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The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom by Shari Franke
fast-paced
5.0
Full review to come!
A Churn in the Dark by Hayley Reese Chow
fast-paced
4.0
This was a sweet and action packed novella. I enjoyed being back in this world and seeing some of my favorite side characters. I loved all of the swoony scenes and seeing the connections gearing up for book three.
Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
slow-paced
4.0
Thank you Macmillan Audio for the gifted audiobook.
SQUEAKED OUT A FOUR STAR.
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I kind of felt all over about this one. What I did love was the unique mash-up of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella. I could easily see the nods to the story but adding in the historical fiction elements really set the plot apart and it did feel fresh rather than a regurgitated attempt at a new story.
I enjoyed Luce’s character and her growth. Somewhat naive and under her father’s thumb she slowly moves away as she understands her history, falls in love, and finds out where she truly belongs. The love story was different than I was expecting but the more I sit with it, the more that I think it makes sense for the novel and the more I like it.
The middle dragged for me and I think I was hoping for something more. Everyone got their dues and I loved seeing all of the different faerie folk woven throughout. The ending had me almost throwing my phone across the room BUT LUCKILY the epilogue saved it and I feel good about how things went down. It’s a sturdy, well planned standalone.
Overall audience notes:
- Historical fantasy romance
- Language: low
- Romance: brief open door
- Violence: moderate
- Content warnings: torture, loss of life
SQUEAKED OUT A FOUR STAR.
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I kind of felt all over about this one. What I did love was the unique mash-up of The Little Mermaid and Cinderella. I could easily see the nods to the story but adding in the historical fiction elements really set the plot apart and it did feel fresh rather than a regurgitated attempt at a new story.
I enjoyed Luce’s character and her growth. Somewhat naive and under her father’s thumb she slowly moves away as she understands her history, falls in love, and finds out where she truly belongs. The love story was different than I was expecting but the more I sit with it, the more that I think it makes sense for the novel and the more I like it.
The middle dragged for me and I think I was hoping for something more. Everyone got their dues and I loved seeing all of the different faerie folk woven throughout. The ending had me almost throwing my phone across the room BUT LUCKILY the epilogue saved it and I feel good about how things went down. It’s a sturdy, well planned standalone.
Overall audience notes:
- Historical fantasy romance
- Language: low
- Romance: brief open door
- Violence: moderate
- Content warnings: torture, loss of life
Please be Mine by K. Sinko
fast-paced
5.0
I adored this novella. It is the perfect little slice of romance filled with letters, two people who are crushing hard and the reconnection is just so sweet.
Kisses only
Kisses only