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769 reviews

Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas

emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.5

Normally I love age gap romance but I’m not sure why Penelope Douglas age gap books off come off and a little creepy. I liked both pike and Jordan but the was they talked to each other and acknowledged the age gap just gave me the ick. 

The audio for this book was ok. The female narrator one had one tone for male characters and it was sometimes a bit confusing who was talking. 

When He's Torn by Suzanne Wright

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense 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

4.25

The Knockout by Bella Matthews

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

5.0

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.25

If You Hate Me by Helena Hunting

emotional funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Tris and rix were absolutely explosive together. The hate was definitely covering up so tension between these two and when they finally gave in it burned hot between them. The banter between them was hilarious at times. I’m loving these new characters and can’t wait to see what else we get from them. 

I did find all the weird names/nicknames a little distracting, especially when there were 3 main characters with H names. 

The Wildcat by Bella Matthews

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

5.0

A Sin Like Fire by Everly Frost

adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

3.5

This series is an interesting concept for a story. It’s unlike any other series I’ve read before. 

Asha and the vandawolf are enemies from the start. Both hated by those around them for different reasons. Despite being enemies the two of them formed a bond. Can these two manage to find a way to be with each other while also handling all the dangers they are facing? Not knowing who to trust or how to defeat their enemies. 

Gilded Wings by Jaymin Eve

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Iced by Bella Matthews

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Worth the Risk Alt Cover by Bella Matthews

adventurous challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5