dawnthoma100's reviews
193 reviews

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A sweet, enjoyable romance that follows Sage and Fisher in this friends-to-lovers slow-burn romance. 

In this opposite attraction, I adored the sparks between the two and their attraction to one another, which gives the feeling. 

I cherished the lighterhearted banter between them, their excellent communication skills, and the more difficult themes discussed in this book: grief, family relationships, and finding their way in life.
 
Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group U.K for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

emotional reflective 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? N/A

5.0

adored this book overall. The premise and theme of the plot are progressive and upbeat. However, it is punctuated by raw details of suffering and hardship. For me, this book served as education on how marginalised people of colour felt in their lives. This book was needed to spun the light on race. 

Chasing The Wild by Elliott Rose

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Anything that Elliott Rose writes will automatically be a 5 star read…. 

Layla and Colt captivated me right away. The slow-burn romantic feel of this book had. They had the ideal chemistry, tension, and build-up as they resisted their attraction. I couldn’t put this book down, I was hooked. 
I highly recommend this book for people who like spicy cowboy romances. 

Thank You to the Author Elliott Rose for sending me an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review…

Untraced Magic by Rachel Scotte

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

There is a hint of Twilight and The Vampire Diaries in this story; if that is your thing, you will enjoy it. It's a fantastic slow-burning paranormal romance with mystical spice. I really enjoyed reading this book, and I can’t wait  to continue the series.  I have received this arc copy by the author Rachel Scotte in exchange for an honest review 

Loveless by Alice Oseman

emotional hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.5

A wonderful exploration of figuring out your identity, friendships and university. Alice Oseman doesn’t know how to write a bad book. Each of the characters in this book has flaws and it makes them even more loveable. 

A Deadly Discovery by Ciar Byrne

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The lead archaeologist is found dead after discovering a valuable object, with multiple motives and suspects. The story, told from three different perspectives, provides a clear picture of the involved individuals.  However, because the first book in the series was good, I would keep reading the next future books in the series. 

Thank you to NetGalley and the Headline publisher team for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Last Devil To Die by Richard Osman

emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Once more, Richard Osman strikes gold. A good story  that is both humorous and moving at the same time, with just enough plot twists to keep you wondering until the very end. Hope there will be more about the Thursday Murder Club soon.

The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This was a sweet, short, and enjoyable read. I adored every character, and the way you balanced living your life with considering your ageing parents made it quite relatable.It may have been better, but only if it had been written POV Dual.

Six Motives for Murder by Frances Brody

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is the second book of the Brackerley Prison, Mysteries series, but they can be read as standalones.
Likeable characters and predictable turns and twists make for a well-written tale.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group, UK for  a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rush by Saskia Roy

dark medium-paced

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

2.0

I really had high hopes going into this book - F1 drivers and spicy romance! Say nothing less!
Unfortunately it was not for me. The scenes seemed to shift very quickly and without any context; I felt like a lot was missing.
I did not like the main male character at all, and like their relationship was not believable, also the sexual side of their relationship gave me the ick. 

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.