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Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars

funny mysterious 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? No

4.5

ARC Review

Thank you to Holly Stars, Berkley Publishing Group, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! It was intriguing and I was shocked by the ending! The writing was fun and funny! I will definitely be reading the next Misty Divine mystery!

Only in Your Dreams by Ellie K. Wilde

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emotional funny reflective medium-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? No

4.5

ARC Review

Thank you to Ellie K. Wilde, Atria Books, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This had so many of my favorite tropes: second chance, brother's best friend, sports, and found family! Plus some obvious fake dating! I loved it!

I've become a big fan of quiet expressions of love in romance books instead of the grand gesture. Zac does quiet love in the best way! I love that he sees Melody and does everything he can to empower her! Especially after everything her ex put her through!

The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen

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emotional funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young

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dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

ARC Review

Thank you to Adrienne Young, Random House Publishing, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was outside of my comfort zone. I typically do not read thrillers and if I do, there is significantly more romance. However, I enjoyed this book! I really enjoyed the writing! Once I was invested, I did not want to put this book down.

My thoughts:

1. This book didn't surprise me by any of its twists. But I wouldn't have guessed the twists before they happened either. It felt like I was unraveling the mystery with James, which I loved!

2. The ending felt a little anticlimactic! Due to the tension that had been built, I expected a bigger or more emotional reveal.

3. The way grief was dealt with was beautiful!

Offside Rule by Maeve Hazel

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

ARC Review

Thank you Maeve Hazel, Literary PR, and Tales and Teacups PR for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was cute! I enjoyed Arianna and Xavier together! Also Arianna's daughter is adorable!

Unloved by Peyton Corinne

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emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

ARC Review

Thank you Peyton Corrine, NetGalley, and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I loved this book! The characters of Matt and Ro were so relatable. I identified with so many of their feelings and could feel them through the writing!

Matt is a precious cinnamon roll who deserved so much more than everything that happened to him before he met Ro!

Peyton Corrine is an auto-read author for me! I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a people pleaser or loves a people pleaser!

Bloodguard by Cecy Robson

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced