heartsandthrillers's reviews
294 reviews

The Endless War by Danielle L. Jensen

5.0

The Dollhouse Academy by Margarita Montimore

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

Unique & twisty thriller. Unlike anything I’ve read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gaslighting

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Murder

The Rivaled Crown by Holly Renee

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Amazing conclusion to The Veiled Kingdom trilogy! There are so many jaw dropping moments that keep you hooked until the last page. We also get our HEA 💞✨💖. 

What to expect:
✅ Magic 
✅ Forbidden love
✅ Dual POV 
✅ 🌶️🌶️🌶️
✅ Found family 
✅ Fated Mates 
✅ Touch her and die
✅ Prophecy / Chosen One
✅ Court intrigue 
✅ Completed Trilogy

Favorite Quotes:
"Let me be clear," I said, my voice like a whip. "I will choose her over every one of you."

"I am not an enemy you want, but for her, I will become whatever I have to."

"The rest of the kingdom will fall to their knees before you, Verena."
"But please allow me to be the first."

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Gore, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship

Long Bright River by Liz Moore

dark

4.0

When Sally Killed Harry by Lucy Roth

dark funny sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Wish I could post a video of my facial expressions while reading this dark & twisty thriller! This book is for those that have been wronged, and wanted to take revenge....but only fantasized about it. 

What to expect:
- LOL hilarious 
- Dark humor
- Revenge
- Justifiable homicide?

Thank you Avon Books for granting me an ARC! All opinions are my own and not influenced by the publisher. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol

Minor: Sexual content

All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, Murder, Alcohol

kidnapping

Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson

dark mysterious medium-paced

4.5

Great YA whodunnit with a twisty ending that you won’t see coming!

Thank you Delacorte Press for granting me an ARC! All opinions are my own and not influenced by the publisher. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Blood

Given by Elayna R. Gallea

dark hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

✨Given ARC Review✨

Great series starter! It's rare for me to truly enjoy the first book of a new series, but I couldn't put this down! I can't wait for book 2 to be released!!

⭐️ Star Rating: 5/5

🌶️ Spice Level: 0/5

What to expect:

• Epic fantasy
• Cat & mouse
• Chosen one
• Magic
• Bonded familiar
• Slow burn
• Touch Her & Die
• "Mine"

Thank you Elayna for granting me an ARC in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by the author. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

I Knew You Were Trouble by Sandy Barker

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Quick, cozy RomCom. This was first time reading a Sandy Barker book and will definitely be reading more!

Spice level: 2/5

Thank you Boldwood Books for granting me an ARC! All opinions are my own and not influenced by the publisher. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Sexual content

Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer by Dylan Mulvaney

5.0