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Grim and Bear It by Juliette Cross
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Title: Grim and Bear It
Series: Stay a Spell
# in series: 6
Author: Juliette Cross
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Tropes/Keywords: Fated Mates, Friends to Lovers, Grumpy Sunshine, Powers, Wings, Witches, accidental pregnancy
Rep: MMC has panic attacks
Pages: 368
Steam: Open Door
Spice: 🌶🌶/5
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Synopsis: In the comments
Review:
I have been patiently waiting for the release of this title since we were first introduced to Henry and Clara in book 1. We have gotten to see them grow together as friends throughout the other books and I can see why Juliette made us wait so long for them. I loved everything about the 1st half of the book, Clara was so determined to finally get Henry to be with her and he happily followed along so they became a couple within the first 2/3rds of the story. Henry is just so sweet even though he can appear intimidating due to the emo way that he dresses and is covered in tattoos. However, we got some dark and shocking reveals about his past that make their relationship more meaningful, and just proves that they are meant to be together.
The reason that I only gave the book 4 stars is that I had a very hard time when it came to the main outside conflict of the story, and how the book was finally resolved. I personally feel that it wasn't the best choice considering the current US climate
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CW/TW: Mentions of past trauma MMC suffered as a child , panic attack on page, death mentioned and on page, crime scene cleanup, gun violence
Quotes:
-“It’s sweet and creamy, Henry. I promise. Don’t you want to lick my cupcake?” “Yeah, Clara. I wanna lick your cupcake.”
-"Please hold me.” For fuck’s sake. Hold her? I’d burn the world for her.
-“I’m no Prince Charming. But if your Prince Charming ever did come, Clara, I’d have to fucking kill him.”
Series: Stay a Spell
# in series: 6
Author: Juliette Cross
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Tropes/Keywords: Fated Mates, Friends to Lovers, Grumpy Sunshine, Powers, Wings, Witches, accidental pregnancy
Rep: MMC has panic attacks
Pages: 368
Steam: Open Door
Spice: 🌶🌶/5
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Synopsis: In the comments
Review:
I have been patiently waiting for the release of this title since we were first introduced to Henry and Clara in book 1. We have gotten to see them grow together as friends throughout the other books and I can see why Juliette made us wait so long for them. I loved everything about the 1st half of the book, Clara was so determined to finally get Henry to be with her and he happily followed along so they became a couple within the first 2/3rds of the story. Henry is just so sweet even though he can appear intimidating due to the emo way that he dresses and is covered in tattoos. However, we got some dark and shocking reveals about his past that make their relationship more meaningful, and just proves that they are meant to be together.
The reason that I only gave the book 4 stars is that I had a very hard time when it came to the main outside conflict of the story, and how the book was finally resolved. I personally feel that it wasn't the best choice considering the current US climate
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.
.
.
.
.
.
CW/TW: Mentions of past trauma MMC suffered as a child , panic attack on page, death mentioned and on page, crime scene cleanup, gun violence
Quotes:
-“It’s sweet and creamy, Henry. I promise. Don’t you want to lick my cupcake?” “Yeah, Clara. I wanna lick your cupcake.”
-"Please hold me.” For fuck’s sake. Hold her? I’d burn the world for her.
-“I’m no Prince Charming. But if your Prince Charming ever did come, Clara, I’d have to fucking kill him.”