laynekos's reviews
238 reviews

Tusks, Tails & Teacakes by T.L. Stone

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

Such a cute and cozy book. No angst, just fluffiness.
The characters are all lovely : a badass half-elf half-human rogue (Lira) who learns to bake like her human grandmother and may settle down after years being a rogue, a sassy dwarf (Sass) who will make you laugh, a cute orc (Korl) who is the sweetest cinnamon roll ever, a flying stoat (Crumpet!) who makes an adorable baking assistant, and lots of magical creatures and beings.
Love the baking, the friendships, the interactions with the village folk, the coziness.

Thanks T.L Stone for making me part of the Cozy Crew and for the lovely ARC.

Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things by Breanne Randall

emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad 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

Homegrown Magic by Rebecca Podos, Jamie Pacton

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet by Lindz McLeod

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

The Earl Meets His Match by TJ Alexander

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

Such a delight, I loved TJ Alexander's writing.
This story made my laugh, swoon, and so emotional. The characters are adorable and deliciously witty.

Anathema by Keri Lake

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-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

Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall by Sharon Booth

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted slow-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

3.5

Cute and funny, friendly ghosts, found family