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Mending Hearts by W. Million

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ARC REVIEW
In the beginning you can clearly see tyler is a good man like the type of man to lay down his life for you. Mia needed therapy and to leave her toxic environment and mother but its hard to leave someone thats bad for you but still does everything they can for you, thats who laura was to be honest: i fewl in a sick way she cared for mia just that she loved money way more . I loved pasha honestly he was the friend Mia never had always a quiet anchor like an elder brother.  Mia acted immature at times and it pissed me off but i guess its understandable seeing as she was forced to grow up. I loved the fact then when she finally grew the courage to do something she went all out , there sometimes she irritated and annoyed the hell outta me but still.Overall pasha and tyler were my favorite characters.

Uncaged Desires by Madi Danielle

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

ARC REVIEW
This book showed resiliance and strength of a woman . That your past dosent define you or limit you. Max not only rebuilt her life she got 3 hot as sin men who worship the ground she walks and are obsessed with her.  I admire her strength and resilience honestly.  Caine has serious daddy issues and needs to learn to share his toys honestly (his learning)  i like the fact max dosent put with his shit and dishes it back to him. Drew seems like a sweet puppy till your in his head and then your like damn. Adam is quiet and a mystery not much know except from that damn snake. Each individually psychotic in their own obssesive way. 

Psycho Boys by K.M. Rogness

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.75

ARC REVIEW
I knew we were getting a plot twist ending but i didn’t expect that. This was them teclaiming back their power and putting and end to the years of torment. With the 4 boys backing calista up she continues down her part of vengeance crossing off more names on her list. One thong thos book will make you feel is pain , i could feel the pain:their pain through the pages. Their years of abuse and torment,  their drug use and cali's mental health ; everything is hanging above their head until it becomes way too much for them. 

The Billionaire's Big Bold Woman by Nichole Rose

challenging inspiring fast-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? Yes

4.75

This was a pretty short read which I loved. it went straight to the point which I guess is the insta love plot but despite still kept me entertained. I love the twin girls especially Isla , she's so fierce and protective while Bella is so sweet and a sunshine .Those girls are gonna rock the world one day.

Rope the Moon by Ava Hunter

adventurous challenging funny 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? Yes

4.25

welp that wasn't what I thought I was getting into. The way it shows each siblings life and a glimpse into their own books makes you wanna binge read the entire series. I loved how thoigh there's obvious tension it's not too mich of a slow burn. Davis is her anchor while she's the sunshine reminding him to live a little. 

Reckless Love by Willow Aster

emotional funny fast-paced

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

3.75

Loved Levi so much . Plus rhodes had such a sweet mouth. 

Emperor of Havoc by Jagger Cole

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Girl meets boy; they argue ;hot sexual tension. Boy falls inlove , Girl starts falling but let's not forget he wants to use her so he keeps telling himself ots not love until she gets hurt and then boy realizes he wants her and is planning to tell her until Girl overhears a phone call and then Girl runs ; the main villan shows up alot of torture, fighting ans hot sex and happy ending 

Temptation Trails by Claire Kingsley

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved this book. it was so sweet and cute and unbelievable really good. I never saw the actual murderer coming and was super shocked. I loved it so much.  I feel Owen's trauma was overlooked a little but his still super sweet.

Fresh Meet by Jasmin Miller

challenging lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

lack of dialogue.  it feels like a first draft. one thing is I should have definitely trusted the reviews

Cross-Checked by Julia Connors

adventurous emotional funny reflective relaxing tense medium-paced

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

5.0

ARC REVIEW
I loved everything about this book. From the opening sentence till the end I never got bored . it had a gripping storyline and the fact there was so much communication between the main characters made it so much better . I loved the fact that Aj showed women in high places being bosses, it's something I always love to see.  Ronan was actually mature for his age despite their age gap. I love the fact they never let issues fester or not talk about what their feeling especially since it's what made them hate eachother for a decade. Ronan was definately the one to be fully immersed while sha had reservations about the entire relationship. I feel the game was practically the catalyst and decade long tension.  I love how this showed what a healthy relationship looks like and what a good partner looks like. I definately can't wait for the next book especially with that shocking ending.