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41 reviews

Claws and Feathers by Jennifer Hartmann

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

I love Jennifer Hartman and her stories. they are always so original and have you go through every emotion from dread, anger, love. I go from feeling so tense, to smiling like a giddy school girl.

I did enjoy this story, but I wouldn't sU its my favourite of her books. I think it jsut fell a little flat for me at times and the pace was too quick. I still loved Cooper and Abigail, he was so protective of her and determined to find answers to her abduction and you could see how much Abi had fallen for Cooper from the moment he rescued her. I think I just wish some parts of the story had been in more detail. 

Overall, I enjoyed reading their story and there are definitely a few twists and turns along the way.

Waking Olivia by Elizabeth O'Roark

funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I do love college romance, and it's been a while since I have read one. I really liked the mystery to this romance as well. Olivia and Will are so funny together. He's the typical grumpy coach, and she is the sassy runner who won't take his ceap. Of course, they are attracted to each other and resist it constantly. There is more to the romance, though. Olivia has a past she can't remember, and Will has his own struggles to, and together, they help save one another. It's definitely enemies to lovers, meets slow burn, but when they finally give in, it's 🔥🔥.

Perfect read for a rainy day ♥️.

Older by Jennifer Hartmann

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

Variation by Rebecca Yarros

emotional funny hopeful relaxing tense 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

I devoured this book in one sitting. It was so good to read a classic Yarros romance, and she did not disappoint ♥️.
Allie and Hudson were glorious MC's, they both spent years apart going through their own pain, guilt, and longing for one another but too scared to make contact. Their first meeting after 10yrs apart was both sweet and funny. I just wanted to shake Allie at times and scream at her to forgive Hudson because my god, he was life 🙌.
5 star read and the perfect second chance romance. Anyone who hasn't read any of Rebecca's romance books, please do because she knows how to put you through all the emotions.

Heartless Sky by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

adventurous dark emotional funny sad 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? Yes

5.0

I never give anything away in my reviews of Zodiac because I want everyone to go into each book as  lind as I do. 
I will say that I always experience every emotion there is when reading this series, and they never cease to amaze me 🖤🖤.

Brooklyn Cupid by Lexi Ray

funny relaxing slow-paced

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

2.0

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

dark mysterious tense fast-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

Quicksilver by Callie Hart

adventurous dark emotional funny tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

I uabe no words to describe how much I loved this book. Kingfisher has made it into my top 3 book boyfriends, and Saeris was an absolute badass FMC.
Book 2 can't come quick enough for me. 
I am definitely living my best Romantasy life right now and I dont intend to leave anytime soon.

Vampire King by Rowan Hart

dark relaxing fast-paced

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

3.0

I wanted an easy, vampire read, and this is exactly what I got.

If you are looking for
- Insta-connection
- Forced Proximity
- Deal with a vampire
- Human fmc
- Vampire mmc

I read it in a day, a perfect cosy fantasy romance when you need something easy to read.

King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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

I am definitely in my vampire era right now, and this book was the best way to start. Adrian and Isolde are the definition of enemies to lovers. They struggle to fight their attraction to one another from the moment they meet (and I am LIVING for it).

To save Isolde's people, she must marry the king of blood, Adrian, and although she detests him and everything he stands for, she is drawn to him from the moment they meet. Once they start getting to know each other, Isolde begins to realise that not all is as it seems. She was raised to fear vampires, but what if it was humans that were the villains? 

I really enjoyed this book, Isolde was stubborn, strong, and unafraid to fight even if she was human. She loves her father and her people so much, and I really felt for her because she was falling for Adrain and realising that his kind aren't the monsters she has been told they are but she knows she will be outcast if she chooses him.

Adrian was LIFE. He is terrifying to everyone except Isolde. She is the only one who gets to see his softer side, and I love all those moments they share together. Where Isolde tries to fight their love for one another, Adrian welcomes it. I can't wait to start the second book 😊.