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A Heart Devoted by Nichole Van
fast-paced
5.0
Thank you to the author for an eARC.
OBSESSED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.
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You know when you have those FAVORITE characters? The story you can’t stop thinking about? And you would do just about anything to get more stories about them? THIS IS THAT BOOK. It felt like this beautifully crafted extended epilogue where I got to fall in love all over again with Tristan and Isolde.
Please please make sure you have read A Heart Sufficient (at minimum) before reading this book!
It was EVERYTHING. I soaked up these pages loving the communication and teamwork and the I would burn the world down for you vibes that only come from two enemies who became lovers (e2l supremacy). I appreciated how the conflict came from the outside and allowed Tristan and Isolde to only become closer as they leaned on each other to solve the problems before them.
And WOOOOO this was heated. In the best, closed door books can still be heated, kind of way. I just AHH. I can’t form the right words. I loved this story. I am obsessed with these two (A Heart Sufficient was the only book I read twice in 2024).
READ IT AND THANK ME LATER.
Overall audience notes:
- Historical romance
- Language: low
- Romance: closed door
- Violence: low
OBSESSED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.
BLOG || INSTAGRAM || TIKTOK
You know when you have those FAVORITE characters? The story you can’t stop thinking about? And you would do just about anything to get more stories about them? THIS IS THAT BOOK. It felt like this beautifully crafted extended epilogue where I got to fall in love all over again with Tristan and Isolde.
Please please make sure you have read A Heart Sufficient (at minimum) before reading this book!
It was EVERYTHING. I soaked up these pages loving the communication and teamwork and the I would burn the world down for you vibes that only come from two enemies who became lovers (e2l supremacy). I appreciated how the conflict came from the outside and allowed Tristan and Isolde to only become closer as they leaned on each other to solve the problems before them.
And WOOOOO this was heated. In the best, closed door books can still be heated, kind of way. I just AHH. I can’t form the right words. I loved this story. I am obsessed with these two (A Heart Sufficient was the only book I read twice in 2024).
READ IT AND THANK ME LATER.
Overall audience notes:
- Historical romance
- Language: low
- Romance: closed door
- Violence: low
Where the Black Line Ends by Meagan Williamson
medium-paced
4.0
VERY MUCH ENJOYED.
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I feel like that sums it up really well. It was just a solidly good book. I had some minor hang-ups but I feel like I learned quite a bit about wildland firefighting and loved these characters too.
The setting was cool. I liked that it was basically in one location that provided a lot of forced proximity and moments for Reed and Hailey to interact. They had a good spark from the beginning and I thought the chemistry was well maintained.
Reed bugged me just a little bit because I feel like he wasn’t serious enough (and my personality was clashing so hard and shouting IT’S NOT TIME FOR JOKES) but I digress. And I think a little more background was needed with Hailey’s backstory too. We got a bunch of flashback chapters and moments that HELPED but I felt like I was still missing something.
Any who, truly good read. Hit on the emotional front too with the last 25%??! I liked the writing style and look forward to reading more books by this author.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: mild
- Romance: vague/brief open door
- Violence: mild
- Content Warnings: dangerous fire based situations, loss of life, loss of a parent (recounted)
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I feel like that sums it up really well. It was just a solidly good book. I had some minor hang-ups but I feel like I learned quite a bit about wildland firefighting and loved these characters too.
The setting was cool. I liked that it was basically in one location that provided a lot of forced proximity and moments for Reed and Hailey to interact. They had a good spark from the beginning and I thought the chemistry was well maintained.
Reed bugged me just a little bit because I feel like he wasn’t serious enough (and my personality was clashing so hard and shouting IT’S NOT TIME FOR JOKES) but I digress. And I think a little more background was needed with Hailey’s backstory too. We got a bunch of flashback chapters and moments that HELPED but I felt like I was still missing something.
Any who, truly good read. Hit on the emotional front too with the last 25%??! I liked the writing style and look forward to reading more books by this author.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: mild
- Romance: vague/brief open door
- Violence: mild
- Content Warnings: dangerous fire based situations, loss of life, loss of a parent (recounted)
The Rival by Emma Lord
medium-paced
4.25
Thank you Wednesday Books and Macmillan Audio for my ARC and audiobook!
THE NOSTALGIA.
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Emma Lord does an incredible job of making me feel nostalgic for my college aged years. Where things are confusing, live has a lot of new turns and you’re just trying to find out where you want to be and the goals you have to achieve to get there. I adore this setting so much and love that it’s set in college but still YA appropriate.
I loved the dynamic between Sadie and Seb. The banter was fantastic. The quips and pranks back and forth really sold me on how much they care about each other even though they have been ignoring those feelings for so long. The cute pancake dates and tender quiet discussions were sweet and impactful for the storyline.
It’s a genuine and fun read. I also adored the complex family relationships. That there was support and love but issues too. It’s not all sunshine, yet you know who’s in your corner. I love the authentic nature of these kinds of plots.
If Emma writes it, I’m going to read it and this is no different. Another gem and one I am so grateful I got my hands on early.
Overall audience notes:
- New adult contemporary romance
- Language: low
- Romance: kisses
THE NOSTALGIA.
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Emma Lord does an incredible job of making me feel nostalgic for my college aged years. Where things are confusing, live has a lot of new turns and you’re just trying to find out where you want to be and the goals you have to achieve to get there. I adore this setting so much and love that it’s set in college but still YA appropriate.
I loved the dynamic between Sadie and Seb. The banter was fantastic. The quips and pranks back and forth really sold me on how much they care about each other even though they have been ignoring those feelings for so long. The cute pancake dates and tender quiet discussions were sweet and impactful for the storyline.
It’s a genuine and fun read. I also adored the complex family relationships. That there was support and love but issues too. It’s not all sunshine, yet you know who’s in your corner. I love the authentic nature of these kinds of plots.
If Emma writes it, I’m going to read it and this is no different. Another gem and one I am so grateful I got my hands on early.
Overall audience notes:
- New adult contemporary romance
- Language: low
- Romance: kisses
Familiar Stranger by Caitlin Moss
fast-paced
4.0
Since this is a short story here are my short thoughts:
I loved how well this held my attention. I was pretty caught up in the idea and wondering who was who and where it was going to lead.
The FMC did frustrate me a bit in the then chapters though. I wanted to shake her a little too often.
But it all came together in the end satisfactorily enough for me.
one open door scene; mild language
I loved how well this held my attention. I was pretty caught up in the idea and wondering who was who and where it was going to lead.
The FMC did frustrate me a bit in the then chapters though. I wanted to shake her a little too often.
But it all came together in the end satisfactorily enough for me.
one open door scene; mild language