caffeinatedplaty's reviews
134 reviews

The Awakening by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

emotional funny tense medium-paced

4.0

A Deal in Darkness by C.J. Holmes

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

There were a few things that just didn’t work for me in this book. Parts felt dragged on and others felt repetitive. I did enjoy the relationship of Enzo and Adi. I liked the concept of the of the plot and the references to the 9 circles of Hell. 

There were just a couple tropes I don’t enjoy in this book and that is in me not the author. 

Quicksilver by Callie Hart

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

Another great book in the Meant To Be series. I love the subtle and even on the nose references to Beauty and the Beast. 

I’m a sucker for a he fall first trope and making Beau out to be a grump at times was also super cute to read. 

Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

This book was the perfect ending to Rune and Gideon’s story! I was kicking my feet and giggling over the growth in the relationship. 

Continuing on with this amazing work and political system was such a treat! I breezed through this book and def will be keeping this author on a list of favorites. 

Thief by Sarah-Jane Lehoux

adventurous emotional sad tense 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

4.0

My poor heart. This book was a rollercoaster of emotions and plot turns. 
Sevy is such a well thought out character and is perfectly curated for this world she is in. The trials she has gone through even at the beginning of the book makes you instantly feel for her in all the ways possible. Seeing her grow but still be that young girl at the same time made parts of this book really hard to read emotionally. 
Revik is such a hoot. When chatting with the author about him and learning that he wasnt initially supposed to be a big character made his role in Sevy's life even more special. If you fall for "Ride or Die" characters - he's your Elf. 

Rivals, adventures, first loves, and loss are all jam packed in this book. And I cant wait to continue the adventure. 

Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

adventurous emotional sad fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

I was instantly absorbed into this world and its characters. 
Witch hunters, a vigilantly hiding in plain sight, and a enemies to lovers story!

Rune is a feisty FMC and knows how to play the deception game. What she isn't prepared for is that Gideon (MMC) is just as good at the game. Watching this story play out between the two of them and the games they are playing to get more information was an experience. Like all great relationships my heart did hurt for both of them and I definitely want to see a happy ending in book two, because they both deserve it. 

A Game of Gods by Scarlett St. Clair

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

I absolutely love this series! Hades' POV is truly an experience. You see how much he goes through personally to protect Persephone and to deal with everything else the rest of the Gods put him through. 
This book and its story really revealed and answered a ton of questions from the previous book. I cannot wait to finish this series and see how the couple deals with the Triad. I feel for both of them and what they have had to go through as individuals and as a couple. Hades and Persephone's story has always been a favorite of mine and this series just brings it to a whole other level. 

Fable by Adrienne Young

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? No

3.75

The Scent of Us: Part Two by Eliana Lee

emotional funny 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? No

5.0

This book gave me all the feels! It delivered on the drama, the building of relationships, and just the overall pack life. 
You still get a look into how trauma from your past can continue to haunt you in many ways. But the men of this book again care for Juno so unconditionally you yourself feel like you are being healed along with her. 
A little more plot action and a lot more spice happen in this book. I couldn't put this one down and finished this duology in 2 days.