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A Girl Before Now by Andy Lee Barnes, Andy Lee Barnes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I cried so much in this book.
The beginning of the book is definitely a bit slow in terms of things happening. The first like five chapters have so much description and prose that the story barely moves and as we continue every time we meet someone new or move to a new location it takes a fair amount of paragraphs before we get back to the story.
Also at the beginning there is some inconsistencies in time and plot.
And then at the end I felt some loose ends that needed more information. Not the be all end all to leave open but enough that had me looking at the book trying to figure it out.
In saying that I read books not to see the issues but how the story takes me in.
And this story had me in a tight hold. The emotion is so real though out that I had to stop reading multiple times just to cry.
When I picked up the story I hadn’t expected such hard topics being discussed like I knew it was a murder book and what came with that but this hit topics that I don’t normally find in the ones I read.
Still I could be interested to pick up more from the author and will be recommending this book to others with a reminder for them to check the trope warnings
The beginning of the book is definitely a bit slow in terms of things happening. The first like five chapters have so much description and prose that the story barely moves and as we continue every time we meet someone new or move to a new location it takes a fair amount of paragraphs before we get back to the story.
Also at the beginning there is some inconsistencies in time and plot.
And then at the end I felt some loose ends that needed more information. Not the be all end all to leave open but enough that had me looking at the book trying to figure it out.
In saying that I read books not to see the issues but how the story takes me in.
And this story had me in a tight hold. The emotion is so real though out that I had to stop reading multiple times just to cry.
When I picked up the story I hadn’t expected such hard topics being discussed like I knew it was a murder book and what came with that but this hit topics that I don’t normally find in the ones I read.
Still I could be interested to pick up more from the author and will be recommending this book to others with a reminder for them to check the trope warnings
The Alpha's Saviour by Reece Barden
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was a fun read.
I liked the characters a lot and their stories all had me hooked. I can’t wait to see what other wolves we will follow in the future. I have some ideas about who will end up together and if nothing else it makes me excited to continue.
In saying that there was some plot holes and such. Nothing to take away from the experience but enough to stop me for a second.
Still I loved it and am interested in continuing.
I liked the characters a lot and their stories all had me hooked. I can’t wait to see what other wolves we will follow in the future. I have some ideas about who will end up together and if nothing else it makes me excited to continue.
In saying that there was some plot holes and such. Nothing to take away from the experience but enough to stop me for a second.
Still I loved it and am interested in continuing.
Frozen Hearts by R.A. Smyth
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
4.5
This book while read in just one day is definable going to stick with me.
My heart is broken from the life she’s had to live and the way it’s still struggling along. I hope this series ends with the happiest of endings because that’s all she deserves.
I don’t know how she can accept Grayson and I hope when he eventually finds the truth he fucking begs her. I won’t accept anything less.
My heart is broken from the life she’s had to live and the way it’s still struggling along. I hope this series ends with the happiest of endings because that’s all she deserves.
I don’t know how she can accept Grayson and I hope when he eventually finds the truth he fucking begs her. I won’t accept anything less.
His Vengeful Tradwife by Katie Landry
3.0
A lot like the others from the author but out of all the books so far this one seems the most realistic in why he started cheating but the way he switches so fast to not wanting to divorce seems a little unrealistic.
Still enjoyed the book and the characters.
Still enjoyed the book and the characters.
Dirty Rotten Cheating Husband: A Second Chance Romance by Katie Landry
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Much like the other cheating story by this author. I thought it had some interesting areas that with more time could have grown to be something spectacular.
Instead in left wanting more.
Still entertaining quick read that makes me feel happier after reading.
Can’t wait to see more from the author.
Instead in left wanting more.
Still entertaining quick read that makes me feel happier after reading.
Can’t wait to see more from the author.
Prince Cheating Charming by Katie Landry
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
This book is escapism at its truest form.
I loved reading it. I loved the characters and seeing as Alex changed and grew beyond what he was raised to be but I was incredibly unrealistic.
I’ve never met a man that changed like that lol.
Still I have fun reading it and that’s the reason I read. Would be interested in reading more by the author.
I loved reading it. I loved the characters and seeing as Alex changed and grew beyond what he was raised to be but I was incredibly unrealistic.
I’ve never met a man that changed like that lol.
Still I have fun reading it and that’s the reason I read. Would be interested in reading more by the author.
Cruel Reign by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby
Book 3 and I’m so upset to say that I’m bored.
I want to be further into the story to know more things then what we do but honestly besides Jude finally admitting that he likes Lyric enough to want to save her … nothing else happened.
I’m bored and while this was the shortest book so far it took me the longest.
I want to finish the series only because I made it so far but unless some questions are answered in the next book I might not be able to continue the series.
Either way I think I’m going to be taking a break from it.
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I want to be further into the story to know more things then what we do but honestly besides Jude finally admitting that he likes Lyric enough to want to save her … nothing else happened.
I’m bored and while this was the shortest book so far it took me the longest.
I want to finish the series only because I made it so far but unless some questions are answered in the next book I might not be able to continue the series.
Either way I think I’m going to be taking a break from it.
Hateful Regent by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I seriously believe that book 1 and this book should have just been one book. I feel like this book gave us some answers and finished some loose ends while still leaving us hungry for more.
And I am absolutely starving.
I need to know every secret that Lyric has out in the open for the boys to know - to shove it in Jude’s face. And also for her sister to know.
She’s been telling her story in Keats room so I feel like Melody should know at least some of what she’s gone through and it’s like she doesn’t give a shit.
It makes me feel sick every time Melody does anything it’s like she’s trying to get her sister murdered.
Of course I need more answers so I will be continuing the series.
And I am absolutely starving.
I need to know every secret that Lyric has out in the open for the boys to know - to shove it in Jude’s face. And also for her sister to know.
She’s been telling her story in Keats room so I feel like Melody should know at least some of what she’s gone through and it’s like she doesn’t give a shit.
It makes me feel sick every time Melody does anything it’s like she’s trying to get her sister murdered.
Of course I need more answers so I will be continuing the series.
Bloody Princess by Helen Scott, Zoey Shelby
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book was crazy.
The things Lyric has gone through already in her life and the way the boys act like she can’t handle anything when she’s been through it. It makes me want her to show them the truth all ready.
This book however does feel in completed it’s more then it being a cliff-hanger ending this is a book that’s been cut in half and unfinished.
I will be continuing the series and hoping to see some revenge for all those that have gone against Lyric.
The things Lyric has gone through already in her life and the way the boys act like she can’t handle anything when she’s been through it. It makes me want her to show them the truth all ready.
This book however does feel in completed it’s more then it being a cliff-hanger ending this is a book that’s been cut in half and unfinished.
I will be continuing the series and hoping to see some revenge for all those that have gone against Lyric.
Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
I read this book in half a day. It was dark and addictive and couldn’t read it fast enough.
Ava and Knox are not the perfect polished people that they act but both so broken and hurting that when they finally crash together everyone around them sees stars.
From beginning to end this book broke my heart but I wouldn’t have it any other way. So perfect.
Ava and Knox are not the perfect polished people that they act but both so broken and hurting that when they finally crash together everyone around them sees stars.
From beginning to end this book broke my heart but I wouldn’t have it any other way. So perfect.