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Mined in Magic by Jenna Wolfhart

5.0

This was a wonderful addition to the Falling For Fables series. Like the others in this series, it can easily be read as a standalone. I loved following Astrid and Tormund in this book and seeing how their relationship developed through their various interactions. This was such a cute, feel-good read that left me smiling and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series when it comes out. 

Read this if you like:

📖 Cozy reads
📖 Dual pov
📖 Rivals to lovers
📖 Grumpy/sunshine
📖 Forced proximity 
📖 Some spice

Les Normaux by S. Al Sabado, Janine Janssen

4.0

This was a great graphic novel! I enjoyed following Sébastien and Elia in this story. Les Normaux is an engaging story told with captivating artwork and a great color scheme. I loved the art style used throughout this graphic novel. Overall this was a great read and I look forward to future volumes. 

Thank you to Avon Books for the gifted copy.

Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia

5.0

This was such a cute middle grade graphic novel. I loved following Stella as she was diagnosed with dyslexia and learned how she dealt with it. I loved the illustrations throughout this book and how it captured the characters. Overall this was a great middle grade read with a wonderful message. 

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy.

Autopsy (of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob) by Avan Jogia

5.0

This was a collection of very well written and vulnerable poetry. The poems were captivating and honest and although poetry isn’t a genre I typically read, I found myself invested in the author’s story. Overall this was an excellent, poetic memoir. 

Thank you @gallerybooks for the gifted copy.

Faint Hearted by Leia Stone, Julie Hall

5.0

I loved this installment of the Cursed Fae series! This book was just as good as Cold Hearted.  I loved following Aribella in this story and seeing how her relationship with Stryker developed. This was such a fun, quick romantasy read that had me smiling and rooting for the characters. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series when it comes out and I can’t recommend this series enough!

Read this if you like:

📖 Enemies to lovers
📖 Grumpy/sunshine
📖 Only one bed
📖 Closed door romance

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

funny lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

This was a wonderful fake dating romance. I loved the main characters Hannah and Jack, and really liked Hannah’s character voice. This book had me smiling and laughing quite a bit and overall as a great, feel-good read. I look forward to reading more books by this author in the future. 

Read this if you like:

📖 Fake dating
📖 Forced proximity 
📖 Bodyguard fmc
📖 Actor mmc 
📖 Closed door romance

Coram House by Bailey Seybolt

4.0

This was an enjoyable mystery/thriller. I liked the overall mystery of this book and how the main character, Alex, was trying to discover the truth behind what happened at Coram House back in the 1960s. I appreciated the mixed media elements we got with the transcripts every here and there as it helped tell the story. This was an intriguing and atmospheric slow burn thriller and had some great twists. Definitely one to look out for when it comes out in April. 

Thank you Atria Books for my giveaway prize.

Come As You Are by Dahlia Adler

5.0

This was a great young adult romance read. I loved following Evie in this book and loved her relationship with Salem. This was such a cute read and it had a great cast of characters. I loved seeing how the characters developed throughout this story. There was a good handful of moments in this book that had me smiling and laughing and I really enjoyed following the characters on their journey of self discovery. 

Read this if you like:

📖 Grumpy/sunshine
📖 Slow burn romance
📖 Friends to lovers
📖 Boarding school settings
📖 Complex characters 

Thank you to @wednesdaybooks for the gifted arc.

Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger

medium-paced

4.0

This was a good, suspenseful thriller read. I loved the overall concept of this book and how the story followed many different characters. There is a lot packed into the story making it an intriguing and captivating read. I loved the isolated island setting and the hide and seek components and overall I found this to be an enjoyable read. 

Read this if you like:

📖 Isolated & atmospheric settings
📖 Locked room vibes
📖 Multiple povs 
📖 Hide & seek
📖 Reality shows

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted arc.

The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maritza Moulite, Maika Moulite

4.0

This was an interesting young adult contemporary horror read. I enjoyed following Brielle in this story and I appreciated her distinct character voice. This was such a unique young adult read and I’m not sure I can compared it to anything else that I’ve read. There was so much packed into this story making it a captivating read. 

Read this if you like:

📖 Zombies

📖 Haitian culture

📖 Unique & immersive reads

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted arc.