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Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Walk in the Park by Rebekah Weatherspoon
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Mickey Chambers Shakes It Up by Charish Reid
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Mistletoe & Mishigas by M.A. Wardell
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Transphobia
How You Get The Girl by Anita Kelly
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Anita Kelly has a masterful way of creating complex characters and giving them a rewarding romance. How You Get The Girl is a queer workplace romance following Coach Julie Parker and her childhood idol, and ex-WNBA star, Elle Cochrane.
Anita carefully discusses depression, anxiety, being on the ace spectrum, and queerness. Although this can be read as a stand-alone, there are fun cameos from the main couples in the previous books. How You Get the Girl is a brilliant way to finish this series, and I am eagerly looking forward to everything that Anita writes.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Anita carefully discusses depression, anxiety, being on the ace spectrum, and queerness. Although this can be read as a stand-alone, there are fun cameos from the main couples in the previous books. How You Get the Girl is a brilliant way to finish this series, and I am eagerly looking forward to everything that Anita writes.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Chronic illness
Minor: Drug abuse
Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape and Suicidal thoughts
The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The (Fake) Dating Game is a sweet and deceptively deep queer romance focused on Holden James and Leo Min. When we meet Holden, he is focused on auditioning for his favorite game show, Madcap Market, as a tribute to his mom. After a sudden breakup, he finds himself in Los Angeles looking for a last-minute partner. Here comes Leo, a concierge that Holden has immediate chemistry with. As they get their dating plan together for Madcap Market, the two quickly fall for each other and have to confront their (fake) feelings.
I enjoyed the story, and both Holden and Leo's relationships with their respective parents are a highlight, especially with grief being a central theme throughout the story.
Thank you to Afterglow Books (Harlequin Romance) and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed the story, and both Holden and Leo's relationships with their respective parents are a highlight, especially with grief being a central theme throughout the story.
Thank you to Afterglow Books (Harlequin Romance) and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Lucky Bounce by Cait Nary
4.0
I devoured Lucky Bounce in one sitting! Cait Nary drags us into the world of Ezekiel Boehm, who goes by Zeke, a kindergarten teacher surprised by the child of his favorite winger on the Philadelphia Liberty, Spencer McLeod. Zeke tries to keep his fanboying to himself, but as he slowly gets to know Spencer he realizes that Spencer's crunchy exterior has some marshmallow underneath.
Zeke and Spencer's relationship has a very sweet development, and Addie is one of the cutest children I've ever read. I do think adding Spencer's POV would have improved the depth of his character arc, given the circumstances of how he became a single dad. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a fairly low-angst sports romance.
Thank you to Carina Press and NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Zeke and Spencer's relationship has a very sweet development, and Addie is one of the cutest children I've ever read. I do think adding Spencer's POV would have improved the depth of his character arc, given the circumstances of how he became a single dad. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a fairly low-angst sports romance.
Thank you to Carina Press and NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use