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My Dark Romeo by L.J. Shen, Parker S. Huntington
5.0
Absolutely loved it
I loved Romeo and Dallas!! Both of them were so beautiful. Dallas was HILARIOUS, I loved nearly every word she said. And Romeo was dark and tortured—just as I like my male leads in dark romances. Everything about this hit just right. I am now a forever fan of Parker S. Huntington and L.J. Shen.
I loved Romeo and Dallas!! Both of them were so beautiful. Dallas was HILARIOUS, I loved nearly every word she said. And Romeo was dark and tortured—just as I like my male leads in dark romances. Everything about this hit just right. I am now a forever fan of Parker S. Huntington and L.J. Shen.
Their Broken Legend by Nicci Harris
5.0
Extremely emotional
This was a beautiful end to a beautiful world. I think I’ve cried and laughed through all the Butcher’s journeys. Nicci Harris has a way with emotions that just touches the soul. I truly came for the spice, but stayed for the deep and complex characters, the highs and lows, the love, the hate, the longing, the family problems, the bonds, sheer amount of different emotions I felt.
This was a beautiful end to a beautiful world. I think I’ve cried and laughed through all the Butcher’s journeys. Nicci Harris has a way with emotions that just touches the soul. I truly came for the spice, but stayed for the deep and complex characters, the highs and lows, the love, the hate, the longing, the family problems, the bonds, sheer amount of different emotions I felt.
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
5.0
This was such a whimsical and magical story. I loved the beautiful descriptions and the overall feeling. It felt like I was in a fairytale. It was such a fun read that I easily found myself getting lost it. It was exactly what I needed after all the dark romance I usually read.
Can’t wait to read The Ballad of Never After, which I made sure to get before I finished this one.
Can’t wait to read The Ballad of Never After, which I made sure to get before I finished this one.
Nyx by Serena Akeroyd
4.0
My Kind of Dark
Nyx was my kind of dark. Loved his character and how much he grew. I love a character that punishes evil. His chemistry with Guila was
Nyx was my kind of dark. Loved his character and how much he grew. I love a character that punishes evil. His chemistry with Guila was
Desecrated Saints by J. Rose
5.0
Crazy ride
I spent at least thirty minutes crying over this book. It was a beautiful end to a crazy ride that I wish I could do all over again. I read all three books in the span of a few days, and I don’t regret a single minute. This is not for the faint of heart or the queasy. It’s raw, filthy, and absolutely heartbreaking. But those bright bursts of light and warmth, no matter how brief, make the pain worth it.
Thank you J Rose. Thank you for writing this deep dive into the human mind and into the very core of what makes us human. I can’t wait to delve into the rest of your work.
I spent at least thirty minutes crying over this book. It was a beautiful end to a crazy ride that I wish I could do all over again. I read all three books in the span of a few days, and I don’t regret a single minute. This is not for the faint of heart or the queasy. It’s raw, filthy, and absolutely heartbreaking. But those bright bursts of light and warmth, no matter how brief, make the pain worth it.
Thank you J Rose. Thank you for writing this deep dive into the human mind and into the very core of what makes us human. I can’t wait to delve into the rest of your work.
Welcome to the Dark Side by Giana Darling
4.0
More emotional than I thought it would be.
There was something so raw about this. Lou and Zeus were made for each other. So many emotions came out of me as I read this; even now as I’m writing this review, I feel my eyes watering as I remember what I just read. It was beautiful and I wish I could erase it from my mind and read it all over again. It’s best to experience this with no idea of what’s going to happen. I loved it. Can’t wait to read the next one.
There was something so raw about this. Lou and Zeus were made for each other. So many emotions came out of me as I read this; even now as I’m writing this review, I feel my eyes watering as I remember what I just read. It was beautiful and I wish I could erase it from my mind and read it all over again. It’s best to experience this with no idea of what’s going to happen. I loved it. Can’t wait to read the next one.
A Ship of Bones & Teeth by Karina Halle
4.0
A solid 4.5 stars
I loved everything about this. The Maren and Ramsey were such beautiful characters to follow in this dark retelling. This was a fun, bloody, gruesome, spicy read. I’d say the spice was mild in comparison to some books I’ve read. Maybe
I loved everything about this. The Maren and Ramsey were such beautiful characters to follow in this dark retelling. This was a fun, bloody, gruesome, spicy read. I’d say the spice was mild in comparison to some books I’ve read. Maybe
The Hunter by L.J. Shen
4.0
The Hunter and the Prey
This book just reminded me of why I love L.J. Shen. Hunter and Sailor were fire and their chemistry was explosive. They were complex and real, and I loved watching them grow. Sailor’s obsession with proving herself and Hunter’s need for people to stay felt like things I’ve experienced myself. There were times where I almost gave up on Hunter, but then he would do something that pulled me right back in.
There were some moments that I didn’t think would be so emotional considering the characters it was involving. But I found myself laughing, crying, and being completely shocked.
I can’t wait to read Cillian’s story.
This book just reminded me of why I love L.J. Shen. Hunter and Sailor were fire and their chemistry was explosive. They were complex and real, and I loved watching them grow. Sailor’s obsession with proving herself and Hunter’s need for people to stay felt like things I’ve experienced myself. There were times where I almost gave up on Hunter, but then he would do something that pulled me right back in.
There were some moments that I didn’t think would be so emotional considering the characters it was involving. But I found myself laughing, crying, and being completely shocked.
I can’t wait to read Cillian’s story.