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Silver Elite by Dani Francis

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad 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

I loved this book so much. Wren and Cross along with the other side characters like Kaiden, Jim, and Xavier all have my heart. Those last 40 pages though were such a whirlwind of reveals and now I can't wait to see where Dani Francis takes this story. I'm sad that I have to wait probably around a year and a half for the next book but when it comes out I will 100% be reading it.

Also, congrats to Dani Francis because this novel was so good it was almost like she's been writing for years. 

Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Evelyn and Arden must kill each other before they turn 18 but luckily, they are reborn only to die again before 18. In one life, Evelyn’s sister needs bone marrow to survive and to save her sister she must: find Arden before they can kill her, finally break the curse, and try not to fall in love again.

I liked how it was a mystery in every life to figure out who Arden is because we only get Evelyn's POV but also Arden for most of the book seemed to have more memories and knowledge than Evelyn does.

I disliked the random mostly unnecessary semi-closed-door sex scene at about 90%. It wasn't needed and could have just been a kiss to show their connection.

Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad 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

This book made me feel all the feelings from disgusted to charmed to crying to laughing. I will miss the Kane brothers and all the crazy shit them and their women get up to. Ultimately I await what Brynne Weaver does next. 

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-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

I will admit that this book was excellent and now I'm wondering why I've never read a BK Borison book.

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

This is singlehandedly the spicest yet funniest Ali Hazelwood book yet for me. I liked everything but the issue at the end with Pen..like it didn't need to happen, the book would have been perfect without it

Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

This book was weird but also good. The mystery wasn't really a mystery and more of a journey to figure themselves out in their personal lives.

Love Interest by Clare Gilmore

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.25

This book started out quickly and ended quickly but the middle was extremely slow and boring.

Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense fast-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

This book was a book I picked up purely for the Greek mythology retelling aspect but I loved the world building and characters, especially Nyx.

Secrets of Mine by Alexis Grace

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book just as much as I loved Killers of Mine and I can't wait for book 3. This book truly drove deeper into the case and also the romance which I liked because it felt like it was more than just a book about 5 people in a sexual relationship.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Murder

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Death of parent

Minor: Miscarriage and Sexual assault

Spiral by Bal Khabra
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.

 I just wasn't vibing with the characters but otherwise I have no idea why I wasn't liking it.