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Cry, Little Dove by I. M. Wraith

dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

What. A. Romance! This book is dark but I love dark romances so I could also see the sweetness in it. 

I received this an ARC and please check your trigger warnings because this book gets pretty wild. I loved this story and I can see myself reading it more than once. The set up is dark and yes it would be awful in real life but this is why we read right?? For a very dark book it gave me fuzzy feelings and I can't wait to read more by this author. 

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

adventurous challenging 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

This book is a wild, mind-bending ride. Grief is a large theme in this book and I think that allowed me to want to see more than just the surface of these characters. At first, I didn’t really like any of characters but I realized it’s because I didn’t really understand anyone’s motive. By the end I found myself wanting to be close friends with some of them. 

This book came highly recommended and it lived up to the hype. Fantasy isn’t usually my jam; trying to make sense of everything can take me out of the story. But this has opened my eyes. Even though there’s a lot to grasp, I still enjoyed it and I want to keep reading the series. The writing is so good and the way this world folds in with our world so well that even I feel connected to it. There’s way more I could talk about but I think I’d give too much away. 

Minotaur Sugar Daddies by Winter Randall

fast-paced

4.5

Short and sweet. A sprinkle of family drama and a whole lot of feel good. I really enjoyed this book especially with that delightful little twist towards the end.

What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.0

I read this for book club, and while it started off slow, I was hooked by the end. The plot is filled with secrets that had me speed-reading to uncover them all. While I could predict most of the twists, the way they were revealed made it worth the ride. The main character constantly frustrated me, but I realized she wasn't meant to be lovable — she’s just human. There's so much more I’d love to discuss, but I can't without spoiling! Definitely a book worth recommending, especially if you enjoy diving into character dynamics with a group.

That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

 This was such a fun read! The spice was chef’s kiss, the humor was spot on, and I loved how the story went beyond just the romance. Plus, it was great seeing the original characters still shine! 

His Pretty Little Burden by Nicci Harris

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

I loved this book. I cried, I laughed, and several times I was angry. The characters were so strong and vulnerable at the same time without being weak. The relationship between Clay and Fawn melted my heart! This book is dark and heartwrenching. It is not for the weak (or strong in some parts). However, the ending made me excited to read the next book and that’s what made it a 5 star read for me. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and this is technically book 4 in the series but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything.

Good Girl by Harley Madison

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

The ending of this book destroyed me y’all. I read the first book less than a week ago and it was amazing and sexy and delish. Then I read this one. Still sexy and delish (but even more so as we get deeper into these kinks) but we get further into the FMCs story in this book and it’s sad but it makes her relationship with the Daddies even better. 

At one point I was crying because it was so good and then I was crying because of this cliffhanger. This is why I usually don’t read series that aren’t finished because this hurts and I need that third book now.

That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

This book was such a fun mix of humor, adventure, and whirlwind romance! I absolutely loved the characters especially how this man/dragon swooned so hard for her. I think “he falls first” might just be my new favorite trope.

Beyond the romance, the story itself was fantastic. The descriptions were so vivid that it felt like I was watching a movie. I also appreciated that the fantasy elements weren’t bogged down by excessive world-building. Instead of pages of explanations, I got to discover things alongside the characters, which made the journey even more exciting. Such a great read! I could read several books set in this world.

Sugar Baby by Harley Madison

fast-paced

4.0

This book is straight-up sexy erotica, but also more than that. A lot of erotica loses me because it moves too fast and feels like a one-night stand with no passion, but this book? All passion.

The FMC is completely new to serving one Daddy, let alone four! But as she follows her instincts, she realizes she needs this just as much as they do. And the best part? This is a series, and we’re sticking with the same characters in the next book. If it’s even sexier than this one, I need it ASAP!

Ryder by Jacki James

fast-paced

3.0

This book was exactly what I expected—a daddy dom (my fave), a sweet, independent boy, and lots of steam. And trust me, they get it on.

That said, something about it fell a little flat for me. I think I was hoping for longer scenes and more ‘daddy’ moments, but it was still a quick, easy, and sweet read. If you’re looking for a light, spicy book to breeze through, this one does the job!