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Holding on to Chaos by Lucy Score
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Obsessed.
Eva and Donovan were so fun. The chaos was perfect. I love how the entire town absolutely lost it but he just knew it was the time for them. This was so fun and lighthearted.
Eva and Donovan were so fun. The chaos was perfect. I love how the entire town absolutely lost it but he just knew it was the time for them. This was so fun and lighthearted.
Beautiful Exile by Catherine Cowles
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have been in such a reading slump and when I tell you I just flew through this because it was soooo good!
Somehow, I just knew I was going to love Arden’s story and I was not even a little bit wrong. Arden is an artist who is slightly reclusive. Linc is her brother’s best friend staying at his house. They meet when she pulls a knife on him. Then they are thrown together when danger finds her again.
The way they both faced so many demons from their pasts. The way they supported each other and he fit seamlessly into the Colson family. This was truly a perfect story and I loved it.
The suspense is there. So much wondering and trying to figure it all out. The false leads and dramatic moments. I was truly on the edge of my seat.
And y’all. So many animals. Sweet Brutus and the horses.
Somehow, I just knew I was going to love Arden’s story and I was not even a little bit wrong. Arden is an artist who is slightly reclusive. Linc is her brother’s best friend staying at his house. They meet when she pulls a knife on him. Then they are thrown together when danger finds her again.
The way they both faced so many demons from their pasts. The way they supported each other and he fit seamlessly into the Colson family. This was truly a perfect story and I loved it.
The suspense is there. So much wondering and trying to figure it all out. The false leads and dramatic moments. I was truly on the edge of my seat.
And y’all. So many animals. Sweet Brutus and the horses.
The Devil's Charm by Megan Frampton
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This was actually such a fun book!
Lucian and Diantha are such opposites- she likes order and predictability, he likes doing what makes him happy. Interestingly enough, it seems each would fit in to the others family perfectly. Their fathers are old rivals, but now they have to decide what to do with a jointly owned factory… and they decide their children can figure it out.
Lucian and Diantha are thrown together trying to decide what to produce at this factory but they are also falling for one another after another stolen kiss at a wedding.
I loved their chemistry and how they were just trying to “get it out of their systems”. It felt so believable and like something people do today. I was rooting for them from the start. I also very much enjoyed Diantha’s family- they seemed like they would be so fun. The business proposals were also absolutely hilarious.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
Lucian and Diantha are such opposites- she likes order and predictability, he likes doing what makes him happy. Interestingly enough, it seems each would fit in to the others family perfectly. Their fathers are old rivals, but now they have to decide what to do with a jointly owned factory… and they decide their children can figure it out.
Lucian and Diantha are thrown together trying to decide what to produce at this factory but they are also falling for one another after another stolen kiss at a wedding.
I loved their chemistry and how they were just trying to “get it out of their systems”. It felt so believable and like something people do today. I was rooting for them from the start. I also very much enjoyed Diantha’s family- they seemed like they would be so fun. The business proposals were also absolutely hilarious.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
Death by Flamenco: An Easter Murder in Seville by Jennifer S. Alderson
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Loved the descriptions so much! And I was so wrong about who did it. I also love how they all notice that all of Lana’s tour end up with people dying.
A Rebel Without Claws by Juliette Cross
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved Celine and Ronan! She’s a good girl witch and he’s a bad boy wolf (even though he hasn’t changed in ages). As soon as they meet sparks fly.
The wolf cage fights were actually a great addition. Love the fights and training. And they had some of the sweetest moments, like the teacups.
It was fantastic to be back in this world and I honestly can’t wait to see what else we have coming!
The wolf cage fights were actually a great addition. Love the fights and training. And they had some of the sweetest moments, like the teacups.
It was fantastic to be back in this world and I honestly can’t wait to see what else we have coming!
Death by Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick’s Day Murder in Dublin by Jennifer S. Alderson
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Loved the setting so much but figured out the killer early on.
Death by Fountain: A Christmas Murder in Rome by Jennifer S. Alderson
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
The friend group drama was actually so fun so dive in to.
Murder Ahoy! by Fiona Leitch
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
I figured out the villian really fast but I enjoyed the setting. There were some really funny moments and some great conversations were had. Pretty different vibes than the first one tbh
Finding Hayes by Laura Pavlov
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Savannah and Hayes are EVERYTHING