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The Retreat by Andi Jaxon, J.R. Gray

challenging emotional funny hopeful sad tense 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 absolutely love a fake dating/marriage trope and this one was in my top favs. I loved Owen and Colin. Colin’s whole vibe is just pure comedy and when you get to see past that comedy your heart just melts for him. Having Owen come out his shell and learn to well how to be Owen was amazing. This one gave me all the emotions, especially at the end. Geez my heart just ached for Colin. It was funny, sweet, spicy, steamy, cute, heartfelt and all around a great story!! Oh, let’s not forget the banter with Colin and Oliver, it was flipping hilarious! I’m excited to see what is next from Andi and JR!! 

Gollitok: A Horror Novel by Andrew Najberg

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I absolutely enjoyed this book! It was horror, mysterious, gory, all the great things! It did start off a bit slow but when it picked up it was amazing!

The Residency by Kayla Frederick

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Man was this a fun crazy ride!!!!!! Gave me Saw & Escape Room vibes and also Puzzle House by Duncan Ralston! If you like any of those you are definitely going to have a great time reading this!! I went into this almost completely blind, all I read was the first few lines of the synopsis; 

8 artists. 

1 art residency. 

1 chance to leave alive. 

After that I was like yep I’m in 😂 and boy it was not what I expected at all! I definitely recommend giving this a go when it comes out October 1st! 

Batting Style by Louisa Masters

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

Okay so I liked it a lot but, it felt like I was experiencing it off page for the most part. Like almost everything they did together was talked about instead of us seeing it. And I’m not just talking about their intimate times together either. I’m talking about the parts where they hang out and build their bond. I still absolutely enjoyed this story and Blaise and Jordan were cute together. They definitely have chemistry and were crazy for each other, I just wish I got to experience their relationship as they did! 

 

Ummm I love both these guys friend groups. They were so dang funny but Harold was flipping hilarious, every time he spoke I laughed. 

A Stealthy Situation by Saxon James

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Benny and Em the chaos twins are back again and it was great! I loved it! Big brother Asher’s call was funny, him and Benny are very similar in personality lol! 

 

Ok so Benny and Harrison are so cute, their banter and flirting was hilarious! The bets that were made were good too, kinda wish there was move of that! The chemistry between the two was on point! Benny is wildly off the charts and Harrison is his absolute perfect balance! I absolutely loved these two! 

 

Em has me curious what he’s up too and I have 5 more books to get to his story….ughhh onto book 3 in the Franklin U season 2.

The Hookup Mix-Up by Riley Hart

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

First off I’m so happy to be revisiting Franklin U again! It was so fun the first time around I’m hoping round 2 is just as fun! So Theo and Perry were both so sweet, kind, caring, loving, funny and steamy! Theo especially, was absolutely adorable! The way he had no clue Perry was flirting was hilarious!! I love how their friendship and relationship grew! They both help one another in so many ways it’s amazing. Oh and seeing Ty and Brax again was the best! I’m looking forward to seeing what the rest of round two of Franklin U has in store! 

Bromantic Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

That’s it! Yep, I think this is one of my top favorites out the series. Bilson and Miles were absolutely freaking hilarious! The way they just really didn’t care and went with what and how they felt was everything. These guys bromance was, funny, sweet, cute, kind, goofy and steamy. I loved the banter between the two of them. I can’t wait for book 7, hopefully it’s a brother’s best friend trope and it’s with Easton!! Oh and Robbie and Brandon, omg I was so excited when they popped up. Dex and Tripp dang it was good seeing these guys show up again and of course the rest of the Collective! 

Clueless Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Quinn and Vance are cute, funny, and flirty! Quinn is shy, a blubbering mess and most definitely clueless lol he’s like a manchild 😂 Vance is put together and for the most part level headed!  When the two of them get together they are steamy that’s for sure! 

 

It’s always a good time whenever the Queer Collective and the CU Hockey boys make an appearance! Loved seeing Soren and Jet…..it’s been so long 🖤

Who tf did I marry by Reesa Teesa

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0