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aahrobot's Reviews (123)
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Shoutout to the Alise Monroe team for the ARC!
I loved this book. Genuinely, and I mean this in a good way, I felt like I wrote it. Like this is the sort of story I daydreamed as a love struck teenager. Carrington and Thea are childhood friends, sweethearts, soulmates, and absolutely perfect for one another. I love them, I love this story, the drama, the spice.
The flashbacks and the present really flowed well together. There was always a point to be made or a memory to understand and the writing was truly great. It felt as if we were truly living inside Thea's and Carrington's heads when they would be in a moment and think back to the past.
I will say that the ending felt a little rushed and it didn't necessarily wrap up every lose end. I know this is an inevitable series, but I think some things maybe could have been answered in this book. What happens with Travis? It's hinted at, sure, but I have to know! What about Ripley and the town? Did they find out the truth? I can only hope we get these answers as the series continues.
If you're looking for an adorable small town romance, great spice, music bleeding into every page, and the most wholesome friendship/all the love, then this is definitely the book for you.
And even though the ending did feel a little rushed, I'm hooked and I'm giving it five stars. I LOVED this book.
I loved this book. Genuinely, and I mean this in a good way, I felt like I wrote it. Like this is the sort of story I daydreamed as a love struck teenager. Carrington and Thea are childhood friends, sweethearts, soulmates, and absolutely perfect for one another. I love them, I love this story, the drama, the spice.
The flashbacks and the present really flowed well together. There was always a point to be made or a memory to understand and the writing was truly great. It felt as if we were truly living inside Thea's and Carrington's heads when they would be in a moment and think back to the past.
I will say that the ending felt a little rushed and it didn't necessarily wrap up every lose end. I know this is an inevitable series, but I think some things maybe could have been answered in this book. What happens with Travis? It's hinted at, sure, but I have to know! What about Ripley and the town? Did they find out the truth? I can only hope we get these answers as the series continues.
If you're looking for an adorable small town romance, great spice, music bleeding into every page, and the most wholesome friendship/all the love, then this is definitely the book for you.
And even though the ending did feel a little rushed, I'm hooked and I'm giving it five stars. I LOVED this book.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sigh. I don't know.
Was it good? Sure.
Was it thrilling, shocking? No.
Was it annoying? Yes, absolutely.
I think maybe I am just over Freida. Proud of her for letting the husband be a good person AND having a book take place in another state that's not NY or NJ.
Teagan and Tuna were the worst. Polly? Annoying. Hank? Great. 10/10.
Like, I don't even know what to say. Its a thriller (ish) with a twist that I predicted (kinda). Not her best, not my favorite.
Was it good? Sure.
Was it thrilling, shocking? No.
Was it annoying? Yes, absolutely.
I think maybe I am just over Freida. Proud of her for letting the husband be a good person AND having a book take place in another state that's not NY or NJ.
Teagan and Tuna were the worst. Polly? Annoying. Hank? Great. 10/10.
Like, I don't even know what to say. Its a thriller (ish) with a twist that I predicted (kinda). Not her best, not my favorite.
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Are you looking for a ridiculous plot, tons of eating out, petty arguments, a billionaire demon, and a girlie struggling for money? Then this is the book for you! I'm shrugging while writing this review. It's just a fun, ridiculous plot, smut book. Do I want to read all 7? Yes but mostly because the monsters are CRAZY (a basilisk, a UNICORN?!)
And that's all I have to say; helped me get out of my book hangover from all my January reads.
And that's all I have to say; helped me get out of my book hangover from all my January reads.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Cute, sweet, and smutty. I love Bridger Kingman and was happy to get to know him and April just a bit. I know some folks don’t like insta love, but I almost always will. Nice little prequel 🩵
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had to think about this one and I still have some mixed feelings. And let me say, if I ever have to hear/read the word 'assimilate', I might just lose it.
Hayes is adorable and so sweet; a virgin MMC putting an ungodly amount of pressure on himself to be perfect even though his family would love him no matter what he did, even if it meant not playing football. (People often use the term 'cinnamon roll' for characters such as Hayes). Not my favorite Kingman brother, but he's a good third (for now).
Willa - girl, I get it. I, too, had a 'not like other girls' phase. She's a nerdy, study abroad, book girlie who has to come home from Vietnam to help her family who she doesn't really get along with/like. Which, girl, I get it - your mother and brother do suck. But she really cared about her family and Hayes; she truly just wanted to be happy while escaping family/societal pressures.
Taking into account how old both characters are is important - they're just kids (22) in the grand scheme of life. And I know for a FACT that when I was 22, I was annoying, selfish, and thought I had to have my life together, all while also living in Denver.
It was a cute book with some small annoyances, personally. The drama wasn't really drama to me. Like, why did we have to call an entire family meeting to talk about how to make their relationship work? Long distance won't kill you, bestie. Especially when it's only MAYBE twice out of the month AND you own a private jet.
Hayes is adorable and so sweet; a virgin MMC putting an ungodly amount of pressure on himself to be perfect even though his family would love him no matter what he did, even if it meant not playing football. (People often use the term 'cinnamon roll' for characters such as Hayes). Not my favorite Kingman brother, but he's a good third (for now).
Willa - girl, I get it. I, too, had a 'not like other girls' phase. She's a nerdy, study abroad, book girlie who has to come home from Vietnam to help her family who she doesn't really get along with/like. Which, girl, I get it - your mother and brother do suck. But she really cared about her family and Hayes; she truly just wanted to be happy while escaping family/societal pressures.
Taking into account how old both characters are is important - they're just kids (22) in the grand scheme of life. And I know for a FACT that when I was 22, I was annoying, selfish, and thought I had to have my life together, all while also living in Denver.
It was a cute book with some small annoyances, personally. The drama wasn't really drama to me. Like, why did we have to call an entire family meeting to talk about how to make their relationship work? Long distance won't kill you, bestie. Especially when it's only MAYBE twice out of the month AND you own a private jet.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
This was so adorable and sweet. Chris and Trixie are the epitome of friends-to-lovers. Trixie is a plus size vegan librarian just trying to give her chickens the best life possible (I can relate as a vegetarian librarian trying to give her dogs the best life possible). Chris is a star quarterback sweetheart who is just so in love with his best friend, but never wants to cross her boundaries or make her feel uncomfortable.
This is the first book in this series, but I did start on book two. And as of right now, Chris is my favorite Kingman brother (sorry Declan!). I'm really enjoying them - I immediately borrowed book 3 on hoopla as soon as book 1 ended. They're sweet and adorable with no ridiculous third act break up (as of now). Everyone communicates easily and falls in love. I love, well, love! I extra love when a man falls first and just shows his girl how much he loves and respects her.
Usually, I am a dark romance, horror, literary book kinda gal, but The Cocky Kingman series has me hooked and I can't get enough of these funny, cheesy romances. And, Luke (the chicken) didn't annoy me in the way that most animals in books do. I know this whole series there is always an animal involved, so maybe this is growth and I'm making peace with it.
This is the first book in this series, but I did start on book two. And as of right now, Chris is my favorite Kingman brother (sorry Declan!). I'm really enjoying them - I immediately borrowed book 3 on hoopla as soon as book 1 ended. They're sweet and adorable with no ridiculous third act break up (as of now). Everyone communicates easily and falls in love. I love, well, love! I extra love when a man falls first and just shows his girl how much he loves and respects her.
Usually, I am a dark romance, horror, literary book kinda gal, but The Cocky Kingman series has me hooked and I can't get enough of these funny, cheesy romances. And, Luke (the chicken) didn't annoy me in the way that most animals in books do. I know this whole series there is always an animal involved, so maybe this is growth and I'm making peace with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
I really enjoyed this graphic novel! Honestly, I wish it was longer. I loved the characters and just wanted to know more. I will say that sometimes when we changed scenes, I didn’t realize it; like it felt a little jarring to be in one day then jump to the next. Maybe that’s just me.
Either way, adorable read and I loved the representation as well as the story.
Either way, adorable read and I loved the representation as well as the story.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
This is it, the book I have been waiting for FOREVER to be here. And you know what? It is the most perfect book I have ever read. Every character, every moment, every little description is written so beautifully that I want to stare at each page and frame every last word. It took me almost a month to read this simply because I could not, cannot, fathom a world without being entranced in this book. I wanted to keep reading forever; I didn't want it to end because all I will ever want is to live in this world. I'll be rereading this and rewatching Hell's Belles forever. That's my kinda paradise.
I don't ever reread books (I have actually only ever reread fan fiction), but you best believe that as soon as I get my hands on a physical copy, I will read it to pieces. That's how good this is. Lily and Bel are beautiful, communicative, perfectly imperfect, and so heartwarming. Their love is truly something to dream about. Lily's love for Sharkie is so wholesome and pure; every moment with them together felt like home. Greg, Lev, Asmodeus, Sariah, Persephone, Luci, the gate demons, the denizens; everyone is so well rounded and thought out. There is representation in the most casual yet caring way.
This book has love, family, complicated emotions, thrill, religious themes/traumas to work through, comedy, smut (I'm looking at you, sexy trivia night), and overall the most gorgeous energy ever. Jaysea has truly written a masterpiece. I am in awe, too stunned to speak, but too emotional to keep my mouth shut.
To anyone and everyone, read this book. I can only ever hope that it brings you joy in the way it brought me joy.
I don't ever reread books (I have actually only ever reread fan fiction), but you best believe that as soon as I get my hands on a physical copy, I will read it to pieces. That's how good this is. Lily and Bel are beautiful, communicative, perfectly imperfect, and so heartwarming. Their love is truly something to dream about. Lily's love for Sharkie is so wholesome and pure; every moment with them together felt like home. Greg, Lev, Asmodeus, Sariah, Persephone, Luci, the gate demons, the denizens; everyone is so well rounded and thought out. There is representation in the most casual yet caring way.
This book has love, family, complicated emotions, thrill, religious themes/traumas to work through, comedy, smut (I'm looking at you, sexy trivia night), and overall the most gorgeous energy ever. Jaysea has truly written a masterpiece. I am in awe, too stunned to speak, but too emotional to keep my mouth shut.
To anyone and everyone, read this book. I can only ever hope that it brings you joy in the way it brought me joy.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
This was such a cute book! Mainly I grabbed this because I needed any audiobook to listen to while I was at work and I am so glad that I did. I always enjoy a simple, cute, smutty romance with a decent plot.
I wasn't aware that this was a series, but it seems they're all standalones which is nice. Kelsey and Declan are adorable! It's for sure a 4 star read for me - I think I just don't like animals in books (not really an animal person honestly). And I couldn't get past the dog's name; I hated it so much and it just made me cringe.
It's a given to get some millennial cringe with a romance like this, however, the smutty scenes were never cringe to me - the author used the actual words for body parts rather than something ridiculous. Easy read (or listen in my case), adorable romance, NO third act breakup (hate those), and a decent plot with a little twist.
I wasn't aware that this was a series, but it seems they're all standalones which is nice. Kelsey and Declan are adorable! It's for sure a 4 star read for me - I think I just don't like animals in books (not really an animal person honestly). And I couldn't get past the dog's name; I hated it so much and it just made me cringe.
It's a given to get some millennial cringe with a romance like this, however, the smutty scenes were never cringe to me - the author used the actual words for body parts rather than something ridiculous. Easy read (or listen in my case), adorable romance, NO third act breakup (hate those), and a decent plot with a little twist.