unsilentstephy's reviews
171 reviews

The Ride by Martina Dale

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Ride by Martina Dale was a cute, fun, quick read. 

Braxton and Grace were lovable and funny even when I wanted to shake them for being ridiculous. 

I was given the opportunity to listen to an ALC of the audiobook which is done in dual style by Joe Arden and Allie Rose. 

Joe Arden is always at the top of the game and this was no exception. He was fantastic through his chapters bringing emotional depth and smoothly going back and forth from Brax's American accent and Gee's British. 


Allie Rose had me feeling for Gee and absolutely nailed her wry, sassy wit! 

If you love billionaire romance, workplace romance, and sassy banter you'll absolutely love The Ride. 

Living Dead Girl by Ayden Perry

challenging dark funny fast-paced

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

4.0

The Awakening by Kate Chopin

challenging emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Codename Blade by J. R. Tootill

adventurous emotional funny inspiring tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Codename Blade is book three in the Omega Series and J. R. Tootill continues to weave this world together in the most compelling way possible. 

As I've come to expect from J. R. I was hooked from page one and fully immersed in this universe she created until the last page. 

I had the privilege of an audiobook ALC that introduced me to Scott Rider as a stellar Josh and brought in the fabulous Heather Firth as Sam. These two voices were perfectly cast and matched each other for intensity throughout the story. 

Joe Arden is also back with a cameo performance reprising his role as Rourke/Havoc and bringing a little extra depth to the story in audio.

I absolutely cannot recommend this series enough and, while you could read this book as a standalone and love it, if you haven't yet go back and start with book one. You'll love the first two just as much as this one. 

Hard Game by Linzvonc

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Hard Game was a dark, gritty mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat. 

I was lucky enough to get an ALC of the audiobook. Narrated in dual style by Tieran Wilder and Tor Thom their voices really pull you into this story and bring the characters to life. 

I loved that this book was story first, and had me feeling like I might not be able to trust any character, with just enough spice to keep the heat on. 

Definitely check those TWs. Linzvonc does not shy away from the harder parts of the story, but if you can handle that you won't be disappointed. 

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

Neon Seduction: A Sin City Romance by Jen Aisling

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

Jen Aisling definitely hit it out of the park with her second novel in the Sin City Romances series!

Britney was flawed and relatable while still being so much fun to read and I already loved Aaron so much from Neon Nights, getting more of his character was even better than I expected. 

I enjoyed every second of these characters journey together and my heart was so full by the end I was giggling and kicking my feet. 

This book was packed with emotion and banter and some really stellar spice. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good romance and I can't wait to see where the characters in this series go next! 

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Descent by Katelyn Taylor

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Deceit by Katelyn Taylor

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0