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7 reviews
King of Wrath by Ana Huang
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I loved this book (and I'm determined to read the rest, no matter how long it takes me [damn you uni]) but I gave it 4 stars because AH books always feel a little like fanfiction to me - writing style wise. And while that isn't necessarily a bad thing, it does feel very same-y as other books out there, "twists" easy to guess, etc.
I did enjoy this more than the Twisted series overall though, and do recommend it if you're into as easy romance to read.
I did enjoy this more than the Twisted series overall though, and do recommend it if you're into as easy romance to read.
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I'll be honest with you, it's definitely a love it or hate it type of story, and I can tell why. However, I happened to love it, flaws and all. And while I haven't given it a lower rating because of it, Score needs to realise that description and exposition don't really need to be that long (aka I feel like this book could be shorter and I'd still love it).
The Witness by Nora Roberts
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
A great mystery and my favourite Nora Roberts novel! One of my favourite books ever!
Love the mystery and the romance and the strong woman that this is centred on. It gave me everything I wanted in a book without being kitsch, which I greatly appreciated.
Love the mystery and the romance and the strong woman that this is centred on. It gave me everything I wanted in a book without being kitsch, which I greatly appreciated.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I read it as an audiobook and decidedly made the decision not to read the next books (even though I own all three as paperbacks; paperbacks in which I will be giving away). Normally, I don't mind the tropes in this kind of romance, but I just never really got into it. While I wonder if it would have been better read physically, I'm not sure I really want to.
Skin of the Night by Claire D. Bennett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
Really just trys way too hard to get into pants that don't want it...
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.
One of my only DNFs...I just felt uncomfortable honestly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
My favourite book of the year!
It took me a long minute to read it because of uni and other distractions, but this book just seemed to get better the longer I read it. Funny enough, I feel like I read this at the right time too; something I only realised by the end of it.
The story travels through all the nook and crannies you have and makes you think about love, life and grief in ways that take you back but also make you look forward. Simultaneously, I feel like I've had the best therapy session of my life.
It took me a long minute to read it because of uni and other distractions, but this book just seemed to get better the longer I read it. Funny enough, I feel like I read this at the right time too; something I only realised by the end of it.
The story travels through all the nook and crannies you have and makes you think about love, life and grief in ways that take you back but also make you look forward. Simultaneously, I feel like I've had the best therapy session of my life.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
Mile High by Liz Tomforde
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
While it definitely could have gone deeper into each character than their seemingly singular-ish traits/motivations in life, I enjoyed the growth each character experienced.
And wow do I wish Maddison had stepped up sooner but damn, I also wish him and his family were my best friends.
And wow do I wish Maddison had stepped up sooner but damn, I also wish him and his family were my best friends.
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