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Grip by Kennedy Ryan

emotional 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

I love these characters and can't wait to keep reading their story. Kennedy Ryan knocked it out of the park yet again. 

Flow by Kennedy Ryan

funny 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? No

5.0

I love these characters and can't wait to keep reading their story. Kennedy Ryan knocked it out of the park yet again. 

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous funny medium-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

(Thank you to PRH Audio for the gifted audiobook copy of this book. I voluntarily listened to this and am leaving an honest review.)

Warning: reading this may cause loss of sleep. 

I started reading this at 9pm and next thing I knew it was 1am and I was having to force myself to stop reading and try to sleep. I was HOOKED. I loved this book so much and I NEED more books from this world. I was already an Ali Hazelwood fan and now I think I'm officially a Stan. 

The narrators knocked this book out of the park. I loved the audiobook. 

Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli

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 enjoyed this even more than book 1... and I loved book 1! The tension? The pining? Exquisite! I CANNOT WAIT to see where the series goes from here. I have so many thoughts, opinions, hopes, and theories and I can't wait to see which come true. Nisha J Tuli remains an auto-buy author for me! The audiobook is fantastic.

I received an ebook arc and audiobook arc from Netgalley and ended up reading all of this book through audiobook format. I voluntarily read this book and am leaving an honest review voluntarily. 

A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark

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

4.5

I cannot wait for book 4!!! I listened to the audiobook of this and it was narrated well- no complaints. I really like this story and these characters. I'm excited to see where it goes from here. 

I received an advanced listener copy of the audiobook from Netgalley. I read and reviewed this voluntarily and honestly. 

Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

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

It has been a long time since I have finished a book and IMMEDIATELY felt like I wanted to reread it. I was still messaging my friend I buddy read it with 1.5 hours after finishing (when I SHOULD have been sleeping bc it was 12:30am) because I couldn't stop thinking about this book. I will be processing the ending for the next 77 business days. Please respect my privacy during this trying time. 

How soon is too soon to be emailing the publisher begging for an arc of book 2? Because I need it ASAP and in the meantime I'll just keep thinking about book 1 nonstop. 

This does NOT feel like a debut novel... It was masterful from beginning to ending. I was hooked and engaged the entire time and can't wait to reread it over and over. I will be bullying.... I mean encouraging....  everyone I know to read this book. It will be my personality for the foreseeable future. 

I have so many theories but have literally no idea which direction the author will go with the story and that makes me so excited.... And a bit nervous. 

Analeigh Sbrana has just become an auto buy author for me. 

(Even though it isn't out yet I did NOT receive an advanced reader copy. I purchased the limited indie special edition from Satisfiction prior to this book being picked up by a traditional publisher. I paid for this book and read/reviewed it voluntarily). 

Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert

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? No

5.0

I was shocked when the book ended because I was wanting more with these characters... Everything with the characters arc was resolved, but I just wanted to stay with the characters. Can't wait for the next book. 

How to Read Now by Elaine Castillo

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

I enjoyed the author's perspective in these various essays. There were multiple pieces of media (TV shows, movies, books, etc) that were referenced that I was unfamiliar with, but the author gave enough details that I understood the points that she was making from them (and some of them I looked up later). 

Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen

funny lighthearted 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

I loved these characters and this story. I will definitely be reading more by this author in the future. 

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

funny lighthearted 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

This had more danger and adventure than I expected and I loved it. I loved these characters and I was happy to return to this world