Review: Variation by Rebecca Yarros

Variation by Rebecca Yarros
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a beautiful book full of secrets, mysterious, epic love, and figuring out what really makes a person happy. 

Hudson and Allie are destined to be together. Everyone can see that. But their journey has taken too many wrong turns that they don't know how to get on the right path again. Thank goodness for Juniper and her demanding ways. Honestly, Hudson and Allie owe that girl so much for restarting their journey.  

Allie's life is stressful. Having to wear masks ke and always bending herself into pieces to make everyone in her life happy. But she not happy. Not one bit. She's going through the motions and focuses on everyone else around her. I adore her for that but also? That's ridiculous. A martyr from morning to night. 

Hudson is amazing. Yes he messed up 10 years ago, but the devotion and love and intensity he feels towards Allie? I swooned so many times. He realizes he's getting a second chance and he goes all out to ensure he finally gets his happily every after. And I'm here for all of it. 

Per usual, this is a pure Rebecca Yarros book where you feel so many emotions and have so many surprises. Don't worry, this isn't gutwrenching for once. But to be in bit Allie and Hudson's shoes and going through the old memories and discovering everything they thought they knew was wrong? Going through the mental trauma of getting over your past horrors? So much to unpack. 

I'm so glad I finally got to read this and that I loved it so! Can't wait for more! 

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Review: Quicksilver by Callie Hart

Quicksilver by Callie Hart
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

More like 3.5 stars. Goodreads needs half stars for ratings....

Also this review WILL HAVE SPOILERS. Read with caution if you don't want to get spoiled. This is the only warning I give. 

This book has been talked about so much. It's like Fourth Wing all over again. But I'm always leery going into these highly raved books. 

Saeris is an interesting character. I love her loyalty to her friends, family and people of the Third. I love that she a fighter. She is determined to get justice and she knows if she's caught at least she was doing what she needed to do. Her brother is weak and immature and I definitely don't like him. Maybe if we meet him again he will have changed and I'll like him more but I doubt it. 

When presented with her skills and being in an entirely different world, she seemed to accept it a little too easily? Maybe it's the fighter and survivor in her? I dunno, it threw me off a lot though. 

Kingfisher is definitely a man a few words and is quick to action with no explanation. He has a lot riding on his shoulders but never wants to take responsibility for anything. He has all this power, but doesn't use it that often? He doesn't tire from it, it seems like, but it's not his first instinct to use it... I'm not sure why that bothers me. 

The progression of their relationship also kind of annoyed me. Both were so adamant they hated each other but taunts were thrown about heartbeats and scents. Then out of nowhere they were removing clothes and tattoos were forming? I get enemies but since we only got Saeris viewpoint it left a lot more to be desired with the growth in their relationship. 

There are so many pieces of this book. You have Madras world. Kingfisher's world. The gods and their story. Malcolm. All were fine in their own way but were choppy the way it was pieced together. 

Vampires and witches and fae and gods, this book covers them all. Having Saeris become half fae half Vampire will be interesting in book 2. Having her lead the vampires will be interesting.

But that's all i feel? Interested? Not blown away? I didn't hate it. I'm curious to see where it goes. But I'm not dying for every copy of existence. So I'll be curious to see how book 2 goes whenever it gets released. And I can say I've now read it. 

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Review: Sweet Prison by Neva Altaj

Sweet Prison by Neva Altaj
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

Holy moly! I think this is my favorite Neva Altaj book to date! I know I say that every time, but i absolutely loved Zahara and Massimo. Both are so uniquely different from each other but they complete one another so much it would be impossible to separate them. 

I love the pen pal portion of this book. Seeing Zahara grow confidence by helping Massimo was amazing. And seeing how much Massimo dominated life in prison was insane. They both loved separate worlds, yet gravitated to each other in another level without having meet essentially. 

And when they met for the first time and saw each other? That connection that zapped them both? Yeah I was thoroughly hooked. 

Massimo's insane possessiveness toward Zahara was intense. I loved that only she could talk him down from making completely rash decisions. And Zahara's confidence growing more and more? Learning to love everything about herself? The best part of this book. 

I'm so glad I got the chance to read this book and to be able to fall in love with these characters! 

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Review: Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli

Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from Edelweiss. This is my honest review. 

I'm so glad I reread Heartless Hunter before diving into this book to refresh my memory of what happened. Because this book dives right into the story continuing Rune and Gideon's adventure. 

We get another version of Rune in this book when she's under Cressida's leadership. And can I say this version is my least favorite. No longer the strong, rebellious Crimson Moth but instead a docile follower. 

I'm glad throughout the book she was reminded of who she was deep down, though a lot of events happened that set her back in her confidence and powerful magic. 

And Gideon. This boy can deny his feelings so well but we all know he's doomed when it comes to Rune. But he really did try to fight his heart with his head, though he was never successful. 

I loved the twist and turns and secret reveals that happened. I discovered all of them before it was revealed but still enjoyed all of the reactions and events that followed. I'm so glad I decided to read this series because it was a great story the author gave us! Can't wait to add the physical copy to my collection! 

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Review: Emperor of Lust by Jagger Cole

Emperor of Lust by Jagger Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review.

Damien and Hana are fantastic together. The intensity between the two of them throughout the whole book was through the roof. I love how chaotic Damien is and how everyone knows what a lose cannon he is. I feel like he should have been a little bit more over the top based on others viewpoints of him. But I think that he calmed down a bit once he set his sights on Hana.

And I love how fierce Hana of about most things but still had her fears and weaknesses. I also love that the one thing she scared never happens when she's with Damien. Inside she knew he wasn't being malicious and she had to have had some trust in him.

This book has so many storylines, so many twists and turns that I never knew what was going to be revealed next. I absolutely love Jagger Coles writing and can't wait to read the next book already!

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Review: How to Get Revenge on a Cheating Ex by Maggie Dallen

How to Get Revenge on a Cheating Ex by Maggie Dallen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Because of my past couple of years, I have been waiting to read this book when it was the right time for me. And I'm glad I waited until now cause I truly did enjoy this book a lot. Bailey and Zach are such opposites, they are truly right for each other.  

Seeing these two with through their issues and also finding out how much they really liked each other was great to see. And Bailey is such an amazing person who realizes how much she was controlled by Grayson. Seeing her learn about herself and what she wants in life was amazing to witness. 

A cheating ex sucks, but it's not the end of the world. And honestly, life ends up much better afterwards and most don't Even realize how awful things were going in the moment. So, yes, I really did enjoy this book and I'm glad I finally got to a good place to read it! 

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Review: The Christmas List by Maren Moore

The Christmas List by Maren Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

I love Maren Moore's short Strawberry Hollow novellas. They are so sweet and spicy and even though I dread the winter I love reading about characters who love the winter holidays. 

Josie and Lucy are two peas in a pod. Seeing the two of them get overly excited was so sweet and adorable. And seeing Wyatt be adorable with Lucy and intense with Josie was phenomenal. So much emotion was packed into this tiny book! 

So glad I got the chance to read this and hoping the rest of the brothers get their story but I think this is going to be the last? Either way or was great! 

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Review: Forever the Highlands by Samantha Young

Forever the Highlands by Samantha Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

I'm not sure how Samantha Young gets me to fall in love with each and every character she writes about, but it happened once again in this final book in this world. Such a bittersweet moment to know no more additions will be coming for this amazing world that was created! 

Eilidh went through a lot of growing pains. Seeing her love her career to absolutely hating is was hard to see. That love and passion getting overrun by negative thoughts and feelings. It can really affect a person's mental state of mind. I'm glad she has the amazing support of her family.

Fyfe also had a lot of mental hoops to get past because of his mother. He used her actions to guard himself so tightly. Getting Millie in is life really showed him everything he was going to miss out if he didn't figure out how to get past his childhood. 

Seeing the two of these characters connect and learn to open up and help each other was amazing. I loved seeing the past characters help and appear in this book. The second epilogue was amazing and Samantha Young wrote an amazing conclusion to this fantastic world. I'm so glad I've been on this journey and I'm looking forward to the next adventure! 

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Review: Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I honestly don't know how Lana Ferguson writes vastly different novels from each other and I love Every. Single. One. Of. Them! Honestly I've never read a monster romance before but I absolutely loved this novel! And also Lana is a great author to start a new genre without diving too deep into new subjects. Omegaverse was first introduced to me with her other novel and these books are just a great starter for newbies like me.

Key is an amazing, pure person. She's been through a rough time with her dad and seeing him slowly lose himself. But she stuck with him and decided to travel across the world to deliver him home and meet the family she's never met.

And Lachlan. He's been through so much and he's a bit defeated, but also still trying so hard to figure out how to save his family.

I loved the mystery and the hunt to find answers in this book. I loved the magic and lore. It was honestly a great novel that I couldn't get enough of and really loved how the story came together overall! I'm so glad I got the chance to read this book and cant wait for more by this amazing author!

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Review: Wrath of an Exile by Monty Jay

Wrath of an Exile by Monty Jay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jude and Phi are phenomenal. These two were at each other's throats at the beginning but the longer they orbited each other in closer proximity, the more they couldn't resist the pull to each other. I love that both act as the others stability. They are both tortured and are haunted by their past, but they don't pity each other.  They respect each other and help the other grow and that is just beautiful to see. 

Monty Jay creates amazing characters and amazing storylines. I'm always in awe once i finish one of their books and I just know I'm going to be transported to a great experience while reading a book written by this author. I can't wait to see the next installment and to grab this paperback for my shrine! 

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Review: A Reed Brothers Wedding at Lake Fisher by Tammy Falkner

A Reed Brothers Wedding at Lake Fisher by Tammy Falkner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This world Tammy Falkner had created? With the Reeds and the Lake Fisher crew? It seriously brings me so much joy to get submersed into their lives. I've always said the Reeds are characters I wish we had in real life because they are so GOOD and PURE. They do such selfless acts and never ask for anting in return. 

I loved this extra bonus story of Gabby and Seth. Seeing everyone together was perfection and all the good deeds that were done was amazing. Plus all the shenanigans because what's a Reed story without the brothers tricks. 

I'm so so glad that Falkner gave us this gift and I am determined soon to reread all of the Reed novels. This is my all time feel good series and i need everyone to read and experience the amazingness because I know everyone would love it!  

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Review: Emperor of Rage by Jagger Cole

Emperor of Rage by Jagger Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every time I get a Jagger Cole book, I somehow fall more and more for each new character we get a book for! 

Mal and Freya are intense! I loved the cat and mouse game that was played and I love that they both do the same kind of work in regards to computer/hacking, etc.

The twists and turns and secrets this book holds will keep every reader on the edge of their seat to see what will be revealed next! Seriously such an amazing novel! Can't wait for the next book! 

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Review: The Cursed by Harper L. Woods

The Cursed by Harper L. Woods
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Willow and Grey's adventure picks right back up in this second novel after all those answers were quickly answered. I love how much Willow tries so hard to resist her feelings towards Grey. She knows she's in too deep to change her feelings for him, but she's determined to save the people around her even if it means her life will change completely. 

And Grey. I do actually love this man even though I know I'm not supposed to. He's been waiting for fifty years for Willow to come, and even though he messed everything up by the way he rushed things, he's determined to find a way for Willow to accept her life with him. I think even if he would have waited, Willow never would have wanted to do what he made her do, but that's besides the point. 

The intensity between these two is enough for me to love this book, but then seeing Willow become stronger and more powerful and more in tune with herself is also amazing. 

I'm very curious to see if there is another book? Will it be a continuation or other characters view points? I thought this was a duet but wouldn't be mad if there are more. Very glad I decided to dive into this series! 

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Review: Of Vows and Betrayal br R.G. Angel

Of Vows and Betrayal by R.G. Angel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

Diving into another RG Angel novel with Javier and Ophelia was fantastic! I loved the suspense and angsty slow burn between these two. 

Ophelia is such an amazing person. She is always going out of her way to help the people she grew up with, rather than let the wealth and fear of her name take over her life and change her personality. She is a true, kind spirit and seriously doesn't have an unkind bone in her body. 

Javier is so full of anger and revenge that he is shocked and surprised that Ophelia is a kind and gentle soul. And of course he would be taken with her - everyone in her life loves her without even trying. 

I love how real and true this book is. When the characters fight, they don't just make up in a few days. It's truly a grovel and a work in progress and I love that trueness to real life. I'm very intrigued to know if any side characters will be getting their own book and will have to wait and see if it will happen...I would love to see how the other men fall. 

So glad I got the chance to read this! 

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Review: The Coven by Harper L. Woods

The Coven by Harper L. Woods
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book! Gah I got sucked into it and read it in one day and now I need book 2 ASAP!

Grey and Willow have a chemistry that just won't stop. I love how fierce and strong and fiesty Willow is. She knows what she has to do and while she's not happy, she wants to get it done so she can be with her brother, Ash.

Sing Willow have such passion for life and creation and nature is amazing. She was taught so well by her mother to respect her magic and have balance. But it's such a strange thing having life and death inside her. 

Grey is such a mystery. I seriously didn't see the end coming and even though it was rushed, I think we were supposed to be just as confused as Willow was when things were being revealed really really fast. 

But honestly that ending still has me in a tailspin! I loved it and all the crazy things that happened. I'm so intrigued to see how things end up between Grey and Willow because this revelation changes so much! 

So glad I decided to read this and now I must go buy the pretty books in store!

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Review: Rookie Mistake by Maren Moore

Rookie Mistake by Maren Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

Davis and Zara are on fire! Seriously, the intensity between these two was felt the moment they locked eyes and it never stopped by the last page. I loved how bold Zara is and how she can match Davis in every aspect. She gave it to him and always had a quip back to him and I love that Davis fell for her each and every time she came back at him. Oliver was annoying but he is a typical brother. 

I loved Harper and Lily and would love to see their stories but I think this is the end of my favorite series by Maren Moore :( Which is so sad as I could stay in this world Maren made forever. 

I'm so glad we got the chance to get this story and I think it was one of the best. Possibly my second favorite! Cant wait to add this to my shrine on my shelf soon! 

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Review: The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

* This review will have major spoilers. If you don't want spoilers, don't read.* 

This book surprised me in a good way - I couldn't put it down once I started it and finished it in less than 24 hours.

Bel went through some intense and crazy things during this novel. Her life has always been weird with her mother disappearing out of thing air and leaving Bel in a running car in February when she was 2. And then to stir everything up again, a documentary about her mother's disappearance. Only for her mother to mysterious come back after being missing for 16 years. A lot of coincidence that Bel wasn't believing for one bit. 

I loved how quick Bel was to find clues and lies, but then also be so oblivious to other things right in front of her face. She was so determined she was right that she couldn't look at the one person in her own house for the past 16 years. 

To find out her father, Charlie, blackmailed HIS father, Patrick, to kill his wife, Rachel, is just... a lot to process. That Bel's grandfather kept her mother prisoner in his property for 16 years, and her father wanting to kill her mother because she wasn't under his thumb? Again, blown away. I knew things weren't as they seemed when they were being revealed in this book, but I never guessed it was that twisted and webbed together in the Price family to make Rachel disappear. That takes brains and power and guts and it's a bit scary to think about that manipulation. 

But also Charlie? To want to kill his wife because she wasn't getting gaslighted by him anymore? That's craziness. The fact he's gotten away with manipulating everyone in his family. To the fact his brother Jeff said Charlie is what keeps this family running. That's definitely an extraordinary power running through Charlie knowing he has that control over so many people. 

So yes this book had me hook, line and sinker. I needed to know how it all ended because it was an amazing novel that kept me guessing from page to page. I really enjoyed it and I'm really glad I read it! 

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Review: The Girl with No Name by Mickey Miller

The Girl with No Name by Mickey Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

Mickey Miller is an auto buy author for me and I was so excited to read this new release! This book is definitely different than his other books, but I really enjoyed the realness and in-the-moment vibes this book gives the reader. 

This book starts off with Reed's every day normal life. His love for Chicago. His future and aspirations. But each and every person has dreams they would love to live. Most of those dreams don't come true. Reed, with the push of his friend and a girl with no name, suddenly finds himself in an incomprehensible situation.

I found myself jealous of these characters a lot. Living life by the seat of their pants. Just living in the moment. No obligations. No responsibilities. Not that I could live that lifestyle, but it still made me yearn for something like that.

Reed and Luna's journey was inspiring and showed that the most unexpected things can happen in the blink of an eye. It gives readers hope that the right path will eventually come our way, it just might take longer than we want. We might be stuck in our everyday normal, but sooner or later we can get that right moment to really live our passions.

I'm thankful Mickey Miller wrote this deep and thoughtful novel. I wasn't expecting it since I've read his backlist, but I was truly surprised by how much this book impacted me after going through a rough two years. Definitely read this book - I think everyone will really love it! 

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Review: Daydreamer by Susie Tate

Daydreamer by Susie Tate
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a random purchase based off IG reels and I enjoyed it but it wasn't my absolute favorite. 

I loved Lucy. She is her own person and she is successful and funny. It doesn't matter if she daydreams too much or can't people very well. Each person is their own and we don't have to be like everyone else on the planet. Should Lucy have gone to work in the corporate world when she's so terrible at it for selfish reasons? No. But again, we all are human and make selfish decisions every day honestly. 

Felix had a crappy childhood growing up with a crappy father, so of course he's going to learn crappy behavior and mannerisms from that lifestyle. Does that excuse the way he treated Lucy? 100% not. Should Lucy have forgiven him? Felix showed how much he changed not only to get Lucy back because he genuinely didn't want to be that person, so yes I think it was great she forgave him. 

I think the downfall is this book was the lack of commination between these two characters. They were in each other's worlds but as passing ships even though they were together. Once you start seeing someone, why wouldn't all the secrets come out? Why keep them in the dark just for problems to happen because it's bound to come up and be a big issue and trust will be broken. 

So I'm glad I read this book after being swayed by the reels. Definitely made by book nerd girl happy!

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Review: Imperfect Match by Vikki Jay

Imperfect Match by Vikki Jay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

Charles and Daisy are phenomenal! I absolutely love how opposite Daisy is with her sunshine and colors and humor compared to Charles' dark clothes and sarcastic, surly personality. Seeing the two of them together means you never know what will happen and I loved seeing the random conversations they could dive into. 

Both of these characters have a lot of deep feelings and memories to unpack and I loved seeing them conquer them at the pace they needed. The tight knit relationships they have with family and friends was amazing to see in action when it was needed. 

I also loved that as much as Daisy's feelings grew for Charles, she knew she needed to keep herself happy with her dreams and life goals and made the hard decision she needed to make to achieve it. That takes a strength words cannot describe.

I have been with Vikki Jay since book 1 and she is an auto buy for me! This book was amazing and I'm so glad we got another masterpiece from this author! I can't wait for my shelf trophies and I think everyone needs to pick up this author asap!

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Review: Emperor of Wrath by Jagger Cole

Emperor of Wrath by Jagger Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author and Valentine PR. This is my honest review. 

Kenzo and Annika's journey is amazing and intense! I love that they have history and have been avoiding contact for five years. Definitely built the suspense!  

Annika has had a really hard life and I loved seeing her story on how she survived. She's very rarely afraid of anything so when she IS scared you know it's for a very good reason. 

Kenzo is such an intense person who's had to overcome so many obstacles to get where he is now. I loved seeing him get the turn around from Annika over and over again because it definitely kept him on his toes, never knowing what she would do next. 

This is very high on my list of favorite books by Jagger and I cant wait to see what happens in the next book!

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Review: Outmatched by Samantha Young and Kristen Callihan

Outmatched by Kristen Callihan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I've been wanting to reread this for so long and finally just dived right in! I loved it just as much now as I did almost 5 years ago! Rhys and Parker are amazing characters and I loved seeing their growth through this novel. My review from 2019 was really great and I still agree with everything I said haha.

My review from November 3, 2019:
I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review.

Parker is making her own life and working hard for it, so she feels disgusted that she has to hire a fake boyfriend to get a permanent position at her dream job. One of the sponsors won't hire employees unless they show they have strong commitment goals... like being in a serious relationship. It's completely wrong, but Parker is desperate to keep this job.

Rhys had it all as a professional boxer, but after witnessing a match gone wrong, he stopped instantly. Now he's struggling to keep his parents gym they started and he's trying to find a solution that doesn't involve selling it. When he interferes with his brother's plan to get paid to date a rich girl, Rhys finds himself dating her instead.

The longer Rhys and Parker are around each other, the more their attraction grows and grows. But they are just acting, right? Both are going to have to face their past and decide if they want to discover what may be in store for them.

I'm so so glad I got a chance to read this eARC!!! I loved it so much! Both characters are strong minded and so stubborn it was really entertaining to watch them go head to head.

Rhys had a lot of self discovery to get through during this novel. He had a lot of guilt and anger and healing to do, but Parker was good for him. She pushed him and challenged him.

And Parker... I feel really bad about how Fairchild treated her. He's a jerk and a snob and I think it's terrible what Parker went through. She's such a strong, independent person and to have to lower herself to that standard was hard to witness.

This was such a great book and I'm glad I got a chance to read this early! Looking forward to future books by Samantha Young and now I'll go discover some books by Kristen Callihan!

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Review: Pack Dutton: Part 2 by Megan Cain (Hannah McBride)

Pack Dutton: Part 2 by Megan Cain
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

Hazel's story with Crew, Kellan, Rhett and Jude was just as fantastic in part 2 as it was in part 1! I love how each character has their own personality and how it all meshes so well with the 5 of them together! 

I also love that we get to meet more of the side characters in this book including Pack Stone! And Thane? That was a wonderful surprise that I feel I need more of!

Rhett's parents are awful. I can't stand any of them and wish bad things towards them. Calla needs her story told. I need her to find her HEA because she seems so lost and forcing herself to be what everyone around her wants to be. It breaks my heart. 

I'm so glad after all Hazel has gone through, she's in a great place with her pack. She made it through her nightmare to find her dreams come true. I may have had moments where the hornet was rough to read, but I'm so glad I devoured her story and that I'm immersed into this world! I can't wait for the next installment because the overall arch is just getting started and I need to see that system shut down.

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Review: The Fabric of Our Souls by K.M. Moronova

The Fabric of Our Souls by K.M. Moronova
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was an interesting book. I actually liked how all of the characters have issues they are dealing with because it made them seemed like normal people. We all have issues, some deeper than others, and seeing it discussed freely in this book was unique.

But because of the setting, I always got the feeling these were teenagers. Instead they are mid to late twenties and I just didn't get that vibe from them.  

I also just didn't LOVE this book. I'm not sure if I was supposed to because of the subject type, but Liam and Wynn go from not liking each other to having sex on the same page. It was just an odd relationship (again, because of the setting and topic I'm not surprised) but it just was missing something for me. 

Glad I read it so I know what is about but glad I won't have to collect every copy out there.

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Review: Born of Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout

Born of Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

Ash and Sera. Seriously my heart can't handle how much I love these two. The trials they have gone through during this series is more than words can say, and yet JLA gave us an enormous book to do just that. We all know how the ending goes for these two characters but to see the actions and drama unfold gave me shivers and sucked me in completely. Every emotion I felt, every reveal I read, it entrapped me completely and I didn't want it to end. 

JLA has given us an amazing book, full of so many things I will definitely have to go back and reread to really absorb all of the information. Readers of this series are going to love this new installment and all of the information that has been revealed to us! I'm very thankful I got the chance to read this and cannot wait for more by this amazing author! 

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Review: Wicked Serve by Grace Reilly

Wicked Serve by Grace Reilly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley and Valentine PR. This is my honest review. 

Nikolai and Isabelle are fantastic together! I loved how they met for the summer and really connected and was a bit frustrated with Nik for ghosting her. I'm glad they got a second chance and that Isabelle made Nikolai work for it the next time around. 

I'm also glad the secrecy didn't last too terribly long since I'm not really a fan of that trope. I was able to make it through for this book and I'm glad I did. 

Both characters are dealing with personal issues in this novel. Some heavy hitters too and things that should have been addressed a long time ago. I'm glad they both have each other in their lives because the only reason they were able to get the help they needed was because the other stepped in and made sure they found the right people to make those positive changes. 

I'm glad I got the chance to read this book and I'm sure one day I'll read the rest of the Callahan clans HEA!

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Review: Northern Twilight by Samantha Young

Northern Twilight by Samantha Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review.

Callie and Lewis. These two were joined at the hips when they were younger so I'm not surprised they have a convoluted history as grown ups.

I love that Callie went off to France to learn more about baking but her heart will always be in Scotland. She's been through so much in her younger life and she knows exactly what she wants after that traumatic past.

And Lewis. He was definitely a typical 17 year old wondering about a different future because we are all like that. But I think he needed that experience to really understand that no where is going to be home.

Seeing these two as adults and learning to communicate better was magical. It shows that forgiveness is possible but also learning to admit when one made a bad judgment call. They also had a lot of time to make up and relearning each other's likes and dislikes. Yeah they knew the other person pretty well but people are always changing as they grow older.

I loved this story and I'm so glad Samantha Young gave us this next generation story!

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Review: Twisted Truths by P. Rayne

Twisted Truths by P. Rayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review.

Obsidian and Ariana's story was fantastic! Seriously, I loved seeing these two together and couldn't stop reading this book. Obsidian has always been intriguing to me since book 1 and I was NOT disappointed once his book became available!

And Ariana is a great person. She wants to do better and live a clean life but of course her family puts her smack dab in the middle of their mess and she put it upon herself to clean it up.

I also loved the Little Mermaid retelling. I find there isn't too many out there so it was a nice surprise to see this story come to life in this dark and twisted way.

I'm so sad to see this series end but I know I can always revisit these characters as much as I want with rereads. I'm so glad I got the chance to read this and I can't wait to add it to my physical library!

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Review: Every Wrong You Right by J.E. Parker

Every Wrong You Right by J.E. Parker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Heidi and Ty's story intrigued me when I discovered Ty learned ASL to talk to Heidi. That alone made me swoon so much because you know he's a keeper to go out of his way to learn a language to communicate to a woman he's attracted to. 

I love Heidi's fierce determination to accomplish everything in life. She not going to let anything stop her from doing what she wants to do and I love that so much. 

Ty had his demons and he let those control his life which resulted in hurting a lot of other people. But seeing him try to redeem his past wrongs is admirable and shows he's changed so much as a person. 

I'm glad I got the chance to read this book and may try to read the rest of the series soon! 

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Review: Saving the Beast by Pru Schuyler

Saving the Beast by Pru Schuyler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

Blair and Griffin are amazing! I adore all things Beauty and the Beast and this book is right up with all the other ones I love! I love how beastly but cuddly Griffin is. He has his way on the ice with hockey but besides that he's extremely chill and mature. Once he decided Blair was end game, I love how determination to make sure she never wanted to leave him again.

Blair had goals and she is slaying them. The way she goes out of her comfort zone to help her dad is amazing. She's not afraid of working hard and she's determined to accomplish everything she wants.

This novel was so great and I'm so glad I got the chance to read it! I'm now very tempted to read all of this authors back list! 

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Review: Beautiful Beast by Neva Altaj

Beautiful Beast by Neva Altaj
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review.

Rafael and Vasilisa are now my favorite couple from this author! Seriously, I devoured this book and loved seeing these two together. The way they acted toward each other from the second they met has had me ensnared and I couldn't get enough of them. I was so so sad when this book ended because I just wanted more and more of their life.

I loved that even though Rafael was blown away by Vasilisa's beauty, he didn't make that something known to her. And that he ended up liking her determination to get home and she kept fighting until they had an agreement. Him liking her for her personality was such a beautiful thing to see.

And Vasilisa not even blinking at all of Rafael's scars was fantastic. As she said, she's constantly around men with scars or injuries that she doesn't even see them anymore. And the way he tried to hide from her to not scare her because everyone else in his world flinches or screams when they look at him. This man is ruthless and has learned to harder his heart, so seeing Vasilisa not be fazed was amazing.

I have been a fan of Nava's since book 1, but this book has blown me away and it's definitely my favorite of them all! Doesn't hurt that Beauty and the Beast is my favorite Disney movie too haha.

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Review: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the shortest book I've read probably and the most impacting.  A story about one party who only wants to give to the one they love, while the other party ends up taking everything from them to benefit themselves.  But the tree loves the boy until the end and that shows true love and joy from the tree, that no matter how much the boy wanted, she was willing to give him everything of her.  And yet, when he needed one last thing that didn't involve her sacrifice, she still gave it to him.  

So many emotions came from this tiny book and this author did a fantastic job of portraying those just in the dialogue and simple drawings.  I'm glad a friend recommended this to me as it will stay with me for years to come.

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Review: Obsession byJane Henry

Obsession by Jane Henry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel. This is my honest review. 

Violet and Cain's story was packed full of action, mystery and suspense! This is my first book by Jane Henry and I really enjoyed her writing! 

Violet is a woman everyone female should aspire to be. She takes charge of her life and trains to protect herself against anyone wishing her ill. She is determined, strong willed, and so smart. I loved seeing her up against Cain because you just never knew which one was going to win that altercation.

Cain is a man used to getting what he wants, when he wants it, with no questions. He was drastically underprepared for Violet in his life. 

I loved that there were 2 missions in this book to really show how well these two characters work well together. 

This book was really good and I'm glad I took a chance on reading it!  

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Review: Walkoff Wedding by Maren Moore

Walkoff Wedding by Maren Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author. This is my honest review. 

Grant and Addies story is amazing! This whole series is legit a top favorite of mine and I love how much Maren Moore makes this a great world to get sucked into. 

I love that Grant was so insistent on meeting ArtGirl when they were talking. You could just feel his excitement and his need to meet the girl he was connecting with online. He definitely jumped into things way faster than Addie did when it came to life altering events, but Grant knew what he wanted and wasnt afraid to go after it. 

And seeing Addie open up and flourish into a more confident woman was amazing. She was always pushed aside at home and that made her fold into herself and be shy. I'm so glad Grant helped her gain confidence and awareness of just how awesome she really is.

Auggie is amazing. 

Seeing Reece and Lane and everyone was fantastic. Lane is still my guy through 3 books! 

I love love love this series and I'm so happy Grant got his HEA! Not sure if anymore books are happening in this series but these 3 so far are must reads!

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Review: Daddy's Little Librarian by Lila Fox

Daddy's Little Librarian by Lila Fox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author kindly gifted me this book and I will be meeting her in just a week!  I chose this book because of Ava's job and it's number 17 in the series, but I didn't feel lost at all with getting introduced to characters and the world building that has been created for 17 books prior.  

I love that Sean was instantly drawn to Ava the first moment he saw her and he was determined, but patient, to get Ava to warm up to him.  He knew nothing short of Ava not being interested in him was going to stop his pursuance of her, and since Ava WAS interested in her own shy way at the beginning, it was great to see him on his path to getting his happily ever after. 

I love that Ava was able to build her new life after what she went through with her ex.  She got out and was living her life again and that is just an achievement all on it's own.  I like that she was cautious with Sean even though the attraction was there because she was leery.  Shows that she was still growing as a person. 

I'm glad I got a chance to read this and may eventually fall down the rabbit hole to read the other books in the series!

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Review: Monstrous Urges by Jagger Cole

Monstrous Urges by Jagger Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author and Valentine PR. This is my honest review. 

Taylor and Drazen!  This book was packed full of action, adventure, intensity - the whole works honestly!  I legit couldn't put this book down and basically finished it in one sitting! 

I love how amazing Taylor is.  She has worked her way to the top tier lawyer practice and she's tenacious, determined, and so smart.  Seeing her go head to head with some of the most influential people in the world is inspiring.  And that includes Drazen.

Drazen is so revenge motivated at the beginning of this book.  But seeing him fall more and more for Taylor was amazing.  He definitely fought it at first but getting snared by Taylor's aura was only a matter of time. 

The mystery of Taylor's memory loss?  The battle of their families?  The big secret?  All of it was brilliant!  I loved this so much and I'm so glad we finally got these two's story - it was perfectly executed and I am sad it's now all done.  Jagger knocked it out of the park and I can't wait for the next one! 

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Review: Silver Wings Golden Games by Evie Marceau

Silver Wings Golden Games by Evie Marceau
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sabine and Wolf's adventure continues in this second book when Sabine is forced to be the fiance of Rian and ignore her feelings toward Wolf, while also hating Wolf after what he said and did in book 1.  And this book was a good continuation after the debut, but I hate tug of war novels.  She says she hates Wolf, she really loves him.  She kisses Rian, when she really wants to kiss Wolf.  Wolf loves her, but keeps her away for her safety. 

If it was just a little bit of the tug of war, I wouldn't mind, but it was just the entire book with one lie after another, one white truth after another, and I got very tired of it all by 40%.  I loved seeing Sabine get more confident in her godkissed ability though.  

But then the ending of Sabine getting taken and Wolf not knowing who she is... I'm just tired of them not getting a moment's of happily ever after before something comes along to ruin it.  So I'm not sure if I will continue with book 3 when it's released and I'm not sure if I will keep the SE set that is to come out later this year.  It's just a lot to deal with and I don't have the patience for it. 

That being said, I did enjoy the story, I liked the surprises that happened, I like the characters.  It just isn't amazing for me to want to own this in print I think. 

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Review: White Horse Black Nights by Evie Marceau

White Horse Black Nights by Evie Marceau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sabine and Wolf's story was very interesting and unique!  I got this book because a book box is doing a SE to see if I will like it enough to own it and I'm so glad I got introduced to this story!

I adore Sabine.  She is a spit fire and even though she's very new to the world after being basically caged up for all of her life, she is so worldly when trying to escape Wolf on their travel to her new cage.  She has a lot of fire and motivation to be free and I love seeing her try to outmaneuver her way through every obstacle she can think of.  

Wolf is a harder character to love, though I do like him a lot.  He's just duty bound to Rian and lets that cloud his thoughts rather than living his own life and doing things that HE wants to do.  Seeing him let go with Sabine those few times were amazing and I just wish he had the courage to do what he wanted in life rather than follow orders. 

Sabine's godkissed ability is amazing and I love it so much.  She is such a gentle soul and never takes things or living beings for granted.  

To say I am intrigued is an understatement and I downloaded book 2 right away to see how this adventure goes into book 2!  I'm glad I decided to dive right into this and I think a lot of readers would enjoy this story!

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Review: Grumpy Goalie by Delancey Stewart

Grumpy Goalie by Delancey Stewart
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a fun and cute novel. Stephano and Hillary are so completely opposite that they work so well together. I love Hillarys bubbly personality and I definitely love Stephano's grumpiness.  

I think their communication could have been way better and honestly? I didn't like Stephano's mom. She was way too judgy towards Hillary and snubbed her because she didn't live in Italy instead of being happy her son found someone to be with. I hate judgemental mothers because of my own history. Plus Stephano almost let his mother make his life decisions when he is an adult. 

Anyway, I thought this book was good and I'm glad I read it! 

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Review: Reckless by Lauren Roberts

Reckless by Lauren Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The way this book just picks up moments after book 1 finished is amazing. Action, adventure, betrayal, conflicting feelings, survival. This book had it all and so much more, especially the intensity between Paedyn and Kai. These two have been gravitating around each other for so long I'm shocked they are still able to resist each other. Both have their purpose in life that had nothing to do with each other, but the pull between them is unignorable. 

Pae had been through so much in such a short amount of time and she didn't just get to grieve for everything that she's been through. And during this journey she will doesn't get to process, but keeps getting more and more thrown at her. Honestly I'd give up if I were her. Which makes me a terrible martyr so thank goodness Pae is nothing like me. 

And Kai keeps putting duty above everything else and I'm about to knock a few of his teeth loose. Why does he own his loyalty to a family who is only raising him to be a weapon? I think it's unfair and for him to sacrifice everything he wants for his duty is baloney. 

So much happens between Kai and Paedyn in this book but not a whole lot else occurs to be honest. Which I'm completely okay with because I love the moments between these two so much. 

I'm bummed I have to wait for book 3 and can see myself rereading the whole series to get caught back up for that long awaited day. I'm glad I dived into this second installment and I can't wait to see how it ends! 

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Review: Trouble by Tia Louise

Trouble by Tia Louise
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This book was okay. Not great but not awful. I felt a bit disconnected with the characters and so many things randomly came out of nowhere it felt to me, so I was a bit jerked around almost.  

Spencer grew a lot in this book and I really loved seeing that. Joselyn was a bit chaotic but I liked that she decided to put herself first after all the crap Elliot out her through. 

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Review: Veiled Truths by A.M. Kusi

Veiled Truths by A.M. Kusi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author.  This is my honest review. 

After devouring this book in two sittings, I am so ecstatic that the MC Pirates are about to get their stories!  I've loved these grizzly men since we first met them and cannot wait until all of these men get their stories and HEA! 

Also, if you find yourself getting deja vu reading this novel, you may have read Carter and Piper's story in "A Book A Day Presents Color Theory 3: Let Love Live! Anthology.  A.M. Kusi had their story as a short story there and I had forgotten that at first, ha.  

I love seeing Piper come to life in this novel.  Her parents are scum and the way she grew up was awful.  I'm so glad Carter came into her life and made her realize that happiness is out there and also being strong for oneself is obtainable and needed to survive.  She really grew into a person she is proud of and I love that so much. 

Carter also getting his revenge for his false sentence?  Perfection.  The end of the book with Fred?  I was cackling with revenge at how perfect it was!

I'm so glad I got the chance to read this novel and will, as always, consume anything this author creates, because I love these worlds so much!  I urge anyone who's thinking about diving into their books to do so asap because once you dive, you won't want to resurface!

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Review: Hate at First Sight by Mickey Miller

Hate at First Sight by Mickey Miller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Amelia and Jack's story was very entertaining, fun the moment they met, all the way to Costa Rico and back to Chicago.  I was able to relate to Amelia in certain ways throughout this book.  I was also jealous of her going on a yoga retreat in a slice of paradise.

Jack is a little too conceited for my taste.  He acts like a grumpy CEO billionaire but then also says certain things that make him look like a wanna be surfer.  The mix didn't really work for me.  And Amelia's hot and cold about her opinion of him was a bit much to keep up with and got a bit old after awhile. 

I am glad Amelia was able to figure out her life after all the unexpected news hit her.  She definitely smart and capable of taking care of herself and I liked seeing her strength. 

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Review: Billionaire Grump by Julie Capulet

Billionaire Grump by Julie Capulet
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author and Wildfire Marketing Solutions. This is my honest review. 

Alexander and Ivy's story is so fast and intense.  These two fell for each other three moment they saw each other and they never slowed down after that moment.  I would never do any of the things they did but I'm sure it happens for some people in real life. 

And Alexander?  He is so much.  He steam rolled Ivy once they got home and my head is still reeling from everything he threw at her in one second. 

Josh was insanely reckless with his decision but I knew Roy did some sketchy things to obtain that money so I'm glad Alexander came swooping in when he did to save the day.  Because Roy totally deserved that shake down! 

I can't imagine having the amount of wealth these characters do, so to me this is all a dream of a perfect life.  I know it exists out there, I'll just never get to experience it except through fictional books, ha!

I'm glad I got the chance to read this book and meet these characters!

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Review: Dragon's Oath by Sophie Stern

Dragon's Oath by Sophie Stern
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Peggy and Cameron have an unexpected meeting that changed their lives forever. Peggy is extremely kind and brave. I'm not sure if I could have done what she did, to be honest. To listed to a complete stranger who scared the crap out of me? Knowingly walking into dragon territory to fulfill the oath? Yeah I'd be terrified. 

This book was extremely short and dived right into the story. I'm glad I grabbed it for free to see how this dragon story went and I may see about getting the rest of the series at a later date! 

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Review: Ancients by Kathryn Moon

Ancients by Kathryn Moon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This final book was a really great conclusion to the series. I had a harder time with the two middle books, but the way the Ancients were introduced and how the final solution panned out, I really liked the way it was all finished.

Joanna is pretty much a badass. I loved that she started as a person who had no magic to a really strong, impressive witch. Plus she is just able to connect with almost everyone in her life and she always wanting to help. The true philosophy of a librarian.

I loved how the ancients came together and were willing to do a major change to find a balance in everyone's lives. One of the best endings I've seen!

I'm glad I decided to read this series and I'm glad I bought the original covers to meet the author in July!

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Review: Scrivens by Kathryn Moon

Scrivens by Kathryn Moon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Seeing Joanna get to know her family in this book was sweet. But it felt like she was torn between her coven and her family at times and that she needs a better balance. Plus some of the Scriveners are definitely abusing their magic which was disgusting.

I love that Joanna's magic is so powerful. She is definitely a wordsmith and can create the strongest message and I love seeing that occur. I don't think she understands how strong she is, which would be a bad thing is she wasnt Joanna. I don't think she could intentionally hurt anyone, even though she was tempted in this book.

Very intrigued to see how the last book goes and hopefully this coven can get a break on the craziness that has happened since Joanna joined!

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Review: Warriors by Kathryn Moon

Warriors by Kathryn Moon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Book 2 in this series was okay.  Joanna shows she's a powerful witch and her magic has no limits, which I love so much.  She goes from thinking she has no magic to a powerful force in a very short time. 

Surprisingly, I really found myself loving Bryce in this book which is not a character I thought I would enjoy.  But watching Bryce with the kids was fantastic! 

The connection between Joanna, Aiden, Callum and Isaac is really strong and their devotion to one another is great.  Their coven can withstand a lot of blocks which is good since they have a lot going on in their lives. 

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Review: Written by Kathryn Moon

Written by Kathryn Moon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book about a librarian? Yes, please! Joanna's pure reaction to the new library she is working at is my reaction every time I go to a library. I loved seeing her amazement and excitement because I know exactly how all of those moments feel. 

Callus, Aiden and Issac's reactions towards Joanna was so great. They all were instantly drawn to her and they wanted to protect her and be with her at all times. What girl would say no to that? 

I love how Joanna's magic was finally revealed to her and that it is such a Joanna moment. To write her magic and it comes true. I need that bit of magic into my life haha.

With both covens defeating The Hollow, I loved the action and the struggle they all went through for their success. And that even though the guys wanted to protect Joanna, she was essential to their success and they stopped coddling her by the end. 

I definitely enjoyed this story and I'm excited to continue the series with the next book

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Review: The Alpha of Bleake Isle by Kathryn Moon

The Alpha of Bleake Isle by Kathryn Moon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dragons and alphas and suspense - I love this would and this story!  I love that Mairwen blossomed into her true self once Ronson chose her as his omega and gave her the respect and love and attention she deserved.  Being verbally abused her whole life really shaped her into a shell of herself.  I'm glad she had books to hide in, but I'm even more glad she got Ronson's attention when she did. 

I love how strong and smart Mairwen is.  She is shaping their world into a better place with each moment of confidence she gains.  And I know I'm gushing about Mairwen more at the moment, but she is an amazing character and I loved seeing her growth into the leader she is. 

Ronson is amazing and fantastic as well and I love how much he dots on his omega.  Once he realized her amazingness, his support only grew for her.  

I love Niall and hope he will get his own book someday! The dry sense of humor and his quiet judgment is the best lol.

So glad I dived into this and will be getting my copy signed in July! 

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Review: The Reality of Everything by Rebecca Yarros

The Reality of Everything by Rebecca Yarros
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has floored me. Honestly I didn't think I would love Morgan's book this much after all the love I've given for the other characters. But Morgan's story is so real. So gutwrenching. So inspiring.  

She has loved the same man for eight years with barely a hope to get that love returned. And then she had to watch everyone in her life get their happily ever after while she got lost and forgotten by all of them. I very much understand how and why she got her anxiety and grief and why it wouldn't go away. The scene where she told everyone exactly how she felt about them in her life? I'll never forget it because that was so REAL and TRUE and it really resonated with me. 

And seeing Morgan with Jackson? Pure magic. And seeing Jackson pursue Morgan each and every time? Perfection. And the times Jackson laid EVERYTHING out to Morgan? Telling her everything he was thinking and feeling? I need a man like that in my life asap. Because that is an adult who knows what he wants and isn't afraid to let anyone in his life know.  

The scene of Morgan driving through a freaking hurricane to save Finley and Vivian? I got goosebumps. It was so insane. The truck floating away in the ocean? 

Gah I have no words for this book I seriously love it so much and I'm so glad I finally read it after a much needed binge read. This book will stay with me for a long time because it's so emotional and real and amazing.

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