momalwaysreads's reviews
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I've been on an omegaverse binge lately... there's just something about them that makes me feel like an omega in heat... I always need more! Meggie and her water polo team are no exception. We get some of my fave tropes, like best friend's brother, the tattooed MMC micro-trope that I just inhale, add in a bit of angst and some in-pack MM to offset the slow burn with Meggie... *bites lip*

And omg, the gasp I gusped at the end... I swear, if it hadn't basically all but said "the end" I would have kept flipping pages for the rest thinking I had a bad download or something! And I knew this was only a part 1, but the way it took me by total surprise... I absolutely can't wait for Part 2 and hope we see them at the Olympics! <3

Just a quick bonus scene that was actually at the back of the Tiger by the Tail book from KU when I read it. But I'll always take all the bonus scenes, especially if they're just at the end like a nice little bonus epilogue <3

This was exactly what I was looking for... it's a super sweet (but still plenty spicy) monster romance with the most golden-retriever-of-a-lion MMC and a total boss lady FMC. It's a low angst, workplace/boss (she's the boss!) feel-good romance that just felt like being wrapped up in a warm blanket with a nice cup of tea. Seriously, I don't know what else to say other than I loved it and need a Lion Golden-Retriever of my own! 

I know... you're thinking "another 5 star? Is this even a real review?" 

Yes!! It is!! I review by vibes and feelings, and this was another super sweet (but still spicy) monster romance with an adorable tiger MMC who just needs hugs. I would cuddle with him any day!! I loved their relationship and how they both gave the space needed at the right times, but also knew when to push each other just a little too. 

Highly recommend the Creatures and Codings series for anyone who wants to dip their toes in the vast ocean of monster romances. This is a great place to start! Rhea Fox has quickly become a go-to author and I'm on a mission to binge the entire backlist now!

Just like Butcher & Blackbird, this was a fantastic read. My favorite part of an interconnected standalone is the cameos by the friends/relatives from previous/future books. Leather & Lark didn't disappoint in this department, without taking anything away from the primary focus on the main couple. 

The audiobook narration was phenomenal. It's done in the duet style, so the male and female narrators each speak all of the male/female parts, regardless of which POV the chapter is narrated in. They even add in some sound effects and verbalizations that make this complete ear candy... it will definitely be on my "reread via audio" list. 

This is more of a prequel for the most part than a continuation of volume 1. The first half (or more?) goes back to when Harto meets Matthew on the "outside" and how they begin their "training." It's still a fun, smutty read, but wasn't as good as Volume 1 in my opinion. 

Maybe it's just me and not being a manga reader, but I had a hard time remember who was who and by the second half when it was sort of "epilogues" of volume 1 matches, I was more confused than anything. If you can find it and really want more, it's not bad, but I wouldn't say you're missing too much if you just stick to Volume 1. 

If you sit down to read this one, just keep in mind what you're reading and have a bit of fun with it. This is nothing but a smutty manga/graphic novel with lots of (all) MM and literal ⚔️ sword-fighting. I don't usually read manga/GNs, but I've been curious about this one since hearing about it in a reading challege a few years ago and finally decided to try it out. The art is great, the story is over the top and silly, but also still pretty hot. Lol. 

If the first book in the series ripped your heart out, this one started to help put it back together a little bit. There are more hopeful moments, but we also dredge up memories of the past for all of the characters, which can get a bit intense again. There are also suspenseful moments that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. 

I was very pleased to get some of the answers to questions brought up in book 1, and again, start to feel a bit more hopeful for the future. I can't wait for the third book and the answers that will come with that! 

I knew I was going to love Hunter and Greedy when we met them in the Boys of Lake Chapel... but I didn't realize just how much I would love them until I started So Wrong. This was everything I hoped for and more! Levi is the icing on the cake and I LOVE the progress to this point - I can't wait to see more! And then that ending... HOW DARE YOU, ABBY! (j/k, sort of, but seriously...) I am waiting on the edge of my seat for So Real at this point! <3

I love Kennedy and her guys!! Greyson is such a possessive and protective mafia boss who is sweet only for her… and Sebastian, Carter, and Jack are the hot hockey players of your dreams. If you like the Pucking Wrong series but are in your RH/why-choose era, this is the duet for you!! 10/10 would recommend!