little_red_reads's reviews
47 reviews

Wool by Hugh Howey

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I genuinely loved this book! Such a fully imagined world, a examination of what it takes for a society to survive, both on a large scale, and the toll it takes on the individual. The way that the author showed the insidious power of ideas and communication... Just a quietly powerful read. 

Sanctuary for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Three Babies and the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips

adventurous emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

One of my new favs! I adore this series and this one was too adorable for words! I am soo in love with the honorable, sexy Cire warriors (omg the tails!) 

A Treasure for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips, Honey Phillips

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

Another cute, spicy, HEA, with found family and those sexy alien tails! 
I've devoured every book in this series and I find a different reason to love each one! The kids and the affection they had for their found family brought me to happy tears by the end, it was almost better than the spicy main characters' love story! 
One point that bothered me about this book, the editing wasn't as careful as previous books. E.g. sometimes the subject wasn't clear or the POV shifted without a break. It was subtle and might not bother some readers, but I found it distracting. Did not damage my overall enjoyment, however! 

Fire Sea by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

This dark, emotional third book from the Death Gate Cyclewas just as richly imagined and engrossing as the previous books. The authors really are unmatched in their ability to create a universe so detailed that you feel it could exist, experiences so dark and emotional that your anxiety rises with the panicking Alfred! I'm intrigued by the deepening mystery of this "higher power" and can't wait to read about the world of water! 

Elven Star by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

I've read this series so many times, and this book remains a fav! The hilarious bumbling wizard and the mysterious dragon totally make the book 🤣 The world building in this series is absolutely unmatched, read it to feel the her of the jungle, and the breath of the deadly titans at your neck...

By the Pint by Jemma Croft

emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

This was the sweetest! Casey and Dima made me fall in love with their cozy, spicy/sweet romance, then they tore my heart out, then they "stitched" it back up (oh Dima and your sweet quilts and bunny slippers). 
Jemma Croft has once again written a winner that has me fanning myself, reaching for tissues, and loling! I can't wait for the last flatmate to find their mate, please write more! 

A Gift for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips

adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.75

Love this series! Each one is spicy, garenteed HEA, beautiful found family bonds and second chances, with lovable characters and a fully developed alien universe to lose yourself in. I especially loved the alien hero in this one, Taranov was slightly sarcastic in an adorable way that set him apart. 

The Colorado Kid by Stephen King

mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.5

This was an interesting, quick look into what drives a story and the nature of the mystery (and how people will consume that mystery!) King plays with the reader, giving details about the incident slowly so that you want to keep reading to figure out what happened! I loved the characters and the atmosphere. 4.5 stars because I don't think I would want to read it again, even though it was good, I wanted more. 

A Home for the Alien Warrior by Bex McLynn, Honey Phillips

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

Might be my new fav of the series! I love how each of these stories has a hot, loyal, tough, and extremely respectful alien warrior love interest. This one had more of a sense of humour and fun than some of the previous books, and I love that. I do wish they had explored the characters of the twins more, since each book is a standalone I know we probably won't return to those characters so it's a little sad! However, another winner: sexy, strong characters, adorable found family, excellent world building, what more could you want?