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The Sleeping Beauties by Lucy Ashe
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This isnt my usual read, and I absolutely loved it. It kept me pulled in, and entertained the entire book. The author put so much emotion into the story, and characters. The ending was so unexpected. Very very good!
This is a suspenseful historical fiction. The book moves at a quick pace following Rosamund as she does her best to keep the beautiful Ballerina Briar away from her daughter Jasmine. The book goes back in time filling in gaps in both Rosamund, and Briars lives leading them up to their clash over Jasmines future and safety. The book is mysterious, and exciting in the way it unfolds during wartime, and after war times. This book is an easy page turner, that has you wanting more until the very end.
This is a suspenseful historical fiction. The book moves at a quick pace following Rosamund as she does her best to keep the beautiful Ballerina Briar away from her daughter Jasmine. The book goes back in time filling in gaps in both Rosamund, and Briars lives leading them up to their clash over Jasmines future and safety. The book is mysterious, and exciting in the way it unfolds during wartime, and after war times. This book is an easy page turner, that has you wanting more until the very end.
A Game of Veils by Eva Chase
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book. Why choose? Yes please! One of my favorite tropes! Spicy? Yes! Also love that! Fantasy romance! Dangerous trials?! Yes! The female MMC had dignity, and rose above the mean girl nonsense!! I loved it!
This is an enthralling Fantasy Romance you wont want to put down. The Romance is a slow burn, and why choose. The book is spicy. Not just spicy scenes, but spicy language, and innuendoes. The book moved at a quick pace following Aurelia as she arrives in Dariu for what she thought was an arranged marriage. When she arrives things take a quick turn where she will be fighting for her marriage spot. This is a game of life or death, all for the chance to be a future empress. This book has action, deceit, lust, and heart break woven into the story. The story remains unpredictable and exciting from beginning to end.
This is an enthralling Fantasy Romance you wont want to put down. The Romance is a slow burn, and why choose. The book is spicy. Not just spicy scenes, but spicy language, and innuendoes. The book moved at a quick pace following Aurelia as she arrives in Dariu for what she thought was an arranged marriage. When she arrives things take a quick turn where she will be fighting for her marriage spot. This is a game of life or death, all for the chance to be a future empress. This book has action, deceit, lust, and heart break woven into the story. The story remains unpredictable and exciting from beginning to end.
A Sky of Emerald Stars by A.K. Mulford
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
I actually enjoyed this one more than book 1. I did feel it moved a little slow in some spots. Still was good overall. I enjoyed the twists, and turns. I loved the new additions added.
This Fantasy Romance is book 2 in the Golden Court Series. The romance in this book is more resistant, and a slow burn as the couple has things they have to overcome. This book focuses on a new couple that was previously introduced in book 1. The book does have spice. There are not a ton of spicy scenes, and they will not happen until later in the book. The spicy scenes still remain descriptive like in book 1. The book moved at a steady pace mostly following Sadie, Navine, and Maez as they travel to make alliances to help the Golden court. All while Briar, Grae, and Calla go to rescue Ora. With things tense between Sadie and Navine they get complicated fast. Especially when the secrets Navine has been working so hard to hide come to the light. This book is full of new unexpected magic, and twists you wont see coming. It’s definitely a page turner that leaves you saying just one more chapter.
This Fantasy Romance is book 2 in the Golden Court Series. The romance in this book is more resistant, and a slow burn as the couple has things they have to overcome. This book focuses on a new couple that was previously introduced in book 1. The book does have spice. There are not a ton of spicy scenes, and they will not happen until later in the book. The spicy scenes still remain descriptive like in book 1. The book moved at a steady pace mostly following Sadie, Navine, and Maez as they travel to make alliances to help the Golden court. All while Briar, Grae, and Calla go to rescue Ora. With things tense between Sadie and Navine they get complicated fast. Especially when the secrets Navine has been working so hard to hide come to the light. This book is full of new unexpected magic, and twists you wont see coming. It’s definitely a page turner that leaves you saying just one more chapter.
Above Cursed Winds by Anna Hawke
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
I enjoyed this book as I do all the books in this series. Angsty, emotional, complicated, and suspenseful all while maintaining an overall lighter feel.
This is book 10 in the Immortal Accords Series. This book can be read as a stand alone, but will be enjoyed and appreciated much more read in succession with the other books. The romance is this book is an angsty slower burn. The book does remain fairly clean, while still maintaining a very adult relationship between the characters. The book moves at a steady pace as Jeremiah and Zia work to discover how a security breach has happened that gave their enemies the location to some of their most vulnerable members. Along the way feelings develop, and new complications arise leaving them both shocked with a truth they didn’t see coming. This book combines the paranormal romance and mystery that has you flipping pages to figure out who did it as well watching the romance unfold with ease.
This is book 10 in the Immortal Accords Series. This book can be read as a stand alone, but will be enjoyed and appreciated much more read in succession with the other books. The romance is this book is an angsty slower burn. The book does remain fairly clean, while still maintaining a very adult relationship between the characters. The book moves at a steady pace as Jeremiah and Zia work to discover how a security breach has happened that gave their enemies the location to some of their most vulnerable members. Along the way feelings develop, and new complications arise leaving them both shocked with a truth they didn’t see coming. This book combines the paranormal romance and mystery that has you flipping pages to figure out who did it as well watching the romance unfold with ease.
The World Undone by Gray Holborn
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I did enjoy this one. It wasnt what I expected it to be based on the previous books, but it still is good. It does seem to have less action, and more story building. I do think that was needed to wrap the book up neatly though. I just was use to action packed books. Dont get me wrong, this one has action just not as much compared to previous books. It still is a great book, with a great ending.
This is book 8 in the Protector Guild Series. This is the final book in the series. The romance in this book is solid with all the pre established why choose relationships strong, and growing stronger. The book remains spicy like the previous books, with multiple partners in one spicy scene. The book moves at a steady pace as Max and her mates work together to try, and stop the apocalypse from happening. Along the way they make some discoveries that can help them defeat the Guild as well. This book is full of story building so that when the book finishes you are left feeling satisfied with a wonderfully completed series that was full of action, romance, spice, and excitement.
This is book 8 in the Protector Guild Series. This is the final book in the series. The romance in this book is solid with all the pre established why choose relationships strong, and growing stronger. The book remains spicy like the previous books, with multiple partners in one spicy scene. The book moves at a steady pace as Max and her mates work together to try, and stop the apocalypse from happening. Along the way they make some discoveries that can help them defeat the Guild as well. This book is full of story building so that when the book finishes you are left feeling satisfied with a wonderfully completed series that was full of action, romance, spice, and excitement.
Dark Before Dawn by Gray Holborn
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
So much happens!!! Holy wow! A lot. Its the book before the last one, and you can tell. It sets it up. So good. One more book in my binge!!!
This is book 7 in The Protector Guild Series. The romance in this book remains a why choose with some of the relationships becoming strong, and others set on breaking your heart some more. The book is spicy like the previous books. The spicy scenes are descriptive, and this book does offer scenes with more than one partner. The book moves at a quick pace as Max moves through her grief, and the consequences of her heart break. The team, and Max are determined to get Atlas out of the guilds hands while remaining safe. They make some unexpected allies along the way. This book has even more action than the previous books, while cementing the plot into place.
This is book 7 in The Protector Guild Series. The romance in this book remains a why choose with some of the relationships becoming strong, and others set on breaking your heart some more. The book is spicy like the previous books. The spicy scenes are descriptive, and this book does offer scenes with more than one partner. The book moves at a quick pace as Max moves through her grief, and the consequences of her heart break. The team, and Max are determined to get Atlas out of the guilds hands while remaining safe. They make some unexpected allies along the way. This book has even more action than the previous books, while cementing the plot into place.
Fashioned By Flames by Gray Holborn
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The ending on this book. Im just! Ugh! Then the bonds! Ugh UGH UGH! This one had me so emotional. There was so much happening, so much emotions. Well onto the next book. I have to continue the binge!!
This is book 6 in the Protector Guild Series. The Romance in this book remains a why choose with some of the relationships becoming more concrete, while the others are crumbling under the pressure. This book is spicy as expected with the discovery of Max’s new abilities, and so many partners to choose from. This book moves at a steady pace following Max as she, and the team head back to the guild to try to uncover information to help them on their mission. Unfortunately things have become dire, and the tension has reached a boiling point. Them being at the guild may be a choice that could expose all of them. Putting all their lives at risk. With new faces mixed into the fray this puts even more pressure on them all. This book is full of action, and informative as it has many of the characters opening up. The book is also full of heart ache as many unexpected events fall into our favorite characters laps. Be prepared to want to pick up the next book immediately because this book will have you needing more as you read the last page.
This is book 6 in the Protector Guild Series. The Romance in this book remains a why choose with some of the relationships becoming more concrete, while the others are crumbling under the pressure. This book is spicy as expected with the discovery of Max’s new abilities, and so many partners to choose from. This book moves at a steady pace following Max as she, and the team head back to the guild to try to uncover information to help them on their mission. Unfortunately things have become dire, and the tension has reached a boiling point. Them being at the guild may be a choice that could expose all of them. Putting all their lives at risk. With new faces mixed into the fray this puts even more pressure on them all. This book is full of action, and informative as it has many of the characters opening up. The book is also full of heart ache as many unexpected events fall into our favorite characters laps. Be prepared to want to pick up the next book immediately because this book will have you needing more as you read the last page.
Abyss of Ruins: The Protector Guild Book 5 by Gray Holborn
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Another great book in this series. I am addicted to this series. All in! Im binge reading at this point lol.
This is book 5 in the Protector Guild series. The romance remains a why choose with clear ups, and downs within the relationships. The books are becoming more spicy as they progress. The spicy scenes are descriptive in detail, and language while not being overly long. The book moves at a steady pace following Sam as she is fighting her way to get back to her companions also known as team six. She is still dealing with some betrayal, and heart ache from the previous book. But in true Max fashion she will let nothing stand in her way, and rushes into danger head first. This book is full of action, and excitement. The emotions, and relationships developing between the characters will have you becoming enamored with this series when this thrilling book concludes.
This is book 5 in the Protector Guild series. The romance remains a why choose with clear ups, and downs within the relationships. The books are becoming more spicy as they progress. The spicy scenes are descriptive in detail, and language while not being overly long. The book moves at a steady pace following Sam as she is fighting her way to get back to her companions also known as team six. She is still dealing with some betrayal, and heart ache from the previous book. But in true Max fashion she will let nothing stand in her way, and rushes into danger head first. This book is full of action, and excitement. The emotions, and relationships developing between the characters will have you becoming enamored with this series when this thrilling book concludes.
Hell and Back by Gray Holborn
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
Soooo I really really liked this one. The spice makes an appearance in this book (yay!). While I dont have to have spice in a book, I do enjoy my spice. The ONLY reason I didnt rate this one a 5 star was because while ALOT happens in the book I didnt feel enough happened towards the grand scheme of things. That is the ONLY reason I gave this one a 4 instead of a 5 star.
This Urban Fantasy Romance is book 4 in The Protector Guild series. The romance in this book is still a why choose open to so many possibilities. There is spice in this book. The spice focuses more on the tension, but there are some spicy scenes regardless. This book moves at a steady pace following Max as she makes her way through hell with her mix of companions. There will be new discoveries, and choices made that will set off a chain of events thats going to make rescuing Wade a little harder. This book like the others is full of angst, and action. These books really keep you guessing with their unpredictable events, and entertaining character dynamics.
This Urban Fantasy Romance is book 4 in The Protector Guild series. The romance in this book is still a why choose open to so many possibilities. There is spice in this book. The spice focuses more on the tension, but there are some spicy scenes regardless. This book moves at a steady pace following Max as she makes her way through hell with her mix of companions. There will be new discoveries, and choices made that will set off a chain of events thats going to make rescuing Wade a little harder. This book like the others is full of angst, and action. These books really keep you guessing with their unpredictable events, and entertaining character dynamics.
The Protector Guild: Books 1-3 by Gray Holborn
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Okay I was super surprised on how much I loved this! I will be continuing on with the entire series! Wow so flipping good!
This is an exciting Urban Fantasy Romance Series. The book offers the combination of books 1-3 in the Protector Guild Series. The romance in this book is a why choose that is slow burn. There is some very mild spice. There is still a lot of back, and forth happening between the couple’s so the intimacy is remaining mostly indirect. There is spicy language, thoughts, and innuendos. This is an adult book. The book moves at fast pace through the first 3 books as Max finds herself in a protector academy where she learns more about what a protector is, and what is expected of her as one. Along the way she meets new faces, and new challenges. Max beats to the beat of her own drum, and often finds herself facing trouble head on. This also lands those around her in trouble too, and she will face some serious heartache due to this. Just when Max thinks she has things figured out things turn against her. Leaving her and those she cares about once again faced with hard choices, and in dangerous situations. The contemporary feel mixed in with the fantasy makes for an intriguing read, while the consistent action has you all but unable to set this book down.
This is an exciting Urban Fantasy Romance Series. The book offers the combination of books 1-3 in the Protector Guild Series. The romance in this book is a why choose that is slow burn. There is some very mild spice. There is still a lot of back, and forth happening between the couple’s so the intimacy is remaining mostly indirect. There is spicy language, thoughts, and innuendos. This is an adult book. The book moves at fast pace through the first 3 books as Max finds herself in a protector academy where she learns more about what a protector is, and what is expected of her as one. Along the way she meets new faces, and new challenges. Max beats to the beat of her own drum, and often finds herself facing trouble head on. This also lands those around her in trouble too, and she will face some serious heartache due to this. Just when Max thinks she has things figured out things turn against her. Leaving her and those she cares about once again faced with hard choices, and in dangerous situations. The contemporary feel mixed in with the fantasy makes for an intriguing read, while the consistent action has you all but unable to set this book down.