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A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
3.5⭐️ Listen, this is a fun read and it didn’t suffer from the middle book syndrome. But it still had minor issues, like the plot jumping everywhere. And not even a hint of character growth. But it is only the second book in the series and I LOVE the first book so I continued on. And there are some good parts, the spice was phenomenal and it was perfect for that craving alone. But I also love these characters so much. With that said, this is def not going to be my favorite book from the series, but it is necessary for the series as a whole. I will be continuing this series soon, not yet, just in case. I don’t want to go in to a reading slump if I feel the same way about the next book, so I will take a little break and continue on next month hopefully.
I still recommend this series if you are looking for a book reminiscent to acotar and with lots of spice and tension.
Happy reading ✨
I still recommend this series if you are looking for a book reminiscent to acotar and with lots of spice and tension.
Happy reading ✨
Daydream by Hannah Grace
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
3.5
3.5⭐️
I LOVED Henry since Icebreaker, he was one of my favorite side characters, so to meet him again as the main character this time? EVERYTHING. I feel like we really got to know him in depth this time and also witness his growth throughout the series and I LOVE that.
Halle, adorable and sweet Halle. I love her so much. And the eldest daughter people pleaser representation? Girl, yes, I feel seen. And seeing her growth throughout the book and he finally stand up for herself was absolutely amazing. 💕
I think one of my favorite things about the book is they didn’t NEED each other for their growth, they didn’t use each other as their reasons. But they did find strength in each other and were able to help each other grow in a positive manner and I love that.
The reasoning for a 3 star rating? Well, after a quarter way through the book, their conversations started to read a lot like therapy sessions instead of normal couple convos. And that kept throwing me off as it didn’t feel natural anymore at that point. And then there was a lot of repetition about their feelings toward certain things to the point where if they would have stopped repeating themselves, this book would have been like 5-10 chapters shorter.
But overall, the vibes were there, and I had a good time. 🩷
I LOVED Henry since Icebreaker, he was one of my favorite side characters, so to meet him again as the main character this time? EVERYTHING. I feel like we really got to know him in depth this time and also witness his growth throughout the series and I LOVE that.
Halle, adorable and sweet Halle. I love her so much. And the eldest daughter people pleaser representation? Girl, yes, I feel seen. And seeing her growth throughout the book and he finally stand up for herself was absolutely amazing. 💕
I think one of my favorite things about the book is they didn’t NEED each other for their growth, they didn’t use each other as their reasons. But they did find strength in each other and were able to help each other grow in a positive manner and I love that.
The reasoning for a 3 star rating? Well, after a quarter way through the book, their conversations started to read a lot like therapy sessions instead of normal couple convos. And that kept throwing me off as it didn’t feel natural anymore at that point. And then there was a lot of repetition about their feelings toward certain things to the point where if they would have stopped repeating themselves, this book would have been like 5-10 chapters shorter.
But overall, the vibes were there, and I had a good time. 🩷
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Vol. 2 by Yuu Toyota
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Adachi is so Emo and Kurosawa is so smitten. I am still obsessed and this obsession is never going to end. 😍
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Vol. 1 by Yuu Toyota
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Omg it’s soooooo cuuuuuuute. Literally deceased from cuteness overload. The slow burn romance is adorable, the main characters have depth, the setting is perfect. I am obsessed and will probably be fully caught up on this series by the months end.
If you love bl and a good romantic comedy with the perfect amount of slow burn, pick this one up.
If you love bl and a good romantic comedy with the perfect amount of slow burn, pick this one up.
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? No
5.0
First randomly discovered this book at a thrift store in my mid 20s, loved it so much that I devoured all the books that were out at the time in the series. Years later and I decide to start buying them again and reread this one and omg how I missed this world.
A broody archangel named Raphael, a warrior vampire hunter (Elena), a hunt for a being that will surpass any challenge she has known before. Sign me tf up. This book is everything, from the almost insta attraction between our two MCs, to the action scenes, the intense mysteries of the back stories of our characters, the side characters being interesting asf (Ilium my love 😍), and the epic battle, and then that ending? OBSESSED is a major understatement.
So yeah, this series is still one of my faves and I plan on continuing and catching up by the end of the year, it’s going to be an amazing journey.
If you’re looking for an urban fantasy romance with spice, action, and mystery, pick this one tf up bestie. ✨
Happy reading! 💕
A broody archangel named Raphael, a warrior vampire hunter (Elena), a hunt for a being that will surpass any challenge she has known before. Sign me tf up. This book is everything, from the almost insta attraction between our two MCs, to the action scenes, the intense mysteries of the back stories of our characters, the side characters being interesting asf (Ilium my love 😍), and the epic battle, and then that ending? OBSESSED is a major understatement.
So yeah, this series is still one of my faves and I plan on continuing and catching up by the end of the year, it’s going to be an amazing journey.
If you’re looking for an urban fantasy romance with spice, action, and mystery, pick this one tf up bestie. ✨
Happy reading! 💕
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-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
4.0
I do not even know how to describe this book. This one was slower paced then the first but only because it deep dives in to the complexities of politics within this world while also growing the mysteries behind everything that has been happening.
I don’t want to say too much because I fully believe that you MUST go into these blind. And believe me when I say that they will continue to alter your brain in the best possible way. I am obsessed, if you are looking for an epic fantasy world to get into this year, this is the one. 💕
I don’t want to say too much because I fully believe that you MUST go into these blind. And believe me when I say that they will continue to alter your brain in the best possible way. I am obsessed, if you are looking for an epic fantasy world to get into this year, this is the one. 💕
Forever Never by Lucy Score
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.0
Lucy’s writing gets me every single time. This is my second Lucy Score book and it gave me all the best vibes.
It’s a romance, a second chance, childhood friends to lovers type. Which already had me swooning. But it is also a mystery with tons of suspense. I loved every second of it.
There are some darker themes in this book so just make sure to check the trigger warnings as your mental health is important. 🫶🏻
This story delivers:
❄️ small town vibes
🎨 childhood friends to lovers
❄️ grumpy x sunshine
🎨 a mystery to be solved
❄️ synesthesia representation
🎨 second chance romance
❄️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ lvl spice
🎨 lovable side characters
❄️ relatable main characters
🎨 well paced
❄️ beautifully written story from start to finish
Happy reading besties. 💕
It’s a romance, a second chance, childhood friends to lovers type. Which already had me swooning. But it is also a mystery with tons of suspense. I loved every second of it.
There are some darker themes in this book so just make sure to check the trigger warnings as your mental health is important. 🫶🏻
This story delivers:
❄️ small town vibes
🎨 childhood friends to lovers
❄️ grumpy x sunshine
🎨 a mystery to be solved
❄️ synesthesia representation
🎨 second chance romance
❄️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ lvl spice
🎨 lovable side characters
❄️ relatable main characters
🎨 well paced
❄️ beautifully written story from start to finish
Happy reading besties. 💕
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
I was just looking for a silly little romance to get me out of my reading slump. Instead I got a romance about two people who become so intertwined that it turns their worlds upside down.
This has heavy themes in it as well, the mmc has social anxiety and it was the best portrayal of social anxiety I have ever read. How do I know? I have social anxiety and this is the best depiction of how I am. I legit cried because I have never felt so seen until I read this book.
On top of that, the romance is just so beautiful and well written, nothing felt forced or rushed. Everything just flowed organically. Including their insistent denial of each other’s feelings. Ugh, I love them so much and I loved this book so much. After this one, Abby is now an auto buy author for me forever. 💕
This has heavy themes in it as well, the mmc has social anxiety and it was the best portrayal of social anxiety I have ever read. How do I know? I have social anxiety and this is the best depiction of how I am. I legit cried because I have never felt so seen until I read this book.
On top of that, the romance is just so beautiful and well written, nothing felt forced or rushed. Everything just flowed organically. Including their insistent denial of each other’s feelings. Ugh, I love them so much and I loved this book so much. After this one, Abby is now an auto buy author for me forever. 💕
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wtaf, that ending though? Omg 😱
5/5⭐️ easy, this is surprisingly my first thriller/mystery and I NEED more. The twists in this one were insane, especially the ending, I was gasping for air with how shocked I was. I did not see that one coming at all. But yeah, we have an affair (cheating husband).
Siri play before he cheats by Carrie underwood. Have men learned nothing just from that song? Bruh.
But anyway, and the person he had an affair with is unalived in his bed after he goes home to his wife.
Cue the tiny violins for the mistress.
She is a cheater too with a husband and another side piece besides this dude. Get it I guess?
And his wife, who is a lawyer, still takes his case to attempt to prove his innocence. Could never be me.
Okay, I need to stop now, so this was amazing and I’m obsessed. K, bye. 🔥
5/5⭐️ easy, this is surprisingly my first thriller/mystery and I NEED more. The twists in this one were insane, especially the ending, I was gasping for air with how shocked I was. I did not see that one coming at all. But yeah, we have an affair (cheating husband).
Siri play before he cheats by Carrie underwood. Have men learned nothing just from that song? Bruh.
But anyway, and the person he had an affair with is unalived in his bed after he goes home to his wife.
Cue the tiny violins for the mistress.
She is a cheater too with a husband and another side piece besides this dude. Get it I guess?
And his wife, who is a lawyer, still takes his case to attempt to prove his innocence. Could never be me.
Okay, I need to stop now, so this was amazing and I’m obsessed. K, bye. 🔥
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
How do you even begin to describe something that is an absolute masterpiece? No amount of words will do this justice. My life has been changed, my mind has been altered, and I will never get over this book. I knew just a few chapters in that it was gonna be a banger to the point I ordered the next book immediately. The world building was so in depth, but not tedious, you are thrown in to this world and you never want to leave. The characters were absolute perfection. The magic system is unique. The writing is immaculate. And the narrator of the audiobook has the most soothing voice. I hybrid read/listened to this and I highly recommend it. I only regret not starting this series sooner, because I was absolutely missing out. If you are a fan of epic fantasies, do NOT sleep on this book. 💕