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329 reviews

Yours, for Now by Leonor Soliz

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Cheering for Lina & Gabe to get together is one of my favorite pastimes. Plus, there is something so satisfying about the moment a fake couple has to *prove* the relationship is real. Warm, sweet, & sexy till the very last page.

Mortal Desires by Scarlett Reyes

4.0

Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roehrich

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thank you for the arc!

Rain of Shadows and Endings is much darker than the Lady of Darkness series to the point where from one moment to the next, I couldn't decide who deserved my forgiveness and who was completely irredeemable. Our main characters are deeply traumatized and frighteningly complex, but I devoured the story and loved it.

Only For The Week by Natasha Bishop

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

The perfect balance of sexy and sincere. 

The High Mountain Court by A.K. Mulford

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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

4.25

Feathers from the Sky by Jess Wisecup

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thank you for the arc!

I think Jess Wisecup just ripped my heart out, handed it to me, and I thanked her for it. 

Feathers from the Sky is punishing. It will devastate you and still you won't be able to stop reading. Within the pages there is so much pain, and something even more dangerous, hope. 

An alluring vampire story that will keep you guessing till the bitter end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent

Rein Me In by Kayla Grosse

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

3.5

Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

Thank you for the arc!

I've  been a fan of Tuli's since I first read To Wake A Kingdom, but Heart of Night and Fire is on another level entirely. Zarya is a delightful spitfire and a perfect leading lady. I'm fully prepared to adore Yasen for the rest of my life and Rabin...what can I say about the sexy mystery man besides I need the sequel yesterday. I found Heart of Night and Fire impossible to put down with its rich imagery, persistent tension, blossoming friendships, and beautiful found family. It had my heart working overtime, my eyes often misty, and I cannot stop thinking about what happens next. 

Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Chaos and Crowns by S.C. Grayson

fast-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? Yes

4.5