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Ethan & Jag Destroy the World by Maz Maddox

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

Yet again, Kirt Graves brings another story to life & every time it’s enjoyable plus his voice is soothing which can sometimes make me feel sleepy 😂 anyway, I can officially say that I love Maz’s writing & I plan on catching up on everything else I’ve managed to miss this past year. Ethan & Jag were expertly paired together & Maz always seems to wrap up a story in a strong sense. Listened via BookFunnel.

A Totally Platonic Thing by Eliot Grayson

5.0

This was enjoyable right from the beginning of the prologue. Currently, and maybe indefinitely friends to lovers is my top fav trope & EG’s writing has yet to disappoint me. I may read Sebastian’s & Aiden’s story but I think it’ll be a while yet only bc bully or past bully isn’t always handled well & I’ll need to be ready for it. Chris Chambers narrated & yet did a fabulous job bringing this story to life. Listened via Hoopla Anythink.

O Come, All Ye Kellys by Isla Olsen

5.0

This was a nice segue to the remaining two books of this series. It did fly fast & was sometimes hard to keep up with audio normal speed & Russo’s narration was great though his British accent was a bit on the nose as occasionally Jamie, his mom Sara & stepdad who doesn’t deserve to have his name mentioned often sounded southern US. It was nice to catch up with everyone & ultimately Blake & Owen’s little guy?! Oh I hope we see more of him in last books. Listened via Anyplay.

Can't Get You Out of My Bed by Isla Olsen

5.0

Well I have to say that it was nice to get Ben & Aiden’s story. I also understand why so much of the story took place in the past & I’m not a huge fan of this tactic MHO. But they’re together finally after being seriously stupid idiots. I’m really enjoying Michael Dean’s narration of these books. Listened via Anyplay.

Two Men and a Baby by Isla Olsen

4.0

So this is brother’s ex boyfriend & baby daddy. Have to say though (& it totally could just be me) I completely forgot about Connor Kelly. I do like that it gave Josh his happy ever beginning & I really enjoyed getting to know Josh better. Listened via Anyplay.

Hopeless Bromantics by Isla Olsen

5.0

More best friends to lovers! These two definitely were idiots for a decent while until they individually got the you know what out of you know where. The Kelly family is growing too & little Baxter was the cutest kid I have had the pleasure to meet in a great while. Michael Dean narrated & did a fabulous job. Listened via Hoopla Anythink.

Crazy Little Fling by Isla Olsen

4.5

Oh Shay…and Jamie too but he did figure himself out sooner than Shay. 😂 plenty of laughs with this one, especially Shay’s obliviousness about almost everything. 🤭🤣 but they do get it sorted & are on towards a happier beginning together. Joel Leslie & Michael Dean narrated fantastically. Listened via Hoopla Anythink.

Virtually Screwed by Isla Olsen

4.5

I really enjoyed this! I had one small issue with Sunny & her no boundaries with Blake & Blake not telling her in no uncertain terms that her behavior is unacceptable. Otherwise, loving the Kelly family & Blake & Owen are so freaking sweet together. Listened via Anyplay.

Fake It 'til You Make Out by Isla Olsen

4.0

So…this isn’t my first book by the author & I do really like their writing style. But it loses a star because of how However, I was very surprised & unhappy with the decision on how Declan got off scott free from his “being a good friend & kissing him bc he got scared day before results, but def don’t tell anyone especially your boyfriend” orange f$&#ing flag & how Declan had the audacity to think Heath was in the wrong & simply didn’t trust him 😳🙄Sorry just no, irl this doesn’t work & on page it doesn’t either & ALL authors need to stop doing this.
Now, I love Dec & Heath together & I definitely love the friends-to-lovers trope & up until this so called miscommunication which in fact was outright lies of omission really make it hard for me to suspend belief. Declan SHOULD have followed through not only on his gut feeling about keeping Josh’s condition from Heath but also his thought about that kiss, really lowered him down quite a few pegs.
Anyway, Joel Leslie did a fantastic job narrating per usual!! Listened via Anyplay.

Heppel Ever After by Con Riley

4.0

I really enjoyed this series. Gonna have to think awhile on whether these characters stick with me ☺️ but these men & the kids they teach are just such a great bunch of people. Listened via Hoopla Anythink.