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Proceed with Kaution: A Collierville Heights Tale: Trap by Unique
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
I, admittedly, jumped into this book without reading the previous two. I can confidently say it didn't harm my reading experience. Trap and Khyanna are two young people trying to get settled in life. Trap is starting life over and is realizing that prioritizing his dreams are most important until fate allows him a chance to meet with a kindred soul, Khyanna.
I loved that this is just a good love story without too many extra frills. Each character has a load they carry, and over time, they get to unpack their load and find a home within each other's hearts. I thought the story was beautifully written, and Trap was an absolute nut job.
I loved that this is just a good love story without too many extra frills. Each character has a load they carry, and over time, they get to unpack their load and find a home within each other's hearts. I thought the story was beautifully written, and Trap was an absolute nut job.
Losin Control: Half on a baby or two by Ladii Nesha
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved being able to get back to Marley and Czar and their nutty family. I feel like I was finally able to get closure with all the characters. This book felt like I popped out to brunch with my favorite group of friends.
THE VIRGIN BBW SURROGATE 3: A HOOD BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE by Tiece
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
How could this happen to me?
I thought tbis was the last book 🥲. I thought wrong. I was at 70% saying how is she going to wrap this up in so few pages? She wasn't going to.
I thought tbis was the last book 🥲. I thought wrong. I was at 70% saying how is she going to wrap this up in so few pages? She wasn't going to.
Nine Inches by Antonia Royal Whitmore
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A Series of Unfortunate Events on speed
This book may not be for me. I do consider myself a lover of trauma, but this is...different. Nine Inches is written in short story form, which is a smart way to go. It allows the author to tell a full life story without having to go too far in depth. However, for readers like me who prefer to know the main character well and have an understanding of their flaws, I couldn't connect at all. Granted, Co-Co is not a likable character, and she doesn't have to be. I just needed moments to get to know her. Instead, I got back to back terrible situations interspersed with raunchy scenes. I think this book would fall under the category of 'character profile'. The book isn't bad, but only a specific niche of people enjoys 'character profiles' starring untrustworthy characters.
This book may not be for me. I do consider myself a lover of trauma, but this is...different. Nine Inches is written in short story form, which is a smart way to go. It allows the author to tell a full life story without having to go too far in depth. However, for readers like me who prefer to know the main character well and have an understanding of their flaws, I couldn't connect at all. Granted, Co-Co is not a likable character, and she doesn't have to be. I just needed moments to get to know her. Instead, I got back to back terrible situations interspersed with raunchy scenes. I think this book would fall under the category of 'character profile'. The book isn't bad, but only a specific niche of people enjoys 'character profiles' starring untrustworthy characters.
The Virgin BBW Surrogate 2 : A Hood Billionaire Romance by Tiece
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This right here is the very reason why I wait until a series is complete before I read. I love that we are getting to know all the characters better. The pacing of the book allows us to grow with the characters without feeling rushed or like we missed something. Also, whatever I thought I understood from book 1, I clearly didn't because the way Tiece "...Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives." Me as I read this book was very unkind. To give a succinct wrap-up of this book; imagine juggling, and all three balls are in the air, and someone calls your name before you can catch any of them.
The Virgin BBW Surrogate: A Hood Billionaire Romance by Tiece
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I picked this up because one of my reading groups was raving about it. I skipped most of what they said because I don't like spoilers, but they weren't wrong. Emmy is a girl after my heart. She's a good girl who is doing her best to become great in life, but life keeps throwing her curveball. This book has a childhood, unrequited love trope, and I'm living for this!
The Filth Kings by Masterpiece
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
First and most important, if you've read this book, I don't care who your book bae is. I just need you to know it's not Monster. I'm glad we could get that cleared up.
The Filth Kings is a story of redemption, lust, vengeance, and greed. Angel and her best friend Natavia are very different people. Angel comes from a wealthy family, and she has a successful blog. Natalia is an entrepreneur of sorts as well. Unfortunately, she has to split funds with a man who takes advantage of her. Their respective careers lead them into the hands of the Decebal family, where things get dark and dirty.
This story checked off a lot of my boxes. There was a mysterious aspect that kept me turning pages. I loved the time Masterpiece took in creating the emotional development of the characters. The four main characters felt very familiar. I was able to relate to their feelings, and there were moments when I WISH I could be feeling what they were feeling. The storyline is easy to follow, but the characters are so multifaceted that they add layers to the plot. I do wish the FMCs were as developed as the MMCs, and I felt the dialogue lacked continuity, but I am excited to see how this story grows.
The Filth Kings is a story of redemption, lust, vengeance, and greed. Angel and her best friend Natavia are very different people. Angel comes from a wealthy family, and she has a successful blog. Natalia is an entrepreneur of sorts as well. Unfortunately, she has to split funds with a man who takes advantage of her. Their respective careers lead them into the hands of the Decebal family, where things get dark and dirty.
This story checked off a lot of my boxes. There was a mysterious aspect that kept me turning pages. I loved the time Masterpiece took in creating the emotional development of the characters. The four main characters felt very familiar. I was able to relate to their feelings, and there were moments when I WISH I could be feeling what they were feeling. The storyline is easy to follow, but the characters are so multifaceted that they add layers to the plot. I do wish the FMCs were as developed as the MMCs, and I felt the dialogue lacked continuity, but I am excited to see how this story grows.
10,000 Hours With A Rich Menace by Jahquel J.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
I knew when I was first introduced to Menace's personality that he was a character I needed to know more about. Jahquel has a talent for writing morally grey characters but making them relatable. Menace Casseli was unfortunately forced to become a man without ever completing adolescence, and that shaped the man he became. He is rigid and only makes moves when a plan is in place. When he is presented with the ultimatum to choose a wife and create an heir, Stevie really shouldn't have been his choice. On paper, she is everything he absolutely is NOT. However, sometimes sharp tools need soft polishing.
Stevie and Menace had me hollering from beginning to the end of this book. Their romance was sweet and very natural. I loved them giving each other grace and time, but mostly, I loved Menace's personality.
I came into this book expecting a dark romance of sorts just because of the "kidnapping" element. I'm warning you now that this is not a dark romance. This is a soft and sweet romance about a dark souled ninja.
Stevie and Menace had me hollering from beginning to the end of this book. Their romance was sweet and very natural. I loved them giving each other grace and time, but mostly, I loved Menace's personality.
I came into this book expecting a dark romance of sorts just because of the "kidnapping" element. I'm warning you now that this is not a dark romance. This is a soft and sweet romance about a dark souled ninja.
Just Right by Shon
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
When this book came out, I started it but put it on pause because I wasn't in the mood. Now that I'm refreshed, I am so happy I held off. 'Just Right' is a Goldilocks retelling with a kinky twist. I loved getting to known all the characters, though I felt like I knew Goldyn the best. Even though this is a 'why choose' novel, I found that there were specific couple hierarchies, which wasn't a bad thing. I enjoyed reading about Goldy finding herself through love and seeing herself through the eyes of others.
Yours to Hold Forever by Infinite Williams
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I have the habit of not reading synopsis. I feel like they're more spoilers than anything, so I pick books up by vibes and pretty colors. I picked up 'Yours to Hold Forever' with zero expectations. As I was introduced to Tempestt, I already saw the set up of the cheating trope, but it didn't go quite the way I expected.
Tempest and Givenchy make an interesting pair. I had a hard time connecting with either character because I felt they lacked individual identities. I also felt like there were some missed opportunities and some lack of conflict resolution in part of the story. Overall, this was a nice introduction to this author, and I can't wait to watch her grow.
Tempest and Givenchy make an interesting pair. I had a hard time connecting with either character because I felt they lacked individual identities. I also felt like there were some missed opportunities and some lack of conflict resolution in part of the story. Overall, this was a nice introduction to this author, and I can't wait to watch her grow.