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Ruthless Empire by Rina Kent

dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

This book surprised me. I wasn't expecting the plot twist because I thought the stalking thing was already solved. And I wasn't expecting to like Silver and I finally got to understand why she was the way she is (but tbh this book made me not like AidenElsa even more sorry not sorry).

Anyway, I liked how we get to see Cole and Silver as kids first and eventually the events in the epilogue (which is so cute btw it made my heart so happy!). I just wished we get to see more of them more because their story feels a bit rushed for me hehe!

Lore Olympus: Volume Six by Rachel Smythe

emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

This just keeps getting better and better! We get to have more backstory from Hades and Persephone. I love that we get to have more scenes of them together and I LOATHE Apollo and Minthe.

The Good Side of Wrong by Jenika Snow

dark fast-paced

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

2.5

While I do love anything inspired by greek myths especially Hades and Persephone's, this book probably doesn't make the cut. This may be because they interacted first when she was a minor and that detail stayed with me until the end. Putting that aside, however, everything feels fast paced and it may also be the reason why I see no chemistry or connection between them. I feel like there is no plot at all. Smut is not even good. Might not recommend.

Vicious Prince by Rina Kent

dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

4.5⭐️

I enjoyed reading this book! I skipped the previous books but it seems like I didn't miss any info that much (but I did ask a friend to spoil them for me so~). Also, it's the right amount of dark and heavy for me. I do like how their pasts are interconnected but I was a bit annoyed that Teal didn't figure out who the real villain is. Though I'm glad it worked out in the end. I also think that the villain should've suffered more. His ending felt a bit anticlimatic considering all the trauma he put Ronan and Teal through.

But anyway! Ronan “I'm not the clingy type” Astor (but I bet he's probably the most clingy of them all) is a fun character to read. Teal, who is his exact opposite, added in the fun too. Their characters and chemistry are intersting. And I'm glad they were arranged to be married and Teal didn't refuse just like Ronan wanted (but personally, I think if Ronan didn't ask Cole about her secret, they wouldn't be where they are right now).

Anyway, I'm excited to real the next book as I keep hearing good things about it!

Take Me To Your Best Friend's House by Setta Jay

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

The Stranger in Seat 8B by Nikki Castle

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

Corrupted Chaos by Shain Rose

emotional 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

2.5

I enjoyed the first half but I suddenly got bored around 65% of the book and decided to skim it. Their push and pull felt a bit repetitive and lacking. I also see no chemistry and Izzy started to sound annoying and immature to me. Or maybe it would've been better if I read the previous book first to appreciate this but too late for that!

This is bare minimum but I liked that he is so caring especially whenever he is being dominant in bed (take the ONLY advice of always asking if she's okay and insisting safe words but not how he did everything else please they never even talked about it!). BUT I just can't with his nicknames to her: doll face? baby doll? (it makes me want to gouge my eyes out, I'm sorry!). And I also hated what he did in the end

(I mean, he threw away her pills because he wanted babies?! No uterus, no opinion, sir!)

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Anyway, I remember adding this to my TBR because it was tagged as forbidden romance and I'm a sucker for those but this book just left me disappointed and I don't think I'll read the rest of the series.

Smoky Darling by S.J. Tilly

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

I read Latte Darling months ago and I know this won't disappoint too. Beckett is so hot and I looove the chemistry! I liked how SJT wrote the past first and did not do an alternating timeline. This is a fun and sexy book and I'm glad I picked it up and enjoyed it because I feel like a slump is coming in after my previous reads.

OH! Axel's shop got a cameo here and it made me want to do a reread of him and Maddie's book.

The Succubus's Prize by Katee Robert

emotional fast-paced

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

3.0

It took me awhile to finish this book. I feel like it's a bit heavy for me (a me thing don't worry!) and I do understand how she got the trauma (I feel like this is Catholic guilt in my culture or smth~). Although it would've been better if it were fully explained since not everyone can understand.

What I love about reading Katee Robert books is how all her characters are queer. But I was a bit disappointed here because I see no chemistry, everything seems fast, and the sexy scenes between Rosalka and Belladonna are a bit mild compared to the previous books. I mean, yes having multiple people isn't mild but I want to see the both of them connect some more! Anyway, I'm even more curious about Eve and Azazel now. Hopefully they won't disappoint please!

Credence by Penelope Douglas

medium-paced

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

2.75

I'm not sure how I'll make a review on this so I'll just rant instead.

1. Tiernan - she annoys me so much I can't even tolerate her. She's also very confusing. I mean, I get that she felt unloved by her parents but the least she can do after someone offered her a new home is be courteous and not be a spoiled bitch. At least she helped do some chores in the end but the beginning annoys me so much. Her 'attempt' thing was a bit fleshed out too. It would've been better if it was tackled and how she coped or something. Safe to say that I didn't connect to her character at all.

2. Jake - I don't know about him but he made a move when Tiernan was still 17. He knows but still went with it. This is not romance, please. It's just weird. And it's a bit icky that he prefers younger women. I mean, the first few chapters, he's sleeping with a woman who is in her early 20s. Good thing he went with Mirai in the end.

3. Kaleb - I don't like his character. His actions toward Tiernan sucks so bad. I hated the things he did (and did not) do to her. I get that he carries a baggage or something but damn. I didn't see any chemistry between them too. But at least, he was able to work out his thing in the end. I still don't like him though and I can't stress it enough.

4. Noah - I don't have anything to say about him other than I that I was wishing he'll be Tiernan's end game. I think they were fitted together but too bad she went with Kaleb instead.

Talking about their characters made me realize that they all have a strong character development, which is a good thing! I think I just didn't like how immature they are sometimes. Not against the trope because I'm fully aware but I don't know something about the execution bothered me, I guess. I really tried to finish this and not DNF but instead decided to skim after learning why Kaleb decided not to talk. Also, this book feels forever to finish. I wish it was a bit condensed since everything will still make sense.