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3 ⭐️ Listen, it’s honestly a pretty good book. It’s just not for me.
"Your life is precious. I will try to make sure it does not end if I can."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ monster romance
✨ he's a cinnamon roll duskwalker desperate for a companion who can survive his hunger
✨ she's a strong, fearless human and her village's offering to the duskwalker
✨ beauty and the beast (loose) retelling
✨ interesting fantasy world with duskwalkers, humans, demons, and magic
✨ 'arranged' marriage
✨ forced proximity
✨ slow burn
✨ sexy bath time
✨ somnophilia
✨ 4/5
"Your life is precious. I will try to make sure it does not end if I can."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ monster romance
✨ he's a cinnamon roll duskwalker desperate for a companion who can survive his hunger
✨ she's a strong, fearless human and her village's offering to the duskwalker
✨ beauty and the beast (loose) retelling
✨ interesting fantasy world with duskwalkers, humans, demons, and magic
✨ 'arranged' marriage
✨ forced proximity
✨ slow burn
✨ sexy bath time
✨ somnophilia
✨ 4/5
∞ ⭐️ My favorite book of 2023!!!!!! The most enchanting story I've ever read!
"He didn't want to live in a world without her and her words."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ historical romantasy
✨ gods war
✨ magical realism
✨ rival reporters to lovers
✨ pen pals
✨ hidden identity
✨ angst
✨ found family
✨ dual POV (mostly the FMC)
✨ TW: war, loss of a loved one
My Thoughts:
The best way I can describe this book in one word is ✨ENCHANTING✨. From the moment I started till the end, I was completely captivated by the characters, the world, and the romance. I read this is one sitting because I simply could not put it down.
There are only a few romance stories that make you believe in true love, and this is one of them. The connection between Roman and Iris is incredibly deep, and the love they share is breathtaking.
This story also has the most beautiful prose I've ever read. Rebecca Ross is a master of her craft and skillfully shows it by making you fall in love with the characters and this story through such a romantic writing style.
And that ending . . . it absolutely broke me. When I finished, I was at a complete loss for words. I felt heartbroken, angry, sad, and confused, but at the same time, hopeful. I cried till I had no tears left, and now I'm desperately waiting for December 26th to read Ruthless Vows. This gaping hole in my chest won't heal until I have a copy in my hands.
Like I said, Divine Rivals is my FAVORITE BOOK of 2023!!!!!! So if you haven't read it yet, please immediately add this to your TBR! Plus, it's free on Kindle Unlimited!
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Letters of Enchantement Duology + Ratings:
1. Divine Rivals: ∞ ⭐️
2. Ruthless Vows: 4 ⭐️
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Favorite Quotes:
I hate you for leaving me like this. I hate you, and yet I love you even more, because you are brave and full of a light that I don't think I will ever find or understand.
_______
"Your grief will never fully fade; it will always be with you - a shadow you carry in your soul - but it will become fainter as your life becomes brighter. You will learn to live outside of it again, as impossible as that may sound. Others who share your pain will also help you heal. Because you are not alone. Not in your fear or your grief or your hopes or your dreams. You are not alone."
_______
"The days to come will only grow darker. And when you find something good? You hold on to it. You don't waste time worrying about things that won't even matter in the end. Rather, you take a risk for that light."
_______
"Perhaps it begins with one person. Someone you trust. You remove a piece of armor for them; you let the light stream in, even if it makes you wince. Perhaps that is how you learn to be soft yet strong, even in fear and uncertainty. one person, one piece of steel."
_______
"Sometimes strength isn't swords and steel and fire, as we are so often made to believe. Sometimes it's found in quiet, gentle places. The way you hold someone's hand as they grieve. The way you listen to others. The way you show up, day after day, even when you are weary or afraid or simply uncertain."
_______
"You and I . . . we need to stay together. We're better this way."
_______
I am coming to love him, in two different ways. Face to face, and word to word.
_______
I am so afraid. And yet how I long to be vulnerable and brave when it comes to my own heart.
_______
Even though she had been left, time and time again, by the people she loved, Roman had come to her. He was choosing her.
_______
"I broke my engagement, quit my job, and traveled six hundred kilometers into a war-torn land to be with you, Iris."
_______
"It's not a crime to feel joy, even when things seem hopeless. . . You deserve all the happiness in the world. And I intend to see that you have it."
_______
"I pray that my days will be long at your side. Let me fill and satisfy every longing in your soul. May your hand be in mine, by sun and by night. Let our breaths twine and our blood become one, until our bones return to dust. Even then, may I find your soul still sworn to mine."
_______
"I think you and I are simply better together, Kitt."
_______
He is mine, she thought the words a pleasant shock to her soul. I am his.
_______
"He didn't want to live in a world without her and her words."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ historical romantasy
✨ gods war
✨ magical realism
✨ rival reporters to lovers
✨ pen pals
✨ hidden identity
✨ angst
✨ found family
✨ dual POV (mostly the FMC)
✨ TW: war, loss of a loved one
My Thoughts:
The best way I can describe this book in one word is ✨ENCHANTING✨. From the moment I started till the end, I was completely captivated by the characters, the world, and the romance. I read this is one sitting because I simply could not put it down.
There are only a few romance stories that make you believe in true love, and this is one of them. The connection between Roman and Iris is incredibly deep, and the love they share is breathtaking.
This story also has the most beautiful prose I've ever read. Rebecca Ross is a master of her craft and skillfully shows it by making you fall in love with the characters and this story through such a romantic writing style.
And that ending . . . it absolutely broke me. When I finished, I was at a complete loss for words. I felt heartbroken, angry, sad, and confused, but at the same time, hopeful. I cried till I had no tears left, and now I'm desperately waiting for December 26th to read Ruthless Vows. This gaping hole in my chest won't heal until I have a copy in my hands.
Like I said, Divine Rivals is my FAVORITE BOOK of 2023!!!!!! So if you haven't read it yet, please immediately add this to your TBR! Plus, it's free on Kindle Unlimited!
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Letters of Enchantement Duology + Ratings:
1. Divine Rivals: ∞ ⭐️
2. Ruthless Vows: 4 ⭐️
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Favorite Quotes:
I hate you for leaving me like this. I hate you, and yet I love you even more, because you are brave and full of a light that I don't think I will ever find or understand.
_______
"Your grief will never fully fade; it will always be with you - a shadow you carry in your soul - but it will become fainter as your life becomes brighter. You will learn to live outside of it again, as impossible as that may sound. Others who share your pain will also help you heal. Because you are not alone. Not in your fear or your grief or your hopes or your dreams. You are not alone."
_______
"The days to come will only grow darker. And when you find something good? You hold on to it. You don't waste time worrying about things that won't even matter in the end. Rather, you take a risk for that light."
_______
"Perhaps it begins with one person. Someone you trust. You remove a piece of armor for them; you let the light stream in, even if it makes you wince. Perhaps that is how you learn to be soft yet strong, even in fear and uncertainty. one person, one piece of steel."
_______
"Sometimes strength isn't swords and steel and fire, as we are so often made to believe. Sometimes it's found in quiet, gentle places. The way you hold someone's hand as they grieve. The way you listen to others. The way you show up, day after day, even when you are weary or afraid or simply uncertain."
_______
"You and I . . . we need to stay together. We're better this way."
_______
I am coming to love him, in two different ways. Face to face, and word to word.
_______
I am so afraid. And yet how I long to be vulnerable and brave when it comes to my own heart.
_______
Even though she had been left, time and time again, by the people she loved, Roman had come to her. He was choosing her.
_______
"I broke my engagement, quit my job, and traveled six hundred kilometers into a war-torn land to be with you, Iris."
_______
"It's not a crime to feel joy, even when things seem hopeless. . . You deserve all the happiness in the world. And I intend to see that you have it."
_______
"I pray that my days will be long at your side. Let me fill and satisfy every longing in your soul. May your hand be in mine, by sun and by night. Let our breaths twine and our blood become one, until our bones return to dust. Even then, may I find your soul still sworn to mine."
_______
"I think you and I are simply better together, Kitt."
_______
He is mine, she thought the words a pleasant shock to her soul. I am his.
_______
3.25 ⭐️ Solid debut novel/first book in The Influencer series
"I may not be everyone's cup of tea, and neither is Scott. We laugh at stupid things. We'd rather die than put on real clothes and leave the house, unless it's to go to the gym. There are no theatrics. No crazy, impulsive, fairy-tale adventures. It's simply us, day in and day out, doing life together. And every day is a new personal best."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ Gym rivals to lovers
✨ Instant attraction
✨ Their grandparents are getting married
✨ Curvy fitness Instagrammer FMC
✨ Chinese American rep
✨ Sweet muscular firefighter MMC
✨ He falls first
✨ Miscommunication
✨ Body-positivity message
✨
"I may not be everyone's cup of tea, and neither is Scott. We laugh at stupid things. We'd rather die than put on real clothes and leave the house, unless it's to go to the gym. There are no theatrics. No crazy, impulsive, fairy-tale adventures. It's simply us, day in and day out, doing life together. And every day is a new personal best."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ Gym rivals to lovers
✨ Instant attraction
✨ Their grandparents are getting married
✨ Curvy fitness Instagrammer FMC
✨ Chinese American rep
✨ Sweet muscular firefighter MMC
✨ He falls first
✨ Miscommunication
✨ Body-positivity message
✨
4 ⭐️ F*cking adorable and so relatable
"He's not just the hero of my dreams. He's the hero beyond my wildest imagination. The best part? He's nonfiction."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ roommates to friends to lovers
✨ forced proximity
✨ slow burn romance
✨ miscommunication (but resolved quickly!)
✨ amazing sexual tension
✨
"He's not just the hero of my dreams. He's the hero beyond my wildest imagination. The best part? He's nonfiction."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ roommates to friends to lovers
✨ forced proximity
✨ slow burn romance
✨ miscommunication (but resolved quickly!)
✨ amazing sexual tension
✨
2.5 ⭐️ Sadly, this was not for me.
"Fake dating always leads to true love. Fact. I don't make the rules."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ small town romance
✨ a not so meet cute
✨ she’s a big influencer from Boston
✨ he’s a small town fisherman in Nova Scotia
✨ city girl x small town guy
✨ dislike to lovers
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ fake engagement
✨ forced proximity
✨ opposite attract
✨ 2.5/5 spice
✨ third act breakup
✨ HEA
✨ POC rep - FMC is Chinese
✨ cameos from characters in previous books
✨ TW: death of parent, death of family member, grief, depression, estranged parent, family strife, near drowning,
*There are some slight spoilers in this review so read at your own risk*
My Thoughts:
After reading the previous books, Set On You and Exes and O's, I was really excited about Melanie’s book. And while the premise is fun, I was ultimately disappointed.
This type of story has been done so many times and I was bored with how it was done here. So here's the thing, I really did like the premise of a high maintenance, big city influencer going to a small town where she's roped into becoming the fake fiance of a grumpy fisherman who lives in a dilapidated inn. However, this really gave me It Happened One Summer Vibes by Tessa Bailey. And while, yes, I know the details of the stories are different, it just didn't feel that original to me.
My biggest issue is that I didn’t really like either MC, nor was there any chemistry between them.
First, let's talk about Melanie. She is just so overly dramatic. For example, she has a phobia of spiders (and any other bug really), and the way she would react was childish. There's a moment where she's freaking out about a spider and says "the eight-legged monster can't escape and plant eggs in my face." I have phobias and I know there isn't always logic to them, but surely a grown woman can realize spiders do not plant eggs in human faces. Also, her referencing horror movies 10 times throughout the story was overkill. We get it, she would not survive a horror film scenario. Again, she's just being dramatic.
Now, onto Evan. Look, I really tried, but I just did not like him. He's a grumpy fisherman who plays guitar and struggles with grief. That's his whole personality. He was such an asshole and the reasoning wasn't good enough. And his anger and irritation towards Melanie felt so forced. I also didn't understand why he softens towards her eventually. Because she's 'charming'? The girl who legitimately says she doesn't connect with people and has a hard time making friends and has a resting bitch face is . . . charming? Doesn't make sense. I feel like this story would have been better if we got his POV.
There was no chemistry between Evan and Melanie. It's all 'I hate you' for the first few days and then when he takes her to go hiking, they actually talk to each other like regular human beings and suddenly, everything changes. What? This guy was such a fucking asshole and now, because he got you to open up (which you never do) you go, hmmmm maybe there's more to this guy. No babe. No. And even when they talk, there's no spark. It's just conversations anyone would have with someone they're spending time with. I did not feel any chemistry.
At the end of the day, these characters were just too opposite from one another and mean to believe that in a week, they went from immensely disliking each other to lovers. And by lovers, I mean feeling like they were 'the one'. Their relationship is just so ridiculous and far-fetched.
The Whaler family was fine at first but then it got weird. They're way too in each other's business. But what gave me the ick was when Evan and Melanie do the deed, and then shortly after the family comes into the room, sits on the edge of the bed while they are naked and sweaty, and proceeds to chat with them. WHAT??? So gross . This family has no boundaries, oh, and they hold massive grudges. I would legit be running for the hills if this is the family of the guy I was screwing. Sorry, but dysfunction isn't cute or charming.
Melanie's child stalker was so creepy and should have been left out of this story. This twelve(?) year old lives in her building, is in love with her, follows her around, stalks her IG, writes her poem, and tries to flirt with her. And what was weird is that while Melanie also finds this creepy, she puts up with it and sometimes find amusement with his infatuation. Someone makes a joke about how she might need a restraining order against him but then she laughs about it. But really, it's not funny. It's weird. This kid is so inappropriate. I would ignore this kid and have a serious conversation with his father where I'd threaten to get an actual restraining order against him.
What's even weirder, is that Melanie has her breakthrough moment of realizing she wants to be with Evan while having a heart to heart with this child! Seriously? Melanie doesn't open up to people ever but she's going to talk about her love life with a child stalker? WTF? I just . . . I don't understand why this kid needed to be in the story AT ALL.
I was a full time travel influencer and photographer for six years, so I’m very familiar with that world, and there were a lot of things that happened that weren’t 100% realistic or didn’t make sense.
1. Melanie getting an offer for an all expense paid trip would not have been a shock. She has 500k followers. If anything, she would have laughed at the offer because someone with her amount of followers would be getting paid an insane amount on top of the free trip. No lie, influencers with 500k followers charge anywhere between $5,000 - $10,000 per post (depending on engagement)! So yeah, her getting a free trip and being excited about it is ridiculous.
2. Melanie decides to stay in Cora's Cove because paying for another flight would have been too expensive. But I'm here to tell you that flights from Boston to Halifax would not be more expensive than staying at an Airbnb for an entire week. In all honesty, it probably would have been more expensive.
3. When Melanie moves Evan's boat equipment for the shot. I know there are influencers who might do this without asking but the fact she asked, he said no, and still decided to move it didn't seem realistic to me.
4. Melanie canceling her work trip to just stay with Evan did not make sense. She says she needs this job, but this hard working girl is going to throw that all away for some dick? No, this doesn't align with her character.
I also want to note that the writing itself was perfectly fine. The story was easy to follow and well-written. However, I did end up skimming a lot of the non-dialogue just because I had lost interest in the characters and overall story
Thank you Netgalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review! As always, all opinions are my own.
Favorite Quotes:
I'm not sure if he wants to choke me out or give me a swift kick to the shin. Probably both.
_______
Turns out, being fake engaged to Evan sucks, but kissing him isn't half bad.
_______
There's beauty in holding on . . . as long as you're not trapped in the past.
_______
"You're never alone in this world while I'm in it, Mel."
_______
"Fake dating always leads to true love. Fact. I don't make the rules."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ small town romance
✨ a not so meet cute
✨ she’s a big influencer from Boston
✨ he’s a small town fisherman in Nova Scotia
✨ city girl x small town guy
✨ dislike to lovers
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ fake engagement
✨ forced proximity
✨ opposite attract
✨ 2.5/5 spice
✨ third act breakup
✨ HEA
✨ POC rep - FMC is Chinese
✨ cameos from characters in previous books
✨ TW: death of parent, death of family member, grief, depression, estranged parent, family strife, near drowning,
*There are some slight spoilers in this review so read at your own risk*
My Thoughts:
After reading the previous books, Set On You and Exes and O's, I was really excited about Melanie’s book. And while the premise is fun, I was ultimately disappointed.
This type of story has been done so many times and I was bored with how it was done here. So here's the thing, I really did like the premise of a high maintenance, big city influencer going to a small town where she's roped into becoming the fake fiance of a grumpy fisherman who lives in a dilapidated inn. However, this really gave me It Happened One Summer Vibes by Tessa Bailey. And while, yes, I know the details of the stories are different, it just didn't feel that original to me.
My biggest issue is that I didn’t really like either MC, nor was there any chemistry between them.
First, let's talk about Melanie. She is just so overly dramatic. For example, she has a phobia of spiders (and any other bug really), and the way she would react was childish. There's a moment where she's freaking out about a spider and says "the eight-legged monster can't escape and plant eggs in my face." I have phobias and I know there isn't always logic to them, but surely a grown woman can realize spiders do not plant eggs in human faces. Also, her referencing horror movies 10 times throughout the story was overkill. We get it, she would not survive a horror film scenario. Again, she's just being dramatic.
Now, onto Evan. Look, I really tried, but I just did not like him. He's a grumpy fisherman who plays guitar and struggles with grief. That's his whole personality. He was such an asshole and the reasoning wasn't good enough. And his anger and irritation towards Melanie felt so forced. I also didn't understand why he softens towards her eventually. Because she's 'charming'? The girl who legitimately says she doesn't connect with people and has a hard time making friends and has a resting bitch face is . . . charming? Doesn't make sense. I feel like this story would have been better if we got his POV.
There was no chemistry between Evan and Melanie. It's all 'I hate you' for the first few days and then when he takes her to go hiking, they actually talk to each other like regular human beings and suddenly, everything changes. What? This guy was such a fucking asshole and now, because he got you to open up (which you never do) you go, hmmmm maybe there's more to this guy. No babe. No. And even when they talk, there's no spark. It's just conversations anyone would have with someone they're spending time with. I did not feel any chemistry.
At the end of the day, these characters were just too opposite from one another and mean to believe that in a week, they went from immensely disliking each other to lovers. And by lovers, I mean feeling like they were 'the one'. Their relationship is just so ridiculous and far-fetched.
The Whaler family was fine at first but then it got weird. They're way too in each other's business. But what gave me the ick was when Evan and Melanie do the deed, and then shortly after the family comes into the room, sits on the edge of the bed while they are naked and sweaty, and proceeds to chat with them. WHAT??? So gross . This family has no boundaries, oh, and they hold massive grudges. I would legit be running for the hills if this is the family of the guy I was screwing. Sorry, but dysfunction isn't cute or charming.
Melanie's child stalker was so creepy and should have been left out of this story. This twelve(?) year old lives in her building, is in love with her, follows her around, stalks her IG, writes her poem, and tries to flirt with her. And what was weird is that while Melanie also finds this creepy, she puts up with it and sometimes find amusement with his infatuation. Someone makes a joke about how she might need a restraining order against him but then she laughs about it. But really, it's not funny. It's weird. This kid is so inappropriate. I would ignore this kid and have a serious conversation with his father where I'd threaten to get an actual restraining order against him.
What's even weirder, is that Melanie has her breakthrough moment of realizing she wants to be with Evan while having a heart to heart with this child! Seriously? Melanie doesn't open up to people ever but she's going to talk about her love life with a child stalker? WTF? I just . . . I don't understand why this kid needed to be in the story AT ALL.
I was a full time travel influencer and photographer for six years, so I’m very familiar with that world, and there were a lot of things that happened that weren’t 100% realistic or didn’t make sense.
1. Melanie getting an offer for an all expense paid trip would not have been a shock. She has 500k followers. If anything, she would have laughed at the offer because someone with her amount of followers would be getting paid an insane amount on top of the free trip. No lie, influencers with 500k followers charge anywhere between $5,000 - $10,000 per post (depending on engagement)! So yeah, her getting a free trip and being excited about it is ridiculous.
2. Melanie decides to stay in Cora's Cove because paying for another flight would have been too expensive. But I'm here to tell you that flights from Boston to Halifax would not be more expensive than staying at an Airbnb for an entire week. In all honesty, it probably would have been more expensive.
3. When Melanie moves Evan's boat equipment for the shot. I know there are influencers who might do this without asking but the fact she asked, he said no, and still decided to move it didn't seem realistic to me.
4. Melanie canceling her work trip to just stay with Evan did not make sense. She says she needs this job, but this hard working girl is going to throw that all away for some dick? No, this doesn't align with her character.
I also want to note that the writing itself was perfectly fine. The story was easy to follow and well-written. However, I did end up skimming a lot of the non-dialogue just because I had lost interest in the characters and overall story
Thank you Netgalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review! As always, all opinions are my own.
Favorite Quotes:
I'm not sure if he wants to choke me out or give me a swift kick to the shin. Probably both.
_______
Turns out, being fake engaged to Evan sucks, but kissing him isn't half bad.
_______
There's beauty in holding on . . . as long as you're not trapped in the past.
_______
"You're never alone in this world while I'm in it, Mel."
_______
3 ⭐️ Loved the first half, but the second half lost me
"I'm broken." The hopeless way she said it made tears pinch from my eyes.
"We're all a little broken, Briana. We are a mosaic. We're made up of all those we've met and all the things we've been through. there are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful. And I love every piece of you. Even the ones you wish didn't exist."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ fake dating romance
✨ co-workers / doctors
✨ anxious, cinnamon roll hero
✨ depressed, kind heroine
✨ both are recovering from a recent breakup/divorce
✨ exchanging letters
✨ miscommunication
✨ so much angst
✨ dual POV
✨topics addressed: anxiety, depression, infidelity (cheating ex), divorce, miscarriage, family member with kidney failure
This review is hard for me to write because the things I loved about the story make me want to give it a higher rating. But the things I disliked are what's making me leave it as is. I was full-on in love with this story for probably the first 50% to the point I was sure I'd be giving it 5-stars. But around the 50% and onward mark, I noticed things I didn't quite like.
What I liked:
Jacob. I loved everything about this man. He's so sweet, understanding, considerate, and caring. He's also incredibly self-aware and manages his anxiety in a healthy way. Jacob isn't perfect, but he tries his best to be. If he does something wrong, he'll try to fix it. If he's hurt someone, he'll apologize. He's so selfless he even donates his kidney to a stranger! He's also got a beautiful home, a sunroom filled with plants, and a three-legged dog! Where do they make men like him??? Jacob is one of the most loveable male characters I've ever come across while reading, and I want him to be happy in this fictional world.
"I'm broken." The hopeless way she said it made tears pinch from my eyes.
"We're all a little broken, Briana. We are a mosaic. We're made up of all those we've met and all the things we've been through. there are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful. And I love every piece of you. Even the ones you wish didn't exist."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ fake dating romance
✨ co-workers / doctors
✨ anxious, cinnamon roll hero
✨ depressed, kind heroine
✨ both are recovering from a recent breakup/divorce
✨ exchanging letters
✨ miscommunication
✨ so much angst
✨ dual POV
✨topics addressed: anxiety, depression, infidelity (cheating ex), divorce, miscarriage, family member with kidney failure
This review is hard for me to write because the things I loved about the story make me want to give it a higher rating. But the things I disliked are what's making me leave it as is. I was full-on in love with this story for probably the first 50% to the point I was sure I'd be giving it 5-stars. But around the 50% and onward mark, I noticed things I didn't quite like.
What I liked:
Jacob. I loved everything about this man. He's so sweet, understanding, considerate, and caring. He's also incredibly self-aware and manages his anxiety in a healthy way. Jacob isn't perfect, but he tries his best to be. If he does something wrong, he'll try to fix it. If he's hurt someone, he'll apologize. He's so selfless he even donates his kidney to a stranger! He's also got a beautiful home, a sunroom filled with plants, and a three-legged dog! Where do they make men like him??? Jacob is one of the most loveable male characters I've ever come across while reading, and I want him to be happy in this fictional world.
4.5 ⭐️ My favorite Ana Huang story to date!
"Let me go."
"I wish I could."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ New York City setting
✨ second chance romance
✨ he's a workaholic billionaire CEO
✨ she's his lonely wife who wants a divorce
✨ flashbacks from when they met in college 10 years ago and fell in love
✨ rags to riches
✨ opposites attract
✨ broken promises
✨ angst / hurt
✨ GROVELING
"Let me go."
"I wish I could."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ New York City setting
✨ second chance romance
✨ he's a workaholic billionaire CEO
✨ she's his lonely wife who wants a divorce
✨ flashbacks from when they met in college 10 years ago and fell in love
✨ rags to riches
✨ opposites attract
✨ broken promises
✨ angst / hurt
✨ GROVELING
4 ⭐️ I’m not ready to say goodbye to Roman and Iris
"Write me a story where there is no ending, Kitt. Write to me and fill my empty spaces."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ historical romantasy
✨ god war
✨ magical realism
✨ pen pals
✨ memory loss
✨ action-packed
✨ high stakes
✨ angst
✨ found family / strong familial bonds
✨ dual POV
✨ HEA
✨ TW: war, grief, loss of loved one, violence, chronic pain
My Thoughts:
Divine Rivals was pure and utter magic, so I knew it was going to be a challenge to follow up. Unfortunately, I didn't love Ruthless Vows as much as Divine Rivals, however, I still think it was a great conclusion to such a beautiful story.
What I loved:
Roman and Iris.
"Write me a story where there is no ending, Kitt. Write to me and fill my empty spaces."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ historical romantasy
✨ god war
✨ magical realism
✨ pen pals
✨ memory loss
✨ action-packed
✨ high stakes
✨ angst
✨ found family / strong familial bonds
✨ dual POV
✨ HEA
✨ TW: war, grief, loss of loved one, violence, chronic pain
My Thoughts:
Divine Rivals was pure and utter magic, so I knew it was going to be a challenge to follow up. Unfortunately, I didn't love Ruthless Vows as much as Divine Rivals, however, I still think it was a great conclusion to such a beautiful story.
What I loved:
Roman and Iris.
4 ⭐ Maddie is hands down the funniest humans on Not-Hoth
Is it . . . wrong to want to tap the ass of a man that kidnapped my sister? Probably. Am I thinking about it anyhow? Oh, yeah.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ alien romance
✨ mars needs women trope
✨ fated mates
✨ grumpy x grumpy
✨ stubborn MCs
✨ friends with benefits
✨ he falls first
✨ Virgin MMC
✨ Plus size FMC
✨ size difference
✨ 3/5 spice
Is it . . . wrong to want to tap the ass of a man that kidnapped my sister? Probably. Am I thinking about it anyhow? Oh, yeah.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ alien romance
✨ mars needs women trope
✨ fated mates
✨ grumpy x grumpy
✨ stubborn MCs
✨ friends with benefits
✨ he falls first
✨ Virgin MMC
✨ Plus size FMC
✨ size difference
✨ 3/5 spice
3.5 ⭐️ A fast-paced romantasy set within an intriguing world.
***This review contains spoilers***
"It's not the times you don't need saving that I'm worried about. It's the one time you'll need it, and there will be no one to do it."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ forbidden romance
✨ witch x witch hunter
✨ enemies to lovers
✨ insta-lust
✨ best friend’s brother
✨ fake courting / dating
✨ he courts her because he suspects she's a witch
✨ she dates him for information to help free a witch prisoner
✨ brothers love triangle
✨ loss of virginity
✨ size difference
✨ .5/5
***This review contains spoilers***
"It's not the times you don't need saving that I'm worried about. It's the one time you'll need it, and there will be no one to do it."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ forbidden romance
✨ witch x witch hunter
✨ enemies to lovers
✨ insta-lust
✨ best friend’s brother
✨ fake courting / dating
✨ he courts her because he suspects she's a witch
✨ she dates him for information to help free a witch prisoner
✨ brothers love triangle
✨ loss of virginity
✨ size difference
✨ .5/5