soozn's reviews
449 reviews

Odd Spirits by S.T. Gibson

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

2.0

The Shabti by Megaera C. Lorenz

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

This was the BEST choice for spooky szn. ‘Spooky’ describes it perfectly. It has a great mix of paranormal activity, mystery, and romance in a wonderfully drawn period setting. Between the setting and the language, it truly felt like I was watching an old black and white movie.

The MC’s name — Dashiel — is clearly meant to evoke the famous writer of 1930s detective fiction, Dashiell Hammett. To me, this immediately lends Maltese Falcon/Thin Man vibes which are totally on point here. We’ve got cursed Egyptian artifacts, malicious spirits trying to communicate, and a cadre of flimflam artists who fake this stuff for a living. Dark and dangerous but also so much fun.

I was rooting for Dashiel and Hermann so hard. This is a closed door romance but it definitely wasn’t lacking in romance for it. I loved how they were always so gentle with each other. I wanted them to get their HEA so bad. They’re such sweethearts who deserve all the good things. 

I never wanted to put this down. And I never knew what was going to happen next; the anticipation was delicious. This is an absolute gem of a book and is definitely one of my top favorites of the year.

A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley

adventurous funny inspiring

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

And Then You by Briar Prescott

emotional funny mysterious sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Until Jude by Briar Prescott

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Until You by Briar Prescott

emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Unconventional Hearts by Emmy Sanders

3.75

The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid

emotional

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Coming Up for Air: What I Learned from Sport, Fame and Fatherhood by Tom Daley

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad

5.0