viscountess_black's reviews
407 reviews

To Charm a Lady by Joanna Barker

adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• 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

I loved it so, so much. I was wondering if I would like the second book of this series as much as the first because both Cora and Oliver are so very different from Marigold and Tristan (speaking of, I loved their appearance and involvement), but I found myself utterly surprised. I loved their interactions and slow burn romance. Oliver grew so much as a character and it was amazing to see a Cora more bold and freed. 
I hope there will be more.

A Game of Hearts by Joanna Barker

emotional funny fast-paced

• 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

I fell in love with the characters, their chemistry, their bickering, their willingness to talk, to communicate when was necessary. It was exactly what I needed.

Coffee and Kittens by Christina Mattingly

fast-paced

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

3.0

Short and very smutty but it also managed to build their relationship.

Blood Iron and Bone by Sera Foxe
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.

The characters are so dull, the story heavy and boring. I just can't.

Lucky #7: A Spicy FF Sapphic Short Romance by Gemma Addison Dove

fast-paced

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

3.0

Very short and spicy.

Across Time and Starlight by Alessandro Candotti

adventurous challenging fast-paced

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

4.0

This is a beautiful but heart wrenching story of fated love. We have great world building and deep, complex characters. 
I loved the chemistry between Saya and Andreas, noticeable from the very first moment the crossed paths in the book. 
I have to admit that the first 42 pages were a bit heavy, but necessary to understand how things worked and not get lost deeper in the story. 
I don't have more to say than: It is so well written it was a pleasure to read it, to learn about and with the characters how the story evolved. 

Thank you NetGalley, River Grove Books and Alessandro Candotti for providing this book in exchange of  an honest review.

I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

This book really makes you think and also leaves your mind blank. 
It is an unpleasant book. It has less than 200 pages, with three long chapters describing how our main character (the author of the story) narrates what little she knows and remembers. 
You go along with the main character, asking questions, forming theories but the thing is, and we realise this with the main character: why does it care?
The thing is, we get to know how important is humanity as a quality and the will it gives us to live.

Mary Poppins in the Kitchen: A Cookery Book with a Story by P.L. Travers

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? No

3.0

Mary Poppins from A to Z by P.L. Travers

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story, Season 2 by A-jin, Lemon Frog, DOYOSAY

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.0

I decided to read the web novel because I'm also reading the manhwa and saw some comments saying how different is the ending of the manhwa from the ending on the novel and yes, I can see the difference now. I like it tho, it gives Edith two different chances at happiness.