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35 reviews

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous funny slow-paced

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

5.0

Loved 😍 Loved 😍 Loved 😍!!!

In true Ali Hazelwood fashion, Deep End delivers all the feels!! Cute, funny and spicy 🌶🤭

Lukas, an Olympic gold medalist swimmer, is confident, charming, and effortlessly captivating. Scarlett, a quiet yet determined diver, is navigating deep-seated daddy issues while harboring a secret that could change everything. Their chemistry is electric, their banter sharp, and the slow-burn tension keeps you hooked from start to finish. And Lukas is the perfect MMC! 😍

With witty dialogue, swoon-worthy moments, and just the right amount of spice, Deep End is a must-read for fans of sports romance! 

Good Morning, Holy Spirit by Benny Hinn

informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

All Hope Is Found: Rediscovering the Joy of Expectation by Sarah Jakes Roberts

adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense slow-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

4.5

This book had me convinced I was braving the Alaskan wilderness myself—minus the frostbite, thankfully. The writing is so immersive and in-depth that I often found myself lost in the landscape, completely transported. But beyond the vivid setting, what really stood out was the unique perspective of a child caught in the turbulence of her parents' marriage.

Given the genre, I didn’t expect to get emotional, yet there I was, blindsided by the sheer beauty of the ending—cue the tears. After such an intense and breathtaking journey, the final pages left me absolutely wrecked (in the best way possible). I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a story that stays with you long after the last page.

Exiled Prince by Chantal Fernando

funny lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

This book is my Roman empire of the series so far! 😍😱 While I find myself missing the main characters of book one like an old friend, Exile Prince has been my favorite! 😍

I've said it before and I'll said it again , Chantal Fernando writes thee best MMC's!! 🥺😫😍 
Meeting Bane in book one and two had me waiting in anticipation for this and it delivered all that and more! I loved the coming together of all the characters, the friendship, the humor, had me feeling like I was watching an episode of Friends. 

It's steamy, it's funny and quirky and I can't gush enough about this series! It's a must read! Like now! 

Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence and Become a Force by Sarah Jakes Roberts

funny informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

First and foremost... Justin Timberlake is an absolute douchebag . I guess you really do sell your soul for fame. 

As a huge fan of Britney from the very first moment Baby more more time debuted on the airwaves , watching her decent was sad. But knowing of the events that led to that decent and her mindset in the midst of it, is heartbreaking! It's disgusting to know how many people played a part in her fall and in turned robbed the music industry and her fans of a truly phenomenal artist and person! The world owes you an apology Britney.  

This was not just an eye opening read but a sad one that not only shows the greed of the industry but also how the very people who were meant to love you, can be the direct path to your destruction. But its also a story of fire and strength! A story of a girl who knew she was meant for more but just wanted to take care and please the people she loved and of a woman who rose against all the odds that were stacked against her. 

Masked Fate by Chantal Fernando

adventurous dark funny hopeful 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

Oof! This series! 😍 I finished this in a few hours! It's that gripping and that good!

I kinda missed Astrid and Rav's POV but I absolutely love getting to know the side characters more. Pandora is an absolute bad a$$! And my favorite thing about these MMC's is there sweetness that only adds allure to their darkness. 

Man! Does Chantal Fernando know how to write MMCs! And the FMC's are nothing less and have you feel like you're part of the inner circle. I also love that it's to the point so I'm not going to spend weeks analyzing possible plots. There are plot twists! That's for sure! But this series is so enjoyable because you get just fall into the story without wondering if you have to remember every omnious thing incase it means something later. 

Foretold by Chantal Fernando

adventurous 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? No

5.0

My favorite thing about this author is she's such a sweetheart with an absolutely filthy mouth 🤣 
Usually I'm not a major smut reader. I prefer my spice on a medium simmer 🤭 So once I got over the initial shock factor, the second book delivered a 5 star read! This is one of the best and hottest romantasy's I've read 👌 and had me on an emotional rollercoaster. 

Book two provides a deeper insight to the side characters which I loved! (Every romantasy girl needs to know Bane! asap) and provided a really good redemption arc (and I'm not quick to forgive characters for messing up 🤣) so it's that good! 

A wonderful blend of suspence, drama, spice and betrayal. Foretold is a truly delectable read. Chantal Fernando is a brilliant writer and I'm looking forward to diving into more of this series! 😍

Forewarned by Chantal Fernando

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

4.5

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did! But it is "kick your feet and squeal" kinda good 😍 

Absolutely adored the MC and his romantic gestures! Think Xaden meets Rhysand but with a Nicholas Sparks twist 🥹 He's just the sweetest! 
FC has unmatched sass! 

This book is to the point, gripping with good plot twists and the spice is delectable!  I would have preferred a different use of words for the male and female anatomy 🤭 buuuut that could be a me thing. 

Overall! Pleasantly surprised and eager to dive into the next!