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A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Look at the cover, if that does not spell it out enough for you, read the dedication. If that is something that you are into, read this book. It has surprising depth and a decent plot line. I do wish that we got to delve a little more into the world and focus a little less on the characters, but this book is what it is, and for that - it was great.
While it was not my specific cup of tea, I am not opposed to checking out some of the sequels in the future since the world building was so fun.
The Throne of Broken Gods by Amber V. Nicole
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I wanted to like this book so badly, the premise was phenomenal but the execution was ... not what I was hoping for. This is the second of three books in the series (though the third will not be out until later this year). The pacing was glacial and it was a struggle not to DNF. Honestly if it was not for the sunk cost of having read and gotten invested with the first book I think I would have given up. The book does pick up at about the 50% mark, but the pacing is still painfully slow and majority of the plot development is in the last 15%. Ends on a cliff hanger, unsure if I will read the third book.
The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
On the Line by Naomi Loud
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Good Girls PR and the author for an arc copy in exchange for my honest review
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Yes Chef
If romanticizing things is illegal than lock me and James up. After reading this book I am ready to quit my 9-5 and start working at a restaurant. Naomi knocked it out of the park with this book. It felt real, it was hot, it healed things in me I did not know needed to be healed. A contemporary romance for those dark romance girlies.
After being cut off by her parents James navigates the complexities of an independent life which coincides with her personal growth that leads to an awakening about toxic relationships and a subsequent journey of personal healing.
Ozzy is a hot line cook with a history of being popular with the ladies who comes with a complex back story, but he doesn't let the hard life around him, harden him. He is sweet, caring, takes care of James, and just the right amount of sexually depraved that was sending me absolutely feral.
The tension and heat in the book was absolutely stunning, the payoff in the spicy scenes was chefs kiss, I was absolutely melting over Ozzy cooking for James, and the recipes at the end almost made me tear up a little. We love to see a FMC who becomes a self-assured woman who knows what she wants. Definitely check trigger warnings, but 5/5 would recommend.
Contemporary romance
Line cook x Server
Former rich girl x Play boy
Friends with benefits
Character development
Dirty talk (praise and degradation)
Exhibitionism / voyeurism
Toy play
Quickies
Backdoor action
CNC
Somnophilia
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Yes Chef
If romanticizing things is illegal than lock me and James up. After reading this book I am ready to quit my 9-5 and start working at a restaurant. Naomi knocked it out of the park with this book. It felt real, it was hot, it healed things in me I did not know needed to be healed. A contemporary romance for those dark romance girlies.
After being cut off by her parents James navigates the complexities of an independent life which coincides with her personal growth that leads to an awakening about toxic relationships and a subsequent journey of personal healing.
Ozzy is a hot line cook with a history of being popular with the ladies who comes with a complex back story, but he doesn't let the hard life around him, harden him. He is sweet, caring, takes care of James, and just the right amount of sexually depraved that was sending me absolutely feral.
The tension and heat in the book was absolutely stunning, the payoff in the spicy scenes was chefs kiss, I was absolutely melting over Ozzy cooking for James, and the recipes at the end almost made me tear up a little. We love to see a FMC who becomes a self-assured woman who knows what she wants. Definitely check trigger warnings, but 5/5 would recommend.
Contemporary romance
Line cook x Server
Former rich girl x Play boy
Friends with benefits
Character development
Dirty talk (praise and degradation)
Exhibitionism / voyeurism
Toy play
Quickies
Backdoor action
CNC
Somnophilia
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Dark Night Golden Dawn by Allison Carr Waechter
Story is a little slow to start, but once the plot takes off and the world building expanded this book really grabbed me. Many predictable and popular tropes, but a few things I didn't see coming that keep me hooked.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 🌶️
Modern day fantasy with witches, vampires, shifters, immortal fae like creatures all with cell phones and cars. Great series to prep for Crescent City House of Flame and Shadow later this month.
Modern day fantasy with witches, vampires, shifters, immortal fae like creatures all with cell phones and cars. Great series to prep for Crescent City House of Flame and Shadow later this month.
Story is a little slow to start, but once the plot takes off and the world building expanded this book really grabbed me. Many predictable and popular tropes, but a few things I didn't see coming that keep me hooked.