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The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent

4.0

The Women by Kristin Hannah

adventurous emotional inspiring sad

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The Women was absolutely incredible. As my first historical fiction read, I was completely obsessed from the very first page. Kristin Hannah does such a beautiful job bringing this story to life, making me feel every emotion alongside the characters.

I learned so much about the Vietnam War and the struggles women faced during that time, and it was eye-opening in ways I never expected. The depth of the storytelling, the raw emotions, and the resilience of the characters made this book unforgettable. I flew through it, unable to put it down.

Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux

4.0

Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates

dark emotional tense

4.0

A Court Bright and Broken by Amy Patrick

adventurous challenging tense

4.0

This book gave me Cinderella meets Beauty and the Beast vibes—with a fae twist! I was completely rooting for Raewyn throughout the entire story. Her journey was captivating and  pulled me right in. The ending? That cliffhanger…I need the next book ASAP! If you love fairytale-inspired fantasy with strong characters and twists, this is one to add to your TBR.

Thank you Nerd Fam and Amy Patrick for the gifted eARC! 

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I absolutely loved Onyx Storm! The beginning had me a little confused with some of the characters, but once I hit 30%, everything clicked, and I was completely hooked. This book was an emotional rollercoaster—I laughed, I got angry, and I definitely cried. And Xaden? Whew, I didn’t think it was possible, but I fell even more in love with him in this book! Chapter 49? Let’s just say 🔥🥵—that chapter alone is worth the read! An incredible follow-up, and I already can’t wait for the next one!

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious

3.5

The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous challenging dark tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

The Serpent and the Wings of Night was a wild ride! While the beginning started a bit slow for me, once it picked up, I was completely hooked. The twists were twisting, and by the end, my jaw was on the floor. The world-building, the tension, and the characters (hello, emotional rollercoaster) kept me glued to the pages. If you’re looking for a book that will leave you reeling, this is it! Can’t wait to dive into the next book!

To No End by Lexy Night

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I devoured this book! The engaging plot, dynamic characters, and off-the-charts chemistry between the leads had me flipping pages like crazy. The spice? 🔥 Absolutely top-tier—perfectly balancing passion and intensity.

And that cliffhanger… WOW. Breathless and 100% desperate for the next book. @Author Lexy Night knows exactly how to keep us on edge!

One of the BEST surprises? The bonus content. 🙌 It delivered and added such incredible depth to the story. I loved every second of it!

If you’re looking for a book that will pull you in and not let go, To No End is IT.

Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux

challenging dark tense

4.0

This book was a wild, dark ride, and I enjoyed every minute of it. The grumpy demon, Leon, completely stole the show—his character was everything I didn’t know I needed. And let me just say, I never thought I’d admit to being into a forked tongue, but here we are. 😅😂

I really appreciated the balanced of the steamy moments with an intriguing, dark storyline. That quote, “If you live in the dark long enough, you’ll forget how the light feels like,” perfectly captures the atmospheric and eerie tone of the book