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Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

5.0

Honestly though? It was the best read about Vampyres (yes, that’s how she wrote it in the book) and Were’s. 

I will recommend this book to everyone and anyone that listens. 

Got one word for you; knot

Hawke by Jescie Hall

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

It was a bit too much”insta love” for me but overall it was fun, easy and a hot read 

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

Long live the Queen

The Sacrifice by Shantel Tessier

dark tense slow-paced

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

3.0

It was disappointing but not good 

Dark Prince by Michelle Hercules

adventurous relaxing medium-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

4.0

Fun and unserious read really 

Falls Boys by Penelope Douglas

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

Aro and Hawke gave me anger, sadness, problems, heartbreak and most importantly, they gave me love. It was extremely interesting and I still have some questions I hope are answered but an overall 4⭐️ and 2🌶️

The Sinner by Shantel Tessier

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

2.0

Anyone that knows me, knows that I love a good dark romance… I was head over heels with The Ritual and even reread it to start the series again, so I was excited on reading this one… what the actual fuck? I mean I see the potential that Sinner had, but to me, he had so much rage to him that we never saw the potential or who he actually was. Elli, I’m so sorry for everything that happened to you sweetie, you deserved so much more. 

I can say that, I’m impressed in the way the author wrote the scenes and treated all of the trauma… but still, for me, it’s a 2 star and 5 spice cause hello hard triggers

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Pregnancy, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, and Drug abuse

Hopeless by Elsie Silver

lighthearted relaxing 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? No

2.0

I honestly don’t want to say this but… Beau and Bailey deserved so much more 😭😭 sadly, this book is my least favorite in the series. I think there was SO MUCH potential in it, more backstory of Beau, of Bailey and her family, etc etc

Forced Bonds by J. Bree

dark 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? Yes

4.0

So every other book in the series is like a 4.5 or 4.75 and this one is just a 4 star read.

Even though I loved this book, I think there could've been more; more information, backstories, and explanations. Just more.

 Oli is really coming into herself and her powers, but we're missing something or we don't fully know yet... I NEED TO KNOW!!!! Her bonded group is everything, you have a bit of everything there and I am entirely here for it. But seriously J, WHY??? WHY THAT ENDING?????

I can't wait for the fifth book.

Blood Bonds by J. Bree

dark emotional 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

5.0

So, finally. FINALLY OUR GIRL IS DOING WHAT SHE NEEDS TO AND THE GUYS ARE UNDERSTANDING THAT OLI IS A SUPER FUCKING BADASS. A badass that needs hugs and cuddles, obviously.

I loved this book. It set lots of things in motion, I got a better understanding of some things and the personalities of almost everyone. The pacing slowed down a bit but I get it, this one had more information so it was a a lot to take in. Oli, I love that woman. GO FUCKING GRYPHON🖤🖤 North and Atlas are battling for second. I can’t wait for Gabe and Nox… still don’t know what to think there.