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Letters to Half Moon Street by Sarah Wallace
4.25
This book has everything I love about regency romances: quirky side characters, a redeemed rake, and a social awkward MC who doesn't realize that the rake is obsessed with them.
Using letters as a mean to show the story worked well. The problem is (and the main reason why this isn't a 5 stars) in the last 30% of the story, the MC spends most of his letter to his sister writing scenes that happened in his life. It makes sense to have the actual scenes for some of the most pivotal moment of the story, but it was weird to see these very long scenes told in a letter. I'm not sure how I would have done it differently, I just now that how it is now it's a bit awkward. Still, it's only a stylistic choice, which didn't impact my enjoyment of the book
Using letters as a mean to show the story worked well. The problem is (and the main reason why this isn't a 5 stars) in the last 30% of the story, the MC spends most of his letter to his sister writing scenes that happened in his life. It makes sense to have the actual scenes for some of the most pivotal moment of the story, but it was weird to see these very long scenes told in a letter. I'm not sure how I would have done it differently, I just now that how it is now it's a bit awkward. Still, it's only a stylistic choice, which didn't impact my enjoyment of the book
From Coast to Coast by J.J. Mulder
4.5
First of all, I love this series. Hockey MM romances are one of my favorite subgenres, but there are many books out there now, and it can be a bit overwhelming. This series has renewed my love for it.
This story was adorable, and Remi and Grayson were two great complementing MCs. There is no drama between the two MCs, just them slowly understanding what they want. The gay-for-you trope was well done, especially because it was more about Remi being probably ace/demi.
The author is known for their a bit abrupt endings but in this case, I think it was not too bad. It doesn't really matter (to me) what team Grayson ends up in at the end of the story. Not all hockey romances must end up with the two MCs finding a way not to live long distances. Long distance is okay. Not everything must be perfect for you to be happy, which I think is important to have in romance stories.
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
This story was adorable, and Remi and Grayson were two great complementing MCs. There is no drama between the two MCs, just them slowly understanding what they want. The gay-for-you trope was well done, especially because it was more about Remi being probably ace/demi.
The author is known for their a bit abrupt endings but in this case, I think it was not too bad. It doesn't really matter (to me) what team Grayson ends up in at the end of the story. Not all hockey romances must end up with the two MCs finding a way not to live long distances. Long distance is okay. Not everything must be perfect for you to be happy, which I think is important to have in romance stories.
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
Until We Fall by Loren Leigh
5.0
Best-friends-to-lovers is my favorite trope, but if not done right it can be boring. This novella was absolutely not boring. Loved the pining and loved how Rory's insecurities were handled. The intense emotions the author is able to convey are the heart of this story.
Also I'm pretty sure I read the story of the other two friends on holiday in another story from the author. Something I deeply appreciate is that in both stories the MCs are so focused on each other that they don't realize what's going on with their friends! And that's great because too often authors spend time on teasing what's going to happen on the next book/story, which is something that I generally don't like
Also I'm pretty sure I read the story of the other two friends on holiday in another story from the author. Something I deeply appreciate is that in both stories the MCs are so focused on each other that they don't realize what's going on with their friends! And that's great because too often authors spend time on teasing what's going to happen on the next book/story, which is something that I generally don't like
On the Ice by Amy Aislin
4.25
Good demi representation, and I really appreciated how with the epilogue we see two things that are pretty rare in MM sport romances making long distance work and having a long term relationship without coming out because it would be career-ending
Fox of Fox Hall by R. Cooper
4.0
I have some complex feelings about this story that I'm not sure I'm able to express