feralsarah's reviews
410 reviews

Omega Founded by Mae Pierce

adventurous emotional reflective 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

4.5

Another really interesting take on ABO designations and taking it further to pit them in a class war so to speak against "regular" humans. Love the wild west setting. It felt very Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman-esque. Great character development and world building. 

Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? No

4.75

Really unique characters and plot! Marriage of convenience to star cross lovers. Perfect Monster romance for those who love Minotaurs and The Mummy 

His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

adventurous funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.75

I had a hard time finding a reason not to give this 5 stars!! 

Going Au Naturale at Hallow's Cove by L.E. Eldridge

funny lighthearted slow-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

3.5

I had high hopes for this book based off Vacationing with a Vampire. It started off okay, got better, then started to slog a bit with the slow burn turning into a bit a damper instead of a nice simmer. The middle third of the book could have done with a bit more action, more angst, more yearning to keep me engaged. I wasn't quite hooked into the farm and audit storyline. When we finally got to the steamy stuff things picked back up again. Loose ends mostly got resolved and there's a HEA.... But all I can think about is WHAT ABOUT GWEN!!!! SHE GOT DONE DIRTY!!!! 

The House Witch by Delemhach

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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? Yes

3.75

This was a fun and easy read. I enjoyed the magic system. Fin is a very interesting character, but sometimes his inability to connect with others comes off as just being an ass and there's a lack of character development. Love Hannah and Annika's character arcs though. I will likely read the 2nd book to see how the story continues. Overall I enjoyed the book at face value and found myself chuckling and quite enjoying the story. 

I was sad when the food descriptions started to disappear halfway through the book...that was part of its charm.

Winning the Orc's Heart by Lyonne Riley

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

What a way to wrap up the Trollkin series! I loved this couple very much and enjoyed the magic system, the adventures, and even the 3rd act sorta breakup. My favorite tropes in this book were:
⭐Strangers to lovers to haters to lovers
⭐Forced proximity
⭐Fated Mates
⭐Size difference
⭐Take no BS FMC

Bass Desires by Elliot Ason

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

A very quick and steamy read. The MMc Omeg is mysterious and magnetic while the FMC is very sunshiney. Light BDSM dynamics keep it fun and fresh. Bonus points for making me think this was a bass fish shifter romance and not about a bass instrument player 😜 

Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You about Being Creative by Austin Kleon

funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

An easy read with quite a few insights that any artist or creative will find useful. I even found some insights useful to apply at my day job that isn't considered creative at all. If you're feeling stuck, unmotivated, or blocked this book could be a real game changer for you. 

Knotting Hill by Ami Wright

funny lighthearted tense slow-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

This was so sweet and angsty and a great homage to Knotting Hill! And extra steamy too. I love the little twist at the end for Bella's character too. The side characters really supported and provided some great diversity as well. 

Cherished by Emilia Emerson

5.0