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A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

I was gifted an audiobook ARC of this book from PRH Audio. I voluntarily read it and am leaving an honest review.

I loved this book. Somehow a book with vampires and death was also very sweet and funny. 

The audiobook was fantastic narration and I highly recommend it. 

PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly

adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I was gifted an audiobook ARC of this book from PRH Audio. I voluntarily read it and am leaving an honest review.

Idk how they managed to write a book that deals with grief after the loss of a sibling so well while also making it enjoyable and funny. I felt ALL the feelings. I loved this book so much. I highly recommend it. 

The audiobook was fantastic and the narrator did a great job.

Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley

funny lighthearted medium-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? No

5.0

I was gifted a physical copy by the author. I voluntarily read this (partially via an audiobook from my library on Hoopla) and am leaving an honest review. 

The audiobook narration was fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Everything I look for in a Christmas romcom. 

I loved getting to see the meddling book club we feel in love with in the enchanted Highlands series too.

I can always count on Tricia to make us fall in love with an adorable animal friend.... Or two. 

Not in My Book by Katie Holt

funny hopeful 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

5.0

I received a gifted audiobook ARC from Netgalley. I voluntarily read this book and am leaving an honest review. 

I am DEVASTATED that this is a debut novel.... Because I can't binge read 10+ other books by this author right now. I loved this book so much. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one listening session.... At 3:12am when I SHOULD have been asleep for hours already. 

The tension was incredible. I feel like I really went on this hate to love journey with Rosie because I definitely didn't think I would end up adoring the MMC and want to protect him. After the way he came at romance readers/authors I was ready to fight! But Katie was able to make me completely do a 180 along with Rosie. It was so believable and the characters felt so relatable. 

I'm excited to see more from this author in the future. 

Soul of the Stone by Sharina Harris

adventurous medium-paced

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

5.0

I received a gifted physical copy of this book from the author. I voluntarily read it and am leaving an honest review. 

I LOVE Raven! She's so funny and strong and I can't wait to watch where she goes from here. I am a sucker for mythology so I was excited to get some Egyptian mythology in this book. 

This book was a bit slower paced than the first book, but I think it was necessary for ALL the world building that we got. I am so excited for the next book! I NEEEEEEEED it now! 

Her Psycho Beasts by E.P. Bali

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

I was gifted a digital ARC copy of this book from the author. I voluntarily read it and am leaving an honest review.

Ektaa knocked it out of the park yet again! I felt ALL the feelings and cannot wait to keep reading. These characters are everything. Some of my theories were right on track, but other things took me by surprise. Loved every second. I will definitely be continuing the series. 

A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

5.0

I was gifted an audiobook ARC of this book through Netgalley. I voluntarily read it and am leaving an honest review.

I loved this book! The audiobook has FANTASTIC NARRATION. I could listen to this narrator all day. Jessica Threet portrays the characters perfectly.

I loved this book just as much as the first one (which is to say A LOT). I love Rebecca Thorne's writing and these characters so much

Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

I received a gifted audiobook ARC from Netgalley. I voluntarily listened/read this book and am leaving an honest review. 

Oh. My. Goodness.... Phenomenal! With her first book I think Tigest Girma has already become an auto buy author for me. The tension? Intrigue? Rich backstory? Secrets? All of it was outstanding. I finished approximately 15 minutes ago and immediately began scouring the Internet for a release date on book 2 because I'm DESPERATE. I am already looking forward to rereading this right before book 2 comes out to prepare.... And I may not even wait that long to reread because I already know I will pick up on small details so much more during a reread. 

Shifter Crimes by Lacey Carter Andersen

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

The narration was fantastic and the story had me HOOKED. Finished it in one listening session and can't wait for book 2

The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava

funny medium-paced

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

5.0

I received a gifted audiobook copy of this from PRH Audio. I voluntarily read this book and am leaving an honest review. 

I wasn't a big fan of the narration of the audiobook, but I really enjoyed this book. As a former Okie who lived in Oklahoma City I LOVED seeing Ada, Chickasaw Nation, and more OKC area things get mentioned in this book. The familiar area was definitely a bonus for me.... My Step-Mom who was raised in Sulphur probably won't believe me when I tell her Sulphur was mentioned. 

A few lines felt a little cringey, but not enough to make me want to stop reading.