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That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.25

So, a girl named Cinnamon, who comes from a family of spice farmers in the bayou, happens across a demon who needs help.
The premise was cute, but there were some things I just could not over look.
The way it feels like a modern fantasy, with modern language, and things, but then it’s also in a village with people wearing cloaks. The use of modern language, like “oh cool” annoyed me to no end.
It was a short book, but man oh man it dragged for me.
It definitely gives “touch her and die” energy, if you’re into that.
Very choppy and I just couldn’t wait to get it over with.

Captive of the Horde King by Zoey Draven

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.75

So, I’m glad I didn’t read this one first, even though it’s book 1. I liked this one, but it was a rough start. The lack of consent in the start of the book put me off a bit, but I powered through. I really liked the characters, and understanding the different alien culture that the other books only gloss over.
I felt the writing was a bit clunky in this one, but the other books in the series are much improved in that regard. I’d almost start with book 2 and then read this one.

Her Rabid Beasts by E.P. Bali

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adventurous mysterious 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? N/A

An exciting second book where we learn more about Lyle. Really enjoyed it overall. The pacing got slow in the middle, but near the end it picked up and things got very interesting. Excited to see what happens in book 3. Thank you Ektaa for the ARC :)

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

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adventurous emotional tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

Fast paced Norse romantasy. Brutal, as expected, but very good. A wee bit predictable, but I’d read the next book for sure.

Throne of the Horde King by Zoey Draven

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adventurous emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.0

I liked it, but didn’t love it. It felt like it was too long. The pacing got slow towards the end. It took me a lot longer to read this book than the others. I didn’t feel as connected to these characters like I did in the other books I read.
It was nice to finish the series, and the loose ends were all tied up.

All I Wanted Was A Glass Of Vino But An Alien Duke Kidnapped Me Instead by Petra Palerno

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

I really didn’t like either main character for the majority of the book. Thankfully it was a quick book. How do you have no empathy/patience for your fated mate who was just kidnapped?

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced