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Goldfinch by Raven Kennedy
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
A Heart So Cold and Wicked by Rebecca F. Kenney
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
β¨ π¨ π―ππππ ππ πͺπππ
πππ
πΎπππππ
β¨
ππππ’π§π : βββββ
ππ©π’ππ: πΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈ
β¨ ππ«π¨π©ππ¬ β¨
ποΈ Krampus Retelling
βοΈ Innocent V!rgin FMC
ποΈ Hidden Powers
βοΈ Ear Piercing w/Fangs
ποΈ $exual Therapy Punishments
βοΈ Magical Houses
ποΈ K!ller Creatures becoming House Pets
βοΈ Touch HIM and D!e
"πππ ππππ πππππππππ ππ, πππππ. π¬ππππ ππππ ππ πππππ πππππ ππ πππππ ππ ππ ππππ πππ πππππ πππ π πππππ ππ ππ ππππ πππ πππππ πππππ ππ πππ ππππππππ.β
β¨ πππ―π’ππ° β¨
I'm not sure how Rebecca does it but she takes all of my favorite things and ends up turning them into some of my all time favorite romantasy retellings. Last year she surprised me with A Christmas Carol, for my birthday it was Great Gatsby, and I swear when she announced this Krampus retelling I was wondering how in the world she'd gotten inside of my brain the way she had. Every year my mom and I celebrate Krampusnacht and it's our dream to travel to a parade on December 5th one year together. Needless to say, the fact that one of our favorite authors decided to take on our favorite Yuletide tradition was nothing short of a gift that we both treasure.
While I knew my Daddy Krampus was in good hands with Rebecca I didn't quite expect her to hit me with the quiet masterpiece I found within these pages. It has everything: dual character growth, a sentient-esque fantasy home, weird and yet loving creatures, a tension filled slow burn, and some of the hottest spice that had my book buddy and I asking ourselves if we just unlocked a new k!nk.
I've been reading Rebecca's works for about three years now (it was November of β21 that I picked up the Gargoyle Protector) and it has been one of the most amazing journeys to have watched her own. The growth not only in her characters is reflected in her writing, her storytelling, has been nothing short of inspiring. I'll forever be in awe of the worlds and characters she has created and the fact she shares them with us all.
π«ππππππ πππ πππ ππππππ ππππππ ππ π ππ ππππππππ ππππ πππππ, π°'ππ πππππ ππππ ππ πππππ.
ππππ’π§π : βββββ
ππ©π’ππ: πΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈ
β¨ ππ«π¨π©ππ¬ β¨
ποΈ Krampus Retelling
βοΈ Innocent V!rgin FMC
ποΈ Hidden Powers
βοΈ Ear Piercing w/Fangs
ποΈ $exual Therapy Punishments
βοΈ Magical Houses
ποΈ K!ller Creatures becoming House Pets
βοΈ Touch HIM and D!e
"πππ ππππ πππππππππ ππ, πππππ. π¬ππππ ππππ ππ πππππ πππππ ππ πππππ ππ ππ ππππ πππ πππππ πππ π πππππ ππ ππ ππππ πππ πππππ πππππ ππ πππ ππππππππ.β
β¨ πππ―π’ππ° β¨
I'm not sure how Rebecca does it but she takes all of my favorite things and ends up turning them into some of my all time favorite romantasy retellings. Last year she surprised me with A Christmas Carol, for my birthday it was Great Gatsby, and I swear when she announced this Krampus retelling I was wondering how in the world she'd gotten inside of my brain the way she had. Every year my mom and I celebrate Krampusnacht and it's our dream to travel to a parade on December 5th one year together. Needless to say, the fact that one of our favorite authors decided to take on our favorite Yuletide tradition was nothing short of a gift that we both treasure.
While I knew my Daddy Krampus was in good hands with Rebecca I didn't quite expect her to hit me with the quiet masterpiece I found within these pages. It has everything: dual character growth, a sentient-esque fantasy home, weird and yet loving creatures, a tension filled slow burn, and some of the hottest spice that had my book buddy and I asking ourselves if we just unlocked a new k!nk.
I've been reading Rebecca's works for about three years now (it was November of β21 that I picked up the Gargoyle Protector) and it has been one of the most amazing journeys to have watched her own. The growth not only in her characters is reflected in her writing, her storytelling, has been nothing short of inspiring. I'll forever be in awe of the worlds and characters she has created and the fact she shares them with us all.
π«ππππππ πππ πππ ππππππ ππππππ ππ π ππ ππππππππ ππππ πππππ, π°'ππ πππππ ππππ ππ πππππ.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Widow and the Orcs by Finley Fenn
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
β¨ π»ππ πΎππ
ππ πππ
πππ πΆπππ β¨
ππππ’π§π : βββββ
ππ©π’ππ: πΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈ
β¨ ππ«π¨π©ππ¬ β¨
π MMF
π rivals to lovers
π hurt/comfort
π just βten nightsβ together
π character redemption
π older characters
π playing with knives
π βwill it fit?β
βπ° ππ πΌπππππ, ππ πͺπππ πΊπππ, πππ π° ππ ππππ ππ ππππ πππππππ.β
β¨ πππ―π’ππ° β¨
This wasn't a book in the series I ever expected that we'd get but that shouldn't surprise me anymoreβ with Finley one should always expect the unexpected. And expect it done well. It should come to no shock that I'm leaving one of my favorite series a glowing review but let's act like I'm not completely predictable if you please.
There's something to say about character growth and in this installment this theme has never been more present. Not only are we visiting orcs we've met (and hated) before but a woman from the past is also here to get what she's dueβ a life full of love, happiness, and plenty of orcish mischief.
If you haven't read this series, let me, after having read every novel, every side novel, every novella possible, convince you right now. There isn't another orc series out there that will give you the comfort and emotion that this one offers. It feels like a historical fantasy realm fighting for the same equality our own is. And I will always love how Finley portrays the human dilemma of life and love through her monsters.
ππππ’π§π : βββββ
ππ©π’ππ: πΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈπΆοΈ
β¨ ππ«π¨π©ππ¬ β¨
π MMF
π rivals to lovers
π hurt/comfort
π just βten nightsβ together
π character redemption
π older characters
π playing with knives
π βwill it fit?β
βπ° ππ πΌπππππ, ππ πͺπππ πΊπππ, πππ π° ππ ππππ ππ ππππ πππππππ.β
β¨ πππ―π’ππ° β¨
This wasn't a book in the series I ever expected that we'd get but that shouldn't surprise me anymoreβ with Finley one should always expect the unexpected. And expect it done well. It should come to no shock that I'm leaving one of my favorite series a glowing review but let's act like I'm not completely predictable if you please.
There's something to say about character growth and in this installment this theme has never been more present. Not only are we visiting orcs we've met (and hated) before but a woman from the past is also here to get what she's dueβ a life full of love, happiness, and plenty of orcish mischief.
If you haven't read this series, let me, after having read every novel, every side novel, every novella possible, convince you right now. There isn't another orc series out there that will give you the comfort and emotion that this one offers. It feels like a historical fantasy realm fighting for the same equality our own is. And I will always love how Finley portrays the human dilemma of life and love through her monsters.
Muted by S.E. Green
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
ππ§π€π₯ππ¨
β’ why choose
β’ workplace romance
β’ non-verbal fmc
β’ musician mcs
β’ on the run
β’ exhibitionism
β’ voyeurism
πππ«πππ¬
It's no secret that I am absolutely in love with Greenβs storytellingβ she never fails to tackle the most difficult subject matter in ways that feel real and believable and this allows us, as readers, to connect on an even greater emotional level to these characters whether we can truly relate to their circumstance or not. This series has a way of flaying your heart open only to soothe away the pain and heal the wounds within those same pages. This latest installment does not disappoint in this.
Our story here finds Susu, Susanna, in a new town with a new job, new opportunities, and new threats. The beauty of this new life she's found could not be more at risk and the journey we are taken on because of it is nothing short of a mastepiece painted with beautiful, flawed characters that truly feel grounded in reality. Each of the male characters feels like someone I would meet, myself, which I find is lacking a lot in romance. It's the believability factor, once again, and still Green doesn't disappoint.
While this is a slow to medium burn, when the spice hits it really does burn. I highly suggest taking precautions. Symptoms of reading these scenes may include but are not limited to: one handed reading, flushing, fevers, quivers, daydreaming, and irrationally believing you can find a harem of your own.
πππ©ππ£ππ¨
πππ°π΅: 4 β
ππ©π’π³π’π€π΅π¦π³π΄: 5 β
ππ΅πΊππ¦: 5 β
ππ±πͺπ€π¦: 5 β
ππ·π¦π³π’ππ: 5 β
β’ why choose
β’ workplace romance
β’ non-verbal fmc
β’ musician mcs
β’ on the run
β’ exhibitionism
β’ voyeurism
πππ«πππ¬
It's no secret that I am absolutely in love with Greenβs storytellingβ she never fails to tackle the most difficult subject matter in ways that feel real and believable and this allows us, as readers, to connect on an even greater emotional level to these characters whether we can truly relate to their circumstance or not. This series has a way of flaying your heart open only to soothe away the pain and heal the wounds within those same pages. This latest installment does not disappoint in this.
Our story here finds Susu, Susanna, in a new town with a new job, new opportunities, and new threats. The beauty of this new life she's found could not be more at risk and the journey we are taken on because of it is nothing short of a mastepiece painted with beautiful, flawed characters that truly feel grounded in reality. Each of the male characters feels like someone I would meet, myself, which I find is lacking a lot in romance. It's the believability factor, once again, and still Green doesn't disappoint.
While this is a slow to medium burn, when the spice hits it really does burn. I highly suggest taking precautions. Symptoms of reading these scenes may include but are not limited to: one handed reading, flushing, fevers, quivers, daydreaming, and irrationally believing you can find a harem of your own.
πππ©ππ£ππ¨
πππ°π΅: 4 β
ππ©π’π³π’π€π΅π¦π³π΄: 5 β
ππ΅πΊππ¦: 5 β
ππ±πͺπ€π¦: 5 β
ππ·π¦π³π’ππ: 5 β
Madame by Sara Cate
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Tropes
β’ multi pov
β’ fmf
β’ domme fmcs
β’ second chance
Ratings
Plot: 4 β
Character: 5 β
Style: 5 β
Spice: 4 β
Overall: 5 β
Review
I wasn't ready to end this series. No matter how excited I was to finally have in my hands the HERstory of one of our favorite club members, I just wasn't ready to say goodbye. But nothing lasts forever. Not even the greatest of things. Luckily, these are books, and stories have longevity and I will take the greatest comfort in knowing I can visit all of these amazing characters in the future, whenever I need them.
Eden St. Clair, better known as the resident Madame Kink, has been keeping a secret. A secret that could cost her something she no longer believes in the value of. Love. And when her ex, a man who used to sub for her, comes waltzing back into her life with a woman on his arm who wants to learn, herself, to do what Eden does⦠her secret threatens no one more than herself.
What I love about Sara is that she's never afraid to tackle the difficult emotions. She allows her characters to have terrible thoughts without making them terrible people. It's this blend of reality and wild fiction that truly lends her books to feel grounded and tangible in a way that leaves you feeling everything her characters do. This book is no expectation. She takes on difficult scenarios and uncommon tropes with finesse and grace which is nothing short of what our dearest Madame Eden deserves. Well, that and a happy ending, of course.
I wasn't sure exactly how much I was going to love this one but, of course, Sara gets me feeling all kinds of ways. A perfect ending to a perfect series for a perfect character.
β’ multi pov
β’ fmf
β’ domme fmcs
β’ second chance
Ratings
Plot: 4 β
Character: 5 β
Style: 5 β
Spice: 4 β
Overall: 5 β
Review
I wasn't ready to end this series. No matter how excited I was to finally have in my hands the HERstory of one of our favorite club members, I just wasn't ready to say goodbye. But nothing lasts forever. Not even the greatest of things. Luckily, these are books, and stories have longevity and I will take the greatest comfort in knowing I can visit all of these amazing characters in the future, whenever I need them.
Eden St. Clair, better known as the resident Madame Kink, has been keeping a secret. A secret that could cost her something she no longer believes in the value of. Love. And when her ex, a man who used to sub for her, comes waltzing back into her life with a woman on his arm who wants to learn, herself, to do what Eden does⦠her secret threatens no one more than herself.
What I love about Sara is that she's never afraid to tackle the difficult emotions. She allows her characters to have terrible thoughts without making them terrible people. It's this blend of reality and wild fiction that truly lends her books to feel grounded and tangible in a way that leaves you feeling everything her characters do. This book is no expectation. She takes on difficult scenarios and uncommon tropes with finesse and grace which is nothing short of what our dearest Madame Eden deserves. Well, that and a happy ending, of course.
I wasn't sure exactly how much I was going to love this one but, of course, Sara gets me feeling all kinds of ways. A perfect ending to a perfect series for a perfect character.
Break by S.E. Green
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Laugh by S.E. Green
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-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
βI love you more than serial killers love conversion vans.β
While this is the first book I've read from my dear friend Green I have a feeling it's probably going to stand as a top favorite forever. Like anyone who reads the author's note, I knew exactly what I was getting into when I was given the honor of reading this beautiful novel before the masses, but I had no idea I would fall absolutely in love with it while it broke my heart into little pieces only to put it back together again with its words as the glue.
Not only is Beau and Haddie's relationship on a pedestal in my eyes, but Green's characterizations truly make you feel like you know each and every one of these characters intimately. That they too are your friends and family. Which only makes the subject matter in our plotline here hit that much harder.
Grief is a difficult thing to write about but Green does it with such poise and humor, a raw and real quality about it that only makes it that much more tangible. Watching Beau comfort Haddie through some of the most painful moments was truly heart wrenching and I can only hope and pray to have a love like that one day. Needless to say Beau is going on the book boyfriend list immediately.
Laugh was written not only with an extra ounce of blood, sweat, and tears but it was done so in the memory of my dear Green's sister whom I can only imagine is doubly as proud as I am for each and every word written in these pages. Not only is it beautiful in its portrayal of loss and grief, but it is astounding in its ability to balance all of that with the joys and absolute hilarity that is and can be life and living.
'Pain is easy to portray, but to use your passion and pain to portray the ecstasy and joy and magnificence of our worldβ¦'
My Green Princessβ thank you for putting this out into the world. Thank you for reminding me why it's so important to continue talking about the ones we've lost. Thank you for helping me grieve, again, in a way I've been needing. Thank you.
Tropes
β’ dual pov
β’ football coach mmc
β’ virgin erotica writer fmc
β’ grumpy/sunshine
β’ hurt/comfort
β’ romcom
β’ medium burn
Ratings
Plot: 5 β
Character: 5 β
Style: 4 β
Spice: 4 β
Overall: 5 β
While this is the first book I've read from my dear friend Green I have a feeling it's probably going to stand as a top favorite forever. Like anyone who reads the author's note, I knew exactly what I was getting into when I was given the honor of reading this beautiful novel before the masses, but I had no idea I would fall absolutely in love with it while it broke my heart into little pieces only to put it back together again with its words as the glue.
Not only is Beau and Haddie's relationship on a pedestal in my eyes, but Green's characterizations truly make you feel like you know each and every one of these characters intimately. That they too are your friends and family. Which only makes the subject matter in our plotline here hit that much harder.
Grief is a difficult thing to write about but Green does it with such poise and humor, a raw and real quality about it that only makes it that much more tangible. Watching Beau comfort Haddie through some of the most painful moments was truly heart wrenching and I can only hope and pray to have a love like that one day. Needless to say Beau is going on the book boyfriend list immediately.
Laugh was written not only with an extra ounce of blood, sweat, and tears but it was done so in the memory of my dear Green's sister whom I can only imagine is doubly as proud as I am for each and every word written in these pages. Not only is it beautiful in its portrayal of loss and grief, but it is astounding in its ability to balance all of that with the joys and absolute hilarity that is and can be life and living.
'Pain is easy to portray, but to use your passion and pain to portray the ecstasy and joy and magnificence of our worldβ¦'
My Green Princessβ thank you for putting this out into the world. Thank you for reminding me why it's so important to continue talking about the ones we've lost. Thank you for helping me grieve, again, in a way I've been needing. Thank you.
Tropes
β’ dual pov
β’ football coach mmc
β’ virgin erotica writer fmc
β’ grumpy/sunshine
β’ hurt/comfort
β’ romcom
β’ medium burn
Ratings
Plot: 5 β
Character: 5 β
Style: 4 β
Spice: 4 β
Overall: 5 β