emilysbooksandbakes's reviews
436 reviews

To Ravish A Rogue by C.M. Nascosta

adventurous

4.75

A monstrously swashbuckling adventure like there never has been before. Pirates, surprise teeth, and some of the best monsters all delivered in one book. I would read an entire series of pirate adventures with Lirian, Charlotte, and Cadmus too. 

Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe

emotional funny medium-paced

4.25

What a delight. He’s a cryptid hunter, and she’s a nonbeliever. She’s the Scully to his Mulder, and you will LOVE the banter. 

Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

Love the series; this one just didn't hit like the other ones. There wasn't a lot of tension in the relationship until suddenly there was, and I didn't feel an urgency to get back to the story when I put it down.

Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in America by Dan Flores
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.

It was very interesting, but after 62 pages we were still discussing hypotheticals and theories of humans from 13,000 years ago, and I needed to move on.

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

3.0

I read it. 

Muscles & Monsters by Ashley Bennett
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

Just wasn’t feeling it.

Not Your Crush's Cauldron by April Asher

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

The Supernatural Singles series is such a delight. I love the trip-witches and their individual personalities. Olive is the quiet, keeps to her books sister, and I love watching her step outside her comfort zone. This one is also cozy and pretty stress-free. Read this book will have you wanting to write your own "Dare I Docket." 

Also, I'm still championing a prequel book for Grandma Edie. 

Cosmic Kiss by Clio Evans

lighthearted fast-paced

3.25

"I knew it form my tentacles to my horns - Stella was meant for me."

That was a lot of appendages with a hint of plot. I'm not mad about it, and points for creative aliens and the burlesque setting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

Dragonfruit was such a fun young adult adventure of a book. It had island vibes, sea dragons, and magical markings that come to life as real animals. The ending felt somehow satisfying but also realistic, not wrapped up in a complete imaginary bow. There was something nice about it and I hope it means we will get more from Makiia Lucier in this world.

Two for Tea: Welcome to Azathé by C.M. Nascosta

emotional 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

4.75

Every foray into Cambric Creek is a gift, and this one was no exception. In this one we get shadow tentacles, snarky and quirky side characters, and the most adorable goth witch. But we also get a narrative on grief and belonging and finding your way. Somehow, C.M. continues to make paranormal a context for lovely plots and life lessons.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief