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A Game of Fate by Scarlett St. Clair
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Reread with A Touch of Darkness as a tandem. I absolutely love Hades’ POV. The fact that his books have their own plots besides his encounters with Persephone, makes it so refreshing. It shows how much of a freak he truly is and how early he fell in love with her. I love me some he falls first and harder trope.
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
fast-paced
5.0
Reread this as a tandem with A Game of Fate. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. Made the books 10x better.
What Lies Within Masks & Shadows by Nicolle May
For a debut book/series, this was very well written! You get a feel all round with every single character and the world building and it being very descriptive was well done. Easy to imagine and get lost in it. I did find the start of it a bit slow for my liking which is why I didn’t give it a full five stars but it’s not hard to move past it.
I have a special love for Alora and Garrik. What they went through was really rough (which is why I definitely recommend checking trigger warnings, it is DARK DARK!) but having them work together through their past to move forward to their futures is so inspiring. Their slow burn literally BURNS! 🥵 The side characters, Thalon, Jade and Aiden… how I wish I could shake them off the book and have them become my best friends. They’re bad asses. Even Eldacar with his massive magical library.. I feel as if we can relate a lot more to him with how nerdy we bookish people are with our own in our houses. 💖 Him saying that books are his weapons.. I felt that. This book had me in my feels, tears were definitely shed and I cannot wait until the next book releases.
ALSO! I appreciate the fact that it has a page of pronounciation bc I struggle immensely with that. My first annotation actually is about this. And the way this book warns on which chapter it has its trigger warnings?! More dark romantasies should do this. Forever a fan of yours, Nicolle. Until next time. ✨
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5
- Slow-burn | Touch her and die | Found Family | Who did this to him?
My fav quotes:
My fav quotes:
• “Power is simply not given, it is earned.”
• “Flowers still grow after forest fires. How could I not believe that we can, too?”
For a debut book/series, this was very well written! You get a feel all round with every single character and the world building and it being very descriptive was well done. Easy to imagine and get lost in it. I did find the start of it a bit slow for my liking which is why I didn’t give it a full five stars but it’s not hard to move past it.
I have a special love for Alora and Garrik. What they went through was really rough (which is why I definitely recommend checking trigger warnings, it is DARK DARK!) but having them work together through their past to move forward to their futures is so inspiring. Their slow burn literally BURNS! 🥵 The side characters, Thalon, Jade and Aiden… how I wish I could shake them off the book and have them become my best friends. They’re bad asses. Even Eldacar with his massive magical library.. I feel as if we can relate a lot more to him with how nerdy we bookish people are with our own in our houses. 💖 Him saying that books are his weapons.. I felt that. This book had me in my feels, tears were definitely shed and I cannot wait until the next book releases.
ALSO! I appreciate the fact that it has a page of pronounciation bc I struggle immensely with that. My first annotation actually is about this. And the way this book warns on which chapter it has its trigger warnings?! More dark romantasies should do this. Forever a fan of yours, Nicolle. Until next time. ✨
Blood Bonds by J. Bree
5.0
Loved how this book has various povs and to be able to look what the other mmcs brought to the table. Gryphon is my absolute fav & I’m surprised she bonded two in this one. Love Oli’s bond.
Savage Bonds by J. Bree
5.0
This boo topped the first one by a million. I’m amazed. The entire thing wa as comedy relief after the tension I felt during the first book. It has me giggling and kicking my feet the entire time. Gabe & Gryphon are my favs so far.
Broken Bonds by J. Bree
fast-paced
5.0
This was actually really freaking good. I went in blindly because I saw a discourse of this book, ranking the MMCs and I was intrigued to find out. Then I couldn’t stop thinking about it and my responsibilities went poof. What a page turner, the plot had me hooked and the end left me craving for more.
Paint It All Red by S.T. Abby
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This whole series was truly insane from start to finish.. in a good way. Easily my fav already this year. Had me entirely hooked and it’s something I’d reread. The MFC stayed lovable even being what she was. Logan is a saint for they were truly meant to be.
All the Lies by S.T. Abby
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I didn’t know how much this one would freaking HURT ME DAMN! The books keep getting better and better and it has me losing sleep.