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Angel Eyes by Ellie Jennings
5.0
Final Rating: 4.5/5⭐️
When Juliet Chandler, a successful attorney with a secret passion for writing romance novels, gets accepted to a creative writing program in Paris for the summer and meets Gabriel Beaumont, a dreamy Parisian artist who has sworn off relationships, she falls into a steamy summer romance that she knows she won’t recover from.
Ellie Jennings does a fantastic job of submersing you into Parisian culture throughout the novel. I have yet to visit, but with the detailed scenery and the atmosphere descriptions, I could feel the ambiance as if I were physically there (which is pretty much all you can hope for when reading a novel, am I right??). I personally loved the insta-love type of relationship that Gabriel and Juliet experienced. There was little to no angst involved, but I think we all dream for this connection in real life and I think Jennings did a great job of making us fall in love with Gabriel just as fast as Juliet did. Another favorite about their relationship is how they speak to each other (always encouraging each other’s passions, being soft and vulnerable with each other, with honesty), but this also becomes my pet peeve about this book. For as good as Gabriel and Juliet are with encouraging each other, they are equally as bad at communicating. I felt like MOST of their problems and miscommunications could have easily been avoided. But this in no way took away from my enjoyment of the book! I already know it is going to be a HIT and I feel so grateful to have had a first look (hehe - thanks Ellie
When Juliet Chandler, a successful attorney with a secret passion for writing romance novels, gets accepted to a creative writing program in Paris for the summer and meets Gabriel Beaumont, a dreamy Parisian artist who has sworn off relationships, she falls into a steamy summer romance that she knows she won’t recover from.
Ellie Jennings does a fantastic job of submersing you into Parisian culture throughout the novel. I have yet to visit, but with the detailed scenery and the atmosphere descriptions, I could feel the ambiance as if I were physically there (which is pretty much all you can hope for when reading a novel, am I right??). I personally loved the insta-love type of relationship that Gabriel and Juliet experienced. There was little to no angst involved, but I think we all dream for this connection in real life and I think Jennings did a great job of making us fall in love with Gabriel just as fast as Juliet did. Another favorite about their relationship is how they speak to each other (always encouraging each other’s passions, being soft and vulnerable with each other, with honesty), but this also becomes my pet peeve about this book. For as good as Gabriel and Juliet are with encouraging each other, they are equally as bad at communicating. I felt like MOST of their problems and miscommunications could have easily been avoided. But this in no way took away from my enjoyment of the book! I already know it is going to be a HIT and I feel so grateful to have had a first look (hehe - thanks Ellie
Flawless by Elsie Silver
4.0
Tropes Featured: he falls first, pro bull rider/agents daughter, slow burn, small town, opposites attract, close proximity
Final Rating: 4/5⭐️
I actually liked this one way more than I thought I would! I went into it with no idea of the premise, but when I found out it was about a bull rider I didn’t think I would get into it. Boy was I wrong!!! Rhett is a dreamy, brooding, abrasive professional athlete trying to outrun his promiscuous past-life. Little does he know, he just needs to be in the same room with a certain dark-haired, freckle covered someone to forget every buckle bunny he’s ever met. Our MC’s start off at each others throats, exchanging plenty of witty banter while slowly realizing the other isn’t exactly what they expected. The pacing in this novel was perfect and I love love LOVE how Rhett treats Summer throughout the middle/end He takes such good care of her - in more ways than one if you know what i mean
Final Rating: 4/5⭐️
I actually liked this one way more than I thought I would! I went into it with no idea of the premise, but when I found out it was about a bull rider I didn’t think I would get into it. Boy was I wrong!!! Rhett is a dreamy, brooding, abrasive professional athlete trying to outrun his promiscuous past-life. Little does he know, he just needs to be in the same room with a certain dark-haired, freckle covered someone to forget every buckle bunny he’s ever met. Our MC’s start off at each others throats, exchanging plenty of witty banter while slowly realizing the other isn’t exactly what they expected. The pacing in this novel was perfect and I love love LOVE how Rhett treats Summer throughout the middle/end
Spoiler
except that one scene- not cool Mr. Rhett
The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford
5.0
Tropes Featured: Slow burn, Fake dating, He falls first, Office romance, Enemies to lovers
Final Rating: 4.5/5⭐️
I love love LOVE this book. This slow burn, lighthearted romcom was so refreshing! Emily and Beck start off in what seems to be your typical workplace rivalry (albeit mainly one-sided) turned romance, but this novel is anything but expected. Their relationship is SO freaking cute and I found myself swooning for Beck on many occasions
Final Rating: 4.5/5⭐️
I love love LOVE this book. This slow burn, lighthearted romcom was so refreshing! Emily and Beck start off in what seems to be your typical workplace rivalry (albeit mainly one-sided) turned romance, but this novel is anything but expected. Their relationship is SO freaking cute and I found myself swooning for Beck on many occasions
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
4.0
Tropes: Magical realism, paranormal romance (ghosts), insta-love, forbidden love, LBGTQ+ Representation in side-characters
Final Rating: 4/5⭐️
Let me start by saying I read The Seven Year Slip (which I absolutely LOVED) before reading The Dead Romantics. This may have been the wrong move, because this novel did not live up to my expectations. I kept having to remind myself that this was her debut and she was still figuring it out (not an excuse- but I do believe new authors should be given at least a little bit of the benefit of the doubt). I will also preface by saying I'm not much of a ghost person, so that could have also been a reason this book didn’t click for me the way I’d hoped.
Now all that being said, I still really enjoyed this read! The beginning was a bit slow, and it honestly didn’t pick up until over half way through the book - but once it did, it picked up QUICK! Ashley Poston has a beautiful way of giving you all kinds of whiplash in the last 70 or so pages. It really played with my emotions there for a sec haha.
This book explores themes of grief, loss, betrayal and heartbreak, as we follow our quirky FMC back to her hometown after losing her father. She has a special gift, where she can see the dead - helping them move on to wherever they go next. This gift wasn’t super prevalent throughout the novel - as our heroine prefers to ignore the ghosts - except in the case of Benji Andor, her new *very hot* editor. He comes to her in her hometown, as she’s already struggling to finish her manuscript (because she believes romance is dead - spoiler alert, it’s not) and grieving her father. The characters don’t have as much depth as I would normally like in my novels, but we are only seeing Florence, the FMC, in one frame of reference- her grief - so I am not mad at it because it makes sense for the story line. The way she moves through her grief and heartache throughout the novel was well-developed and well thought-out. I like that Benji helped her move through her heartache in a way that was constructive - forcing her to see the issues that she had with her previous relationship, instead of just replacing her ex with himself (essentially there was self-discovery involved, which I believe to be essential. You can’t just “get over your ex” because you find someone new.This is a big pet peeve of mine when it comes to romance novels, which Poston skillfully avoided so bonus points there.)
All in all, I did enjoy this read and I would recommend it, especially if you're into the paranormal sorts. However, if you only had one book left to read in your life - 1000% read The Seven Year Slip over this one.
Final Rating: 4/5⭐️
Let me start by saying I read The Seven Year Slip (which I absolutely LOVED) before reading The Dead Romantics. This may have been the wrong move, because this novel did not live up to my expectations. I kept having to remind myself that this was her debut and she was still figuring it out (not an excuse- but I do believe new authors should be given at least a little bit of the benefit of the doubt). I will also preface by saying I'm not much of a ghost person, so that could have also been a reason this book didn’t click for me the way I’d hoped.
Now all that being said, I still really enjoyed this read! The beginning was a bit slow, and it honestly didn’t pick up until over half way through the book - but once it did, it picked up QUICK! Ashley Poston has a beautiful way of giving you all kinds of whiplash in the last 70 or so pages. It really played with my emotions there for a sec haha.
This book explores themes of grief, loss, betrayal and heartbreak, as we follow our quirky FMC back to her hometown after losing her father. She has a special gift, where she can see the dead - helping them move on to wherever they go next. This gift wasn’t super prevalent throughout the novel - as our heroine prefers to ignore the ghosts - except in the case of Benji Andor, her new *very hot* editor. He comes to her in her hometown, as she’s already struggling to finish her manuscript (because she believes romance is dead - spoiler alert, it’s not) and grieving her father. The characters don’t have as much depth as I would normally like in my novels, but we are only seeing Florence, the FMC, in one frame of reference- her grief - so I am not mad at it because it makes sense for the story line. The way she moves through her grief and heartache throughout the novel was well-developed and well thought-out. I like that Benji helped her move through her heartache in a way that was constructive - forcing her to see the issues that she had with her previous relationship, instead of just replacing her ex with himself (essentially there was self-discovery involved, which I believe to be essential. You can’t just “get over your ex” because you find someone new.This is a big pet peeve of mine when it comes to romance novels, which Poston skillfully avoided so bonus points there.)
All in all, I did enjoy this read and I would recommend it, especially if you're into the paranormal sorts. However, if you only had one book left to read in your life - 1000% read The Seven Year Slip over this one.
Heathen and Honeysuckle by Sarah A. Bailey
5.0
Tropes Featured: Summer romance, dual-timeline, dual-POV, second chance
Final Rating: 5⭐️(Really ♾⭐️though)
Sarah Bailey, I literally love you and everything that comes out of your beautiful brain. This might just be my favorite book of the year. Everything about it was perfect - the writing style, the pacing, the build-up, the heartbreak, the romance, the SMUT
Final Rating: 5⭐️(Really ♾⭐️though)
Sarah Bailey, I literally love you and everything that comes out of your beautiful brain. This might just be my favorite book of the year. Everything about it was perfect - the writing style, the pacing, the build-up, the heartbreak, the romance, the SMUT
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
3.0
Tropes Featured: enemies to lovers, betrayal, faerie x human, morally grey mcs
Final Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐️
I want to start off by saying that as a kid I LOVED fantasy books (shoutout to the shadowhunters series, which was my childhood favorite), but I sort of ventured away from reading fantasy as I got older - drifting more into the contemporary romance genre. That being said, The Cruel Prince was my first official fantasy book as an *adult* and it definitely reignited my love for the genre! I really had to get used to the level of world building involved in fantasy books again, so naturally this book felt a little slow to me. However, it was still the enjoyable kind of slow where I still wanted to read, not like the painful forcing-myself-through-it kind of slow. The writing style here was very descriptive and flowery, so if you’re not into that then definitely steer clear.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was that each character’s motivations for their actions were clearly explained and outlined. Every character is slightly morally gray and the reasons why make sense. It helped me to understand and connect with each character throughout the story. I liked Jude’s character - she was strong, bold, and not afraid to go after what she wanted. I have seen a lot of other people say that she’s such a bad person and she killed people and blah blah blah - but she literally watched her family die at the hands of her now father-figure, was kidnapped and taken to a entirely different world where she is constantly bullied for not being like them so of course she is going to do whatever she possibly can do to have some sort of power over this world that she loathes.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and will be continuing with the rest of the series! The pacing definitely picked up at the end and I was not expecting the plot twists so I have high hopes for the next two books!
Final Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐️
I want to start off by saying that as a kid I LOVED fantasy books (shoutout to the shadowhunters series, which was my childhood favorite), but I sort of ventured away from reading fantasy as I got older - drifting more into the contemporary romance genre. That being said, The Cruel Prince was my first official fantasy book as an *adult* and it definitely reignited my love for the genre! I really had to get used to the level of world building involved in fantasy books again, so naturally this book felt a little slow to me. However, it was still the enjoyable kind of slow where I still wanted to read, not like the painful forcing-myself-through-it kind of slow. The writing style here was very descriptive and flowery, so if you’re not into that then definitely steer clear.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was that each character’s motivations for their actions were clearly explained and outlined. Every character is slightly morally gray and the reasons why make sense. It helped me to understand and connect with each character throughout the story. I liked Jude’s character - she was strong, bold, and not afraid to go after what she wanted. I have seen a lot of other people say that she’s such a bad person and she killed people and blah blah blah - but she literally watched her family die at the hands of her now father-figure, was kidnapped and taken to a entirely different world where she is constantly bullied for not being like them so of course she is going to do whatever she possibly can do to have some sort of power over this world that she loathes.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and will be continuing with the rest of the series! The pacing definitely picked up at the end and I was not expecting the plot twists so I have high hopes for the next two books!
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
5.0
Final Rating: 5/5⭐️
Tbh I was so confused for like 60% of this book but in the best possible way. I would think I knew the plot twists that were going to happen, but something I never expected would come out of left field and leave me jaw dropped. There is a plot twist in almost every chapter and the majority of them are so wildly unpredictable! My favorite thing about this book was that I never knew who or what to believe. The entire premise of Caraval is that you should never ever believe everything you see or everything you are told. Garber is speaking as much to the reader here as Legend is speaking to Scarlett - she makes you feel as if you know what is going on and then snatches that sense of security away from you just as easily and I loved every second of it. Also honorable mention to the romantic tension between Julian and Scarlett! While I usually prefer my books a tad spicier, I absolutely loved them and was honestly glad the spice was almost non-existent in this book - the emphasis on the plot and lack of spice is truly one of the main reasons this book is so good. So if you prefer your romance clean, then you’re definitely safe here!
I ordered the next two books in this series IMMEDIATELY after I read the last page’s cliffhanger, and if that doesn’t explain how good this book is or how captivating this plotline is then I don't know what will. Just please do yourself a favor and read this book
Tbh I was so confused for like 60% of this book but in the best possible way. I would think I knew the plot twists that were going to happen, but something I never expected would come out of left field and leave me jaw dropped. There is a plot twist in almost every chapter and the majority of them are so wildly unpredictable! My favorite thing about this book was that I never knew who or what to believe. The entire premise of Caraval is that you should never ever believe everything you see or everything you are told. Garber is speaking as much to the reader here as Legend is speaking to Scarlett - she makes you feel as if you know what is going on and then snatches that sense of security away from you just as easily and I loved every second of it. Also honorable mention to the romantic tension between Julian and Scarlett! While I usually prefer my books a tad spicier, I absolutely loved them and was honestly glad the spice was almost non-existent in this book - the emphasis on the plot and lack of spice is truly one of the main reasons this book is so good. So if you prefer your romance clean, then you’re definitely safe here!
I ordered the next two books in this series IMMEDIATELY after I read the last page’s cliffhanger, and if that doesn’t explain how good this book is or how captivating this plotline is then I don't know what will. Just please do yourself a favor and read this book
In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros
4.0
Tropes Featured: Second chance, dual timelines, bodyguard, dual pov, right person x wrong time, forced proximity, military MMC, slow burn
Final Rating: 4/5⭐️
This was my first military read and I think I may have found a new favorite micro-trope. Although it could have just been Nate’s character that made me love this book so much - he really raised the bar for all men. I mean, reading and annotating books for each other?????? please
Final Rating: 4/5⭐️
This was my first military read and I think I may have found a new favorite micro-trope. Although it could have just been Nate’s character that made me love this book so much - he really raised the bar for all men. I mean, reading and annotating books for each other?????? please
Legendary by Stephanie Garber
5.0
Final Rating: 5/5⭐️
In this sequel, we follow Tella Dragna, Scarlett’s younger sister, on her quest to uncover the truth about her mother as she plays the game of Caraval. The stakes are higher, the games more dangerous, and the consequences more dire. This story masterfully weaves mystery, romance, and adventure where every decision can alter the future.
Okay I KNEW I liked Tella better than Scarlett when everything went down at the end of the last book, but man this sequel just made me love her even more. She is smart, brave and complex in ways that her sister just isn’t. I really did enjoy this book better than the first - the stakes just felt so much higher and I so enjoyed getting to know Tella better. Plus the romance??? I did NOT like Dante in the first book, but that opinion def did a 180 in this one. Also, I know we’re not supposed to like Jacks cause he’s the villain and all, but there is something so alluring about his character
In this sequel, we follow Tella Dragna, Scarlett’s younger sister, on her quest to uncover the truth about her mother as she plays the game of Caraval. The stakes are higher, the games more dangerous, and the consequences more dire. This story masterfully weaves mystery, romance, and adventure where every decision can alter the future.
Okay I KNEW I liked Tella better than Scarlett when everything went down at the end of the last book, but man this sequel just made me love her even more. She is smart, brave and complex in ways that her sister just isn’t. I really did enjoy this book better than the first - the stakes just felt so much higher and I so enjoyed getting to know Tella better. Plus the romance??? I did NOT like Dante in the first book, but that opinion def did a 180 in this one. Also, I know we’re not supposed to like Jacks cause he’s the villain and all, but there is something so alluring about his character