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Trapped by Neverland by Megan Charlie

adventurous emotional

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

5.0

This was the first book I have read by Megan Charlie and it was a really good Retelling of Peter Pan with a villainous Peter Pan and a heroic Captain James Hook. I enjoyed all the characters in this story. Wendy seemed like a strong and intelligent character and I liked her sheerie faeries as well. Captain James Hook and his crew on the Jolly Roger were all also fun to get to know, including the cat Mirai. I look forward to looking into more by this author in the future.

The Redacted Series
Bound by Twilight: A Gender-Swapped Jack and the Beanstalk Retelling (Prequel)
Trapped by Neverland (Bonus Prequel)
Erased: The Real Sleeping Beauty Account
Replaced: the REAL Beauty and the Beast Account (Coming Soon)

This book is also part of the series of standalone fantasy novellas Of Seas and Tides
Trapped By Pirates: An Angelic Epic Fantasy Romance
Trapped by Magic: An Enemies to Lovers Fake Engagement Romance
Trapped by Neverland
Trapped By Claws
Trapped by Vengeance: An Enemies to Lovers Villain Romance

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Charmed by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

This book was another great addition to this series of standalone instalove stories set in the small town of Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee.I liked both the main characters Topher & Everly as well as Topher's daughter Sofia. The epilogue at the end was fun. I look forward to reading more from this series and author.

Rosewood Ridge Riders
Prequel is Taken by the Mountain Man: Cooper & Lynlee
Protected by the Mountain Man: Dylan & Delaney
Challenged by the Mountain Man: Nate & Terra
Saved by the Mountain Man: Colin & Violet
⛰️ Charmed by the Mountain Man: Topher & Everly
Loved by the Mountain Man: Brendon & Ashland
Rescued by the Mountain Man.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Chords of Green and Gold (Tales of Eukarya) by Sarah Beran

lighthearted

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

5.0

This was my first book by Sarah Beran and I loved the way she managed to combine Rumpelstiltskin and The Frog Prince together so well. I loved getting to know both Lydian and Prince Dorian (Rumpelstiltskin) and thought the story had a great ending. I look forward to reading more fairy tale retellings by this author in the future.

Crystalline by Riona Beck

lighthearted

4.5

This is a very interesting story with hints of Cinderella and a few hints of The Frog Prince if you squint. I liked both the main characters Rodan (water spirit) and Ella and enjoyed seeing how their story unfolded. The epilogue at the end was a good way to tie the story up and I liked seeing how Ella and Rodan were doing.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Three Nights: a Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling by Kelsie Engen

fast-paced

4.5

This was a quick and enjoyable Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princess that I thought did a good job of retelling this fairy tale. I liked the main characters Bianca and Silvanus. I hope this author writes more Fairy Tale retellings in the future.

Seven Kingdoms
🐻 The Bear in the Forest: Retelling of Snow White and Rose Red
👠 Three Nights: Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princess
🐑 The Scarred Shepherdess: Retelling of The Dirty Shepherdess

The Bear in the Forest: a Snow White & Rose Red fairy tale retelling by Kelsie Engen

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

This was my first fairy tale Retelling of Snow White and Rose Red and is a fairy tale that I am less familiar with. I enjoyed the characters and the story in this fast paced retelling. I look forward to reading the next book in this series of standalone fairy tales.

Seven Kingdoms
The Bear in the Forest: Retelling of Snow White and Rose Red
Three Nights: Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princess
The Scarred Shepherdess: Retelling of The Dirty Shepherdess

Protected by the Alien Mercenary: A Steamy Sci-fi Monster Romance by Robin O'Connor

adventurous emotional

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

5.0

It was really interesting getting to read about how Thar'oc and Rikki get together in this book after having read Caught by the Alien Mercenary and hearing about them briefly. They were both really likable characters and I enjoyed their story as well as the epilogue at the end. I put There's an Alien Down My Chimney on my TBR list since it is about Thar’oc’s friend Ru’ol and his mate so that should be fun to read. I also look forward to reading more about the other characters in the Monster Mercenary Mates series.

Monster Mercenary Mates
Prequel is Protected by the Alien Mercenary: Thar'oc & Rikki
Caught by the Alien Mercenary: Captain Asmoded & Manyin

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Goldie's Grumpy Grizzly by Coco Elliot

emotional reflective

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

5.0

This was a very enjoyable Retelling of Goldilocks set in Fable Forest. I really liked getting to know all the different characters especially Rae Golding & Cole Osborne. The rest of the Osborne family were fun to get to know and seeing how they all interacted with one another was great, especially Mama Osborne. I look forward to seeing what other stories this author comes up with in the future.

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Dad Bod Gorgon by Kat Baxter, Violet Rae

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

4.25

This was my first romance book with a Gorgon as a main character and it was really interesting. I enjoyed getting to know both Gideon and Verity as well as the mention of Fable Forest from the new Filthy Fairy Tales multi-author series. This was my first book from either of these authors and I plan to look into their other books in the future.

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Pursued By The Hunter by Lynnea Lee

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

4.5

This book is the prequel to the Xarc'n Warriors Series and does a good job of introducing the world this series takes place in. I backtracked for this book since I have already read a lot of the books that have been released so far and have enjoyed them all so far. It was nice to get to read about Cynthia & Cov’k and I also enjoyed the mentions of other characters whose stories I have already read.

Xarc'n Warriors Series
Prequel is Pursued by the Hunter: Cynthia & Cov’k
Claimed by the Hunter: Alice & Kaj’k
Wanted by the Hunter: Natalie & Rajiv’k
Taken by the Hunter: Connie & Jorg’k
Cherished by the Hunter: Evie & Tarv’k
Rescued by the Hunter: Nikki & Koriv’n
Stolen by the Hunter: Meghan & Mal’k
Captured by the Hunter: Tilly & Rayk’n
Hunter's Quest: Morgan & Rhaz’k
Protected by the Hunter: Siobhan & Zec’k
Desired by the Hunter: Aanya & Haax’l
Coveted by the Hunter: Heather & Nov’k
Craved by the Hunter: Sam & Kan’n

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