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Made A Monster: A Splatterpunk Novel by Rob Nelson

adventurous challenging dark funny sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

For the ones who use trigger warnings as a shopping list(as I do), this one is for you. I think it has just about everything you can think of, so if you have any at all, be cautious! 

What an absolute brutal disgusting, bloody, gory, fucked up mess of a wild ride this was……and I loved it, haha!!! Rob nailed it, especially for a debut novel! There is no doubt he’s gonna make a name for himself in the Splatterpunk community! I can’t wait to see what his beautiful twisted mind comes up with next!

Possessive Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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

5.0

Connor and Parker have come along way and to see each of them grow, especially Connor was everything! Connor’s development and self awareness, and self discovery was amazing. These two are absolutely made for one another no doubt, the possessiveness and the affection was….chefs kiss! Another great story in the Puckboy series. I hope there are 100 more of these books in this world lol…..okay I know there isn't going to be, but damn I love this universe and all these guys in it! I am excited to see what’s next!

Mm

Jock/nerd

Forbidden (player/owner)

Enimiesish to lovers

You're Not Supposed To Be Here by Mike Salt

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Mike hit the nail on the head with this one! I love Mikes writing but this is on a whole other level of its own. I don’t think I have connected to a story like this in a long time. I could feel every emotion written. I could not put this down. I’m kinda at a loss for words and I don’t know how to truly review this book. I may have to reread this a few times and review again. It was a brutally brilliant, heart crushing, incredibly horrific story and I highly recommend it! Check your triggers please before reading this! Amazing job Mike! 

Jones 1993 by Devin Cabrera

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

5.0

“Jones Jepsen had returned from the dead, and he was on a vengeful warpath, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake.”

Jones Jepsen is my serial killer husband and he’s back baby!!!! I have been waiting for this for so long it seems like! Absolutely loved all the nostalgia from the 90s that’s in this story! 

The way this psychotic man steals your heart and makes you feel for him is adorably insane! Jones is funny, cocky, brutal, a complete psycho and I love him 😂 I knew in Jones 63 that he was my favorite serial killer but after reading this one, ain’t no way anyone will take his place! Hopefully we will see Jones again! 🖤

Not Catching Love by Saxon James

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have waited for Xanders book, since book one dropped! He’s absolutely everything. Being inside Zs mind, seeing what we’ve seen from the beginning but from his inner self was amazing. I can relate to Z in more ways than one and seeing him find that one that understands whole heartedly what he needs, what he deals with and what he can’t live without was absolutely incredible. Derek is gentle, patient and so incredibly loyal, he was absolutely made for Xander. I couldn’t be happier with Z and Derek’s story 🥰

The Bertha Boys time has come to an end and it’s bittersweet 🖤 I have fallen in love with each of these characters for many different reasons, and I will miss these boys so very much, and sassy Aggy of course. It’s sad to see them go but they all have ended up where they are supposed to be and after what they all have been through they deserve their happy endings! 🖤

Fuck Them Kids: A Collection of Horror Stories by Timothy King, Timothy King

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

First off, the title is absolutely EVERYTHING!!!!! Ummm, these are some scary, crazy ass kids man! You can’t go wrong reading any of the stories that are in this collection. They are creepy, emotional, dark, bloody, and a beautiful hot ass mess! You may want to check your triggers if you have any because the topics in some of these are heavy! I absolutely loved this collection of crazy kids, I think I want more of these wild stories, haha! 

Helloween by Duncan Ralston

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

Well hot damn that was an adventure!! Helloween brought me back to my childhood in more ways than one and boy was it a chaotic ride!!!! It has 80s, 90s nostalgia with it taking place in the 2000s, humor, horror, great characters, this book has it all, even them damn furbys!!!!!! I was drawn in and was hooked right away, I thought Puzzle House was my favorite read by Duncan, but after reading this I now have a new favorite! 

The Party by Natasha Preston

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

Shoooooo, nothing like trying to party with a bunch of friends while a storm comes through and end up getting trapped in a creepy castle just to be picked off one by one!!! If you want a fast paced YA thriller that keeps you on your toes then definitely give this a try!! I enjoyed it!

The Backup Plan by Eden Finley

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

Ooooommmmggg!!!! I’m already loving this world so much! I can already tell King Sports is going to be an absolute blast of a series! 

 

After seeing these two in Brady’s book I was curious about them and man are Thad and Kelley are starting this series out with a banger!!!! The way these two are omg I fell in love right off the bat. Their banter was hilarious. The balance these two bring one another is perfect. The way I felt for Kelley though…I’m glad Thad became his person! 

 

All the cameos, the new characters and of course silver fox daddy Damon….i can’t wait to see what is in store for book two! 

Just Bromantically Invested by Saxon James

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Madden and Penn……it was no doubt the cutest love story out the bunch so far! The sweetest most caring nudist of all finally got his happy ending! Penn is just as sweet and kind as Madden and to see him open up and realize what he’s truly been feeling for so many years was amazing! These two were definitely made for each other no doubt about it! The Bertha boys, like always make their appearance and it’s always a great time seeing them!!!! I am so excited to see what Xanders story brings!