5.0
I honestly couldn’t tell you wtf happened, wtf is currently happening, or wtf is going to happen with this book.
I went into this (foolishly) thinking there would be no way it could be as emotionally devastating as the first book, incorrect.
I was so emotionally involved with each character. P!ssed for them, anxious, depressed, scared, heartbroken, etc. I need a support group after this.
That being said, despite the fact I am in SHAMBLES this was a captivating read and I don’t know how to exist in the meantime waiting for the next
I went into this (foolishly) thinking there would be no way it could be as emotionally devastating as the first book, incorrect.
I was so emotionally involved with each character. P!ssed for them, anxious, depressed, scared, heartbroken, etc. I need a support group after this.
That being said, despite the fact I am in SHAMBLES this was a captivating read and I don’t know how to exist in the meantime waiting for the next
Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roehrich
5.0
WHY HAS NO ONE BEEN TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK!?
I had never seen anything about it & just gave it a chance at random. This is right up there with my favorite books ever.
It is incredible. Emotionally devasting in the best of ways.
I cried, I blushed, I laughed, I screamed, slammed the book closed just to immediately open it again.
I simultaneously LOVED & HATED the characters. I’d be cussing at them at the top of the page and by the bottom I would be infatuated with them again.
This is not for everyone however. As I said, it is very emotional and could be triggering so read the warnings.
It definitely isn’t a lighthearted romance story, but it also isn’t as dark as most “dark romance” it walked the line perfectly in my opinion 🥵
I had never seen anything about it & just gave it a chance at random. This is right up there with my favorite books ever.
It is incredible. Emotionally devasting in the best of ways.
I cried, I blushed, I laughed, I screamed, slammed the book closed just to immediately open it again.
I simultaneously LOVED & HATED the characters. I’d be cussing at them at the top of the page and by the bottom I would be infatuated with them again.
This is not for everyone however. As I said, it is very emotional and could be triggering so read the warnings.
It definitely isn’t a lighthearted romance story, but it also isn’t as dark as most “dark romance” it walked the line perfectly in my opinion 🥵
A Promise of Peridot by Kate Golden
4.5
I am in love with this series. There were a few parts of the book that felt a bit slow paced, but the writing was well enough that I didn’t mind. Things picked up a lot by the end and the ending has me in a perpetual panic attack until the next book comes out.
The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten
5.0
I saw so many negative reviews about how this wasn’t as good as the first so I was hesitant to start it because I absolutely loved Foxglove King & didn’t want to be disappointed. Once I started it though I was instantly emotionally invested. There was more romantic scenes in this than the first, however it is a bit difficult to compare them fairly because there was A LOT going on in this. It kept me in suspense, wondering how this could possibly work out in the end, the love triangle dynamics are shredding my heart.
I do feel like there was quite a bit foreshadowing of a potential throuple relationship in the future, which is usually a trope I want nothing to do with but these books have me in a chokehold so I’d probably make an exception.
I do feel like there was quite a bit foreshadowing of a potential throuple relationship in the future, which is usually a trope I want nothing to do with but these books have me in a chokehold so I’d probably make an exception.
Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco
slow-paced
3.5
I did enjoy this book but it felt like it was dragging at times. That could be because of the monotone audiobook though honestly. I loved Envy & Camila’s love story, and their spice of course.
I was expecting to enjoy this a lot more based upon the hype I’ve seen for it however.
I was expecting to enjoy this a lot more based upon the hype I’ve seen for it however.
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
fast-paced
5.0
The last 100 pages has me emotionally wrecked.
This book was amazing. I was immediately hooked, never knew what was coming next, and the plot twists? Flabbergasting.
I am a strictly romantasy reader so I’m used to every book (esp enemies to lovers) being basically the same format w different characters. However, this felt different than the rest. My favorite read of 2024 so far.
This book was amazing. I was immediately hooked, never knew what was coming next, and the plot twists? Flabbergasting.
I am a strictly romantasy reader so I’m used to every book (esp enemies to lovers) being basically the same format w different characters. However, this felt different than the rest. My favorite read of 2024 so far.
Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This was so beautifully written. If you’re a fan of Howl’s Moving Castle, you’ll love this book. I fell in love with the little woodland manor & all of the characters.
This is a bittersweet ending though, be warned.
This is a bittersweet ending though, be warned.
Made & Marred by Samantha R. Goode
3.75
It took me longer to get into this than the first book of the series. I honestly don’t really remember the first half of the book because it doesn’t feel like anything actually happens other than one or two smaller events. Once the plot twist in the middle(ish) happens though I was emotionally invested.
The amount of feelings that I went through the last half of the book was insane.
Also, mind the cliff. No one warned me & once I finished I just laid and stared at the ceiling because tf.
The amount of feelings that I went through the last half of the book was insane.
Also, mind the cliff. No one warned me & once I finished I just laid and stared at the ceiling because tf.
A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden
4.5
I absolutely fell in love with this book, characters, world, etc. My only regret is not waiting for the next book to come out before diving into this one, I don’t know how to handle the wait.
Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta
3.0
This was my first monster/romance/erotica.
It isn’t really my cup of tea, however it was a better story than I expected. The romance was actually adorable.
It isn’t really my cup of tea, however it was a better story than I expected. The romance was actually adorable.