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Hers for the Weekend by Helena Greer
3.75
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Sooo my bad but I did not realize that this was the 3rd and last of a series. I read the description and requested it because I love any and all sapphic love stories. However, there was definitely a lot of background that I was missing in order to fully understand and appreciate this book.
All that being said, I did absolutely adore this story and these characters. The exploration of mental health and the roles we’re born into was done really well. The connection between our two main characters - Tara and Holly - felt so raw and real.
I do wish I had looked into the book more before I read it so I could have read the other two books first. As I mentioned above, I did feel like I was missing a lot of info. While this was ultimately my fault, it did have an effect on my overall enjoyment of the book.
The story is great and I’m sure having read the others in the series it would be a beautiful conclusion to the Carrigans series.
Heir by Sabaa Tahir
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Gather, gather and listen well…
OH MY SKIES. I am so so honored to have read this arc and also am devastated at finishing it. Thank you NetGalley and Penguin for the opportunity.
Set 20 years after the end of the AEITA quartet, Heir follows 3 new characters that we are able to get deeply attached to.
Quil the crowned prince and future Emperor Invictus of the Empire, Aiz a Kegari windsmither, and Sirsha an outcast tracker.
I truly don’t even know how to talk about this book. When I finished it I immediately wanted to start rereading (I still might, who knows).
I loved how this story was completely new, but reading in this universe feels like coming home. I did get attached to these new characters very quickly - that is the magic of Sabaa Tahir’s writing. I am already so nervous for the next book, I’m so scared. She’s gonna hurt them I know she is and I’m not ready.
You don’t necessarily have to have read the An Ember in the Ashes quartet to read this, I would highly recommend. Having the background makes the little Easter eggs much more emotional. Also, since it does take place 20 years after the quartet, there are several spoilers that you will run into if you decide to read those 4 books later.
All in all, I love this book. I will read every book Sabaa Tahir ever writes. I am obsessed with her storytelling.
Finding Mr. Write by Kelley Armstrong
3.5
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am conflicted about how I feel about this book. I really liked the premise and the characters for the most part. The main issue I have comes in the form of the main conflict. It felt very stilted and over-explained. It also just took awhile for anything to really happen plot-wise, there was just a lot of telling rather than showing.
The Lady He Lost by Faye Delacour
4.0
This book was a delight to read! Jane and Eli were quite compelling characters and I very much enjoyed reading their story. This book definitely helped me get into the headspace for Bridgerton season 3!
A great read if you are new to historical romance like I am.
Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the eARC.
The Last Love Song by Kalie Holford
- 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
Thank you NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
This book was everything I wanted it to be. Messy queer characters, a scavenger hunt, and lots of angst. I will say, I don’t always love family drama stories, but this one was so intriguing and heartfelt. I cried multiple times, and personally I love that for me.
I loved following Lia as she figured herself out, and learned more about her mom. This is such a great spring book. Definitely binge-worthy (ignore that it took me 2 weeks I am tired). It felt like I was bingeing it every time I picked it up, and that is a great feeling!