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236 reviews

Quicksilver by Callie Hart

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5.0

Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent

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4.0

Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent

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4.5

Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Loved this lol hilarious, forced proximity, friends to lovers RomCom! The slow-burn tension and witty banter is 😚🤌!

⭐️ Star Rating: 4.0
🌶️ Spice Level: 3.0

What to expect:
  • Hilarious!
  • Dual POV
  • Korean MMC
  • Friends to lovers
  • Forced proximity
  • Slow burn
  • Banter
  • Steamy 🌶️🌶️🌶️

About the book: "Josh & Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating" by Christina Lauren is a romantic comedy that follows Hazel Bradford, an eccentric and free-spirited elementary school teacher, and Josh Im, a straight-laced and pragmatic physical therapist. Despite their differences, they become close friends and embark on a series of disastrous double dates to help each other find love. As their friendship deepens, they start to realize that they might just be perfect for each other. 
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Not in My Book by Katie Holt

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

5.0

Thank you RBmedia for granting me an ALC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own and not influenced by the publisher. 

Amazing debut! Loved this so much that I preordered a physical copy. 

What to expect:
  • Grumpy/Sunshine
  • Forced proximity 
  • Enemies to lovers
  • Slow Burn
  • Steamy 🌶️🌶️🌶️
  • HEA
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The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava

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

5.0

Amazing debut! Hilarious & steamy RomCom that also touches on racism Native Americans experience.  I may or may not have signed up for Aardvark Book Club so I could have a hardcover copy. 

What to expect:
- Workplace RomCom
- Forbidden love
- BIPOC FMC/MMC
- Slow burn
- Steamy 🌶️🌶️🌶️
- Only one bed
- HEA 💖

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About the book: 

Ember Lee Cardinal, a Chickasaw woman struggling with job rejections, lands her dream accounting job by lying on her application. Thriving in her new role and starting a secret relationship with fellow Native American colleague Danuwoa Colson, she faces blackmail when their romance is discovered. As the manipulation and her lies spiral out of control, Ember must decide whether to come clean and risk losing everything she has worked for.
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Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent

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4.0

Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent

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5.0

Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad 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

Beautiful conclusion to the Artefacts of Ouranos series! It was everything I hoped for and more! Definitely a series I will reread again in the future!

What to expect:
  • Fae and magic
  • Court intrigue
  • Fated mates
  • Multi-POV
  • Spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️
  • Who did that to you? 
  • Multiple HEA
  • 400+ pages
A Girl Like Us by Anna Sophia McLoughlin

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dark lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

“Lighter” than the typical psychological thriller but still enjoyed. It gave me Succession x Saltburn x Gossip Girl vibes.

What to expect:
  • Locked room mystery 
  • Unreliable narrator 
  • Family secrets
  • Fish out of water
  • Dark past
  • Love triangle 
  • Comeuppance 
  • Twist ending

Thank you Sourcebooks Landmark for granting me an ARC! All opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by the publisher. 
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