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The Accidental Dating Experiment by Lauren Blakely

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4.0

Super cute. Enjoyed listening to while cleaning.

The Twisted Throne by Danielle L. Jensen

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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

5.0

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Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Cute, feel good grumpy x sunshine romance. I enjoyed following Catherine’s journey of self-discovery and healing, and the slow burn between Catherine and Luca.

Thank you Forever for providing me an ARC!

What to expect:

✅ RomCom + Mystery

✅ Opposites attract

✅ Closed door

✅ STEM FMC

✅ Grumpy x Sunshine

✅ Found family

✅ Magical realism

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Court of Talons by Jennifer Chance

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adventurous dark mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

This is one of those books that doesn’t hook you until chapter 3. However once it gets going, there’s great world building and character development. I can’t wait for book 2 to be released!

What to expect:

✅ Strong FMC

✅ Unique magic system

✅ Trials / Competition

✅ Hidden identity

✅ High / epic fantasy

✅ 🌶️ 1/2

✅ Is it all that it seems?

✅ Cliffhanger

Thank you Oliver Herber Books for providing me an ARC!

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Splendid Little Schemes by Robin Strong

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Great audiobook and narrator! While I didn’t understand some of the Mormon references, I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. It hooked me early and kept my attention until the end!

Thank you Strong Stories for granting me an ALC!

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How to Piss Off Men: 109 Things to Say to Shatter the Male Ego by Kyle Prue

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Hilarious! If you enjoy his TikTok, you’ll love this audiobook even more!

A Crown of Darkness: An absolutely unputdownable and gripping romantasy novel by Jessica Thorne

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

What a rollercoaster! I had all the feels, but thankfully got a HEA. Parts of book were slow compared to the others in this series. However, those parts did contribute to fully closing out this trilogy without unanswered questions.

Thank you Second Sky for providing me an ARC and to Jessica for writing one of my favorite trilogies.

What to expect:

✅ Strong FMC

✅ Magic/witches

✅ Prophecy/The Chosen One

✅ Multiple POV

✅ 🌶️🌶️ 1/2

✅ Is it all that it seems?

✅ Court intrigue

✅ HEA

✅ Completed trilogy

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A Crown of Darkness is the conclusion to The Lost Queen trilogy. Wren's final journey is one of epic proportions as she fights to save her kingdom and forge her own destiny.

Following the magical assault on Pelias, Wren is taken into enemy territory. Held far from her home, she grapples with the possibility that the man she loves might harness her dark magic to destroy her own kingdom.

As Wren faces betrayal and heartbreak, her powers are pushed to their limits as she struggles to harness them for the greater good. She must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and danger, all while battling the shadows within herself.

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A Kiss of Flame by Jessica Thorne

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I didn’t think it was possible, but this book is even better than the first book! I loved Wren’s character development, and how the story continues to evolve and keeps you guessing until the end. Describing this as “an absolutely unputdownable and gripping Romantasy” is 110% correct.

Thank you Second Sky for providing me an ARC! I can’t wait for the 3rd book in this series. 🤞for a HEA.

What to expect:

✅ Strong FMCs

✅ Magic/witches

✅ Prophecy/The Chosen One

✅ Multiple POV

✅ 🌶️

✅ Great world building

✅ Is it all that it seems?
✅ Court intrigue

✅ Cliffhanger

✅ Completed series

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A Kiss of Flame, second in The Lost Queen series, continues Wren’s story as she becomes ensnared in the capital of Asteroth. Her growing shadow magic presents her immense power, but also significant danger.

With the kingdom on the brink of invasion, Wren must learn to navigate a maze of political intrigue and deceit. Her forbidden magic could tip the balance in the struggle for power or potentially doom the realm she holds dear. The stakes are heightened by the deepening of heart-pounding romance, as Wren must choose between saving the kingdom and staying true to herself.

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Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

If you’re looking for a cute, cozy fall romance with a little spice, this is the book for you!

What to expect:
✅ Magic/witches
✅ Small town
✅ Grumpy x Sunshine
✅ 🌶️
✅ Slow burn

Thank you Avon for granting me an ARC!

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The Stars are Dying by Chloe C. Peñaranda

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5.0

Great audiobook! The dual narration and writing is top notch! I preordered the special edition in print to add to my library.

Thanks Macmillan Audio for granting me an ALC!

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