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The Darkest Corner of the Heart by Lisina Coney
3.5
This book follows the life of Maddie Stevens who we first saw in the first book of this series as the little sister of the male main character.
Maddie was such an interesting and complex character, you can’t get enough of her. I loved her highs and her lows, her confidence and her shyness, her pride and her embarrassing moments. James was also a really good main character. I loved his grumpiness, his bossiness, his charm and his cheekiness.
The whole plotline was so heartbreakingly good. From the accident to them getting to know each other to the family troubles that also happened. Reading about how Maddie feels lost and tries to find her future as a uni student hit right at home and the way this progressed gave me hope that everything will go just fine if you just believe and work for it.
The only thing that kind of annoyed me was the whole “Oh she’s younger than me I shouldn’t do anything” plot. I find it really maddening when older male characters think like that but still say fuck it moments later and act on their “thoughts”. It’s the only reason I’m not the biggest fan of the age gap trope; this always happens.
BUT I did enjoy how they communicated that their age difference is a big deal and won’t go unnoticed. That was new and very much welcomed. Overall, this was a really good book that I definitely recommend you read!
Maddie was such an interesting and complex character, you can’t get enough of her. I loved her highs and her lows, her confidence and her shyness, her pride and her embarrassing moments. James was also a really good main character. I loved his grumpiness, his bossiness, his charm and his cheekiness.
The whole plotline was so heartbreakingly good. From the accident to them getting to know each other to the family troubles that also happened. Reading about how Maddie feels lost and tries to find her future as a uni student hit right at home and the way this progressed gave me hope that everything will go just fine if you just believe and work for it.
The only thing that kind of annoyed me was the whole “Oh she’s younger than me I shouldn’t do anything” plot. I find it really maddening when older male characters think like that but still say fuck it moments later and act on their “thoughts”. It’s the only reason I’m not the biggest fan of the age gap trope; this always happens.
BUT I did enjoy how they communicated that their age difference is a big deal and won’t go unnoticed. That was new and very much welcomed. Overall, this was a really good book that I definitely recommend you read!
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
5.0
I honestly have no idea what the author put in this, but I could not put it down. It gave me the rush that only very good fanfiction gives you; the unbelievable need to finish this at once, but also the feeling of never wanting it to end. I’m not even kidding, I’m very sad that I finished this book. I wish this was double the size, maybe even triple; I loved it that much.
Pretty sure Lowe and Misery owe me at this point. Their whole relationship was so exciting and interesting to read. It made me laugh out loud, squeal like a little child and even blush at times. I don’t know if I want to be with them or be them.
I also very much enjoyed the whole world that the author has created. It’s different from most vampire x werewolf books. A good, and really life consuming different. I want to know more, I need to know more. Especially after that ending. I wish there were bonus chapters or bonus epilogues to read, because I would in a heartbeat.
This might be my favourite book of the year so far.
Pretty sure Lowe and Misery owe me at this point. Their whole relationship was so exciting and interesting to read. It made me laugh out loud, squeal like a little child and even blush at times. I don’t know if I want to be with them or be them.
I also very much enjoyed the whole world that the author has created. It’s different from most vampire x werewolf books. A good, and really life consuming different. I want to know more, I need to know more. Especially after that ending. I wish there were bonus chapters or bonus epilogues to read, because I would in a heartbeat.
This might be my favourite book of the year so far.
All I Need by E. Salvador
3.5
I know a lot of people have a certain dislike for the pregnancy trope but for me, if done right, I like it. And this was done right!
I really liked the whole plot line of how they met and then saw each other again - it felt different and new from other pregnancy books which was refreshing and interesting. I also really liked the characters; flaws and all.
TJ and Lola weren’t perfect, they had fears and acted on them without thinking first. They had anxiety, they had likes and dislikes, they had actual feelings that affected their actions and that made them feel more like actual human beings than book charactes. Yes, both did some terrible, some more than others but they apologised and actually did something to make it stick.
There were some scenes that J felt like dragged and others that were a bit too rushed, especially in the ending for my liking but overall, I personally really enjoyed the book. If you’re someone that doesn’t hate the pregnancy trope, I 100% recommend this book to you.
Thank you to the author for providing me an eARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review!
I really liked the whole plot line of how they met and then saw each other again - it felt different and new from other pregnancy books which was refreshing and interesting. I also really liked the characters; flaws and all.
TJ and Lola weren’t perfect, they had fears and acted on them without thinking first. They had anxiety, they had likes and dislikes, they had actual feelings that affected their actions and that made them feel more like actual human beings than book charactes. Yes, both did some terrible, some more than others but they apologised and actually did something to make it stick.
There were some scenes that J felt like dragged and others that were a bit too rushed, especially in the ending for my liking but overall, I personally really enjoyed the book. If you’re someone that doesn’t hate the pregnancy trope, I 100% recommend this book to you.
Thank you to the author for providing me an eARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review!
9 From the Nine Worlds by Rick Riordan
3.5
It was a cute, quick novella about our favourite Gods of Asgard trilogy characters. I was a little bummed that there wasn’t a single Magnus appearance, just a mention towards the end but I enjoyed finally reading other characters’ POVs.
My favourite has to be Amir - his chapter was hilarious and his relationship with Samirah was the cutest thing ever. I also really enjoyed Alex’s chapter because it showed how much of a badass he was while also showing us her relationship with the rest of the gang.
However, the man or well, the God that stole the show was Thor. He made a hilarious appearance in every chapter but the last one told by his POV had me cackling, with tears streaming down my face.
Overall, this was a great addition to the series. I just felt like it lacked something.
My favourite has to be Amir - his chapter was hilarious and his relationship with Samirah was the cutest thing ever. I also really enjoyed Alex’s chapter because it showed how much of a badass he was while also showing us her relationship with the rest of the gang.
However, the man or well, the God that stole the show was Thor. He made a hilarious appearance in every chapter but the last one told by his POV had me cackling, with tears streaming down my face.
Overall, this was a great addition to the series. I just felt like it lacked something.
Downforce by Hannah Lily
4.5
F1 driver x F1 presenter?! Sign me up!
This book delivered everything I wanted it to and so much more. I was laughing, crying and blushing throughout the whole story and I couldn’t put it down. The author did an amazing job with the characters; they felt like actual human beings and everything that they did, felt or decided felt organic and not forced.
I really liked Jonah’s evolution from the beginning of the book to the end where he finally learnt his worth and fought for his happiness. As for Olivia, I felt seen with her situation. Not only about the problems she was having with being a woman in F1 but also with how she saw everyone else’s greatness and never acknowledged her own. I loved seeing her step out of her comfort zone and stand up for herself.
The last 20% was so emotion-heavy that it actually had me shedding tears (which if you know me, you know it’s not that easy to do). The only thing I didn’t like was how quickly and out of nowhere Olivia and Jonah would start a fight in the first like 50%. it made sense why and how but it still got a bit tiresome after a while.
Overall though, this was an amazing F1 romance that I 10000% recommend you read as soon as you can! You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you to the author for granting me the chance to read an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This book delivered everything I wanted it to and so much more. I was laughing, crying and blushing throughout the whole story and I couldn’t put it down. The author did an amazing job with the characters; they felt like actual human beings and everything that they did, felt or decided felt organic and not forced.
I really liked Jonah’s evolution from the beginning of the book to the end where he finally learnt his worth and fought for his happiness. As for Olivia, I felt seen with her situation. Not only about the problems she was having with being a woman in F1 but also with how she saw everyone else’s greatness and never acknowledged her own. I loved seeing her step out of her comfort zone and stand up for herself.
The last 20% was so emotion-heavy that it actually had me shedding tears (which if you know me, you know it’s not that easy to do). The only thing I didn’t like was how quickly and out of nowhere Olivia and Jonah would start a fight in the first like 50%. it made sense why and how but it still got a bit tiresome after a while.
Overall though, this was an amazing F1 romance that I 10000% recommend you read as soon as you can! You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you to the author for granting me the chance to read an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
The Outpost by Devney Perry
3.5
If Devney Perry writes it, I’m definitely gonna read it. I got this book in January because it was the author’s book of the month and this did not disappoint. Sabrina and Beau’s story was so different from any other romance book I have read but there were some things I wasn’t a fan of.
But first, the characters; Sabrina was a great female lead, she stood her ground and tried to adjust to the whole situation as best as she could and I think she did a pretty good job but there were times were she was way too stubborn and hotheaded that I wanted to throw my phone across the room.
As for Beau, that man was like a giant tired teddy bear that loved to help and protect others but basically had no life of his own. He was also a bit too stubborn and quick to judge to conclusions at times which resulted in a few miscommunication scenes that had me pulling my hair.
Lastly, the whole mafia thing felt out of place because they let go of the subject and Sabrina a bit too quickly for what I’m used to. It felt rushed just so the author could move along to the next plot line which was what Sabrina was going to do now that she wasn’t in danger.
Overall, it was a cute wholesome book that I definitely recommend if you like forced proximity country MMC books!
But first, the characters; Sabrina was a great female lead, she stood her ground and tried to adjust to the whole situation as best as she could and I think she did a pretty good job but there were times were she was way too stubborn and hotheaded that I wanted to throw my phone across the room.
As for Beau, that man was like a giant tired teddy bear that loved to help and protect others but basically had no life of his own. He was also a bit too stubborn and quick to judge to conclusions at times which resulted in a few miscommunication scenes that had me pulling my hair.
Lastly, the whole mafia thing felt out of place because they let go of the subject and Sabrina a bit too quickly for what I’m used to. It felt rushed just so the author could move along to the next plot line which was what Sabrina was going to do now that she wasn’t in danger.
Overall, it was a cute wholesome book that I definitely recommend if you like forced proximity country MMC books!
Frost by Jade Church, Helena V. Paris, Callie Dahl, Annie Rose Welch, Jenna Weatherwax
3.0
Here’s the thing with this anthology; I really liked it and the wintery vibes it gave but I did not enjoy most of the story. Some were written in a lyrical way which is not something I particularly like in books and others felt extremely rushed to me because the author tried to squish too much info into a short story. But that does not mean they weren’t good!
My favourite story has to be ‘The Moon Moth’s Flame’. The two main characters’ banter and basically all of their interactions were so good, that I was squealing like a little girl. Motti was so swoon-worthy, I’m not even kidding. There’s just something about the whole sun goddess x moon god trope that I just eat it up every time. And that plot twist? Callie did it again, that’s all I can say. Definitely recommend picking this up!
My favourite story has to be ‘The Moon Moth’s Flame’. The two main characters’ banter and basically all of their interactions were so good, that I was squealing like a little girl. Motti was so swoon-worthy, I’m not even kidding. There’s just something about the whole sun goddess x moon god trope that I just eat it up every time. And that plot twist? Callie did it again, that’s all I can say. Definitely recommend picking this up!
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
4.0
This was the cutest and funniest paranormal romance I have ever read. I absolutely loved every second of it - from the main characters’ banter to their goofiness. I really liked how after a few days of knowing one another, they stood by each other and helped whichever way they could. Like Oz didn’t try to save Mariel but more like tried to show her how she could be herself and do it on her own. I hated her parents, especially her mom and I was so happy to see that Mariel didn’t accept her apology and instead told her that she needed to do more to get it. Also, that plot twist might have been a bit predictable but I liked how it played out even if it was a bit of a cliche. About her friends, I did find them a bit annoying at times but they did redeem themselves whenever they helped Mairle and put her first (which was a lot). Overall, it was a cute rom-com style of a paranormal romance that absolutely urge you to read!
God of Fury by Rina Kent
3.5
Now this is the book that got me into reading the whole series. Nikolai Sokolov and Brandon King’s story was one of my favourites if not the top one in the whole series (still waiting for God of War to be sure but they’re definitely in the top spots). I loved loved loved this story. Nikolai being the mafia heir but also the sunshine in the relationship was so refreshing and new, you couldn’t help but love him. And Bran being the grump while also so in love with Nikolai and denying it. Ugh, I just loved them so much. The whole storyline was great to me - the back-and-forth got a bit annoying because it happened for most of the book and it was very repetitive but overall, this was a great story!
God of Ruin by Rina Kent
3.0
Here’s the thing with this one; I really liked it and both main characters were so good. I loved their dynamic, their interactions and their storyline but I just couldn’t stop laughing whenever Landon interacted with literal mafia heirs and acted all high and mighty. It just seemed too funny to me. But in that scene when he got captured and Mia came to save him, he redeemed himself to me because damn that man was whipped! What I also enjoyed was Mia’s whole storyline as to why she can’t speak. And I really appreciated the author not making Mia accept someone’s apologies after everything they have done because truly they don’t deserve it. Overall, it was a good dark college romance, just not something too special for me.