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Gruesome Getaway by R.N. Cogley
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.
This book has the makings of an amazing horror story!
I loved all the characters a lot, I just wish we had a bit more backstory on them so we could get fully invested in them.
The suspense in the first half of the book is great. Personally, I feel like a little more detail in the descriptions of the people and locations would have lifted it that little further.
The action and horror elements in the second half are also really great! Again a smidge more detail would have made it perfect!
Overall I’d definitely recommend this short read to other horror fans!
This book has the makings of an amazing horror story!
I loved all the characters a lot, I just wish we had a bit more backstory on them so we could get fully invested in them.
The suspense in the first half of the book is great. Personally, I feel like a little more detail in the descriptions of the people and locations would have lifted it that little further.
The action and horror elements in the second half are also really great! Again a smidge more detail would have made it perfect!
Overall I’d definitely recommend this short read to other horror fans!
Caught By Santa by Taylor Wolfe
funny
fast-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? No
3.75
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Just like the others in the series this book was fun.
I think enjoyed the spice in this one the most even though it was quite similar to book 2.
Arwen might be favourite character in the whole series!
Overall this was such a fun and spicy little Christmas treat.
Just like the others in the series this book was fun.
I think enjoyed the spice in this one the most even though it was quite similar to book 2.
Arwen might be favourite character in the whole series!
Overall this was such a fun and spicy little Christmas treat.
Caught by Krampus by Taylor Wolfe
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I think I enjoyed this one even more than the first book!
The addition of another fae to make it a threesome was a nice touch and gave it a clear difference to book 1.
This book, just like book 1, definitely gave me exactly what I was expecting and now I can't wait to read the last one in the series.
I think I enjoyed this one even more than the first book!
The addition of another fae to make it a threesome was a nice touch and gave it a clear difference to book 1.
This book, just like book 1, definitely gave me exactly what I was expecting and now I can't wait to read the last one in the series.
Trick Play by Eden Finley
inspiring
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'm loving this series so much! Fake dating is one of my favourite tropes and so far this series has given me some of my favourite flavours of it.
Noah and Matt are absolutely perfect MCs. They have very different but equally traumatic backgrounds. Their journey to ending up together is pretty perfect as is the pacing.
This book introduces a few more lovable side characters as well as giving us a healthy dose of the ones we already met in book 1.
Overall I think I enjoyed this one even more than book 1 because it was surprisingly emotional and I think vibed with the characters a bit more, even though I absolutely loved every scene that Maddox and Damon popped up in.
Noah and Matt are absolutely perfect MCs. They have very different but equally traumatic backgrounds. Their journey to ending up together is pretty perfect as is the pacing.
This book introduces a few more lovable side characters as well as giving us a healthy dose of the ones we already met in book 1.
Overall I think I enjoyed this one even more than book 1 because it was surprisingly emotional and I think vibed with the characters a bit more, even though I absolutely loved every scene that Maddox and Damon popped up in.
Caught by Jack Frost by Taylor Wolfe, Taylor Wolfe
funny
fast-paced
3.75
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I was expecting a short, spicy and unhinged little read and that's exactly what I got!
It was a lot of fun and the emotional connection between Jack and Bill was a nice little surprise.
I would have liked a tiny bit more set up and maybe even a tiny bit more of a wind-down at the end bit over all, it was a perfect bit of naughty Christmassy fun!
I was expecting a short, spicy and unhinged little read and that's exactly what I got!
It was a lot of fun and the emotional connection between Jack and Bill was a nice little surprise.
I would have liked a tiny bit more set up and maybe even a tiny bit more of a wind-down at the end bit over all, it was a perfect bit of naughty Christmassy fun!
Tavern Tale: A Sapphic Side Quest by Kristina W. Kelly
adventurous
medium-paced
3.25
The Characters in this book were brilliant. I'm always here for feisty women, especially when they can use magic!
Devine and Saph's relationship was perfect. I loved how they bounced off one another and their growing intimacy was one of my favourite things about the book.
I feel like the world building could have been handled a little better in the beginning. I was a bit lost at first.
Overall, I enjoyed the plot and the characters a lot.
Devine and Saph's relationship was perfect. I loved how they bounced off one another and their growing intimacy was one of my favourite things about the book.
I feel like the world building could have been handled a little better in the beginning. I was a bit lost at first.
Overall, I enjoyed the plot and the characters a lot.
Moonlight & Madness by K. Sterling
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
This series is great for when you fancy a short and spicy read.
I really love Beau and Hal. They're both perfect MCs and very lovable characters in general.
The side characters continue to be a delight as well, especially little Jolie!
I really love the crime, mystery and paranormal elements too. It feels like a lot goes on in these books in so few pages.
I really love Beau and Hal. They're both perfect MCs and very lovable characters in general.
The side characters continue to be a delight as well, especially little Jolie!
I really love the crime, mystery and paranormal elements too. It feels like a lot goes on in these books in so few pages.
Fake Out by Eden Finley
funny
lighthearted
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 never get tired of the fake relationship trope! This book did it really well and there was plenty of other stuff going on along side it too!
Damon and Maddox were both brilliant mcs and I really loved the way that both narrators brought them to life.
I always love when at least one of the mcs is bisexual and Maddox ended up being great representation.
As always with Eden Finley books, the spice was great! I always love how the intimate scenes sort of sum up the dynamics between the main couple.
I also loved the side characters in this. All of the friends were great and I’m kind of excited to read more in the series to get more of them all!
Damon and Maddox were both brilliant mcs and I really loved the way that both narrators brought them to life.
I always love when at least one of the mcs is bisexual and Maddox ended up being great representation.
As always with Eden Finley books, the spice was great! I always love how the intimate scenes sort of sum up the dynamics between the main couple.
I also loved the side characters in this. All of the friends were great and I’m kind of excited to read more in the series to get more of them all!
The Midnight Club by Christopher Pike
3.0
I enjoyed certain aspects of this book. I loved the element of found family and the different dynamics between the group. The thing I really wished it had more of is character development. As sad as I was about the situation the group was in, I didn’t really feel emotionally attached to any of them. I think it was worth a read but maybe I’d have enjoyed it more if I’d read is a teenager.
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
5.0
I feel like this book had even more twists and turns than the first!
The storyline is so gripping, but just like with the ‘Fourth Wing’, I feel like it’s the characters that really made me fall in love with the book.
Can’t wait to read the next instalment after the shocking ending to this one! It’s going to be a long few months waiting for ‘Onyx Storm’…
The storyline is so gripping, but just like with the ‘Fourth Wing’, I feel like it’s the characters that really made me fall in love with the book.
Can’t wait to read the next instalment after the shocking ending to this one! It’s going to be a long few months waiting for ‘Onyx Storm’…