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This is NOT an Office Romance by Eloise Fox
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
This book fell flat for me. It was hard to get into and finally gave up at 20%
Thank you Burning Chair for providing me an ARC! Unfortunately, this one just isn’t for me.
Thank you Burning Chair for providing me an ARC! Unfortunately, this one just isn’t for me.
A Touch of Shadows by Jessica Thorne
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Found my new favorite series! I couldn’t put this book down! The great world building and twists and turns keeps you hooked until the end. I can’t wait for the 2nd book in this series to be released! Thank you Second Sky for providing me an ARC!
What to expect:
✅ Strong FMC
✅ Magic/witches
✅ Great world building
✅ Hidden identity
✅ Multiple POV
✅ Is it all that it seems?
✅ 🌶️🌶️
✅ Prophecy
✅ Cliffhanger
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A Touch of Shadows intricately weaves elements of mystery, fantasy, and romance. It explores themes of identity, destiny, and the power of choice, all while maintaining a fast-paced and engaging narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat!
The story follows Wren, a hedgewitch apprentice unaware of the magic and power that have been lurking in the shadows of everyday life. Her quiet life in the mystical woods takes a dramatic turn when she rescues an outsider.
As Wren discovers secrets about her past and her abilities, she must navigate the challenges of her awakening abilities while facing the shadow magic that has always whispered to her, unwraveling a compelling story of magic, danger, and destiny.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
Forbidden Rose by Kathy Haan
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Death of parent
Arcane Scholar by Kathy Haan
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Bedlam Academy by Kathy Haan
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Pregnancy and War
Bonus Chapter for Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole
fast-paced
5.0
Love the bonus content! Thank you Penn!
The Beauty of the End by Lauren Stienstra
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
Amazing debut! I don’t normally read this type of book but something about the synopsis grabbed my attention. I’m so glad it did! It was hard to put this book down. The story hooks you early and has both great plot and character development throughout. While this is a work of fiction, I love that the author chose this medium to help bring awareness to the illegal adoption/trafficking of Marshallese children within the US.
Thank you Little A for granting me an ARC!
Thank you Little A for granting me an ARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Medical content, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Miscarriage, Trafficking, Grief, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
Minor: Addiction, Suicide, and Vomit
A Touch of Shadows by Jessica Thorne
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Great quality audio book. While I enjoyed what I listened to, I DNF’d after 30%. For me, this is one of those books that need to be read due to the complex world building. I appreciate being granted an advanced copy and can’t wait for the book to come out!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Buzz Books 2024 Fall/ Winter by Various
5.0
While I love that it introduces me multiple books and new authors I may not have come across otherwise, this book is lacking categories with each excerpt, and only lumps together books together by main categories (see TOC list below) that provide no insight into the genre, theme or trope.
TOC groups books by fiction, debut, non-fiction and young adult. After the TOC, is a list (without links) groups books by:
- Fiction: Notables, Highly Anticipated, Emerging
- Debut
- Commercial
- Non-fiction: Essays, Criticism and more; Biography & Memoir; Politics and Current Events; Social Issues; History & Crime; Business, Science & Technology.
TOC groups books by fiction, debut, non-fiction and young adult. After the TOC, is a list (without links) groups books by:
- Fiction: Notables, Highly Anticipated, Emerging
- Debut
- Commercial
- Non-fiction: Essays, Criticism and more; Biography & Memoir; Politics and Current Events; Social Issues; History & Crime; Business, Science & Technology.
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So glad I found this author via her witty TikTok’s. Scott was wrong - this book is amazing, especially the unexpected ending!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Stalking, and Pregnancy