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Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Another mystery in the Yukon by Kelley Armstrong!
This one was a bit more intense for me personally with our detective being pregnant and possible complications she experiences - otherwise as far as a Rockton/Haven’s Rock book I really enjoyed it! I did get to a point of wondering “how do bad things keep happening with them” with the trying to start new outside the corruption we saw in Rockton- but Armstrong found a way that made sense.
If you’re a fan of this series I think you’ll enjoy it! If this is your first time picking up a Rockton/Haven’s Rock I would recommend starting with a different one.
read as a eARC for my honest review
This one was a bit more intense for me personally with our detective being pregnant and possible complications she experiences - otherwise as far as a Rockton/Haven’s Rock book I really enjoyed it! I did get to a point of wondering “how do bad things keep happening with them” with the trying to start new outside the corruption we saw in Rockton- but Armstrong found a way that made sense.
If you’re a fan of this series I think you’ll enjoy it! If this is your first time picking up a Rockton/Haven’s Rock I would recommend starting with a different one.
read as a eARC for my honest review
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Pregnancy
You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
Had a feeling around this mark- checked content warnings and saw graphic child death and that’s a hard pass for me
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
4.75
4.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
To start off- This was the PERFECT depiction of a true young adult romance. These characters felt their age and the choices/beliefs they held aligned with where they should be as high schoolers.
Outside of that, omg I love how Kristy Boyce writes about dnd as a dnd player myself. The campaign the characters go on is one that I actually want to watch- and that speaks to Kristy’s writing.
If you like: YA romances and DnD this one is a no brainer.
Thank you Delacorte Romance for access to the eARC!
To start off- This was the PERFECT depiction of a true young adult romance. These characters felt their age and the choices/beliefs they held aligned with where they should be as high schoolers.
Outside of that, omg I love how Kristy Boyce writes about dnd as a dnd player myself. The campaign the characters go on is one that I actually want to watch- and that speaks to Kristy’s writing.
If you like: YA romances and DnD this one is a no brainer.
Thank you Delacorte Romance for access to the eARC!
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 stars. No notes.
But actually this was the perfect book for me and was such a sweet Romance. Hannah is an auto-buy author, but for a good reason. It’s a fantastic read and if you’re a romance reader then you should preorder this ASAP!
Thank you Penguin House/Dell Romance for the eARC through NetGalley!
But actually this was the perfect book for me and was such a sweet Romance. Hannah is an auto-buy author, but for a good reason. It’s a fantastic read and if you’re a romance reader then you should preorder this ASAP!
Thank you Penguin House/Dell Romance for the eARC through NetGalley!
The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Mary E. Pearson - it was a joy to read a new work from you.
The world, the yearning, the layers that added to the plot - easily a 5 star read. Pearson has a knack for creating worlds that reveal themselves over time and characters that feel real. Theres no 2-dimensional characters to be found, and it adds to the twists and the fun.
I also was listening to the book, completely hooked, and didn't know the end was actually the end and my jaw dropped. New favorite way to do a cliffhanger? Iykyk.
I feel like I almost took half a star because I was desperate for more (jk) but actually because this felt like a "New Adult" vs a true adult with the FMC being 21/22 - but alas, that is a publishing issue not a Pearson issue
**Thank you Macmillian for access to the audioARC in exchange for an honest review!
The world, the yearning, the layers that added to the plot - easily a 5 star read. Pearson has a knack for creating worlds that reveal themselves over time and characters that feel real. Theres no 2-dimensional characters to be found, and it adds to the twists and the fun.
I also was listening to the book, completely hooked, and didn't know the end was actually the end and my jaw dropped. New favorite way to do a cliffhanger? Iykyk.
I feel like I almost took half a star because I was desperate for more (jk) but actually because this felt like a "New Adult" vs a true adult with the FMC being 21/22 - but alas, that is a publishing issue not a Pearson issue
**Thank you Macmillian for access to the audioARC in exchange for an honest review!
No Place Left To Hide by Megan Lally
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ahhhhhhhh!!! I read Megan Lally's debut earlier this year, That's Not My Name, and it was a "one sitting" read. I WISH I was able to read this book in one sitting.
The back and forth of the timelines was done so well, and I love a good unreliable character (who do you think it is???)
Highly recommend pre-ordering this book, or picking it up once it's published in January 2025.
Thank you Sourcebooks Fire for the eARC through Netgalley!
The back and forth of the timelines was done so well, and I love a good unreliable character (who do you think it is???)
Highly recommend pre-ordering this book, or picking it up once it's published in January 2025.
Thank you Sourcebooks Fire for the eARC through Netgalley!
How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein
2.5
received this books as an eARC NetGalley
This just honestly wasn’t the book for me. I struggled with the mis-communication and what felt like insta love.
I think if you love very cheesy romance books this might be for you!
This just honestly wasn’t the book for me. I struggled with the mis-communication and what felt like insta love.
I think if you love very cheesy romance books this might be for you!
The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.5
received an audio-ARC of this book in exchange for a reivew
disclaimer... book reviews are subjective and people have different taste :)
3.5 stars rounded up ⭐️
as an avid mystery/thriller reading the title HOOKED me. I requested this based on the title alone. And honestly? I feel like it lived up to the title, and once I actually read the synopsis I think the book was solid! The narration was really well done, and I felt engaged through most of it.
I do think there was some fluff and rabbit trails that could've been trimmed down - which I don't think is all that uncommon with books that are kinda following two mysteries.
I don't think I am the intended age group that this was written for as a "zillennial" - but I think if you're upper Millennial/Gen X you may relate to the main character more!
Overall - it was a very easy listen and I can say I enjoyed it! No crazy red flags for me, so if it interests you I say give it a try.
disclaimer... book reviews are subjective and people have different taste :)
3.5 stars rounded up ⭐️
as an avid mystery/thriller reading the title HOOKED me. I requested this based on the title alone. And honestly? I feel like it lived up to the title, and once I actually read the synopsis I think the book was solid! The narration was really well done, and I felt engaged through most of it.
I do think there was some fluff and rabbit trails that could've been trimmed down - which I don't think is all that uncommon with books that are kinda following two mysteries.
I don't think I am the intended age group that this was written for as a "zillennial" - but I think if you're upper Millennial/Gen X you may relate to the main character more!
Overall - it was a very easy listen and I can say I enjoyed it! No crazy red flags for me, so if it interests you I say give it a try.
Before We Were Us by Denise Hunter
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
was given early access to this audio book via NetGalley
Very cute and sweet read- this is definitely for a reader who wants a sweet romance, but one that isn’t too surprising of what happens.
I loved the setting so much, even if some other aspect didn’t capture my love as much.
Very cute and sweet read- this is definitely for a reader who wants a sweet romance, but one that isn’t too surprising of what happens.
I loved the setting so much, even if some other aspect didn’t capture my love as much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual harassment