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The Doctor's Discretion by E.E. Ottoman

3.0

This managed to be too long and too short. The rescue was way too short and wrapped up in a bow while the romance was so drawn and dragged out. I was lectured rather than included in the story. 

The Deep by Rivers Solomon

5.0

A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Surprisingly funny at times. A bit slow of a start, then the world building and characters were awesome. Steampunk AU of Cairo, lots of discussion on war and violence, colonialism, sexism. 

Really enjoyed this! 

His Stubborn Bear by Skye R. Richmond

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

this is insta love. everything else no longer can be called it! the alpha scents his mate, and goes home to make space in his closet. that's commitment if i've ever seen it. 

this is very cute, domestic, and fluffy shifter mpreg. a very stubborn bear and a very sweet and loving omega. some babies, big family vibes, t'was cute, if not a little over the top at times. also YES to the knotting. 

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Adored this book. Such a great coming of age, with a trans hero who is trying to prove his worth in the family. I loved the found family aspect, as well as Julian!!! 


Actually cried during this one, which is saying something. 

Finding Joy by Adriana Herrera

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

4.25

Loved Ethiopia and the discussions on expats and colonizers. The food was fantastic and they listened to audiobooks (Dante and Aristotle discover the universe, swoon.) Maybe would have like a bit more relationship exploration that having one lead with a foot out the door and making up excuses. 

Miscommunication is not really my trope so it could be a me thing. 

American Love Story by Adriana Herrera

emotional medium-paced

3.75

Acab. I appreciated how there's a HEA for the leads but not for the racism happening in the US. Big tw for racist cop and getting pulled over in a car while black. 

Heels Over Head by Elyse Springer

emotional medium-paced

4.5

Should've Been by Alexandria House

emotional fast-paced

3.0

Novellas are hard to get into. Second chance, some cheating, magical dick. 

Crimes of Passion by Jack Harbon

3.5