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653 reviews

The Long Game by Ann Leckie

4.0

I liked the premise of this one! I think I'd try a full length book about this, honestly. It follows a little alien creature who has a short life span and thinks humans are immortal because no one has seen them die. 

Amelia's Shadow by Marie Benedict

4.0

I enjoyed learning about an unknown woman in history for me! We all hear about Amelia Earhart but I've never heard of Ruth Nichols. This book definitely sparked my curiosity in her! 

Rosie and the Dreamboat by Sally Thorne

4.0

Cute and to the point. I did find the MCs a bit much but honestly - it's an improbable meeting and cute concept. 

I Choose Darkness by Jenny Lawson

3.0

I really need to look at the summary or even the genres before I go into books. I thought this would be an actual story - not a rambling of words about childhood Halloweens that honestly had no plot or purpose. 

If the Fates Allow by Rainbow Rowell

4.0

Honestly for what this was and how short it is - this was cute. It also gave ALL the COVID feels as it takes place in Christmas 2020. I really related to this one, which doesn't often happen in the types of books I read! 

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith

3.0

Thoughts: Honestly - Robin needs to get over it. She was SO stupid in this damn book. I haven't decided if I'll continue on in the series or not. They're nice to listen to while multitasking honestly but the characters are a bit ridiculous. 

Shattered By Light by K.T. Maddan

4.0

The plot continued to PLOT in this follow-up! (And yes, the smut did smut.) Our favorite horsemen were back at it, solving the mystery and taking care of Little Devil.  Definitely recommend for the smut/mystery cross over girlies! 

Bound by Shadows by K.T. Maddan

4.0

Thoughts: Murder mystery AND smut!?!? Immediately yes. This has a fun mix of characters and literally all the trigger warnings so please proceed with caution if needed. FMC has to start over at a new college with her ex-best guy friend. General chaos and smut ensues between multiple partners. 

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano

4.5

Not my favorite of the series but still a really solid read. Finlay needs to work on the kids a bit but honestly - the rest of the storyline is still filled with the chaos that is her life 😂.  Although it was weird she didn't kill a single person this time haha. 

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

4.0

Thoughts: I feel like I might have read most of this once? Maybe? It's definitely twisty and I didn't quite have who did it. I'll be curious what happens with Robin and Matthew in the next book. No way they get married 😂