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305 reviews

The Lovely Return by Carian Cole

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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

This book is beyond words. The story is original and the characters are perfect. This book is definitely a slow burn but it is absolutely perfect. Does reincarnation happen or is it all just a dream? We may never know but if it does I want it to be like this. 

Cole by Tijan

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Severed Roots by January James

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The Thorn Trilogy is a wild ride.  This is truly a dark tale of greed, love, repentance, and redemption.  The story is unique. The characters are real and truly embrace the characteristics they've been given.  I really don't like a cliffhanger but now that the series is complete it is absolutely worth the read.  Once you start the journey you won't be able to stop the ride!

Pine River by Tijan

emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Girl I Once Loved by C.R. Jane

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

This duet is really really good. The writing is great and the story is all brought together perfectly.  Skylar and Noah are true soul mates that just need to find their way back to each other. The characters have just the right amount of chemistry, the story is really good and the writing is excellent. I would absolutely read more from either of these authors in the future.

Rainfall by Alison Rhymes

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

3.5

A fun fluffy hockey book with a little bit of a twist.  Isla and Cillian are soul mates found at the age of 10.  Unfortunately, life gets in the way and misunderstandings ensue.  These characters are very sweet and the story is well written. There isn't a lot to it but if you are looking for a fluffy, short, happy ever after hockey story this is for you! 

Salt Kiss by Sierra Simone

challenging emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

Salt in the Wound by Sierra Simone

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

My Temptation by T.L. Swan

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Woke Up Like This by Amy Lea

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

Ok, so the premise isn't new. Walking up 13 years older is definitely not a new concept but Any Lea puts a unique spoon on things. I don't think anyone gets through highschool unscathed. It's a right of passage. If you survive you're a winner. If you don't read this book and wish for at least a little while this could have happened to you then you aren't living life right.  This is a sweet love story of misunderstandings and high school drama and realizing that maybe just maybe you've been looking at things all wrong. It is absolutely worth the read.  I loved it.