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Hold Me Under by Riley Nash

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book is dark. It’s pretty clear from the beginning that there is more to the story than the reader knows, and when it all comes out? Oof, it’s hard. Victor is such a damaged bb. Ethan does his very best, but may just be moments from breaking. The story is full of bullying, tension, and secrets. At first it seems like they will just be assholes to each other forever, but I love them both so much.

Ignite by Abigail Glenn

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Ezra is a sweet baby angle! I loved him pretty much instantly, and his backstory is very heartbreaking. Cain is a badass, but I really enjoyed seeing him let down some of his walls. Check your triggers for this one for sure. The found family was well done, and the story had many very exciting parts. There were sometimes were the pacing felt off a bit, but otherwise this was a very fun and smutty read! Would definitely read again. I am also very excited to get the next book in the series! Honestly, there are so many doors open for more books and I am hear for all of themmmmm.

Exhale by Joel Abernathy

emotional tense 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? No

5.0

Oh, I liked this book so much more than I thought I would! The plot was intriguing right from the start, the bond between Jack and his daughter and his easy acceptance and unconditional love for her won me over right away. I expected this book to be more high stakes and maybe dark once the kidnapping happened, but I did not expect the werewolf politics, and the added unknowns that were in the story. I totally fell for both MCs rather quickly, and was pleased at several of the twists at the end! Adored!

Faces by A.M. Rose

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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? No

5.0

Listen. This book. THIS BOOK! Ugh. It was so beautiful, I couldn’t even stand it! Dorian is a sweet baby Angel, and both him and Hayden deserve all the happiness in the world. My gosh, I was in danger (more than once) at sobbing at work, just at how beautiful the story was! It really ponders the question what does it mean to have a soul mate, and what would you do if you could be certain who it was? 🥹🥹🥹

Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White

dark reflective sad tense 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

5.0

Ok, this book! I must admit, that though I heard this story was gory (look at me being a poet), I wasn’t expecting it to be quite as gory as it was! I loved every second. Right from the author letter at the start, it’s no secret that this story is full of trans rage, and honestly, I think I enjoy that ALMOST as much as trans joy. There is also trans joy here, though had won and served in brief moments. I also have a thing for books with religious cults, so this one overall was a winner. I would have liked to see more at the end, after the “plot” was resolved, but this journey was a fun one. I would definitely read this one again!

Becoming Light by Riley Nash

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Ok, listen, THIS STORY!!! 😭😍🥹 this novela had me on the brink of tears, then cackling, then heart achy, then cackling, then grinning so wide and trying not to actually scream. It is so freaking cute, and heart wrenching, and sweet! Honestly, I adored every moment. I just want to read it again. I want it on audio so I can listen to it over and over. I want it in paperback so I can hold it. Perhaps I can just tattoo it on my body? Ugh, LOVED IT.

With A Vengeance by Freydís Moon

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Pretty Obsessed by J.R. Gray

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Second Chance by Jay Northcote

hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Ok, this book! The story is relatively low angst. For most of the book, you are just listening to a pleasant story. Not much to get so overly involved. However there are moments that had me at the edge of my seat! And the spicy scenes were hot AF. The epilogue was so cute I almost flipped my desk at work! I have cute aggression, let’s not go into that… Anyway, I highly recommend this book if you want low angst, close family, second chance romance, trans joy, hot hot heat, and the slight possibility of flipping a table… 😂😍

Wolf, Willow, Witch by Freydís Moon

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It’s hard for me to get invested in a shorter story, so I was already impressed with the first in this series. This one blew it out of the water! Like, what?! It was so good! The romance here had so much tension! The cult was heckin twisted! Both MCs were the villains in someone else’s story, so I loved how morally grey they were! Just honestly so so good.