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338 reviews
Merging Hearts by Kira Ella
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
3.75
ARC REVIEW
This book had the funniest opening that had me hooked . The MMC was more of a grump and not the cute kind. Hazel and rains story was probably like a series of events that led to them getting married and despite said marriage he still denies liking her presence until towards 20% of the ending do we get him lovey dovey. Hazel had more patience than me because I would have counted down the days till the end and packed my bags honestly. I will never bit love her bestie though it's clear she has a huge story behind her dunny energetic self, she's wonderful and selfless;plus I ship her and Knox or maybe renzo . overall it had a good plot but takes patience to read.
This book had the funniest opening that had me hooked . The MMC was more of a grump and not the cute kind. Hazel and rains story was probably like a series of events that led to them getting married and despite said marriage he still denies liking her presence until towards 20% of the ending do we get him lovey dovey. Hazel had more patience than me because I would have counted down the days till the end and packed my bags honestly. I will never bit love her bestie though it's clear she has a huge story behind her dunny energetic self, she's wonderful and selfless;plus I ship her and Knox or maybe renzo . overall it had a good plot but takes patience to read.
Nightshade by Autumn Woods
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
ARC REVIEW
I'm an emotional person I'll never deny it so when i say this book invoked every emotion in me in less than 2 hours believe me. I don't know where to begin on my love /hate relationship with this book. It reminded me of the inheritance games with the puzzles and mystery but the tension was just top notch, seeing how down bad for her he was;his entire family inlove with the enmeies daughter was just too sweet and only for the flipping ending . I'm currenty bawling my eyes out right now this book was everything and more.
I'm an emotional person I'll never deny it so when i say this book invoked every emotion in me in less than 2 hours believe me. I don't know where to begin on my love /hate relationship with this book. It reminded me of the inheritance games with the puzzles and mystery but the tension was just top notch, seeing how down bad for her he was;his entire family inlove with the enmeies daughter was just too sweet and only for the flipping ending . I'm currenty bawling my eyes out right now this book was everything and more.
Make Your Play by Cali Melle
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
ARC REVIEW
This was a pretty straight forward read . Honestly no drama at all; I loved how we went straight to the point and slowly got into theor feelings for eachother. The fact everyone but them could see it and they really didn't need to hide seeing as everyone has been rooting for them since forever. it's the type of read that you'll keep reading and won't stop till you get to the end and youd just suprised. Nash is literally so amazing and cute , I love how every moment was about the couple :you could see how much they cared for eachother. Riley is so independent but understands she needs help something. This was definately they type of book I needed after a hard day at work.
This was a pretty straight forward read . Honestly no drama at all; I loved how we went straight to the point and slowly got into theor feelings for eachother. The fact everyone but them could see it and they really didn't need to hide seeing as everyone has been rooting for them since forever. it's the type of read that you'll keep reading and won't stop till you get to the end and youd just suprised. Nash is literally so amazing and cute , I love how every moment was about the couple :you could see how much they cared for eachother. Riley is so independent but understands she needs help something. This was definately they type of book I needed after a hard day at work.
Break Me by Ella Jacobs
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
4.0
ARC REVIEW
It clearly broke me alright cause what was this! I'm sorry but this was just wow. In some ways this book wasn't as dark as the first one because of how much he cared for her while in the first one they were just doing their jobs. Emma was a sub from the first sentence we read in her POV which is why it didn't take long to break her and make her take comfort in his arms who would have thought the might 3 now want their own subs. Dax is clearly still fucked in the head but they balance eachother out.
It clearly broke me alright cause what was this! I'm sorry but this was just wow. In some ways this book wasn't as dark as the first one because of how much he cared for her while in the first one they were just doing their jobs. Emma was a sub from the first sentence we read in her POV which is why it didn't take long to break her and make her take comfort in his arms who would have thought the might 3 now want their own subs. Dax is clearly still fucked in the head but they balance eachother out.
Soulless Rivalry by Macy T. Riosa
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ARC REVIEW
This book was one in a million. Once I started I couldn't stop honestly. it had a gripping and exciting plot with a bit of mystery to keep the readers engaged. I never in a million years saw that plot twist coming like out of everyone I never saw it coming. Their story was way different , we had our regular academic Rivals and something of similar interest forcing them to work together and feelings coming to surface from all the tension. one thing about Konstantin is that once he realized his feelings he acted on them instead of covering it with hate and that's what made him different. Best book so far of the week.
This book was one in a million. Once I started I couldn't stop honestly. it had a gripping and exciting plot with a bit of mystery to keep the readers engaged. I never in a million years saw that plot twist coming like out of everyone I never saw it coming. Their story was way different , we had our regular academic Rivals and something of similar interest forcing them to work together and feelings coming to surface from all the tension. one thing about Konstantin is that once he realized his feelings he acted on them instead of covering it with hate and that's what made him different. Best book so far of the week.
Fractured Souls by Neva Altaj
adventurous
dark
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
This was a short , heartfelt novel. Pasha and Ashya have such a beautiful bond , a sweet funny beautiful bond. The way she ckung to him like a bear and how strong she is. I love though it was an interconnected standalone series, i could understand that couple without reading the others.
Offside Rule by Maeve Hazel
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
ARC REVIEW
I promised myself i wasnt going to cry but here i am sobbing. That epilogue was everything. Her POV was just so much sweeter and cuter.
Xavier is considerate and so mature for his actual age. While Arianna is funny and acts like a kid;in some ways they balance eachother out and you barely remember the age gap. It was short, sweet ans straight to the point. I really enjoyed it. Best bedtime story before bed(i slept by 2am) . Now i never like reverse age gaps but this might just change my mind. Maeve keeps growing in her writing and her characters grow with her , its definately obvious. I cant wait for what comes next.
I promised myself i wasnt going to cry but here i am sobbing. That epilogue was everything. Her POV was just so much sweeter and cuter.
Xavier is considerate and so mature for his actual age. While Arianna is funny and acts like a kid;in some ways they balance eachother out and you barely remember the age gap. It was short, sweet ans straight to the point. I really enjoyed it. Best bedtime story before bed(i slept by 2am) . Now i never like reverse age gaps but this might just change my mind. Maeve keeps growing in her writing and her characters grow with her , its definately obvious. I cant wait for what comes next.
I Wish You Were Mine by Jessica Peterson
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Had a wonderful beginning but towards the end lost momentum. I loved I won't lie and say I didn't but for some reason I just didn't feel the connection. I'm happy that this time it was the guy insecure and he actually took advice instead of wasting time. For the first time I saw them considering removing the baby in an accidental pregnancy boom and won't lie and say I wasn’t suprised . I loved the authentic behavior of Katie as a kid . it was a good book
Knot A Trace: Part Two by Liliana Carlisle
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'll say Vincent I finally got to find out what makes him Vincent and it did not dissapoint. That man is every bit of an alpha and not just in bed. The girls are so damn strong , lime after everything they went through. To think all this started with some guy coming into their Cafe. I'm so glad their all happy and coupled now.
Knot A Trace: Part One by Liliana Carlisle
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
She's a wonderful friend who would do anything so selfless. They all have issues individually and very much all need therapy but the way they care for her is beyound beautiful. They will always put her needs first ,Always. River has a little anger issues . Landon needs to stop bottling things up and being the responsible one . Vincent sweet Vincent i can't wait to unwrap you.