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Wrecked: A Curvy Girl Mafia Romance (The Ruined Trilogy) by Nichole Rose
dark
tense
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? Yes
3.0
Jailer to the Death God by Rebecca F. Kenney
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
** spoiler free review below **
Okay let's just get it out of the way, again, that Rebecca is my Queen and rarely ever does me wrong okay? I trust her with everything. Every. Thing.
And I've been so, so excited for this one especially because we've heard about the Gods before in this universe, Arawn the most if memory serves. I knew the one who captured his love would have to be special and she is. She really is.
The storyline was beautifully inspired by myth and tradition while also staying so unique. I had no idea how it was going to end and by the time I felt like I had it, the entire thing went into a direction I hadn't thought of. And that doesn't happen often in my experience so of course that's one of my favorite parts.
Oh boy, was that ending cheesy? Yes but it's like ordering a cheese pizza. YOU EXPECT IT TO BE PRETTY CHEESY OKAY. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT FROM THE GOD OF DEATH HERE? Always, it made me cry and I loved every second.
Once again my Queen proves why she owns me heart and soul.
Themes
• one bed
• marriage of convenience
• fated mates (?)
• virginal mmc
Ratings
Plot: 4½ ⭐
Characters: 5 ⭐
Spice: 4 ⭐
Overall: 5 ⭐
Okay let's just get it out of the way, again, that Rebecca is my Queen and rarely ever does me wrong okay? I trust her with everything. Every. Thing.
And I've been so, so excited for this one especially because we've heard about the Gods before in this universe, Arawn the most if memory serves. I knew the one who captured his love would have to be special and she is. She really is.
The storyline was beautifully inspired by myth and tradition while also staying so unique. I had no idea how it was going to end and by the time I felt like I had it, the entire thing went into a direction I hadn't thought of. And that doesn't happen often in my experience so of course that's one of my favorite parts.
Oh boy, was that ending cheesy? Yes but it's like ordering a cheese pizza. YOU EXPECT IT TO BE PRETTY CHEESY OKAY. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT FROM THE GOD OF DEATH HERE? Always, it made me cry and I loved every second.
Once again my Queen proves why she owns me heart and soul.
Themes
• one bed
• marriage of convenience
• fated mates (?)
• virginal mmc
Ratings
Plot: 4½ ⭐
Characters: 5 ⭐
Spice: 4 ⭐
Overall: 5 ⭐
Invite Only by Octavia Jensen
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
There Is No Devil by Sophie Lark
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
** spoiler free review below **
Wow.
I am blown away to be quite honest.
I loved this duet far more than I expected and a great deal more than I probably should. Not sure what that says about me but I'm okay with it at this point. I'm not ashamed.
The story culminated so beautiful all while the story explored the complex relationship between Mara and Cole as well as their own respective backstories. I had no idea what was going to happen but it was perfectly wrapped up in a nice, neat, little bow.
I loved this story more than I can say and I love Mara and Cole just the same. These books had me obsessed and I'll be chasing the feeling they gave me for a long time.
Themes:
- dual pov
- serial k*ller romance
- artist MC's
Ratings:
Plot: 5 ⭐
Characters: 5 ⭐
Spice: 5 ⭐
Overall: 5 ⭐
Wow.
I am blown away to be quite honest.
I loved this duet far more than I expected and a great deal more than I probably should. Not sure what that says about me but I'm okay with it at this point. I'm not ashamed.
The story culminated so beautiful all while the story explored the complex relationship between Mara and Cole as well as their own respective backstories. I had no idea what was going to happen but it was perfectly wrapped up in a nice, neat, little bow.
I loved this story more than I can say and I love Mara and Cole just the same. These books had me obsessed and I'll be chasing the feeling they gave me for a long time.
Themes:
- dual pov
- serial k*ller romance
- artist MC's
Ratings:
Plot: 5 ⭐
Characters: 5 ⭐
Spice: 5 ⭐
Overall: 5 ⭐
There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tangled in Tinsel by Trilina Pucci
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A Court of Sugar and Spice by Rebecca F. Kenney
adventurous
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
Once again my Queen is here to serve us only the best. I always tell myself I'll stop buying into the faerie hype after the ACoTaR wave hit but every time Rebecca whips us up another batch, I am here to lick the crumbs clean.
Then again I suppose Rebecca will always be my exception, I just so happen to love her writing so much. When others start to see it too I need it to be known I was here first. It was me. Hello, I've been screaming from the rooftops about my Queen all year now I'm glad you've caught up.
Now that I've raved about Rebecca enough let's start with the fact that this is such an imaginative take on a well known and beloved story. It's easy to make smut when dealing with the fae and my queen does it flawlessly.
Our character development never takes a backseat to the sweet heat, however, and I love the unique dynamics between our two ships. There was nothing that could have been better. No comment I could give even resembling criticism save for the fact it could have been three times as long and I would have still ate every bit. Perfect holiday reading.
Then again I suppose Rebecca will always be my exception, I just so happen to love her writing so much. When others start to see it too I need it to be known I was here first. It was me. Hello, I've been screaming from the rooftops about my Queen all year now I'm glad you've caught up.
Now that I've raved about Rebecca enough let's start with the fact that this is such an imaginative take on a well known and beloved story. It's easy to make smut when dealing with the fae and my queen does it flawlessly.
Our character development never takes a backseat to the sweet heat, however, and I love the unique dynamics between our two ships. There was nothing that could have been better. No comment I could give even resembling criticism save for the fact it could have been three times as long and I would have still ate every bit. Perfect holiday reading.
All Hallows' Haunt by Kenna Bellrae
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
** spoiler free review below **
As an alpha reader for this novella my opinions are all my own and have not been swayed by the author in any way, shape, or form.
Sometimes the smut is the plot. Sometimes a writer is so good at what they do you find a novel that perfectly blends both. And sometimes, once in a blue moon, you find a writer that's so damn great at storytelling you find both plot and smut wrapped up in a neat, organized little package we so lovingly call a novella.
I love the pacing of this, first and foremost, because I've found that a lot of novellas in the romance genre lead up to one (sometimes mediocre) spicy scene amidst a bunch of forced drama dressed up as plot.
This was insta-lust, with a heavy dose of insta-love, and I am trash for a guy with obsessive tendencies. Another one of my favorite things about Everett, our MMC, is the fact that even though he's not afraid to get a little rough with our FMC, Sierra, he's also extremely sweet and isn't at all afraid to show his soft side. He's so attentive throughout the whole night you can't blame our girl for going there with a guy she's only just met.
I also have to take a moment to fawn over Kenna's descriptive abilities because they are absolutely fantastic. Not only are the spicy scenes (literally) panty dropping but she has the innate ability to paint a story with words. Writing is a balance between showing and telling a story and Kenna has a great formula going so far.
All in all this was a tasty little treat that certainly satisfied my need for Halloween all year round, complete with the smut sisters' happily ever after guarantee, I cannot wait to see what Kenna serves us up next.
As an alpha reader for this novella my opinions are all my own and have not been swayed by the author in any way, shape, or form.
Sometimes the smut is the plot. Sometimes a writer is so good at what they do you find a novel that perfectly blends both. And sometimes, once in a blue moon, you find a writer that's so damn great at storytelling you find both plot and smut wrapped up in a neat, organized little package we so lovingly call a novella.
I love the pacing of this, first and foremost, because I've found that a lot of novellas in the romance genre lead up to one (sometimes mediocre) spicy scene amidst a bunch of forced drama dressed up as plot.
This was insta-lust, with a heavy dose of insta-love, and I am trash for a guy with obsessive tendencies. Another one of my favorite things about Everett, our MMC, is the fact that even though he's not afraid to get a little rough with our FMC, Sierra, he's also extremely sweet and isn't at all afraid to show his soft side. He's so attentive throughout the whole night you can't blame our girl for going there with a guy she's only just met.
I also have to take a moment to fawn over Kenna's descriptive abilities because they are absolutely fantastic. Not only are the spicy scenes (literally) panty dropping but she has the innate ability to paint a story with words. Writing is a balance between showing and telling a story and Kenna has a great formula going so far.
All in all this was a tasty little treat that certainly satisfied my need for Halloween all year round, complete with the smut sisters' happily ever after guarantee, I cannot wait to see what Kenna serves us up next.
Of Beasts and Bruises: A Beauty & the Beast retelling with two beasts by Rebecca F. Kenney
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
5.0
Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25