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Glitter Knives & Revenge Vibes by Kaysie Reads

dark fast-paced

3.5

Two unhinged girls on a spree to take revenge on the men who hurt them. Add lots of glitter, crazy ideas and a happy ending (for the girls, the guys get another kind of ending...) and you get one quick insane novella 😅

Be Mine by Nova Burns

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dark emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.25

Mix a twin who's a pastel princess with his slightly unhinged psycho twin and voila! You get one hot novella!! These two were really fun to read about and I loved their dynamic so much!! The twins couldn't be more different but when it comes to the other they're pretty much all in from moment one. If you like a quick read with lots of spice, a bit of unhinged and a lot of fluff, then this one might be for you.

My Date With Caps Lock by Thea Masen

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

What better way to overcome writer's block than getting it on with all the letters of the alphabet?! Can't think of one yeah me neither. This is an amazing and fun "the smvt is the plot" novella in the Sentient Objects Holiday-Series. All of them unique in their own way, slightly weird and surprising. "My Date with Caps Lock" delivers about half an hour of pleasure with the alphabet and hits all the right spots 😏

Rainsquall by Penny Moss

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-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

4.5

All Folke has ever known was his cottage and his sheep. Even though the herd has dwindled to only a few, he tries his best to make ends meet. One stormy day everything is about to change, when three strangers crash into his quiet life. Who are they and how long are they going to stay?

Folke's story is very unique in many ways. It leaves you confused and kind of tapping around in the dark as much as Folks himself as he tries to navigate his new reality of people living in his house and two of them wanting to be with him in ways he never thought he would have a chance to. Folke, Darach and Finlay care deeply for each other even though they only have known each other for a short time. Darach and Finlay finally get Folke out of his own head, he's been trapped in for too long, having endured so much during his life.
If you like historical fantasy with paranormal elements and unique characters you should put "Rainsquall" on your TBR!!

Beak Performance: A Fangs on Ice Novella by Rhea Fox

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

What if the man you have a crush on is a) straight and b) the Captain of your hockey team? Exactly!! You just go for it and kiss him!!
These two 🥹 I love them so much!! They're just so precious, kind and caring and it flows through the pages and....other stuff flows too 🤭
The next book in the Fangs on Ice-Series is fluffy, cute, full of tender moments and 🌶️. Lots and lots of spicy goodness.
If you like low angst books which will make you feel all cozy (and maybe hot and bothered) then you should put "Beak Performance on your TBR like yesterday!!!

What's your Name by Estelle Grant

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

5.0

This. Story. Is. Amazing. I was so curious for Leon's and Jason's story and it was just so cute. Let me just crawl into the book and hug these two because they deserve all the hugs.
Two sad bois searching for unconditional love, someone to accept them for who they are and finding exactly that in each other. It takes both of them some time to come to terms with their own and the other's feelings but the break up is short and it doesn't take them long to finally trust that they have a relationship that is going to last.
If you like extremely relatable characters, bi-awakening, nicknames, a great group of found family and friends and diverse representation, you should definitely pick up this series.
"What's Your Name" is Book 2 in the Chosen Name Series by Estelle Grant but can be read as a standalone (even if you definitely shouldn't miss out on Sally's and Oliver's story!!)

An Alpine Proposal by Laura-Elise Bishop

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emotional hopeful inspiring tense slow-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

5.0

What if you already met the perfect guy but he wasn't able to stand up for your relationship but now everything you ever wanted could come true....
I absolutely love this story!! Twists, turns, tension and second chances!! Caro and Jeremy's chemistry is really 🔥. Despite all their differences and difficulties you can't help but root for them.
Like with the other books in the series the settings are beautiful and the group of friends is incredible. Laura-Elise created such a beautiful world in this series. All of her characters are incredibly relatable yet strong AND vulnerable in their own way.
If you love steamy books with amazing and relatable characters, put "An Alpine Proposal" on your TBR!!

Victory for Vampires by Hazel Mack

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emotional hopeful tense medium-paced