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Chasing Bliss by Sophie Oak
4.25
The main characters are fun - Gemma being a super headstrong lawyer who's also super subby makes for a nice dynamic.
But hands down my favourite parts were the Bliss community, with all the parts the different characters played. Nate is hilarious.
And special mention to the Texas Sirens moments. So good.
But hands down my favourite parts were the Bliss community, with all the parts the different characters played. Nate is hilarious.
And special mention to the Texas Sirens moments. So good.
Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert
4.0
With this being book 8 of 10 in the Dark Olympus series, the overall series plot is really starting to build towards its conclusion. This review contains some spoilers for earlier books.
This book focuses on Poseidon, a legacy member of the Thirteen who has lives a more practical life than the others. And we have Icarus, newly alone in Olympus after the rest of his family either died or got out.
So this is a dark romance with BDSM, where the characters are enemies and one is a prisoner of the other. And yet the main words I think of to describe this are soft and sweet. There are so many beautiful moments between these two, as they find who they are separate from what Olympus has made them.
I thought this was a great addition to the series, with a great story in its own right but also doing the groundwork for the next book. I definitely loved the change of pace in the way that Poseidon handles the politics.
Also special mention for the way the book ended - truly fitting for both characters.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free digital copy. All thoughts are my own.
This book focuses on Poseidon, a legacy member of the Thirteen who has lives a more practical life than the others. And we have Icarus, newly alone in Olympus after the rest of his family either died or got out.
So this is a dark romance with BDSM, where the characters are enemies and one is a prisoner of the other. And yet the main words I think of to describe this are soft and sweet. There are so many beautiful moments between these two, as they find who they are separate from what Olympus has made them.
I thought this was a great addition to the series, with a great story in its own right but also doing the groundwork for the next book. I definitely loved the change of pace in the way that Poseidon handles the politics.
Also special mention for the way the book ended - truly fitting for both characters.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free digital copy. All thoughts are my own.
Innkeeper Chronicles Volume 2: Clean Sweep The Graphic Novel by Ilona Andrews, ChrossxXxRodes
4.25
I can't say what the experience would be like for someone who hasn't read the Innkeeper novels, but as someone who loves those books this is such a fun way to re-visit them.
Bound To Her Bear by Ariel Marie
3.75
Not sure I was in the right mood for this one.
The idea of the plot setup was actually really interesting, but with the length of book it never had time to deliver on that.
The idea of the plot setup was actually really interesting, but with the length of book it never had time to deliver on that.
Pursuing the Bear by Kerry Adrienne
4.25
Nice continuation to the series. I loved the opening scenes with her talking about wanting to study bears, and him making jokes about when she might see one.
Both main characters could have done with talking a bit more.
At times the lions felt like pantomime villains. Very interested to see how that works in the next book, which is lion based.
Both main characters could have done with talking a bit more.
At times the lions felt like pantomime villains. Very interested to see how that works in the next book, which is lion based.
The Warrior King by Abigail Owen
4.5
After the tease at the end of the previous book I was super excited to read this, and it didn't disappoint.
I really enjoyed the change from the previous books, in terms of her heart being split between what seems right for the world and what feels right to her.
Great couple in a great world setup.
I really enjoyed the change from the previous books, in terms of her heart being split between what seems right for the world and what feels right to her.
Great couple in a great world setup.
House of Crimson Kisses by Ruby Roe
4.0
There's definitely something about the writing style that makes you want to keep reading more.
For my personal tastes I would have liked a little more plot and a bit fewer spicy scenes, but I can't deny that the spice is well written.
It was a long time between me reading books 1 and 2, but I'll definitely pick up the 3rd book soon.
For my personal tastes I would have liked a little more plot and a bit fewer spicy scenes, but I can't deny that the spice is well written.
It was a long time between me reading books 1 and 2, but I'll definitely pick up the 3rd book soon.
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
4.25
I have no idea why I put off reading this for so long, but I'm super glad I finally picked it up.
The queer found family aspect was great, and the relationship dynamic was super fun.
The queer found family aspect was great, and the relationship dynamic was super fun.
Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
4.5
Great first book in a fantasy romance series.
Loved Lor's attitude of enjoying the ride she was on, rather than worrying about what would have been proper.
Yes, some elements were very typical of fantasy romance first books, but that's not always a bad thing.
Also thought the use of Nadir's POV chapters, and the completely different voice of those, was done really well.
Super excited to continue.
Loved Lor's attitude of enjoying the ride she was on, rather than worrying about what would have been proper.
Yes, some elements were very typical of fantasy romance first books, but that's not always a bad thing.
Also thought the use of Nadir's POV chapters, and the completely different voice of those, was done really well.
Super excited to continue.
Up All Night in Bliss by Sophie Oak
3.5
This one wasn't for me.
I love Lexi Blake's books, but my main annoyance is this need for relationships to have babies to be complete. And so a book that's pretty much entirely about that wasn't my favourite.
I love Lexi Blake's books, but my main annoyance is this need for relationships to have babies to be complete. And so a book that's pretty much entirely about that wasn't my favourite.