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Out of Body by Nia Davenport
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was quite a ride. Loved the concept, even though it did get a bit hard to follow at times. There was something that Megan mentioned toward the end that made me raise my eyebrow, but it didn't amount to anything. I might have been overthinking, but it felt intentional.
Unfortunately, we don't really get to know Megan before she and LC switch bodies. She doesn't really talk about the friend group hopping until later in the book. Since it was in the blurb, I expected it to come up sooner.
Unfortunately, we don't really get to know Megan before she and LC switch bodies. She doesn't really talk about the friend group hopping until later in the book. Since it was in the blurb, I expected it to come up sooner.
Anchor Me by J. Chary, J. Chary
3.25
This book dragged a bit to me, and I didn't like Sullivan for a good portion of the book. The falling out that led to them being separated especially annoyed me because she didn't handle it the way an almost 30-year-old woman should have. Shoutout for the individual and couple therapy though.
King's Catch by Iesha Bree
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Makai by Grey Huffington
4.25
"Makai" was a pleasant surprise given how unimpressed I've been with this series thus far. Although all of the men have been about their women, and can be kind of... overbearing (some might say controlling), for some reason, it all made sense with Makai. He reminded me a lot of Luca in some ways, even though they're not related.
I definitely felt for him and Glacier after he did what he did. I honestly wouldn't have expected any less from him. But never have I wanted an epilogue more! I had a feeling some ish had transpired, but that ending... I really would have liked a few more pages.
One of the things that I really liked was how quickly the women accepted Glacier into their circle. The way they repeatedly showed up for her was beautiful.
I definitely felt for him and Glacier after he did what he did. I honestly wouldn't have expected any less from him. But never have I wanted an epilogue more! I had a feeling some ish had transpired, but that ending... I really would have liked a few more pages.
One of the things that I really liked was how quickly the women accepted Glacier into their circle. The way they repeatedly showed up for her was beautiful.
Milo by Grey Huffington
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I feel like I devoured the Eisenberg/Domino Effect series but, so far, I'm not feeling Berkeley Bred the same way.
Milo and Nature are both brilliant individuals at the top of their careers, and the scene with Jeremiah was one of the highlights of the series for me. I also loved Milo enlisting Aussie's (and Aeir's) help with Mason. However, I was a bit surprised that, with them both being doctors, there was no discussion about hearing aids or cochlear implants—especially considering how hard Milo was going for his patients. Why wouldn't that extend to his son? I know it's a minor thing, but it seemed like an oversight to me.
Nature frustrated me with the way she led Zane on knowing he was never going to have a real shot. And Milo making the same mistake not once, but twice (that Nature knew of) with Christina was embarrassing. For them to both be so intelligent, they seriously lacked emotional intelligence and maturity. Nature also gave Milo too many passes; the man literally broke into her house and she just brushed it off. And Milo being a neuropsychiatrist who never pursued therapy after being so concerned he would end up like his mother, especially when he realized how it was affecting his relationship with Nature, just seemed a little unbelievable to me.
Ultimately, this book didn't really do it for me. I could suspend my disbelief about a lot of things, but nothing about Milo and Nature's relationship screamed that they belonged together to me. Also, having Nature coming off the heels of a same-sex relationship (that she apparently was manipulated into, even though she's supposed to be so smart and Chasity was "never part of her master plan") was completely unnecessary. I don't like when authors just casually play with characters' sexuality like that because it makes it seem like something you can just switch off and on when it's convenient.
I'll be continuing the series just because I don't like to leave things unfinished, but I'm not feeling very hopeful heading into "Makai."
Milo and Nature are both brilliant individuals at the top of their careers, and the scene with Jeremiah was one of the highlights of the series for me. I also loved Milo enlisting Aussie's (and Aeir's) help with Mason. However, I was a bit surprised that, with them both being doctors, there was no discussion about hearing aids or cochlear implants—especially considering how hard Milo was going for his patients. Why wouldn't that extend to his son? I know it's a minor thing, but it seemed like an oversight to me.
Nature frustrated me with the way she led Zane on knowing he was never going to have a real shot. And Milo making the same mistake not once, but twice (that Nature knew of) with Christina was embarrassing. For them to both be so intelligent, they seriously lacked emotional intelligence and maturity. Nature also gave Milo too many passes; the man literally broke into her house and she just brushed it off. And Milo being a neuropsychiatrist who never pursued therapy after being so concerned he would end up like his mother, especially when he realized how it was affecting his relationship with Nature, just seemed a little unbelievable to me.
Ultimately, this book didn't really do it for me. I could suspend my disbelief about a lot of things, but nothing about Milo and Nature's relationship screamed that they belonged together to me. Also, having Nature coming off the heels of a same-sex relationship (that she apparently was manipulated into, even though she's supposed to be so smart and Chasity was "never part of her master plan") was completely unnecessary. I don't like when authors just casually play with characters' sexuality like that because it makes it seem like something you can just switch off and on when it's convenient.
I'll be continuing the series just because I don't like to leave things unfinished, but I'm not feeling very hopeful heading into "Makai."
Take it Off by AshleyNicole
3.0
I usually love AshleyNicole's books, but this one didn't really do it for me. I missed her patented humor, and I honestly didn't care for Thryi very much. However, I did respect her setting firm boundaries with her mother, even though it was difficult.
I would have liked more chapters for Mar - he felt more like a side character. The few chapters we did get for him, he showed himself to be a solid guy who deserved more than what Thryi was willing to give him.
I would have liked more chapters for Mar - he felt more like a side character. The few chapters we did get for him, he showed himself to be a solid guy who deserved more than what Thryi was willing to give him.