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Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score

emotional 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? Yes

4.75

I really enjoyed this novel, and here is a little breakdown for those wondering. Plot was well-written and concluded the entire series very nicely.

Lucian: 

This man. I really do think he means well. I’m also really happy I got to see more and more of his backstory as the novel progressed. We got glimpses of his character in the first two but I don’t think we really understood him. He is so misunderstood and I think at times really misunderstands himself. We see this in discussions with his therapist. I love the growth of this character and how it’s builds. I think most of this growth is self-realization over things just happening to him. He is so broody and over-protective. I am a sucker for those kinds of characters. 

 

Sloane:

This girl is a firecracker. She is sarcastic and witty and just so fun to see what she will say next. I feel like she is  rooted and know who she wants and where she wants to go next. Even at the expense of her own happiness you see her making the tough decisions time and time again. She is so protective in a way that is similar to Lucian but vastly different at least in their methods.  Her character as well as Lucian are just trying to do their best in the way that they think is best. I’m glad we truly got to see for the final novel.  

 

Spice: 

I love the spicy scenes in this novel. I feel like for both Sloane and Lucian, how they get there and how they interact during, before, and after is very true to their characters. Most of the scenes had this incredibly funny banter that just fits these characters so well. Even their arguments were foreplay. If you like some good spicy scenes…well look no further than Suit Daddy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

The Long Game by Elena Armas

emotional relaxing slow-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? Yes

4.75

This has become my favorite Elena Armas novel topping both The American Roomate Experiment and The Spanish Love Deception. I personally believe it is because I just love Cameron Caldani. I love his personality as well as his interactions with other characters. I am also a huge fan of the slow-burn, it makes me even more obsessed once the characters do get together. I also really enjoyed Adalyn Reyes’ character. She grew so much throughout the novel and I truly appreciate it. I wouldn’t go so far to say enemies-to-lovers for this one, I would give it more of a frenemies-to-lovers if anything. For me in any romance novel is would I go back and re-read it? The answer here is a definite yes. If you love slow-burn, tension-filled, and protective yet caring love interests…This is for you. Honestly, this book isn’t for everyone and that’s okay; however, if you love Elena Armas’ writing then this might become your new favorite.

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It combines great elements of fantasy and romance. I am not a huge fan of two love interests, but I thought it was well-done here. The elements of mythology weaved throughout the story are absolutely gorgeous. If you love character-driven plots, then you will really enjoy this one. I devoured this novel in a day and can't wait to get my hands on the sequel. I also love that even though this is a duology, we still get a complete story within this novel. It does end leaving us wanting more from our cast of characters.

Flirtation or Faceoff by Leah Brunner

funny lighthearted fast-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

4.75

I personally loved this book. It is the second in the DC Eagles series. It is nice to read a book with no spice and really focus on driving the characters forward. I loved the relationship between Colby and Noel. The chemistry was really well-thought out. I didn't feel like the characters' relationship moved too quickly or unrealistically.

Bonus: If a guy ever annotated a book for me, I would marry him in an instant. (Where can I find a Colby Knight)

Thank you Leah for this gem of a quote: "Romance isn't just fluff. Romance gives people joy and hope in the form of a beautiful story. What could be better than that?"

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

emotional reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

I really enjoyed the storyline. I am always a sucker for books about books. 

Here we follow two main characters: Mukesh and Aleisha. Both protagonists going through difficult times in their lives. A found reading list will tie them together as they navigate through the endless weeks of summer reading incredible and heartbreaking stories. I really enjoyed seeing the growth and development between our two protagonists. We also got randomly interspersed chapters where we see how the same reading list affects other people in this world. 

I enjoyed it, but I don't know if I would re-read necessarily. It does make me want to read the other books listed.