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The Whisper Man by Alex North
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I Put a Spell On You by Sarah Vance-Tompkins
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-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
5.0
The Off Limits Rule by Sarah Adams
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
5.0
I loved this book! It was so funny! It definitely brought the comedy for this romcom!
There was pretty much no spice but that's not a bad thing for me. There was plenty of romance just no spicy scenes.
I loved all of the characters. It's written in dual perspectives so you get the story from both Lucy and Cooper's point of views. Lucy is a single mom who is down on her luck and has moved back home with her brother after losing her job. Cooper is Lucy's brother Drew's old roommate and best friend. Cooper moved to Nashville after a pretty bad breakup and he has been living up being a player and Drew's wingman.
Drew introduces Cooper to Lucy and tells him that Lucy is off limits. She is not going to be one of Coopers flings. She has a son and needs something serious.
But Lucy and Cooper can't deny the attraction building between them. I was rooting for their relationship throughout the entire book.
It's definitely is a little insta-lovey but that was ok with me. I am able to handle insta love when it is done well and boy was this done well.
The ending really leads into the next book- The Temporary Roommate- which features Lucy's brother Drew and one of Lucy's friends. I can't wait to read it!
Both of the books are available on Kindle Unlimited! Definitely check them out if you like cute, hilarious romcoms!
There was pretty much no spice but that's not a bad thing for me. There was plenty of romance just no spicy scenes.
I loved all of the characters. It's written in dual perspectives so you get the story from both Lucy and Cooper's point of views. Lucy is a single mom who is down on her luck and has moved back home with her brother after losing her job. Cooper is Lucy's brother Drew's old roommate and best friend. Cooper moved to Nashville after a pretty bad breakup and he has been living up being a player and Drew's wingman.
Drew introduces Cooper to Lucy and tells him that Lucy is off limits. She is not going to be one of Coopers flings. She has a son and needs something serious.
But Lucy and Cooper can't deny the attraction building between them. I was rooting for their relationship throughout the entire book.
It's definitely is a little insta-lovey but that was ok with me. I am able to handle insta love when it is done well and boy was this done well.
The ending really leads into the next book- The Temporary Roommate- which features Lucy's brother Drew and one of Lucy's friends. I can't wait to read it!
Both of the books are available on Kindle Unlimited! Definitely check them out if you like cute, hilarious romcoms!
Tin by Amber R. Duell, Candace Robinson
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was unlike anything else I have read. I really loved the new spin on the classic story of The Wizard of Oz.
Tin was an interesting and flawed character and I really loved reading about how he has dealt with having a heart only for it to turn back to stone.
Dorothy was also a good character but she seemed a little under developed. Not so much that I didn't enjoy reading about her just that I didn't feel as much of an interest or connection to her as I did to Tin.
The villain, Langwidere, was very intriguing to me. I definitely plan to read the novella, Lion, so I can find out more about her character.
I rated it four stars because the ending did feel a little rushed but I still enjoyed it regardless.
I definitely plan to read the rest of the series!
Tin was an interesting and flawed character and I really loved reading about how he has dealt with having a heart only for it to turn back to stone.
Dorothy was also a good character but she seemed a little under developed. Not so much that I didn't enjoy reading about her just that I didn't feel as much of an interest or connection to her as I did to Tin.
The villain, Langwidere, was very intriguing to me. I definitely plan to read the novella, Lion, so I can find out more about her character.
I rated it four stars because the ending did feel a little rushed but I still enjoyed it regardless.
I definitely plan to read the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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 was my first Kandi Steiner book and I must say I would definitely read other books by her. I felt so deeply connected to the story and I just wanted to keep reading.
It's funny and a bit embarrassing to admit but the emotions this book made me feel reminded me of how I felt when reading very well written fan fiction. In short- fan fiction authors can make you feel emotionally invested in a story so much that you find yourself emotionally reacting to the story. Kandi Steiner did that for me in this book.
My only critique of this book is the ending. I felt like she tried to hard to make it poignant and thought provoking but in the end it almost felt confusing and muddled. This is a book that I felt deserved a much more solid ending than the way this one was worded.
It's been a few days and I still look back on this book fondly. I would absolutely reread it and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for an emotional contemporary romance.
It's funny and a bit embarrassing to admit but the emotions this book made me feel reminded me of how I felt when reading very well written fan fiction. In short- fan fiction authors can make you feel emotionally invested in a story so much that you find yourself emotionally reacting to the story. Kandi Steiner did that for me in this book.
My only critique of this book is the ending. I felt like she tried to hard to make it poignant and thought provoking but in the end it almost felt confusing and muddled. This is a book that I felt deserved a much more solid ending than the way this one was worded.
It's been a few days and I still look back on this book fondly. I would absolutely reread it and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for an emotional contemporary romance.
Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a good read. I wouldn't say it was memorable though. And it tied up a little too neatly in the end. I felt a small connection to Bree but it definitely could have been stronger. She considered herself an actress and to get her son back she had to put on a show for different people but it kind of messed with the reader being able to get to know who she really was.
The message of the book was appreciated and I understand what the author was saying. I just didn't like how everything seemed glossed over and finished up so quickly. The ending worked, but I wish it never had to happen the way that it did.
Overall I did enjoy the story and I would read other books from this author but I don't see this being a book I would ever think about again.
The message of the book was appreciated and I understand what the author was saying. I just didn't like how everything seemed glossed over and finished up so quickly. The ending worked, but I wish it never had to happen the way that it did.
Overall I did enjoy the story and I would read other books from this author but I don't see this being a book I would ever think about again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape
Well Met by Jen DeLuca
hopeful
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? No
5.0