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The Swedish Prince by Karina Halle
emotional
funny
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? No
2.0
This is a 2 star simply because I finished it and didn’t feel immense anger, just disappointment. TSP was just so bland, Maggie – our FMC – was poorly written and felt one dimensional, we know nothing about her apart from she is poor, her parents were murdered meaning she is the legal guardian of her siblings , she was a journalism student and works in a hotel there wasn’t much we knew about her personality and interests.
I also felt there was no romance (much less friendship) nor a build up to it between Maggie & Viktor, the princely mmc, it felt purely based on lust evident by the fact they never really did much talking and getting to know each other (unless it was abouttheir relatives traumatic deaths and that is not great grounds to know a person imo) apart from their first date and the 3 days they spent in hollywood only for that to just be then getting to know eachother in the biblical sense and suddenly they are both in love and Viktor wants her to be a princess, no training, no history lessons just: random chick I’ve know for 2 weeks meet my mum and dad - the King and Queen of Sweden, you are to be princess now because I like being inside you, teach you some royal protocols and about my country so you don’t get attack for being uncouth?? no lets bone!!
I also felt there was no romance (much less friendship) nor a build up to it between Maggie & Viktor, the princely mmc, it felt purely based on lust evident by the fact they never really did much talking and getting to know each other (unless it was about
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Suicide, and Death of parent
Things We Hide From The Light by Lucy Score
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Ah man! I really thought I would enjoy that as a whole a lot more. Whilst it started out great, a look into Nash and his ptsd from the events of book one, it quickly got really frustrating with how Nash behaves after Lucian decided to be a dick and plant bs in Nash’s head about Lina, had him out her throwing accusations, well pot meet kettle!!
I wasn't as invested in Lina and Nash's story like I thought I would be. I loved Lina at the start and the glimpses we got of Knox, Naomi, Waylay and Sloane (currently a Lucian hater so no love for him) and it started out interesting enough but dipped after a bit plus Nash’s behaviour was just a big ass ick after a while
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Addiction
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Oh my goodness!! I LOVED that!! Hade’s and Persephone's chemistry was WOW! I am not hugely familiar with Greek mythology but know names and this has piqued my interest. I would say it was spice-heavy but that didn't bother me, the plot was intriguing enough as a whole.
I love how each character was written and this world overall is a very modern take on the gods of Olympus! I cannot wait to delve deeper into the series.
Everyone except Hades Persephone & her sisters is on my shit list!!! on they vexed me soo much like how could Demeter sell Persephone off like that? AND SHE NEVER EVEN APOLOGISED EITHER! Every other God was complicit even when snakes like Hermes & Dionysus were buddy-buddy with Hades those fuckers still sided with Zeus publicly (idc that they"gave support" in the end it took too damn long!!!)
I love how each character was written and this world overall is a very modern take on the gods of Olympus! I cannot wait to delve deeper into the series.
Everyone except Hades Persephone & her sisters is on my shit list!!! on they vexed me soo much like how could Demeter sell Persephone off like that? AND SHE NEVER EVEN APOLOGISED EITHER! Every other God was complicit even when snakes like Hermes & Dionysus were buddy-buddy with Hades those fuckers still sided with Zeus publicly (idc that they"gave support" in the end it took too damn long!!!)
Mistlefoe: A Mead Realm Tale by Kimberly Lemming
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love this book sooo damn much!! my favourite thing in a book is when I can feel every emotion possible and love it and Kimberly delivered.
I laughed & I teared up and over all just had the best time reading this book. Also the spice, my goodness🤭
It was only ~170 pages but Kimberly did such a great job making it feel like it wasn’t, there was great pacing, the world build was perfect and not too complicated but also didn’t lack in anything, I never felt bored at any point and the characters were well fleshed out and have me looking forward to more. New favourite instant buy author🫶🏾
I see myself in Cinnamons character a lot and that felt so refreshing to fully connect with a character, girl was a mood. Fallon, jesus take the wheel, FALLON? yeah, top monster boyfriend. perfect cozy fantasy book with elements of magic, an adorable friendship group and a good adventure.
I laughed & I teared up and over all just had the best time reading this book. Also the spice, my goodness🤭
It was only ~170 pages but Kimberly did such a great job making it feel like it wasn’t, there was great pacing, the world build was perfect and not too complicated but also didn’t lack in anything, I never felt bored at any point and the characters were well fleshed out and have me looking forward to more. New favourite instant buy author🫶🏾
I see myself in Cinnamons character a lot and that felt so refreshing to fully connect with a character, girl was a mood. Fallon, jesus take the wheel, FALLON? yeah, top monster boyfriend. perfect cozy fantasy book with elements of magic, an adorable friendship group and a good adventure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Insert Groom Here by K.M. Jackson
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
That was a meh. Very interesting concept and was looking forward to reading it, thought it would have much more drama. A good start but for a 290 page book it felt very long, this was probably because of the amount of exposition and inner dialogue compared to plot advancement and character development.
The characters actions were often questionable, case and point? Eva & Aiden's first interaction was girly kissing him after she catches him film her breakdown and then kneeing him in the balls?... then Aiden never even sincerly apologises for it and they start being fuck buddies... Even the concept I started reading it for took a back seat I didn't feel like I was reading a reality dating show romance
The characters actions were often questionable, case and point? Eva & Aiden's first interaction was girly kissing him after she catches him film her breakdown and then kneeing him in the balls?... then Aiden never even sincerly apologises for it and they start being fuck buddies... Even the concept I started reading it for took a back seat I didn't feel like I was reading a reality dating show romance
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
There is a reason Talia Hibbert is one of my favourite authors and this book is no exception. Such a cute wholesome read! I ate Bradley’s pov UP and Celine is just an absolute queen begging to end🥹 their development and friendship and little moments! ahhhh🥰
I enjoyed see Celine gain friends through the survival course and open up to her feelings for Brad. Additionally Talia knows how to write disability rep well and Brad has OCD but it is not written like a disease he is plagued with nor his entire personality.
Brads realisation of his feelings for Celine were so hilarious and adorable at the same time, it is one of my favourite"ah-ha" moments <3
I enjoyed see Celine gain friends through the survival course and open up to her feelings for Brad. Additionally Talia knows how to write disability rep well and Brad has OCD but it is not written like a disease he is plagued with nor his entire personality.
Brads realisation of his feelings for Celine were so hilarious and adorable at the same time, it is one of my favourite"ah-ha" moments <3
Sin Bin by Teagan Hunter
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Teagan hunter has yet to miss for me. She has put me into my hockey romance era, she has a good balance of spice and plot, her characters are loveable and her writing gets me in my feels every damn time, I also like how she sets up the characters for their next book, they don't just come out of nowhere, we see their personality develop in previous books, like I cannot wait for Millers book because Hunter has set him up so well in the previous ones and then we had more of Greer in this one too so that is planting the seeds for his book.
OK less on the series, now the book, this is my favourite in the series so far and I love all of them but this one had that yearning from Smith for Emilia, that high stakes sneaking around (more on that later), I loved their moments in their bubble and I think thats what made this my favourite, they found a place to be them without outside pressures and it felt like it was just them in the world in those moments.
I do wish it felt more forbidden, they didn't feel like they were sneaking around because Emilia was the coachs niece or for her job, that aspect kinda felt like it was an afterthought unless they said it, it didn't feel dangerous enough and I think that's in part due to us not seeing how strong Emilia and coach Martins relationship was, we know they are important to eachother but we don't see that bond, in fact he shows up like 3 times in 300 pages
OK less on the series, now the book, this is my favourite in the series so far and I love all of them but this one had that yearning from Smith for Emilia, that high stakes sneaking around (more on that later), I loved their moments in their bubble and I think thats what made this my favourite, they found a place to be them without outside pressures and it felt like it was just them in the world in those moments.
I do wish it felt more forbidden, they didn't feel like they were sneaking around because Emilia was the coachs niece or for her job, that aspect kinda felt like it was an afterthought unless they said it, it didn't feel dangerous enough and I think that's in part due to us not seeing how strong Emilia and coach Martins relationship was, we know they are important to eachother but we don't see that bond, in fact he shows up like 3 times in 300 pages
Mother Knows Best by Stella Stevenson
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed that. Will was down bad for AJ, even after 8 years, and I love that for AJ. won't lie I was ready to clock Eleanor once I understood what her part was in the break-up because who likes a judgemental bitch, mother of the MMC or not. She also didn't grovel enough for said part in break up imo.
Anyway, I loved that AJ was unapologetically herself like "Yeah I'm fat so-fucking-what? Try harder to get me down" but we also saw her vulnerable moments which would realistically still be there regardless of how comfortable someone is with their body.
Side characters(Chloe, Alex & Tandy) were fun but wish we saw more of them and AJ interacting.
Anyway, I loved that AJ was unapologetically herself like "Yeah I'm fat so-fucking-what? Try harder to get me down" but we also saw her vulnerable moments which would realistically still be there regardless of how comfortable someone is with their body.
Side characters(Chloe, Alex & Tandy) were fun but wish we saw more of them and AJ interacting.
Until I Met You by Amber Rose Gill
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Oh my good giddy god! that was such an amazing fun wholesome read!!
In until i met you we follow Samantha Roberts who is of to Tobago for her childhood best friends wedding, the only problem? she just broken up with her boyfriend and who wants to go to a wedding alone?
I loved this book from start to finish and everything in between! Roman is flirty with Sam from the get go and Sam is like no bit then warms up to it and their interactions are the cutest ever! the friendship group too was such s heartwarming thing to read as we didn’t just follow Sam and Roman but had a glimpse at all the friends and their partnerships/problems and how the friend group helped and advises eachother. perfecttt!!🫶🏾
In until i met you we follow Samantha Roberts who is of to Tobago for her childhood best friends wedding, the only problem? she just broken up with her boyfriend and who wants to go to a wedding alone?
I loved this book from start to finish and everything in between! Roman is flirty with Sam from the get go and Sam is like no bit then warms up to it and their interactions are the cutest ever! the friendship group too was such s heartwarming thing to read as we didn’t just follow Sam and Roman but had a glimpse at all the friends and their partnerships/problems and how the friend group helped and advises eachother. perfecttt!!🫶🏾
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content