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Stuck-Up Suit by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland

medium-paced

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

3.5

It was a fine story. Tugged at my heart strings a bit. Didn’t love the male MC. He was a douche who truly had zero redeeming qualities. He only had temperamental kindness for 2 characters and it wasn’t enough to endear him to me.

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Worship by Trilina Pucci

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emotional medium-paced

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

4.75

I think I’ll stay on my journey with Trilina Pucci novels for a while. I’ve now read 3 of the Sinful series (Truth, Worship & Depraved — I need to go research if there are more?). I enjoyed the stories of the 3 King brothers, Dominic, Luca and Dante. There are a couple side characters whose lives I’d like to learn more about (fingers crossed).

REVIEW
Acceptable plot, hot burn to spice, plenty of angst and a HEA.

AUDIBLE
Troy Duran, the male narrator is to die for with that deep voice. Kelsey Navarro does wonders for the FMC. I’d definitely look for additional stories with one or both of these narrators.

Depraved by Trilina Pucci

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dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Hot, hot, hot. I’ve been in a reading slump and was looking for something to snap me out of it. I was afraid that I would need to completely drop my obsession with smut and try a different genre since I just wasn’t enjoying it like I used to. Then I read this little gem!

PROs:
The male narrator’s voice, Troy Duran, was AH-MAZING. I could literally listen to that man read some dry, awful, disgusting book about baby poo and I’d still be fanning my face at how sexy his deep gravely voice sounds.

Plot was interesting. Pacing was good. I enjoyed the author’s writing style.

I only had two semi pet peeves with this book

1) The female narrator’s voice, Kelsey Navarro, was super irritating in the beginning. She tried to lace her voice with so much rebellious disdain that it really was over the top and annoying. However the more I listened the more I realized that was a good choice for this novel because it for the FMC.

2) This is much darker that I usually read so go into this with open eyes and make sure you check the trigger warnings. You must be okay with extreme and graphic violence in order to make it through this book.

Overall I highly recommend this book. It’s one of the best over read in a few months.

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An Irish Affair by Ajme Williams

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medium-paced

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

3.5

Perfectly acceptable story with predictable plot and so-called twists. Very angsty. Happy that the adults (mostly) wanted to do right by the kid and not use him as a pawn. In general not a fan of installer, but it’s a common trope that many seem to love.

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So Wrong by Ajme Williams

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emotional lighthearted sad medium-paced

3.0

Nothing special. Predictable and lovely. Good summer beach read. Really enjoyed the male narrator. Female narrator was slightly flat and not my favorite.

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Dirty Deeds by Stella Rhys

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Lovely story with lovable characters. Interesting and easy read. A couple twists, nothing too angsty and just the right amount of spice (not a ton, so if you’re looking for a really smutty read, try a different novel). Recommendable as a good summer read.

Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult

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3.0

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced