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Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

I feel so empty!!!!!!!!!! Why does every author feel the need to rip our heart out, stomp on it and then burn it during the last 100 pages of every book. Pain!!! What a wild ride… the character development in this for every character was beautiful. Action packed to the RIM. Sexy af. Beautifully written to where I literally felt like I was a cadet in Basgiath. The only reason I didn’t rate it 5 was because I guessed the ending and I felt like something? was missing.

Now excuse me while I slip into a void of nothingness till the next book comes out 🥲

The Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby

dark emotional tense fast-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

3.75

Okay okayyyyy it was good. It was a quick read to get some books finished. I do feel like the series could’ve been 3 books and it would’ve been fine. It did have a great plot and romance portion but I feel like I was expecting SO much going into this I was pretty let down… needed more spice. needed more dark romance. But maybe it’s just me lol. I had a hard time connecting with the clients but enjoyed it overall.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Sidetracked by S.T. Abby

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Definitely way better than the first book but I’m still searching for the spice?? This one has more mystery & suspense which kept me interested! Interested to see how this plays out

These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

This dualogy stole my heart!!!!! The way Lexi literally SUCKS you in on the first page. Her writing is impeccable. This whole book I was literally SWOOOOOONING. Sure it had a love triangle but it was so freaking interesting to see how it played out. I am so happy how this book ended. I wish there was more 😭 I have a giant whole in my heart.

For all you haters that are saying this is a rip off of acotar, what’re yall smoking?????

Foxglove by Adalyn Grace

medium-paced

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

1.0

BOOOOOOORRRINNNGG. This book was such a drag. Absolutely nothing happened. Such a let down from the first book.

These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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

5.0

Holy shitake mushrooms. I loved this book so much. From the beginning, Lexi sucks you in! The whole book literally had me on the edge of my seat waiting… I knew some shady shit was going to happen but omg!!!!! I am literally running to the library to get the next book.

This story is giving Harry Potter, ACOTAR and Cinderella all in one book 😭 obsessed.

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Brilliant!! Love the spooky old time vibes this book gives you. Always waiting for the next thing to happen 👀 Magic. Secrets. Royal families. Fake courting. You touch her and I’ll kill you vibes!! The ending has me literally begging for more.

The only reason I didn’t rate it a 5 was Rachel’s writing was a little toooooooo descriptive for me. I found my self skimming over all the descriptive paragraphs… lol. I also felt like the first 2/3 of the book I kept waiting and waiting and waiting for something to happen. Glad I kept waiting!

Get In My Swamp by G.M. Fairy

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Okay but wait I loved this book 😂 Only read it for my book club this month… was a little hesitant going into it but by the end I was ready to fall in love with an ogre. Lmao!!!!!!!! I will say the play on the names from shrek had me LOLing. It was such a fun and quick read that had a tonnnnn and tonnnn of spice but still had a decent plot. The plot twist? Shooketh. Never saw it coming. 

It was my first time reading a kindle novella & can’t wait to read more!!!! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping and Incest

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Brynne Weaver is a genius!!!!!! The way she made me fall in love with two serial killers is a bit alarming. Her writing was so captivating. This book had everything you need & want. Guy falls first. Plot twists you did NOT see coming. Spice. Spice. Spice!!! The way I was quite literally squealing, jaw dropping and palming my face by the end…lol
Also a perfect set up into the next book. What a perfect read to get into the Halloween mood.

The only reason I did not rate it a 5 is I personally felt like it dragged on the first like 200 pages but definitely still keeps you entertained.

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

Perfect little rom com what will have you throwing up by the end it’s so cute lololol. A great book to get you in the mood for ~spooky szn~ as it’s about a ghost and takes place mainly at a funeral home!!

I did feel like it dragged on towards the end. Also, I totally guessed the ending WAY early in the beginning but I ain’t mad.