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270 reviews

The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields

dark emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A beautiful story of love, loss, and finding yourself.  
This story was romantic and tender and I was just begging for Lottie and Marigold to get the ending they deserved 🥹 
A new favorite for sure, and I can't wait to see what else Sydney comes out with.

Burn by Natalia Jaster

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The way my heart will never forget Poet and Briar 😭
The spicy, action-packed conclusion of the court jester and Autumn princess' story was everything I wanted! 
Natalia's ability to infuse emotion into her writing is remarkable. I felt like I was in the book, living and breathing with the characters, and I just 😩 I feel like this series will be a yearly reread for me because I will start to miss Poet's sassy mouth and Briar's fierce strength. 

Ruin by Natalia Jaster

adventurous challenging dark emotional lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book. THIS. BOOK. I am unwell. I loved Trick, but I binged this story so much more quickly. I devoured Poet & Briar, exactly as Natalia intended because that ending? It has ruined me. RU-INED. 
The twists and turns and heartbreak. The spice and love and tender sweet moments. Ugh it was perfection and true example of how a second book can be even better than the first. 
🌶🌶🌶🌶/5

Trick by Natalia Jaster

adventurous challenging dark inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

All the Chaos of Constellations by Hillary Raymer

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This just hits the Bridgerton and Romantasy vibes. 
It's the perfect read when you want spice, a bloody male fae who wears glasses, and a sweet but fierce FMC who has an affinity for falling into thorny bushes. 
I can't wait for the next book 😍
🌶🌶🌶/5

The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Holy hell. Literally. 
What a fantastic sequel to TFK. The story was nonstop, tying things together from TFK snd laying the groundwork for book 3. I'm in awe of Hannah.
Our trio goes through it in this book, and I'm DESPERATE  to know what happens next! The tension, danger, surprises, reveals 😩 
I devoured the story and found myself gasping, tearing up, and just staring at the wall at the end. 

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

K here's the thing. Go into this knowing that it's essentially a rom com with vampires and werewolves. 
Don't expect intricate world building or lore or any of that. Just vibes. Vampyre and Were vibes. 
I enjoyed being in Misery's head. I loved Lowe as an MMC. Though the plot was a little predictable, I enjoyed waiting to see how it all came together. It was fun and funny and sweet and spicy.  
🌶🌶🌶/5

Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Edge of Summer by Bobbi Maclaren

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Well, if this isn't the cutest book 😍
I thoroughly enjoyed this small town (island?) romance. It was filled with angst and heart, sadness, and triumph. 
Delilah is struggling to keep her and her siblings afloat in the aftermath of her parents' death (of which she feels responsible for).
With nothing left to lose and fresh start hanging in the horizon, she moves her little family to a small island. 
On her first day there, she accidentally rear ends the fire chief (adorable meet cute). His grumpy disposition rubs her the wrong way, and of course, he keeps popping up in unexpected places 😏
Luke is the ultimate mmc 😍 but he's got a lot of trauma from a past relationship, so dating the new gorgeous woman on the island is off the table.... right? 
If you want a sweet and spicy romance with fun side characters, then look no further!
🌶🌶/5

A Vicious Game by Melissa Blair

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love when we can see the emotional downfall of a character. This book has that in spades. 
Keera takes a step backwards only to leap forward. I loved learning about her new powers. The plot unraveled in a way that left me anxiously turning the pages to see what else would be revealed. 
Gerarda was such a pleasant surprise. I loved getting to learn more about her. 
I definitely could have used more Riven but that's simply because I'm a romantic at heart. 
That twist. That ending. I'm anxiously awaiting book 4😱
🌶🌶/5