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For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
3.5 stars. When I started to read this book, I thought it would be a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, but as I continued to read I found it to be more of a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. This is something that I found intriguing and one of the reasons why I continued to read this book. I found the idea of the Wilderwood to be interesting, but there was a lack of world-building. I did enjoy the slow-burn romance between Red and Wolf. I do feel that the story was a bit dragged though, some points became repetitive.
Juniper Hill by Devney Perry
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4 stars. A small-town, single-mom romance. I love a good single-parent trope. I enjoyed the family dynamic between the Edens. I liked the communication between Memphis and Knox, and how Knox would always reassure Memphis about his feelings. Letting it known how he felt about her and her son. I haven't read the first one or any of the other books in this series, but after reading this one I'm intrigued to learn more about the Eden family.
Rabid by Ivy Asher, Raven Kennedy
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
2.5 stars. This was a fast-paced book. I found myself not getting attached to either the leads or their relationship. I feel that the FMC had potential if only her character had been allowed to grow. I didn't like the idea that the FMC had to depend on a man to solve her problems. The MMC acted childish various times and the FMC forgave him too quickly. There was a lack of communication between the two that could have cleared things between them. I feel as though the trauma that the FMC went through was passed over, and barely acknowledged. Instead of helping the FMC through her trauma, the MMC at times made it worse through his behavior of wanting to force her to claim him. I felt that the relationship between the leads was more sexual than anything. There wasn't any love between them, just lust.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Animal death, Grief, and Physical abuse