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251 reviews
The Broposal by Sonora Reyes
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Deportation
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Abortion
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-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
4.75
Ok so I really liked this book but she also killed me. I thought this was going to end differently and I would have been happy with it but it did not. So as I was soo happy with how it was going then Ms. McGuire turned around and stabbed me. I still recommend the book it was great just be prepared guard the heart people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Racism, Medical content, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.75
I really enjoyed this book. First, the Audiobook is amazing Hex's voice made me melt and hit all the right buttons. Ok, first I feel like this book suffered from bad marketing I would not say this is rivels to lovers and more opposites attract and not Romantacy but Fantacy Romance. This gave me the feel of an old school Fantasy Romance where the fantasy world is the priority over the romance but the romance is still good. Also when the romance cose gets going it heats up so nicely and I love how the Easter Princess is all for hocking the two boys up. So as long as you go in with that thought and not a Romantacy where there is equal Romance and Fantasy I will enjoy it or also it is slightly contemporary romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying and Injury/Injury detail
Triple Sec by TJ Alexander
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.75
I really enjoyed this story and how real they were with being in a poly relationship. I loved how they worked through the first, the second, and the third relationship because they are all separate in a way. I will say I was definitely more interested in the relationship story than the actual plot but the plot was good I like how Mel grew.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Classism
Inheritance: A Visual Poem by Elizabeth Acevedo
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
This was so inspiring
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
So this is one of my two tests into stepping my toe into Historical Romance. While the other I found was slower then my taste and I wanted more info on something else that the plot was not really focusing on. This one felt more like a romance that was just dropped in a historical setting. Also, I have read Mrs. Herrera's work before and that may have helped me with liking this book more. Now for the background I am coming from a viewpoint of before when I read Historicals they were always war ones or had to do with war in some contexts. This just felt like an old contemporary or even paranormal romance. So I think that is also what helped me be able to enjoy this one more. I do plan to read the other books in this series so this is not a knock just an insight as someone who is new to this part of the romance world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed this book and connected with Ana as the oldest child in a Mexican American family. Besides that, the day to day life and their relationship was kind of borning. I got more invested when the War became a bigger figure at the end of the story. I am actually more excited for the other sisters because it seems like the war will be a bigger plot to the story. Thought this could be because when I do read historicals I mostly read wartime historicals and this is my first step into historical romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Alcohol, and War
On or Off, Volume 2 by A1
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
4.5
This was so cute, sweet, and sexy for sure.