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My rating for romance is π. This book also had me π₯Ήπ₯Ή.
Ben wanted to confirm he was gay, not confused, bisexual, or asexual. Maxie wanted to release the pressure females are given to protect their virtue. Neither expected a baby as a bonus result. Maxie wants to forget the whole thing, Maxie's parents want to put the baby up for adoption, and Ben realizes he wants to keep the baby and be a single Dad. He quickly realizes there are sacrifices that come with that decision: change in college pathways, change in career choice, loss of friends, and change in priorities.
β’ LGBTQ
β’ Teen pregnancy
β’ Neurodivergence
β’ Adoption
β’ Gay love
β’ Self acceptance
β’ Found family
Ben wanted to confirm he was gay, not confused, bisexual, or asexual. Maxie wanted to release the pressure females are given to protect their virtue. Neither expected a baby as a bonus result. Maxie wants to forget the whole thing, Maxie's parents want to put the baby up for adoption, and Ben realizes he wants to keep the baby and be a single Dad. He quickly realizes there are sacrifices that come with that decision: change in college pathways, change in career choice, loss of friends, and change in priorities.
β’ LGBTQ
β’ Teen pregnancy
β’ Neurodivergence
β’ Adoption
β’ Gay love
β’ Self acceptance
β’ Found family
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Death of parent
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Outing
My ratings for romance and spice are ππ/πΆοΈ.
This book was just as good as the other two, with all of the twists and mysteries to solve, however, I can't decide which estate I like best as they each have their own charms: garden and stable, ocean and ghosts, fox and magical roomsπ« I can't wait to see what "Holly" will bring us π
~Sweet Briar~
Aris and Blythe. Fate and π€«. I can't say it before he does π€
They couldn't be more perfectly matched for another than they are for each other. It would seem they were both gentler in another life, but I like their fire and quick wit.
"'And where are you planning to read all these books?' Aris mused when Blythe leaned back, inspecting her work thus far. 'You're forgetting the furniture.'
She shushed him, threatening her husband with a wag of the paint brush before she continued."
β’ Enemies to Lovers
β’ Fated love
β’ Forced proximity
β’ Gothic fantasy
β’ Love and sacrifice
This book was just as good as the other two, with all of the twists and mysteries to solve, however, I can't decide which estate I like best as they each have their own charms: garden and stable, ocean and ghosts, fox and magical roomsπ« I can't wait to see what "Holly" will bring us π
~Sweet Briar~
They couldn't be more perfectly matched for another than they are for each other. It would seem they were both gentler in another life, but I like their fire and quick wit.
"'And where are you planning to read all these books?' Aris mused when Blythe leaned back, inspecting her work thus far. 'You're forgetting the furniture.'
She shushed him, threatening her husband with a wag of the paint brush before she continued."
β’ Enemies to Lovers
β’ Fated love
β’ Forced proximity
β’ Gothic fantasy
β’ Love and sacrifice
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder
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My ratings for romance and spice are πππ/πΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈ. Slate is my kind of swoony π₯°π«
I LOVED "Ace of Betrayal" (which I read while I waited) and it made me impatient for the release of "Queen of Vengeance"! The friend group isn't as prominent in this book as it heavily revolves around Lux and Slate and Slate is an "outsider", but that doesn't take away from the quality of the storyline. They are both tragically loveable characters that I had so much fun getting to know. The banter was, as promised π€ magnifique (magnificent)! I LOVE good banter π Definitely saw the grumpy x sunshine duo, but sometimes it was hard to tell which was which because damn did that man FALL π₯° Anyways, as if it isn't obvious and I have to spell it out: READ. THIS. BOOK.
While I waste away waiting for the final installment of this series, I will just have to check out the "Queen of Wesbourne" series. π
My ratings for romance and spice are πππ/πΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈ. Slate is my kind of swoony π₯°π«
I LOVED "Ace of Betrayal" (which I read while I waited) and it made me impatient for the release of "Queen of Vengeance"! The friend group isn't as prominent in this book as it heavily revolves around Lux and Slate and Slate is an "outsider", but that doesn't take away from the quality of the storyline. They are both tragically loveable characters that I had so much fun getting to know. The banter was, as promised π€ magnifique (magnificent)! I LOVE good banter π Definitely saw the grumpy x sunshine duo, but sometimes it was hard to tell which was which because damn did that man FALL π₯° Anyways, as if it isn't obvious and I have to spell it out: READ. THIS. BOOK.
While I waste away waiting for the final installment of this series, I will just have to check out the "Queen of Wesbourne" series. π
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Physical abuse
Minor: Death, Violence, Vomit, Grief
My overall ratings for enjoyment, romance, and spice are ββββ/πππ/πΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈ. I did feel like some s*x scenes didn't really fit the vibe that was going on and were a little forced.
This story was so good. It was advertised as having Gossip Girl vibes, but I hadn't watched it before so I didn't really know what to expect. Since reading this I looked into Gossip Girl to find the similarities and I have been hooked π Despite the toxicity of the friend group, I find myself drawn to their dynamic. They keep each other's dirty secrets and take out the enemies of their friends, no matter how petty. This book follows Walker and Heath as they come back into each other's lives after two years of being abruptly cut-off.
β’dual POV
β’second chances
β’surfer x scholar
β’high society
β’toxic families
β’ forced proximity
This story was so good. It was advertised as having Gossip Girl vibes, but I hadn't watched it before so I didn't really know what to expect. Since reading this I looked into Gossip Girl to find the similarities and I have been hooked π Despite the toxicity of the friend group, I find myself drawn to their dynamic. They keep each other's dirty secrets and take out the enemies of their friends, no matter how petty. This book follows Walker and Heath as they come back into each other's lives after two years of being abruptly cut-off.
β’dual POV
β’second chances
β’surfer x scholar
β’high society
β’toxic families
β’ forced proximity
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault
mysterious
This picks up after "Passing Out" and follows Cecil and Nigel when they arrive at Royal Naval Hospital Haslar. Shortly after their arrival, something happens to Nigel that risks his life. As Cecil investigates what jeopardized his friend's life, he hears whispers of things going on at the hospital that are more than unsettling. The deeper he digs for justice and answers, the more dangerous things get as more people continue to mysteriously fall ill. Who can Cecil trust? Why is this happening? Who is behind it?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Medical content, Murder, Alcohol
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief
My ratings for romance and spice are πππ/πΆοΈ. I recommend this for everyone, but especially those who struggle with loving the shape of their body.
I chose this book for mental health awareness. Lily is plus size and has always struggled with accepting her body as it is and a lot of that has to do with the world's views on what size is acceptable and beautiful as well as her judgemental Mom. When Lily is changed into a vampire she has a lot of changes to accept, like never seeing the sun or feeling it on her skin again and outliving her loved ones, but also that her body is forever frozen in its current age and size. No amount of dieting will ever change that. Can she finally accept and love herself for who she is?
I chose this book for mental health awareness. Lily is plus size and has always struggled with accepting her body as it is and a lot of that has to do with the world's views on what size is acceptable and beautiful as well as her judgemental Mom. When Lily is changed into a vampire she has a lot of changes to accept, like never seeing the sun or feeling it on her skin again and outliving her loved ones, but also that her body is forever frozen in its current age and size. No amount of dieting will ever change that. Can she finally accept and love herself for who she is?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Violence
Minor: Death, Infertility, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
My ratings for romance and spice are ππππ/πΆοΈπΆοΈ. I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves small towns, timeless love stories, and village support systems.
This is a story about two boys who needed to belong and feel loved, a woman who spent her teenage years and early twenties pining for her brother's best friend, and a man who only felt whole with his best friend's sister. There's grief and growth within these pages and it's all so tragically beautiful.
This is a story about two boys who needed to belong and feel loved, a woman who spent her teenage years and early twenties pining for her brother's best friend, and a man who only felt whole with his best friend's sister. There's grief and growth within these pages and it's all so tragically beautiful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Car accident, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
mysterious
tense
I would recommend this one just as much as the prequel, "Passing Out", and first book, "Suicide in Suffolk".
Cecil is on vacation when he receives a call at his hotel from an old friend with sad news. He drops everything and heads to Honduras. While there, he's given a mystery to solve and reaches out to Keeley for help. Like all mysteries, the culprits don't want the truth getting out and they'll do whatever it takes to keep their secrets buried. Cecil and Keeley are willing to risk everything to bring justice.
Cecil is on vacation when he receives a call at his hotel from an old friend with sad news. He drops everything and heads to Honduras. While there, he's given a mystery to solve and reaches out to Keeley for help. Like all mysteries, the culprits don't want the truth getting out and they'll do whatever it takes to keep their secrets buried. Cecil and Keeley are willing to risk everything to bring justice.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
My rating for romance is πππ. I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a good murder mystery and can't wait to dive into "Foxglove" (book 2)!
"Little bird" - Death
This is set in 1853 in a Victorian England-esque location.
Since the death of Signa's grandmother, she has bounced around from family member to family member, but never feeling welcomed or loved and eventually Death finds them all, until she is contacted by her Mother's sister's widowed husband inviting her to live with him and his two adult children at Thorn Grove Manor. There, she can properly be introduced into society and become the young lady she felt she was meant to be. Upon arrival, she discovers that her Aunt has passed away a few months prior from a mysterious illness that has now taken hold of Signa's cousin, Blithe. Desperate for a female companion and a family she never had, Signa is determined to get to the bottom of Blithe's illness. What she discovers is more disturbing than she could have imagined and now she must set things right.
"Little bird" - Death
This is set in 1853 in a Victorian England-esque location.
Since the death of Signa's grandmother, she has bounced around from family member to family member, but never feeling welcomed or loved and eventually Death finds them all, until she is contacted by her Mother's sister's widowed husband inviting her to live with him and his two adult children at Thorn Grove Manor. There, she can properly be introduced into society and become the young lady she felt she was meant to be. Upon arrival, she discovers that her Aunt has passed away a few months prior from a mysterious illness that has now taken hold of Signa's cousin, Blithe. Desperate for a female companion and a family she never had, Signa is determined to get to the bottom of Blithe's illness. What she discovers is more disturbing than she could have imagined and now she must set things right.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Murder
My ratings for romance and spice are πππ/πΆοΈπΆοΈ.
I loved it for the banter, the duet read, the overall storyline of self-acceptance and self-love to be able to accept love, and they fall together. π₯°
"There is always room for love in our lives so long as we are open to accepting the kind we think we deserve."
I loved it for the banter, the duet read, the overall storyline of self-acceptance and self-love to be able to accept love, and they fall together. π₯°
"There is always room for love in our lives so long as we are open to accepting the kind we think we deserve."
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, Medical content