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178 reviews

Prince Cheating Charming by Katie Landry

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

This book is escapism at its truest form. 

I loved reading it. I loved the characters and seeing as Alex changed and grew beyond what he was raised to be but I was incredibly unrealistic. 

I’ve never met a man that changed like that lol. 

Still I have fun reading it and that’s the reason I read. Would be interested in reading more by the author. 

Cruel Reign by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby

dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

Book 3 and I’m so upset to say that I’m bored. 

I want to be further into the story to know more things then what we do but honestly besides Jude finally admitting that he likes Lyric enough to want to save her … nothing else happened. 

I’m bored and while this was the shortest book so far it took me the longest. 

I want to finish the series only because I made it so far but unless some questions are answered in the next book I might not be able to continue the series. 

Either way I think I’m going to be taking a break from it.

Hateful Regent by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I seriously believe that book 1 and this book should have just been one book. I feel like this book gave us some answers and finished some loose ends while still leaving us hungry for more. 

And I am absolutely starving. 

I need to know every secret that Lyric has out in the open for the boys to know - to shove it in Jude’s face. And also for her sister to know. 
She’s been telling her story in Keats room so I feel like Melody should know at least some of what she’s gone through and it’s like she doesn’t give a shit. 
It makes me feel sick every time Melody does anything it’s like she’s trying to get her sister murdered. 

Of course I need more answers so I will be continuing the series. 

Bloody Princess by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This book was crazy. 

The things Lyric has gone through already in her life and the way the boys act like she can’t handle anything when she’s been through it. It makes me want her to show them the truth all ready. 

This book however does feel in completed it’s more then it being a cliff-hanger ending this is a book that’s been cut in half and unfinished. 

I will be continuing the series and hoping to see some revenge for all those that have gone against Lyric. 

Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

4.0

I read this book in half a day. It was dark and addictive and couldn’t read it fast enough. 
Ava and Knox are not the perfect polished people that they act but both so broken and hurting that when they finally crash together everyone around them sees stars. 

From beginning to end this book broke my heart but I wouldn’t have it any other way. So perfect. 

River by Ria Wilde

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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 book took all of my thoughts and expectations and blew them right out the … River. 

But in all honesty I loved this book and the characters. I loved to see their pain manifesting and taking control of them. Their lose so real and so controlling. 
I wanted more. Needed more. 

Ria broke my heart every step of the way but also mended it back up. 

I can’t wait to continue my journey in the Ria Wilde world. 

Flawless by Elsie Silver

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

Not my first Elsie Silver and definitely not my last. 
I loved this book. 
I loved Rhett and all his bad boy cowboy charm. 
I loved Summer and the way she’s shaped by her past but learns to overcome it. 
And most importantly I loved Chestnut Springs I can’t wait to read all of the stories and become just as obsessed with it as everyone else seems to be. 

The Runaway Mate by Kira Nightingale

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.5

I enjoyed this book it kept me engaged and throughly enjoying the book. I love Mai and Ryan feeling the emotions both of them have and the reasoning behind everything. 
I wish Mai made her brother work for her forgiveness like she is making Ryan. He was just as much involved in what happen as him. 
Even saying that I don’t think Ryan or the others really understand her reasoning for being so angry. 
The story definitely ends in a cliffhanger that breaks my heart and left me staring at the wall for a couple of minutes the book laying beside my frozen open hands. 

Alpha Bully by Renee Rose

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious 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

I for one am always up for a werewolf/shifter story. I don’t care how many I read or how they all seem to be relatively the same storyline. 

This book is no different there’s nothing overly explosive or different to the basic story plot but it still catches my attention and holds me. 
I love the growth in the characters the way they heal each other into being the best version of themselves. 

I loved this book and while it’s my first from Renee Rose I think I will be continuing with her stories and maybe this series. 

Buried Memories by C.T. Rhames

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

2.5

This book while a quick and easy read lacked dimension. I was entertained but it was nothing to really call home about. 
I wish it was longer and it went more into the emotions and feelings of the characters. I felt bored because I couldn’t connect with the characters.