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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Spoilers::::
Characters: Scarlett
Spice:1/5
Plot:5/5
Character Development:5/5
Review:
"Scarlett and The Kiss Thief" by Ivy Smoak is a quick and enjoyable read that centers on Scarlett, a high school senior determined to win over her longtime crush, Axel Stevens. After a summer makeover, she's ready to make her move and finally get her first kiss.
The story is engaging, and Scarlett's determination makes her a relatable character. The book ends on a frustrating cliffhanger, leaving you desperate to know who stole her first kiss. Though short, it’s a delightful read that will have you eagerly waiting for the sequel.
Characters: Scarlett
Spice:1/5
Plot:5/5
Character Development:5/5
Review:
"Scarlett and The Kiss Thief" by Ivy Smoak is a quick and enjoyable read that centers on Scarlett, a high school senior determined to win over her longtime crush, Axel Stevens. After a summer makeover, she's ready to make her move and finally get her first kiss.
The story is engaging, and Scarlett's determination makes her a relatable character. The book ends on a frustrating cliffhanger, leaving you desperate to know who stole her first kiss. Though short, it’s a delightful read that will have you eagerly waiting for the sequel.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
So happy to be back with the Hunted and Empire High world!
First, if you think you have read this, it was first a novella and has now been turned into a 3 book series. This is book 1 of 3 of that series. So yes, you need to get this and read it.
James and Penny Hunter’s daughter, Scarlett, is a senior at Empire High. We follow her and her friends, Sophie, Axel, and Jacob through those first few weeks of their senior year.
Love this so much! My heart is so happy to read about this next generation. Whose team will you choose?
First, if you think you have read this, it was first a novella and has now been turned into a 3 book series. This is book 1 of 3 of that series. So yes, you need to get this and read it.
James and Penny Hunter’s daughter, Scarlett, is a senior at Empire High. We follow her and her friends, Sophie, Axel, and Jacob through those first few weeks of their senior year.
Love this so much! My heart is so happy to read about this next generation. Whose team will you choose?
Oh Scarlett!!!
Such a good light hearted short about Scarlett's first kiss! We all fell in love with James and Penny... And their daughter is now a senior in high school and trying to navigate love! Loved the interactions between all the kids of the originals. Definitely worth the read.
Such a good light hearted short about Scarlett's first kiss! We all fell in love with James and Penny... And their daughter is now a senior in high school and trying to navigate love! Loved the interactions between all the kids of the originals. Definitely worth the read.
•• Scarlett Hunter ••
☆☆☆☆
Scarlett and the Kiss Thief by Ivy Smoak
Ivy released the first few chapters of this novella previously and extended the story! It’s so good!
I loved the glimpse of James and Penny as parents and Scarlett, Axel and Sophie all grown up. The story left so much to be desired and I can’t wait to see where Ivy takes it.
Such a fun novella !
☆☆☆☆
Scarlett and the Kiss Thief by Ivy Smoak
Ivy released the first few chapters of this novella previously and extended the story! It’s so good!
I loved the glimpse of James and Penny as parents and Scarlett, Axel and Sophie all grown up. The story left so much to be desired and I can’t wait to see where Ivy takes it.
Such a fun novella !
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
First Kisses, Football Boys, and the Mystery
• Rating 3.75/5
• Romance 2/5
• Spice Level N/A
• Writing Style 4/5
• Audio Narration N/A
I’ve been waiting for this story ever since the novella dropped—and let me tell you, Scarlett and the Kiss Thief did not disappoint when it came to sweet teen angst and that delicious dose of mystery. If you're a fan of masked kisses, anonymous texts, and a heroine who’s finally ready to claim her spotlight, this one's for you!
Scarlett is the kind of character you root for from page one—relatable, awkward in the best way, and painfully aware of the heart she’s pinned on her friend Axel. And while she’s hoping a summer glow-up will finally make him see her, fate has other plans… starting with a stolen kiss in a dark closet that throws her entire world upside down. 👀💋
I don’t typically gravitate toward low-spice, younger YA reads, but this one held my attention with the tension, charm, and of course—the mystery kiss thief. Was it Axel? Someone new? The guessing game is half the fun here, and even though I found myself craving a little more screen time with the mystery guy (the party had a bit too much Jacob drama for my taste), the ride was still really enjoyable.
💥 Shoutout to SOPHIE—this girl owned every scene she was in! Total firecracker. When she’s getting her own story, consider me first in line.
In short: Scarlett and the Kiss Thief is a cute, fast-paced, low-drama mystery romance perfect for fans of football teams, friendship tension, and the magic of a first kiss. A lovely choice for readers looking to dip into something fun and flirty—without diving into the deep end of spice.
📖 Add it to your TBR if you love:
✔️ Best Friends to Something More
✔️ Anonymous Crushes
✔️ Football Boy Drama
✔️ Wholesome Romance with a Side of Sass
**I received an ARC of this book from Grey's Promotion and this is my honest review**
• Rating 3.75/5
• Romance 2/5
• Spice Level N/A
• Writing Style 4/5
• Audio Narration N/A
I’ve been waiting for this story ever since the novella dropped—and let me tell you, Scarlett and the Kiss Thief did not disappoint when it came to sweet teen angst and that delicious dose of mystery. If you're a fan of masked kisses, anonymous texts, and a heroine who’s finally ready to claim her spotlight, this one's for you!
Scarlett is the kind of character you root for from page one—relatable, awkward in the best way, and painfully aware of the heart she’s pinned on her friend Axel. And while she’s hoping a summer glow-up will finally make him see her, fate has other plans… starting with a stolen kiss in a dark closet that throws her entire world upside down. 👀💋
I don’t typically gravitate toward low-spice, younger YA reads, but this one held my attention with the tension, charm, and of course—the mystery kiss thief. Was it Axel? Someone new? The guessing game is half the fun here, and even though I found myself craving a little more screen time with the mystery guy (the party had a bit too much Jacob drama for my taste), the ride was still really enjoyable.
💥 Shoutout to SOPHIE—this girl owned every scene she was in! Total firecracker. When she’s getting her own story, consider me first in line.
In short: Scarlett and the Kiss Thief is a cute, fast-paced, low-drama mystery romance perfect for fans of football teams, friendship tension, and the magic of a first kiss. A lovely choice for readers looking to dip into something fun and flirty—without diving into the deep end of spice.
📖 Add it to your TBR if you love:
✔️ Best Friends to Something More
✔️ Anonymous Crushes
✔️ Football Boy Drama
✔️ Wholesome Romance with a Side of Sass
**I received an ARC of this book from Grey's Promotion and this is my honest review**
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Professor Hunter is one of my favorite book husbands so when I found out his daughter’s story was coming? Yes, please! I need. I want. Ohh, how I eagerly anticipated having that baby in my hands. Of course, my girl Ivy Smoak did not disappoint! Five chapters was simply not enough! I bounced between greedily devouring this story and stopping to savor because I knew all too soon I’d be coming to the end. Ivy Smoak knows how to hook me in to where I don’t want to put the book down and leaves me hopelessly craving more when it’s over.
This isn’t a book it’s a novella. And after I skipped the first half because I have already bought it under another name it took me 15 minutes to finish. Teen angst at its finest with fight club added in? The story had no plot. Give me a real book with Scarlett and Axel and I’ll read it. But right now we have overprotective parents (and I love Penny and James) that had serious double standards for their kids. Axels character is the most believable as he is a teen boy who can’t get his head from his ass.