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Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I had read Throne of The Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco first, not realising that it was a continuation from the KOTW series. I still understood it, but knowing I read that before Kingdom of The Wicked meant I sort of ruined KOTW for myself, in regard to knowing Emila and Vittoria's endings.
Overall I still enjoyed KOTW, but I know I would've enjoyed it more and given it a higher star rating if I hadn't had ruined it for myself in the first place.
3.5 ⭐️s
1 🌶s
Overall I still enjoyed KOTW, but I know I would've enjoyed it more and given it a higher star rating if I hadn't had ruined it for myself in the first place.
3.5 ⭐️s
1 🌶s
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
This was another one of Taylor Jenkins Reid that I was hesitate to read due to the hype, but I was definitely glad I picked it up. It was very well written and interesting to read. The way TJR writes and comes up with these ideas is amazing. Different in her own way.
I loved it. The ending blew my mind, and tied in Monique's connection to Evelyn Hugo. I was curious at the start to see how they were connected - honestly I started to think that maybe she was an innocent bystander - but boy was I wrong.
4 ⭐️s
2.5 🌶s
I loved it. The ending blew my mind, and tied in Monique's connection to Evelyn Hugo. I was curious at the start to see how they were connected - honestly I started to think that maybe she was an innocent bystander - but boy was I wrong.
4 ⭐️s
2.5 🌶s
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Homophobia, Grief, and Car accident
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Wow - I was super hesitate to go into this, due to the hype over it all over Tiktok. I had been super disappointed in the past over hyped up books in the past, but boy am I glad I read this!!
Holy shit - I absolutely loved the way it was told. I listened to the audiobook while I read along, and honestly I don't think you could read it any other way. It was almost like you were "watching" a documentary and I've never read anything like it.
The way the book was set out and written made it feel like you were almost reading an autobiography of a real life band! I was pretty devastated when I came out of my DJ&T6 bubble to realise they were fictional.
I'm actually now more keen to watch the TV adaptation of the book - I know it won't stick to the book entirely, but I hope it's good!
4 ⭐️s
0 🌶s
Holy shit - I absolutely loved the way it was told. I listened to the audiobook while I read along, and honestly I don't think you could read it any other way. It was almost like you were "watching" a documentary and I've never read anything like it.
The way the book was set out and written made it feel like you were almost reading an autobiography of a real life band! I was pretty devastated when I came out of my DJ&T6 bubble to realise they were fictional.
I'm actually now more keen to watch the TV adaptation of the book - I know it won't stick to the book entirely, but I hope it's good!
4 ⭐️s
0 🌶s
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death, Grief, Abortion, and Death of parent
The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.0
I think The Dixon Rule has become my favourite book Elle Kennedy has ever written - or at the very least, it's snagged a permanent spot in my favourites of hers. I laughed, I cried, and awwed so many times.
It was funny, heart breaking, and so cute.
4 ⭐️s
4.25 🌶s
It was funny, heart breaking, and so cute.
4 ⭐️s
4.25 🌶s
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy
- 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
3.5
Hot damn! Luke Ryder can definitely get it 😉
The spice, the story, everything - just love, love, love.
I do feel it droned on a little- definitely could've been shorter, but overall it was a great story, and I loved, loved, LOVED, that we got to see Garrett and Hannah again 🥰
3.5 ⭐️s
4 🌶s
The spice, the story, everything - just love, love, love.
I do feel it droned on a little- definitely could've been shorter, but overall it was a great story, and I loved, loved, LOVED, that we got to see Garrett and Hannah again 🥰
3.5 ⭐️s
4 🌶s
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
The Legacy by Elle Kennedy
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.5
This was a very cute ending to the Off-Campus Gang. I miss them already, but I'm glad to know they make appearances in the next generation series - The Campus Diaries 🥰
3.5 ⭐️s
2.75 🌶s
3.5 ⭐️s
2.75 🌶s
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse and Rape
The Dare by Elle Kennedy
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
3.25
Very cute - Connor was another Hunter Davenport, but again it was nice to watch him grow and mature.
I loved that Taylor grew to love herself more as the book went on and grow into the strong independent woman she knew deep down, she always was
3.25 ⭐️s
2.75 🌶s
I loved that Taylor grew to love herself more as the book went on and grow into the strong independent woman she knew deep down, she always was
3.25 ⭐️s
2.75 🌶s
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
The Play by Elle Kennedy
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
3.0
I think Demi is probably my second favourite from the Briar U series - Hunter really grew up and matured throughout the book. I loved reading their story.
3 ⭐️s
2.75 🌶s
3 ⭐️s
2.75 🌶s
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
The Risk by Elle Kennedy
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
2.75
Not of my favourite of the Briar U/Off Campus Universe. I personally felt it dragged on for a bit, but overall it was still cute. Jake is adorable, once you get past the cocky butthead persona.
2.75 ⭐️s
3.25 🌶s
2.75 ⭐️s
3.25 🌶s
The Chase by Elle Kennedy
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
3.5
Summer and Fitz are officially my favourite Briar U couple. I absolutely love the two of them together. I loved Fitz in the Off-Campus series, so I was super happy to know that we would get Colin's story. What I didn't except, is that Summer would be the love interest for him, and honestly I wouldn't have picked anyone else.
3.5 ⭐️s
3.75 🌶s
3.5 ⭐️s
3.75 🌶s
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape