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207 reviews

Wrapped with a Beau by Lillie Vale

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funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

This is exactly what you think it’ll be - a hallmark movie in a book. It does everything it sets out to do - nothing more, nothing less. It’s a really cute Christmas rom com with plenty of cheesy moments, but it’s a super sweet read for the holiday season. Once you hit about 70% of the way through, there’s also a little sprinkle of spice as well. This book doesn’t reinvent the wheel or anything, but it was a cute read!
Grave Matter by Karina Halle

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

This book was a PAGE TURNER!! I was thoroughly entertained & didn’t want to put the book down. I’m a neuroscience grad student myself & while the author does take some scientific liberties (which she states herself & makes perfect sense - this is a piece of fiction after all), I thought the merging of science & dark creativity was really well done. I also appreciated the little nod to the iconic Tofino tacofino truck at the end of the book. Anyway, I ate this up in just over 24 hours & it was the perfect thriller/sci-fi/romance/psychological mash-up. Slump = cured.
Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I am genuinely shocked at how much character backstory & development was crammed into 70 pages. I fell so in love with these characters in such a short time. This was a beautiful love story, very relatable, & so digestible 
Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven

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

2.5

I really hate to say this - but this was a really disappointing read for me. Not to say it was a horrible book by any means, it started off really great, but going in with such high expectations, this really fell flat for me. The premise of this story was really interesting (though it reminded me much of one of the short stories in Olivie Blake’s “Januaries”) & it started off on a great note, however it did drag on for a bit too long in the middle in my opinion. Then, the end unfortunately ruined the story for me. It wasn’t at all where I thought the story was going & I was left wanting more than what we were given. I’m so bummed this didn’t turn out how I hoped it would! Perhaps just not a good fit for me as a reader.

Thank you so much to the publisher for the eARC!
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I think this is my favourite romance book I’ve ever read. This gutted me towards the end. A word of advice - don’t read the last 10% of this book immediately after downing a large glass of wine. I am an emotional wreck. These characters were absolutely fantastic. Not just the mains, but also all of the side characters. The plot was so clever as well & really shaped this story to be so captivating & attention-catching. I must also note that the tension & banter in this is TOP NOTCH!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this & I am ECSTATIC to read more from BK Borison!!!! 

Thank you SO much to Berkley Romance for the eARC!!!
Ruin by Gillian Eliza West

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
Unfortunately this story just fell flat for me. The characters lacked the substance I was looking for & I wasn’t invested in the plot. 
Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

This is a god tier book. Oh my god. I just finished this & I feel like I need to stare at a wall for an hour to process everything that just happened. The magic in this series is actually insanely well done. The magic doesn’t just support the characters in following through with the plot, the magic is the entire essence of the world & plot. It’s actually crazy how intricately this world & magic system is built & how so so many details were expertly placed to play a role in some way. This book blew my mind. It broke my brain. This was incredibly well done & I genuinely don’t know how I can go on with life without knowing what happens next. Thanks Pascale for ruining every other book ever for me because I don’t think anything else will compare to this.

THANK YOU Simon & Schuster Canada for the ARC copy - this is quite possibly my most prized possession & I will be in your emails begging you for an ARC of the next book right away. 
Blood of Ember by L.E. Van Veen

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

I really enjoyed book one, but WOW this book was even better! I flew through this read. The pacing was spot on, the world was so rich with culture & lore, the various plots were really well done & intertwined beautifully. I was hooked throughout the whole story. I’m so pleased with how everything played out on this book too. LOVE Rania & am so glad we got to see more of her in this book! I’m super impressed with this read. FANTASTIC! 

Thank you ENDLESSLY to the author for the ARC copy - this was a phenomenal read & I am ITCHING for the next book already!!
The Story We Wrote by M Hartley

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was a super cute quick read! This is your classic cowboy romance & I really enjoyed the story. The pacing was good & the story was so cute! If you’re looking for a cowboy romance palette cleanser with fun banter & a hint of spice, this is a great option. I read this whole thing in one sitting!

Thank you so much to the author for the eARC!

I did feel as though the dialogue was a bit juvenile at times & the characters weren’t super fleshed out, but again, this is a fun palette cleanser & I still feel like it delivered that perfectly!
Braving the Storm by Elliott Rose

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.25

If you’re looking for a fun, spicy palate cleanser with a splash of broody cowboy, this is THE book for you!! This is a super quick read & it keeps you hooked the entire time! The spice is also 👀👀👀 if that’s what you’re looking for! This is the perfect brain break, escaping reality read & I read it all within 24 hours. The characters are also so loveable! I really do like their individual personalities & how they interact with one another. Also always here for cowboys 🤠 Such a fun read! Adored this so much & can’t wait to read more from this author. 

Thank you so much to the author & Luna literary for the ARC!!