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Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese
3.5
Thank you so much to Berkley Romance, Netgalley, and PRH Audio for providing advanced copies of this book! All thoughts and opinions are still my own.
This was a really sweet, soft, conflict-free ending to the series. Not my favorite by the author, but it definitely had plenty of swoon-worthy moments.
I think where this one fell a little short was in the long exposition and repetitive internal monolgue. Without a main conflict driving things forward, it just felt a little drawn out at times.
But I loved the chronic illness & neurodiversity rep. And the way these 2 loved each other 🥹 good communication is definitely sexy.
This was a really sweet, soft, conflict-free ending to the series. Not my favorite by the author, but it definitely had plenty of swoon-worthy moments.
I think where this one fell a little short was in the long exposition and repetitive internal monolgue. Without a main conflict driving things forward, it just felt a little drawn out at times.
But I loved the chronic illness & neurodiversity rep. And the way these 2 loved each other 🥹 good communication is definitely sexy.
The Truth: His Side, Her Side, and The Truth About Falling in Love by Christina C. Jones
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Emotional, slow burn. A little slow at times, but a really amazing romance. Loved how they communicated through everything - yay no 3rd act breakup 🙏
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
4.0
4.5 stars.
I really enjoyed this book! I love the world Bardugo created and all of the new characters - especially Nikolai. I took off half a star because the middle did start feeling a little long winded - I mean how many fights do Mal and Alina really need to have... But I loved the first half (on the ship). And the ending was fantastic.
I really enjoyed this book! I love the world Bardugo created and all of the new characters - especially Nikolai. I took off half a star because the middle did start feeling a little long winded - I mean how many fights do Mal and Alina really need to have... But I loved the first half (on the ship). And the ending was fantastic.
Umberland (Everland, Book 2), Volume 2 by Wendy Spinale
3.0
This was another simple, fun read. Spinale's modern, steampunk twist to another classic fairytale was just as inventive as in Everland. I loved how she wove in all the Alice characters and and places. I did enjoy the new characters, but overall, all the characters are pretty 1 dimensional. And I have a hard time caring about their interactions or "relationships". But I do enjoy the overarching story line so I will definitely be reading the final book next spring.
Spoiler
How will the overthrow the Bloodred Queen? How will the cure the poison/crazy lizard people?
In the Woods by Tana French
2.0
This book was a bit of a flop for me. I couldn't stand the main character/narrator and found myself grumbling out loud while reading his "reasonings" on why he's acting like a piece of garbage. I just had a hard time listening or sympathizing with someone I disliked so much.
The overall mystery was interesting enough, but crazy slow. The book is only 430 pages but it took me a week to get through. No intention of continuing this series.
The overall mystery was interesting enough, but crazy slow. The book is only 430 pages but it took me a week to get through. No intention of continuing this series.
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
3.0
Overall this book was enjoyable. I liked the story and Ware's writing. I didn't find any of it very surprising and I pretty much saw the ending/wrap up coming from the start - which is why it didn't get a higher rating. But it was a fun, quick read, especially to kick off October