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Santa Claus Is Going To Town On Me by M.L. Eliza, Marie Lipscomb
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Green-Eyed Monster by Elsie Winters
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Meet Cute Club by Jack Harbon
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
Meet cute
Loved the couple, the way the constantly bickered and got under each other's skin was endearing. 3rd act conflict was rough, and felt very forced. Makeup was satisfying, but could have used just a bit more groveling.
Loved the couple, the way the constantly bickered and got under each other's skin was endearing. 3rd act conflict was rough, and felt very forced. Makeup was satisfying, but could have used just a bit more groveling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Sickeningly Sweet
Cheese, so much cheese. But like really good cheese, the expensive shit that goes well with wine. I'd like some more please
Cheese, so much cheese. But like really good cheese, the expensive shit that goes well with wine. I'd like some more please
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Charge by Cate C. Wells
dark
emotional
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Come to Daddy by Brianna Hale
dark
slow-paced
4.0
Dark Romance Light.
Wasn't sure what to expect with this as it was a buddy read. But I honestly enjoyed it. I liked the awkward start to their relationship, they felt like 2 fish out of water figuring out their footing. But they found a passion with each other that neither expected, and the steamy parts were well done. I know this one had a little bit of the Sugar Daddy/Sugar Baby dynamic, but I don't think that was as big of a part to the plot or their relationship as I thought it would be. The ending fell a bit flat for me, but I do plan to read the sequel to find out what happens next.
Wasn't sure what to expect with this as it was a buddy read. But I honestly enjoyed it. I liked the awkward start to their relationship, they felt like 2 fish out of water figuring out their footing. But they found a passion with each other that neither expected, and the steamy parts were well done. I know this one had a little bit of the Sugar Daddy/Sugar Baby dynamic, but I don't think that was as big of a part to the plot or their relationship as I thought it would be. The ending fell a bit flat for me, but I do plan to read the sequel to find out what happens next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Three of Hearts by Lillian Lark
adventurous
emotional
medium-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? No
4.0
Each partner brought something different yet integral to the relationship. It was such an interesting dynamic to read. They all had insecurities about being left out of the triad that on the surface felt silly, but as someone with anxiety I can understand how something so small could feel so big and scary. I loved all 3 MCs and enjoyed reading the different situational steamy scenes, of which there were quite a few, but with their being 3 people involved they all made sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Hunted by the Sky by Tanaz Bhathena
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"The sky will fall, a star will rise
Ambar changed with the kings demise
Her magic untouched & unknown by all
Marked by the star, she'll bring his downfall"
Being a girl born in the Kingdom of Ambar with a star shaped birthmark is a curse, one that Gul knows all too well. Shortly after the brutal murder of her parents at the hands of a sky warriors, she is saved by the Sisters of the Golden Lotus. While the Sisters are determined to train her in warrior magic to be able to one day fulfill the prophecy, Gul can only think of revenge.
Cavas is a lowly non-magi, who works in the palace stables for a measly wage. To help pay for the medication his terminally ill father desperately needs, he has taken on a rather risky side job of selling palace secrets.
The initial meeting of these two was not at all tame, their tempers & the temperatures rising with each new encounter. Cavas cannot afford to get wrapped up in her schemes, & Gul cannot afford any distractions no matter how tempting. But fate or the Goddess seems to have other plans.
The mix of Indian culture blending with a fantasy world was a wonderful reading adventure for me. There were so many things I was unfamiliar with, like items of clothing or food, but at no time did I feel removed from the story for my lack of knowledge. Bhathena's explanations and descriptions made it very easy for me to imagine this world & these characters.
While I loved her found family in the Sisters & the colorful world of the palace, my favorite part of the story was the romance. Gul & Cavas lit up the page from their very first meeting & you could feel the heat between their every interaction. I cannot wait to get more of them in the sequel.
ARC was obtained through Goodreads Giveaway
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Ambar changed with the kings demise
Her magic untouched & unknown by all
Marked by the star, she'll bring his downfall"
Being a girl born in the Kingdom of Ambar with a star shaped birthmark is a curse, one that Gul knows all too well. Shortly after the brutal murder of her parents at the hands of a sky warriors, she is saved by the Sisters of the Golden Lotus. While the Sisters are determined to train her in warrior magic to be able to one day fulfill the prophecy, Gul can only think of revenge.
Cavas is a lowly non-magi, who works in the palace stables for a measly wage. To help pay for the medication his terminally ill father desperately needs, he has taken on a rather risky side job of selling palace secrets.
The initial meeting of these two was not at all tame, their tempers & the temperatures rising with each new encounter. Cavas cannot afford to get wrapped up in her schemes, & Gul cannot afford any distractions no matter how tempting. But fate or the Goddess seems to have other plans.
The mix of Indian culture blending with a fantasy world was a wonderful reading adventure for me. There were so many things I was unfamiliar with, like items of clothing or food, but at no time did I feel removed from the story for my lack of knowledge. Bhathena's explanations and descriptions made it very easy for me to imagine this world & these characters.
While I loved her found family in the Sisters & the colorful world of the palace, my favorite part of the story was the romance. Gul & Cavas lit up the page from their very first meeting & you could feel the heat between their every interaction. I cannot wait to get more of them in the sequel.
ARC was obtained through Goodreads Giveaway
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery and Animal cruelty
Minor: Sexual assault
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It hurt me
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This entire book made me hungry, and listening to Elizabetha Acevedo's soothing voice calmed my soul.