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With Any Luck by Ashley Poston
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
General Description: Audrey Love believes she's cursed to not find love, that she's always the person before someone finds their soulmate. Kind of awkward to think about as she is off to her best friends' wedding, meaning she'll have to see the man she had a one-night stand with months prior. However, when her best friend goes missing, the only one that can help her is her one-night stand man. Will they find her best friend and will she actually find love along the way?
The good:
- This is the novella in the improbable meet cute series that I feel has the most mystery, which added a layer of depth of the novella.
- Audery seems like someone I could definitely see myself being friends with.
- While there was a mystery hanging over us, the vibes were still upbeat.
- I do love a good second chance romance, even if the MMC is questionable.
The loss of a star:
- I felt like the book took the miscommunication trope and turned it into a no communication trope, which was just way too far for me. It took me out of the story a bit.
Overall: If you're looking for a short romance novella, this one can't hurt to add to your TBR.
The good:
- This is the novella in the improbable meet cute series that I feel has the most mystery, which added a layer of depth of the novella.
- Audery seems like someone I could definitely see myself being friends with.
- While there was a mystery hanging over us, the vibes were still upbeat.
- I do love a good second chance romance, even if the MMC is questionable.
The loss of a star:
- I felt like the book took the miscommunication trope and turned it into a no communication trope, which was just way too far for me. It took me out of the story a bit.
Overall: If you're looking for a short romance novella, this one can't hurt to add to your TBR.
Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
General Description: Daisy Murray is avoiding her favorite bakery on Valentines Day because she does not want to be glared at by the grumpy baker. However, she can't help but go inside, and luckily she did, or else she would have been outside during an earthquake! Now she's trapped with the grumpy baker, but has he really been grumpy about her all along, or something else?
All the goods:
- This felt like a true novella. I didn't want more or less, which was perfect.
- I love a good natural disaster bringing folks together.
- There were no lingering questions, everything was tied up neatly for me.
- Daisy was definitely a FMC I could relate to with her thought process.
- Duke is a MMC that I didn't dislike!
Overall: If you're a Jasmine Guillory fan, I think you'd enjoy this quick story from her.
All the goods:
- This felt like a true novella. I didn't want more or less, which was perfect.
- I love a good natural disaster bringing folks together.
- There were no lingering questions, everything was tied up neatly for me.
- Daisy was definitely a FMC I could relate to with her thought process.
- Duke is a MMC that I didn't dislike!
Overall: If you're a Jasmine Guillory fan, I think you'd enjoy this quick story from her.
Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced reader copy of this book!
4.5/5 Stars
General Description: Jack Orsino was set to play college ball, until a knee injury took him out of his senior year. His friend recommended the only game Twelfth Knight. On there, he meets a play who he thinks is Viola Reyes' twin brother. However, it's actually Viola. And Viola does not like Jack Orsino. As VP to his President, Viola believes Jack is lazy, uninterested in anything, and only cares about football. When Viola gets to learn more about Jack through the game and through his actions at school, Viola isn't sure she's always known the real Jack Orsino, but does Viola actually want Jack to know her? As their relationship blossoms in real life, can Viola continue to keep their online relationship a secret?
The good:
- The lore of Twelfth Knight the game is something I'd read on it's own. I love that we essentially get two worlds in this book, one fantasy and one contemporary.
- Jack Orsino's character development after an injury felt extremely real, especially as someone who had knee surgery, and it added a depth to Jack I wasn't expecting.
- Viola's snarky character was consistent throughout and while that may make people not like her, I appreciated her candor and her own reflection throughout the book.
- I love a good catfish trope (not sure if that's what it's called, but it feels right to me)
The loss of a half star:
- There is conflict resolution in this book, but knowing both Jack and Vi, I was surprised how the resolution happened. It threw me off enough that I put the book down and wasn't necessarily inclined to finish it (but I did).
Overall: If you're looking for a YA romance that centers around a video game, you should already have pre-ordered this.
4.5/5 Stars
General Description: Jack Orsino was set to play college ball, until a knee injury took him out of his senior year. His friend recommended the only game Twelfth Knight. On there, he meets a play who he thinks is Viola Reyes' twin brother. However, it's actually Viola. And Viola does not like Jack Orsino. As VP to his President, Viola believes Jack is lazy, uninterested in anything, and only cares about football. When Viola gets to learn more about Jack through the game and through his actions at school, Viola isn't sure she's always known the real Jack Orsino, but does Viola actually want Jack to know her? As their relationship blossoms in real life, can Viola continue to keep their online relationship a secret?
The good:
- The lore of Twelfth Knight the game is something I'd read on it's own. I love that we essentially get two worlds in this book, one fantasy and one contemporary.
- Jack Orsino's character development after an injury felt extremely real, especially as someone who had knee surgery, and it added a depth to Jack I wasn't expecting.
- Viola's snarky character was consistent throughout and while that may make people not like her, I appreciated her candor and her own reflection throughout the book.
- I love a good catfish trope (not sure if that's what it's called, but it feels right to me)
The loss of a half star:
- There is conflict resolution in this book, but knowing both Jack and Vi, I was surprised how the resolution happened. It threw me off enough that I put the book down and wasn't necessarily inclined to finish it (but I did).
Overall: If you're looking for a YA romance that centers around a video game, you should already have pre-ordered this.
Sweet Nightmare by Tracy Wolff
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
So grateful to have won an advanced reader copy of this novel in a giveaway! Thank you to Brittany and the facebook group!
Note: You should read the entire Crave series before picking this up. There are spoilers for the Crave series in this book, but won't be spoilers in this description.
4.5/5 Stars
General Description: Clementine Calder, daughter of the headmistress of Calder Academy, has never left the Academy. Meaning, she's never accessed her magic. Calder Academy takes in troubled magical youths, does not allow them to access their powers, and tries to reform them. Clementine knows she'll be stuck at the Academy forever. However, when an exceptional hurricane is heading towards the Academy, the Academy has to evacuate. Clementine gets paired with the boy who broke her heart, Jude Abernathy-Lee, and some other friends, to put in storm measures to protect the Academy as they plan to leave. When everything goes wrong, Clementine must rely on herself, Jude, and anyone left alive. How will they weather the storm?
The goods:
- Seeing past Crave characters was so sweet to see and I loved the addition they had to the story.
- The new found family of Clementine, Jude, and others stole my heart.
- The concept of having NO magic and having to face the sudden influx of magic was captivating.
- This is heavier than the beginning of the Crave series, a bit darker magic and situation, which felt nice to see the series grow up with the readers.
The loss of a half star:
- The pacing of all of Tracy's books are always faster than I am used to, which makes the amount of information you take in a bit overwhelming and takes me out of the books a bit. There is a lot of information related to future books that are left open and between the pacing of the book and open plot points, it was overwhelming.
Overall: If you're a fan of the Crave series, you'd enjoy this. If you are not a fan of the Crave series, you will not enjoy this.
Note: You should read the entire Crave series before picking this up. There are spoilers for the Crave series in this book, but won't be spoilers in this description.
4.5/5 Stars
General Description: Clementine Calder, daughter of the headmistress of Calder Academy, has never left the Academy. Meaning, she's never accessed her magic. Calder Academy takes in troubled magical youths, does not allow them to access their powers, and tries to reform them. Clementine knows she'll be stuck at the Academy forever. However, when an exceptional hurricane is heading towards the Academy, the Academy has to evacuate. Clementine gets paired with the boy who broke her heart, Jude Abernathy-Lee, and some other friends, to put in storm measures to protect the Academy as they plan to leave. When everything goes wrong, Clementine must rely on herself, Jude, and anyone left alive. How will they weather the storm?
The goods:
- Seeing past Crave characters was so sweet to see and I loved the addition they had to the story.
- The new found family of Clementine, Jude, and others stole my heart.
- The concept of having NO magic and having to face the sudden influx of magic was captivating.
- This is heavier than the beginning of the Crave series, a bit darker magic and situation, which felt nice to see the series grow up with the readers.
The loss of a half star:
- The pacing of all of Tracy's books are always faster than I am used to, which makes the amount of information you take in a bit overwhelming and takes me out of the books a bit. There is a lot of information related to future books that are left open and between the pacing of the book and open plot points, it was overwhelming.
Overall: If you're a fan of the Crave series, you'd enjoy this. If you are not a fan of the Crave series, you will not enjoy this.
The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book early.
General Description: Ava Williams has been petitioning for a bowling club at the high school she teaches at for the past four years. However, it's always shot down. Until, local bowling legend Grace Jones, returns to town as a teacher and suggests the club to the principal, who readily agrees. Ava is conflicted, especially because she is told she must coach alongside Grace, her high school nemesis. The women will have to face their past if they want to move forward with a bowling team, but will they be able to do it? What will their relationship develop into? Will the bowling team triumph? You'll have to read to find out!
The goods:
- The banter between Ava and Grace for me is top tier.
- The side characters were meddling in both of the women's lives and I was here for it.
- You do handle heavier topics such as moving, death, and discovering yourself as a person which I felt added depth to the book.
- The high school kids' commentary was hilarious
The loss of a star:
- A half start off is because of the lack of bowling information in this book. And this is because I am being nit-picky as a current high school bowling coach and someone who was on a high school bowling team for four years. It is called the 7-10 split but I had a lot of bowling logistical questions that weren't answered in the book.
- It ended way too quickly. I feel like the final resolution could have been quite a bit longer, which made the pacing of the book feel off for me.
Overall: If you're looking for a contemporary romance book, this would be a great next pick for you!
General Description: Ava Williams has been petitioning for a bowling club at the high school she teaches at for the past four years. However, it's always shot down. Until, local bowling legend Grace Jones, returns to town as a teacher and suggests the club to the principal, who readily agrees. Ava is conflicted, especially because she is told she must coach alongside Grace, her high school nemesis. The women will have to face their past if they want to move forward with a bowling team, but will they be able to do it? What will their relationship develop into? Will the bowling team triumph? You'll have to read to find out!
The goods:
- The banter between Ava and Grace for me is top tier.
- The side characters were meddling in both of the women's lives and I was here for it.
- You do handle heavier topics such as moving, death, and discovering yourself as a person which I felt added depth to the book.
- The high school kids' commentary was hilarious
The loss of a star:
- A half start off is because of the lack of bowling information in this book. And this is because I am being nit-picky as a current high school bowling coach and someone who was on a high school bowling team for four years. It is called the 7-10 split but I had a lot of bowling logistical questions that weren't answered in the book.
- It ended way too quickly. I feel like the final resolution could have been quite a bit longer, which made the pacing of the book feel off for me.
Overall: If you're looking for a contemporary romance book, this would be a great next pick for you!
The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley for an early eARC of this book!
4/5
Description: Marigold Claude is given the chance of her lifetime: to be freed of the societal pressures of her home and live with her grandmother to become the next Honey Witch. However, there's a curse Marigold has to take on, which is no one can fall in love with her once she becomes the Honey Witch. But Marigold can't really focus on love as she's learning all her new witchy skills and learning to protect the isle of Innisfree and take care of the surrounding residents. Marigold must protect the land from the Ash Witch, who is the mortal enemy of the Honey Witch. But, love tries to find its' way to Marigold in the form of Lottie Burke, the resident grump of the town. Once Lottie claims magic isn't real, Marigold tries to win over her opinion...and Lottie in general. Will Marigold be able to protect her island and her heart?
All the good:
- The magic system is well thought out and I love learning more about the world. I'd definitely delve back in if Sydney writes a series.
- I like Marigold's motivations, they were consistent throughout the book and she is someone I would trust with my life.
- The relationship between Marigold and her grandmother is precious, I was almost moved to tears.
- The side characters in Mr. Benny and August were refreshing additions to the story, adding humor and love throughout.
The loss of a star:
I have 2 main issues here:
1) The pacing was just all over the place. The beginning felt so slow and it ended WAY too fast. It feels like the build up to a series but it's a standalone so my brain was confused and it took me out of the reading a bit. You also do this random side quest it feels like about 70% of the way through the book and I was just thrown off.
2) I feel like the description was a bit misleading. Lottie's name is in the description but you don't really meet her until like a third of the way through the book (or more?). It is still a romance, but I really thought we'd see even more of Lottie than we did.
Overall, if you're into slower burn stories and are looking for your next sapphic romance read, I'd definitely recommend The Honey Witch.
4/5
Description: Marigold Claude is given the chance of her lifetime: to be freed of the societal pressures of her home and live with her grandmother to become the next Honey Witch. However, there's a curse Marigold has to take on, which is no one can fall in love with her once she becomes the Honey Witch. But Marigold can't really focus on love as she's learning all her new witchy skills and learning to protect the isle of Innisfree and take care of the surrounding residents. Marigold must protect the land from the Ash Witch, who is the mortal enemy of the Honey Witch. But, love tries to find its' way to Marigold in the form of Lottie Burke, the resident grump of the town. Once Lottie claims magic isn't real, Marigold tries to win over her opinion...and Lottie in general. Will Marigold be able to protect her island and her heart?
All the good:
- The magic system is well thought out and I love learning more about the world. I'd definitely delve back in if Sydney writes a series.
- I like Marigold's motivations, they were consistent throughout the book and she is someone I would trust with my life.
- The relationship between Marigold and her grandmother is precious, I was almost moved to tears.
- The side characters in Mr. Benny and August were refreshing additions to the story, adding humor and love throughout.
The loss of a star:
I have 2 main issues here:
1) The pacing was just all over the place. The beginning felt so slow and it ended WAY too fast. It feels like the build up to a series but it's a standalone so my brain was confused and it took me out of the reading a bit. You also do this random side quest it feels like about 70% of the way through the book and I was just thrown off.
2) I feel like the description was a bit misleading. Lottie's name is in the description but you don't really meet her until like a third of the way through the book (or more?). It is still a romance, but I really thought we'd see even more of Lottie than we did.
Overall, if you're into slower burn stories and are looking for your next sapphic romance read, I'd definitely recommend The Honey Witch.
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley for an e-ARC of this book!
Note: I do love puzzles. I feel like that's important to note. The puzzles are were not super clear in the eArc, but I'm sure the physical book will be such a treat for you to follow along with the puzzles!
4/5
Description: Clayton's lived with the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers his entire life. He was left on the doorstep of their commune in a hatbox as an infant and the commune's creator, Phillipa (Pippa), took him in with open arms. However, Pippa passes away, but leaves one last puzzle for Clayton to solve: the mystery of where he came from. Clayton goes on to not only unravel his past, but gets an opportunity to explore a future he never thought he'd have.
All the goodies:
- The puzzles were SO cute and fit the story. They keep the story twisty and will also encourage you to solve the. mystery with Clayton.
- I really loved Clayton's character growth throughout this book.
- The ending left me EXTREMELY satisfied. One of the best stand-alone endings I think I've read in a while.
- The cast of characters you meet along the way are all marvelous and I did tear up over a few side storylines.
The loss of a star:
- I feel like the pacing was inconsistent. The beginning felt very slow, then the latter half felt too fast!
- As I mentioned earlier, the formatting on the eArc just made it tough to read and I was taken out of it. There were also very random letters placed into some words that were not part of the puzzle, which again, I think was just an eArc issue but I'm not sure. I would highly recommend the physical version of this book, or I'm hoping the official eBook will fix their formatting.
Overall: If you like puzzles and character driven stories, this should be your next read.
Note: I do love puzzles. I feel like that's important to note. The puzzles are were not super clear in the eArc, but I'm sure the physical book will be such a treat for you to follow along with the puzzles!
4/5
Description: Clayton's lived with the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers his entire life. He was left on the doorstep of their commune in a hatbox as an infant and the commune's creator, Phillipa (Pippa), took him in with open arms. However, Pippa passes away, but leaves one last puzzle for Clayton to solve: the mystery of where he came from. Clayton goes on to not only unravel his past, but gets an opportunity to explore a future he never thought he'd have.
All the goodies:
- The puzzles were SO cute and fit the story. They keep the story twisty and will also encourage you to solve the. mystery with Clayton.
- I really loved Clayton's character growth throughout this book.
- The ending left me EXTREMELY satisfied. One of the best stand-alone endings I think I've read in a while.
- The cast of characters you meet along the way are all marvelous and I did tear up over a few side storylines.
The loss of a star:
- I feel like the pacing was inconsistent. The beginning felt very slow, then the latter half felt too fast!
- As I mentioned earlier, the formatting on the eArc just made it tough to read and I was taken out of it. There were also very random letters placed into some words that were not part of the puzzle, which again, I think was just an eArc issue but I'm not sure. I would highly recommend the physical version of this book, or I'm hoping the official eBook will fix their formatting.
Overall: If you like puzzles and character driven stories, this should be your next read.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley and Delacorte Press for the opportunity to read and review The Reappearance of Rachel Price early.
4.5/5
Description: Bel (Annabel) Price has grown up in the shadow of her mother's strange disappearance. Why? Because she was with her mom when her mom disappeared. Bel was only 2, so she has no memory of what happened. 16 years later, Bel's dad agrees to let a documentary crew create a story about the disappearance. What nobody is expecting is for Rachel to come back. Where has Rachel been? How was she able to come back? Bel doesn't trust this woman who's been gone for 16 years and comes back without a clear explanation. Can Bel figure out what happened to Rachel, before something happens to Bel?
The good:
- The pacing was extremely well done. I did not want to put it down.
- The mystery and concept felt fresh. I could not predict a thing and having a documentary crew following the story was a great touch to the perspectives you get in this story.
- I appreciated Bel as a main character. You felt like you were right by her side the entire time.
- The cast of characters you meet are unique and everyone has a secret that you can't wait to uncover.
The loss of a half star:
- There is just one plot point where it felt wrapped up too fast? I just didn't understand the choice based on what we know about the character and I have lingering questions regarding this point, which I don't like to have with standalone.
Overall, if you're looking for your next fast paced, YA mystery standalone, you MUST pick this up!
4.5/5
Description: Bel (Annabel) Price has grown up in the shadow of her mother's strange disappearance. Why? Because she was with her mom when her mom disappeared. Bel was only 2, so she has no memory of what happened. 16 years later, Bel's dad agrees to let a documentary crew create a story about the disappearance. What nobody is expecting is for Rachel to come back. Where has Rachel been? How was she able to come back? Bel doesn't trust this woman who's been gone for 16 years and comes back without a clear explanation. Can Bel figure out what happened to Rachel, before something happens to Bel?
The good:
- The pacing was extremely well done. I did not want to put it down.
- The mystery and concept felt fresh. I could not predict a thing and having a documentary crew following the story was a great touch to the perspectives you get in this story.
- I appreciated Bel as a main character. You felt like you were right by her side the entire time.
- The cast of characters you meet are unique and everyone has a secret that you can't wait to uncover.
The loss of a half star:
- There is just one plot point where it felt wrapped up too fast? I just didn't understand the choice based on what we know about the character and I have lingering questions regarding this point, which I don't like to have with standalone.
Overall, if you're looking for your next fast paced, YA mystery standalone, you MUST pick this up!
The Nanny by Lana Ferguson
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
General Description: Cassie is in school for occupational therapy. However, Cassie recently lost her job and needs a new one to supplement school. She used to do Onlyfans, but that ended roughly for her. She finds a nanny job where luckily it works with her school schedule. Enter Aiden and Sophie. Aiden is a top chef and Sophie is his daughter. However, Aiden and Cassie realize they have a past. Can they overcome it without breaking their working relationship?
The good:
- Sophie is honestly my favorite character and her character growth was sweet to see.
- Aiden's characterization and growth as a father was engaging. I also felt the spice involved did not take away from the plot.
- How Cassie handled (most) situations showed her maturity and kept me thinking the entire time.
- The side characters were dynamic and added to the complexity of the plot.
The loss of a star:
- There are 2 major plot points that happen and every adult I feel becomes extremely stupid. They are pretty much smart people until these 2 plot points where they reacted poorly and I hated it. But it was fine after these plot points.
Overall, if you're looking to get into spicier books, this would be a good starter!
The good:
- Sophie is honestly my favorite character and her character growth was sweet to see.
- Aiden's characterization and growth as a father was engaging. I also felt the spice involved did not take away from the plot.
- How Cassie handled (most) situations showed her maturity and kept me thinking the entire time.
- The side characters were dynamic and added to the complexity of the plot.
The loss of a star:
- There are 2 major plot points that happen and every adult I feel becomes extremely stupid. They are pretty much smart people until these 2 plot points where they reacted poorly and I hated it. But it was fine after these plot points.
Overall, if you're looking to get into spicier books, this would be a good starter!
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Note: While this is the 3rd in the series, there won't be spoilers in the description, but I would recommend reading the books in order to get not any spoilers.
Description: Eve must find a stable job according to her parents. Eve stumbles upon a small town with a small inn run by Jacob. Jacob is actively looking for a new cook to fill the void in his in. However, Jacob does not like Eve's chaotic energy from the get-go, but after Jacob chases Eve to give her the job, Eve hits Jacob with her car on accident! Now Eve really has to take over the inn. Will Eve take over? How will Jacob recover? Can these two find a way to work together?
The good:
- I really liked Jacob's characterization! His behaviors were consistent yet he also grew in this book.
- I felt Eve was consistent between all the books and I loved how her brain worked.
- The idea of running an inn together was so sweet, plus a fun gingerbread festival!
- The spicier scenes in this book were well placed and went along with the plot.
The loss of a star:
- I just really disliked the way Eve's parents treated her especially as I felt it was inconsistent with their characterization from the previous 2 books. It just really bugged me.
Overall, If you've read the other two, I think you'd enjoy this one! But it's not the best in the series in my opinion.
Description: Eve must find a stable job according to her parents. Eve stumbles upon a small town with a small inn run by Jacob. Jacob is actively looking for a new cook to fill the void in his in. However, Jacob does not like Eve's chaotic energy from the get-go, but after Jacob chases Eve to give her the job, Eve hits Jacob with her car on accident! Now Eve really has to take over the inn. Will Eve take over? How will Jacob recover? Can these two find a way to work together?
The good:
- I really liked Jacob's characterization! His behaviors were consistent yet he also grew in this book.
- I felt Eve was consistent between all the books and I loved how her brain worked.
- The idea of running an inn together was so sweet, plus a fun gingerbread festival!
- The spicier scenes in this book were well placed and went along with the plot.
The loss of a star:
- I just really disliked the way Eve's parents treated her especially as I felt it was inconsistent with their characterization from the previous 2 books. It just really bugged me.
Overall, If you've read the other two, I think you'd enjoy this one! But it's not the best in the series in my opinion.