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484 reviews

Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

What a PHENOMENAL sequel. Literally on the edge of my freaking seat the entire time. Shoutout to Mommy Nisha for not making me wait three books for these two to fck. But also HOW DARE YOU. And also the {SPOILER} makeup sex is going to be incredible omg. *THIS* is the kind of romantasy I want to be reading. And if yall haven't read any of Nisha's books idk what you're doing. Brb going to start Storm and ignore the rest of my day.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, and Violence

Minor: Child abuse and Self harm

Talk Santa to Me by Linda Urban

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

A YA Hallmark Movie

Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

Another day, another book I wish I had as a teen. A breath of fresh air. I’m so glad books like this exist for teens today. Incredibly crafted love story with the perfect coming of age backdrop. A little found family sprinkled in and I love how messy Jadon was. Teens do not have it all figured out and they need books like this to remind them of that.

Thank you Penguin Teen for my finished copy!

Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Very solid start to a fantasy series, looking forward to the sequel so much!

To Love a Scandalous Duke by Liana De la Rosa

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I love them your honor. No notes.

Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

Ahhhhh I loved loved loved this. Put me in the perfect holiday/winter mood. Charlotte and Brighton were so messy and so mature in their mess. I deeply appreciated them working on themselves individually before working on their relationship. I do love a second-chance romance so I was primed for this one from the start. Brb looking at snowy small towns to go to this december. 

Thank you Libro.fm for my advanced listening copy.

Death and Shadow by A.E. Cosby

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

What a fun (and sexy) take on fated mates. I look forward to seeing how this is going to play out in Wrath’s Daughter

Soft Flannel Hank by Eliza MacArthur

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

GIVE ME EMOTIONALLY MATURING AXE WIELDING BROODY SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS MEN EVER DAY. And the dash of paranormal made this SO FUN. Also them f***ing in the Lay-Z-Boy did *not* disappoint.

Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. Reyes

fast-paced

4.5

A fabulous addition to this series. No second book slump her. Unapologetically Latine. I’m just waiting for Marjorie to  come mierda….

The Worst Duke in London by Amalie Howard

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I have never highlighted a historical romance more than I did this one. I will always love me a man absolutely gone for his woman and Gage was so far gone it had me kicking my feet and giggling the entire time. Amalie writes some of the best historical heroines and Effie was no exception. She was fierce, unapologetically a spinster. I love how she genuinely was prepared to just Be Alone but not in a sad way. Effie my muse how I would have loved to run the shelter with you but alas I missed out due to his grace. I'll survive. The Worst Duke in London may be my favorite of this series just because of how irresistibly perfect these two were for each other. I was cackling and then stressed and then swooning and then fanning myself. The Taming of the Dukes series just keeps getting better and better. GIVE ME MOREEEEEEEE and by more I mean Dawson and Viola.

Thank you Forever & NetGalley for my advanced copy!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol