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Love, Utley by S.J. Tilly

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funny lighthearted 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

5.0

I am fully S. J. Tilly cannot write a bad book. I freaking loved this story. This was the best use of the miscommunication trope I have read. I usually hate that trope but here it all makes sense. Also, actively child-free by choice characters?? Yes please! I need more of that in my romance novels. This was a lighthearted story with witty characters and no third act break ups. 12/10 would recommend.
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Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

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

5.0

I don't usually read YA but this book was recommended to me by a friend and oh my gosh I'm so glad I gave it a chance. First, I love that this book is based in Michigan's upper peninsula. My family and I would visit our extended family there every summer and we always stayed in Sault Ste. Marie. It will always hold a special place in my heart. 

Secondly, even though this book is fiction, the history the main character shares is all accurate. I loved that the author included what would be the main character's native language as well, and made the indigenous culture a large part of this book.

While this book got off to a slow start, once the plot picked up everything moved pretty fast and I honestly never knew what to expect next. I'd say the last third of this book was not very predictable and I loved that. I wanted to keep listening to find out what would happen next. 

This is a YA book but it does deal with some pretty heavy topics, so definitely be weary of the triggers. 
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Spookily Yours by Jennifer Chipman

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

4.0

This was definitely a sweet read that was a nice break from my dark romance reads. I enjoyed the low angst and lack of miscommunication trope. I am for sure going to add Luna and Zain's book to my tbr. 
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Emma's Examination by Lucinda Lee

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Under His Command by Rhea Harp

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

5.0

Holy moly the plot twist!!!! I was not expecting this book to end on a cliffhanger. I also was planning on giving this book a 4-star review but WOW. For erotica, this was a pretty well written book. You do have some of the cheesiness and "instalove" because it is such a short book. However, the spice was so freaking good. I need more from this author right now!!! 
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Christmas: A Ghosts of Halloween Bonus Story by Layla Fae

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fast-paced

5.0

The mouths on these men omggg. This was included after the Ghosts of Halloween novel in KU so I decided to give it a shot. Besides, I love a follow up with characters. The author was correct in saying there is no plot and it's all spice. I didn't mind at all (ofc you have to be in the mood for something like this). Honestly it gave more of an insight on the relationship with the men. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a one-handed read.
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Ghosts Of Halloween by Layla Fae

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dark 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

4.0

This was a fun story. The writing was alright, it gave Wattpad vibes at some points, and the plot might be a little flimsy. However, if you're looking for spice > plot with paranormal characters this book is for you! The plot was enough to keep me interested and the spice is spicyy. This book deals with some dark themes so check the trigger warnings.
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Lights Out by Navessa Allen

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dark funny 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

Omg omg. I'm not going to lie, I was really unsure about this book. I'm not usually a stalker romance kind of girly. However, the amount of hype this book was getting made me curious. I'm also not usually an audiobook person for fiction books. The narrators were PHENOMENAL. I think I would have enjoyed this book had I read it, but listening to it too my enjoyment to a whole new level. 

I appreciated that this book dealt with dark themes, but had humor added in. The banter and sense of humor between the characters was so good. The way they were relatable and actually logical was so refreshing to see. I feel like usually in romance books our characters are not always using logic with their reactions which can lead to avoidable drama. That didn't happen in this book and I loved it so much. 

The spice scenes were so well written. I loved how the author talked about all the emotions the characters were feeling during the scenes. I also loved that Ally was a badass all on her own and was a fully capable independent woman. 

I know this book is going to live rent free in my head for a long time. I am so sad it's over, but I'm excited for the next book in the series. 
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Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

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funny 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? Yes

4.0

This book was a sweet lighthearted read. Red is definitely a cinnamon roll and I enjoyed the spunky side characters.
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The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey

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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? Yes

5.0

I had a smile on my face 95% of the time I was reading this book. The plot, the characters, everything was amazing. I didn't go into this book with high hopes since my first Tessa Bailey read was a dnf. I was pleasantly surprised. 

The dirty talk was so good, but also the emotional connection between the characters during spicy scenes was evident as well. I appreciated the longer scenes too, I feel like that helped to drive home that connection. 

I also loved being able to know the inner monologue of both characters at the same time. I have a preference for first person (albeit not a strong preference), but to be honest, the writing was so good that I didn't even give a second thought to it being written in third person. 

I didn't read the first book in this series but I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything by not reading it. Maybe I will go back and read that. I really, really want to dive into Sig and Chloe's story - I will be anxiously awaiting the release date.
 
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