Scan barcode
jaihook's reviews
244 reviews
Somebody's Husband by Robbi Renee
5.0
This story deeply explores love, loss, and second chances with two mature protagonists. Dr. Dresden Xavier, a widower and father of twins, and Harper Kingsley, a professor caring for her ex-husband who has cancer, come together through a groundbreaking medical trial. Their shared experiences evolve into a tender connection filled with vulnerability and healing. The pacing slowed a little in the middle but then I was hit with an emotional moment in the story. Another mature heartfelt moment happened around Dresden’s 45th birthday. His actions felt the maturity and depth of their connection.
If you love Black romance and second-chance love, you should read this heartfelt story.
I do want to make a note of the audio narration. It was not my favorite. With some narrators, you can feel the emotion and feelings as they are narrating but I did not get this from this narrator. This really should have been a dual narration. I also had the ebook so I was able to read along and listen.
If you love Black romance and second-chance love, you should read this heartfelt story.
I do want to make a note of the audio narration. It was not my favorite. With some narrators, you can feel the emotion and feelings as they are narrating but I did not get this from this narrator. This really should have been a dual narration. I also had the ebook so I was able to read along and listen.
The World Around Us by Lauren Lacey
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Chamomile and Chaos by Carly Winter
5.0
I am so sad that this is the last book of the Heywood Herbalist series. However, it is a good one to end as the town doctor dies. If you've read the other books in the series, you will know that he and Sam have history and Sam is the #1 suspect. This is personal for Sam and she will not stop trying to find who did it and keep her name clear.
Axes & O's by Kayla Grosse
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
25 Days by Per Jacobsen
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
I enjoyed the concept of an advent book and reading a chapter daily. However, I did not adhere to this and finished early. Overall, I enjoyed this book, although it got a bit gory at several points.
This was a solid, fast-paced read. However, some questions I had remain unresolved, which is kind of annoying. Maybe there will be a book next year that will answer these questions.
This was a solid, fast-paced read. However, some questions I had remain unresolved, which is kind of annoying. Maybe there will be a book next year that will answer these questions.