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Programmed for Love by Lyonne Riley
4.5
This was such an incredibly sweet sci-fi romance that revolves around the question: what does it mean to love and is artificial intelligence capable of feeling it?
The story is fast-paced and gets quite steamy, but above all that it's utterly cosy. I don't have a lot to say, other than Lyonne Riley's work feels like a hug.
The story is fast-paced and gets quite steamy, but above all that it's utterly cosy. I don't have a lot to say, other than Lyonne Riley's work feels like a hug.
Winning the Orc's Heart by Lyonne Riley
4.0
Another lovely installment in the Trollkin series. Graze and Vienne are one of my favourite couples. The war between humans and trollkin is over, and it's interesting to see them navigate the world after the great war. Vienne is an intelligent woman and very pragmatic. I thought it was nice to see her come up with solutions as a Trollkin universe Lara Croft. The strength of this series is definitely the expanding lore. While every novella can be read as a standalone, I find it neat that we learn something about the shared history between humans and trollkin.
A Caribbean Heiress In Paris by Adriana Herrera
5.0
Absolutely adored this story!
While I enjoy the regency era romance fiction, I don't read a whole lot of it due to the general lack of representation of people of colour and queer people.
The author has done a splendid job in creating a lighthearted regency romance, with bits of historical accuracy sprinkled throughout. The colonial slave trade has been abolished in this timeline. Unlike The Bridgerton (tv series), racism isn't something that got magically solved by a monarch entering into a bi-cultural marriage. Luz Alana is of Scottish and Domican descent, and she doesn't shy away from conversations surrounding this topic and putting people in their place. James isn't at all prepared for the whirlwind of emotions that she brings forth in him. I loved how devoted they both were to each other, even before realising that the feelings were mutual. Not only the chemistry between Luz and James kept me engaged. The joking and teasing between them and their siblings and cousins felt very real and amusing.
I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narration. This is a series that I'll definitely continue reading.
While I enjoy the regency era romance fiction, I don't read a whole lot of it due to the general lack of representation of people of colour and queer people.
The author has done a splendid job in creating a lighthearted regency romance, with bits of historical accuracy sprinkled throughout. The colonial slave trade has been abolished in this timeline. Unlike The Bridgerton (tv series), racism isn't something that got magically solved by a monarch entering into a bi-cultural marriage. Luz Alana is of Scottish and Domican descent, and she doesn't shy away from conversations surrounding this topic and putting people in their place. James isn't at all prepared for the whirlwind of emotions that she brings forth in him. I loved how devoted they both were to each other, even before realising that the feelings were mutual. Not only the chemistry between Luz and James kept me engaged. The joking and teasing between them and their siblings and cousins felt very real and amusing.
I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narration. This is a series that I'll definitely continue reading.
Het is ramadan! by Yasmina Ahamiane
3.5
De ramadan is begonnen en het leek me daarom leuk om een kinderboek te lezen met de Islamitische vastenmaand als thema.
Het is een knus verhaal waarbij we de hoofdpersonen volgen op de vooravond, de eerste dag en Eid Al-fitr. Door middel van de interacties van Adam en Maryam met hun klasgenoten, buren en familieleden krijgen we een uitleg over Ramadan en vanuit welke gedachte het is ontstaan.
Enig minpuntje vond ik dat de gesprekken af en toe onnatuurlijk voelde, alsof de personen een script aan het voorlezen waren, in plaats van een informeel gesprek tussen vrienden, familie en bekenden.
Dit boek is geschikt om voor te lezen vanaf ongeveer 6 jaar en kan ook zelfstandig gelezen worden door beginnende lezers.
Het is een knus verhaal waarbij we de hoofdpersonen volgen op de vooravond, de eerste dag en Eid Al-fitr. Door middel van de interacties van Adam en Maryam met hun klasgenoten, buren en familieleden krijgen we een uitleg over Ramadan en vanuit welke gedachte het is ontstaan.
Enig minpuntje vond ik dat de gesprekken af en toe onnatuurlijk voelde, alsof de personen een script aan het voorlezen waren, in plaats van een informeel gesprek tussen vrienden, familie en bekenden.
Dit boek is geschikt om voor te lezen vanaf ongeveer 6 jaar en kan ook zelfstandig gelezen worden door beginnende lezers.
Going Au Naturale at Hallow's Cove by L.E. Eldridge
4.0
This is the second story set in Hallow's cove, and I'm really enjoying the overall relaxed vibe.
A quick and sweet paranormal smalltown romance about an auditor and the farmer (a satyr) she's auditing. It's a slowburn romance, but once it ignites, there's some light kink involved, and the flirty banter between them is just incredibly cute.
A quick and sweet paranormal smalltown romance about an auditor and the farmer (a satyr) she's auditing. It's a slowburn romance, but once it ignites, there's some light kink involved, and the flirty banter between them is just incredibly cute.
De opkomst en ondergang van Koning Juniper de Eerste by Henry Lloyd
Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
Ik vond het niet leuk en was niet benieuwd naar het einde.
I Accidentally Hooked Up with a Vampire by Jessica Cage
4.0
If you enjoy romance with good comedy and an adventure, this might be for you!
Whitney is a successful art broker who's let go from her job at the beginning of the story. To forget her woes, she hooks up with the handsome stranger she's met at the book release party of one of her bff's. Little does she know that from that point forward, her life will never be the same again.
The chemistry between Whitney and Domino is chef's kiss, as is the banter of Whitney's besties. This book reads like you're having an evening with your friends, catching up on all the crazy stuff that they've been doing. It all takes place in the same universe as the first book in this series (I Accidentally Summoned A Demon Boyfriend), and the main characters from the first book make an appearance. While you can read the book as a standalone, I can imagine that the cameos will be that much more fun if you've read the other book before.
I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for a comedic paranormal romance with similar chaotic vibes as Kimberly Lemming's Mead Mishaps series.
Whitney is a successful art broker who's let go from her job at the beginning of the story. To forget her woes, she hooks up with the handsome stranger she's met at the book release party of one of her bff's. Little does she know that from that point forward, her life will never be the same again.
The chemistry between Whitney and Domino is chef's kiss, as is the banter of Whitney's besties. This book reads like you're having an evening with your friends, catching up on all the crazy stuff that they've been doing. It all takes place in the same universe as the first book in this series (I Accidentally Summoned A Demon Boyfriend), and the main characters from the first book make an appearance. While you can read the book as a standalone, I can imagine that the cameos will be that much more fun if you've read the other book before.
I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for a comedic paranormal romance with similar chaotic vibes as Kimberly Lemming's Mead Mishaps series.
All These Sunken Souls by Circe Moskowitz
4.0
Great horror anthology. The short stories showcase different takes on the genre, which I enjoyed. Five of the featured authors were new to me, and I'll probably look into their other work!
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
I might pick this up later. But for now, it's not a lighthearted historical romance fiction, and that was what I was looking for.
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
I wanted to love it, but I could not get into it. Repeatingly hearing how Swedish the mmc is for being an introvert grated on my nerves and the way her bff kept pushing her into the relationship with her ex, while simultaneously trying to insert herself in their situationship was just... I love Ali, but this one wasn't it for me.