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Thank You for Sharing by Rachel Runya Katz
Did not finish book. Stopped at 91%.

It is wild to me that I’m DNFing with an hour left but I was really hoping things would turn around and they have not. The relationship: boring. The MMC: boring. The FMC: insufferable. The friend group: forgettable. I refuse to rate under 3 stars and this would be leaning to a 2, so I’m just going to stop listening now. While there are great topics of discussion in here, Aliyah is still very immature and Daniel deserves better treatment. In a whole book, there is 0 character growth and that is a shame. Would not recommend. 

Wicked Depths by Melissa McSherry

3.5

This was a fast paced, slow burn, fantasy inspired by some pretty memorable villains. For being on the shorter side, there was a lot packed in between world building, action, and the romance. I liked how single minded Nyxara was in protecting the forest and its creatures. I enjoyed Vaela’s confidence and taunting and her personality. I’m a sucker for a familiar, so of course I loved Morrin. This was fun and had a very tidy ending. 

Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich

3.5

Another hilarious installment perfect for reading around St. Paddy’s day. I do prefer Morelli and Ranger over Diesel, but he does add to the comedy. 

The C*ck Down the Block by Amy Award

3.5

This was cute! I love how obsessed Chris was with Trixie and having his POV of all the pining and being in love. It was a quick, popcorn read that probably won’t stick in my mind very long but I did enjoy the ride. My only complaint while reading is adults still behaving like high schoolers. 

Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich

4.0

Another fun installment but Dickie deserves nothing good!! Love how random these characters are, especially the bonded lol 

Keep Me by Sara Cate

5.0

This was so good! The enemies to lovers was perfection and so sexy! I got choked up a few times nearer to the end (was at work so couldn’t actually cry lol). I thought the way everything was handled in the end was done so well and I was rooting for the couple. All in all a great read that kept me captivated from the beginning. I also enjoyed the that there was dual narration for when the POV changed in each MCs section. 

The Smart One by Moony Luve

4.0

This story was a little out of my comfort zone! The master/pet dynamic was definitely different for me, but having both POVs really helped me to get into it! I liked that Sophia was kind of bratty (will always love a brat) and that Nolan took care of her so thoroughly! The story was very fast paced and we got to learn a little more of the serum and operations, along with some twists and cameos from earlier books. I’m really excited to continue the series and see how everything is going to play out. 

Over the Influence by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque

4.0

I thought this well written and the timeline flowed well, being in chronological order. I did think the slang was awkward as she is in my generation, which doesn’t use that slang. I also think, in general, she came across as unlikeable. She talked about all her struggles, but not really how she grew or learned from them. It seems like she’s still in the same cycle and still desperate for fame. 

Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe

5.0

I loved this! I was captivated from page 1 to the conclusion and did not want to put it down! There are so many topics and themes tackled in this book and honestly I just want to talk to someone about it all! I thought all the characters were fleshed out and I could empathize with them, even if I disliked them. I also loved the ending. It was sad, but felt true to who they were throughout the book. 

Magic & Mayhem by T.R. Oldin

3.5

I really liked Evolet’s perseverance and how she never lost her fiery personality despite the hell she was put through. I also really liked how tender Eryx is with Evolet and how caring he is. 

With this being a 4 book series, I imagine that we will get even greater world building and learning more of the side characters as it progresses!