courtneygaines's reviews
80 reviews

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

3.5

I went into divine rivals with ZERO clue on what the book was about. I have to say, the enchanted letters concept is so cool and I really enjoyed that! The story between Kit and Winnow was adorable 

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

3.0

I was honestly kind of snoozing through some of this. Overall I did enjoy the books, but I didn’t love ruthless vows as much as I liked divine rivals. Super cool concept, I truly wasn’t know what to expect most of the time, and the vibes were good. 

But I don’t think I would add it to a series I need / want to read again

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful informative

• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

Lately a romance has been so hard for me to rate 5 stars. But this book oh. My. Gosh. Not only was Abby able to portray to her readers how hard it is for someone needing an organ donation, but also how it affects the family. Also fake dating is just a fun trope 

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

funny

• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

I love a good small town romance. A doctor meets an inn keeper/carpenter pleeassseeee. Such a cute book! 

Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver

dark

4.0

I really enjoyed L&L! The fmc being  this sweet little glitter loving girl was my favorite.

 

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

dark medium-paced

3.75

Love love LOVE the audio version of butcher and blackbird! The storyline was very fun to follow along but I personally felt like for two serial killers, they didn’t really do a ton of killing.. but also starting book 2 asap

A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn

funny fast-paced

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

4.0

As far as rom coms go this might be one of my new favorites 😭 I was straight up snort laughing at times and the mouth on this man??? 🥵 

Caught Up by Liz Tomforde

funny medium-paced

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

4.0

Kai mf Rhodes!!! Dad, baker nanny??? Sign. Me. Up. Caught up got me out of my reading hangover. 

Lightlark by Alex Aster

4.5

Lightlark honestly might be a 5 star read. I’m going to revisit when it’s all settled a bit more but OH MY GOD. I love that this book had just the right amount of “I think I know what’s going to happen” while also taking what you THINK you know and twisting it to just be a jaw dropping twist. My head is still reeling, I’m immediately starting Nightbane 🫡

A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St. Clair

4.0

This series was SO GOOD!! I need more 😭😭😭 I wanted to rate it higher but jaded and Seph banging every chapter just got really old :/ I love some good smut but at some point it definitely becomes too much. 

But the story itself was so much fun to read and so easy to get lost in. Kinda wanna cry bc I need MORE!!!