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adventurous dark lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Ahh this series was just so much FUN!

I was in a bit of a reading slump recently but I devoured this trilogy! A great RH romance, with action from all angles, and delicious dragon shifter MMC that worship their girl.

I will honestly say this series could have easily been 5-6 books. It was very fast paced and while it didn’t feel overly rushed, I do think there was enough plot and potential to flesh out the characters and works in a really interesting way. And I rarely say that!

It reminded me of The Bonds That Tie series but with dragons and honestly with a LOT less plot holes. I liked it better than that series!

This was a great conclusion to the trilogy and I’m definitely going to be keeping up with this author and checking out what other works she has!

Midnight of Ashes by Tessa Hale

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adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This wasn’t quite as good as the first book, but I still had a great time and devoured it.

I loved all the guys. Càel and Knox are definitely my favorite, but I’m excited to see more happen with Easton and Maddox. I wish we got more of Cill.

Once again, that ending was SO GOOD. I’m kind of a sucker for damsel in distress moments sooo yeah. Lol!

Twilight of Embers by Tessa Hale

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adventurous dark lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

This was so fun and addicting.

That ending! I mean, I’m obsessed. This romance was so fun and the action was always going. It’s exactly what I needed right now.

King of Sloth by Ana Huang

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

There is something about Anna’s books that I cannot get enough of.

this is definitely in my top two or three of her books so far!

Sloane was such a great female lead and a little different than what she normally does. I love that she was professional and logical and for lack of a better phrase, not as rules by her emotions. I mean, the dedication? Amazing.

I thought both Sloane and Xavier had such amazing character arcs and growth too. The theme of dysfunctional family dynamics is a big theme in Anna’s work and I kind of liked that in this book the characters ground personal peace on their own. We weren’t given answers if “perfect closure” because so many people don’t get that in real life. (Aka sometimes parents are awful and we don’t need to be friend with sisters).

The romance was also amazing! Sloane and Xavier are the definition of opposite attracts. The reverse grumpy sunshine was so lovely. One of my favorite tropes!

I thought this had some great spice, but given how thick this book is, it did not over power the romance or plot.

Overall, I loved it!

I still think Twisted Lies is my all time Favorite BUT I have a feeling King of Envy might give it a run for it’s money! Ahhh!

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.25

.25 for that gorgeous cover!

This book was, in a sense, adorable. The perfect cozy, fall town setting. Pumpkin spice, cookies, muffins, and a cat named Casper, had me kicking my little ugg-slippered feet!

I found the characters to be quirky and charming. This book is definitely setting up the town for the rest of the series. Nothing too crazy or interesting happens. It’s just cute.

Jeanie and Logan were kinda insta-lovey but not in a gross way (does that make sense). It was “wow this person is so cute and pretty I want to talk to her all the time” and not “damn that ass I’m just rock looking at that ASS DAMNNN”. Okay I’ll stop, you get it.

I’ve heard these books get better and better so I can’t wait to read the next one!

Talon the Black by Melissa Mitchell

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adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Reading this book is pure magic.

It’s like being thrust into a fairytale. And that’s exactly what happens to our main character, 22 year old Claire Evans. She’s a normal, struggling college graduate from Indiana when a dragon falls from the sky into her corn field. He’s in desperate need of help and so is his world. Eventually Claire ends up in the magical world of Dragonwall.

This is actually my third time reading this book. I reread it because the author is republishing this series and I finally got my hands on it! Diving back into this world was nostalgic and magical.

This book had dragons before everyone was looking for dragon books. Before fourth wing. And the dragons are even better here because they are ALSO hot Shapeshifting MEN! That’s right. The dragons are also the romantic leads. Are you obsessed yet?

I would definitely classify this series as New Adult. The writing is not challenging. It’s fun and light and quirky. I think the author does a great job at world building and endearing her characters to the reader.

We also have a game thrones type vibe with multiple sets of characters and POVs on different quests. But we know they’re all going to intercept at some point in this series!

I don’t want ti say too much because I’ve read the other books too. But I love Claire and all the King’s Shields.

With that being said Reyr is my favorite character and the love of my life. I want him if no one else will have him!

Possessed by Tana Stone

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced