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The Dagger And The Forbidden Heir by Emilia Jae

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A bit of a clunky start and some plot holes that are hard to ignore but otherwise it was actually a really good read! Some predictable moments but some twists as well that kept the story interesting. The romance is cute and there is spice, but it is minimal. It does give TOG and House of the dragon vibes but toned down with way less depth, world and/or character building. It's an easy read and a nice escape to a fantasy world with action, fae, humans and dragons. I enjoyed it!
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WomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source by Alisa Vitti

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informative medium-paced

5.0

Animus by Ophelia Bell

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

Book was okay. Fun, fast read. Erotica so not much plot but heavy on the spice. Dragon, human pairing (in both dragon + human form).
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That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Such a fun and cozy read!! 
Southern vibes, skirts with pockets, good food and a cute SPICY romance. 
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A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

Wordy, which is on trend for this author, but this particular book was really beautiful. My favourite from both FBAA and FAF so far series so far.
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One Cursed Rose by Rebecca Zanetti

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

An urban fantasy dark retelling of Beauty and the Beast with mafia vibes and a spank kink šŸ„µ.

Really enjoyed this one! Great whodunnit plot with twists that had my jaw on the floor.There's a sort of magic system that includes crystals and connection to source that I wish was explained just a tad bit more as it is so interesting!  The MMC is deliciously complex, morally grey, and a coding genius. The FMC is sassy, smart and loves to read. This book is dark, so the spice is KINKY AF (so good!!). Would recommend but check the content warnings.

Disclaimer: I was provided an ARC of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Living Legend, Book 1 by Allie Shante

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adventurous dark funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

This book was honestly so entertaining!  The banter was top notch comedy and the plot was solid. There was enough tension, twists and drama to really keep you locked in. Angels, Demons + Magic Wielders so the fight scenes were perfection and the spice was SMOKIN' HOT. 
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The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

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challenging emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was so beautiful šŸ„¹

Carissa said she wanted to bring the main story to a satisfying & emotional close and she DID THAT šŸ˜«šŸ‘šŸ½. Character development was top notch, the emotions were emotioning. I cried..mutiple times.. happy tears + sad ones. There were some bffr moments, but honestly overall it was a vibe. 10/10.
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Satan's Affair by H.D. Carlton

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

4.5

ā€œYouā€™re not normal?ā€....
 ā€œThe interesting people never are.... "

This book was delightfully disturbing. Sibil gives Harley Quinn vibes but more unhinged. Quick read but such a wtf roller coaster. Chock full of triggers so proceed with caution. 
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The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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adventurous emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I'm not sure what to say about this one. It was okay, I didn't dislike it. I found the plot entertaining at parts but it just felt very very long and the ending a bit rushed. I did the audiobook for this one and the narrators did so well! I'd recommend the audibook if you are going to pick this one up.
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