Review: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was actually a really good storyline! Not that I had doubts, but I'm blown away by all the twists and turns. Is it revolutionary? No. But I was kept guessing and honestly just along for the ride as I had zero brain power to go to the level of Avery and the Hawthorne brothers. Their level of intelligence with puzzles and mysteries is way beyond my ability to figure out. 

Also? Rich people are so vindictive. The amount of work they have to do to trick or betray people is ridiculous. Find something else to focus your time on. Get a better hobby. 

I really did enjoy this book and will be looking forward to seeing what the next adventure will be in book 2. Because now I'm left wanting to know more. 

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Review: The Bad Boy Rule by Maren Moore

The Bad Boy Rule by Maren Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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

I just consumed this book in practically one sitting! Saint and Lennon's story was fantastic! So much was packed into this book but it also felt like I needed so much more to keep reading their book. The chemistry is intense, the family trauma and drama just kept rolling, but I couldn't get enough of these two characters. 

These two seemed so much older and wiser than their college age selves. They have gone through some really trying times, both completely different situations than the other, but both just as exhausted from surviving. 

Saint is an amazing man, staying for his mom and trying to help her as much as she will allow. He runs himself to the ground with everything on his shoulders. 

Lennon is going through an entire personality change and realizing she not living her dreams but rather her parents. Seeing her break away from their rules and finding out who she really is was an amazing journey. She's also very strong and vocal about what she wants in everything and I admire that so much. 

This book was amazing. I loved it from the first page to the last. Maren is an auto read author for me and I'm so glad I got to read this novel! 

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Review: Dance of Madness by Jagger Cole

Dance of Madness 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. 

Milena and Nero's story is off the charts. Seriously, two people couldn't be more different, but the intensity and emotion these two go through is wild. This book probably has the most spice so far of this authors books and the darkness just kept coming and coming. 

I was able to guess the culprit very early on in this story but seeing the final showdown at the end was still satisfying and entertaining.

I also loved the pen pal portion during this book and the mystery of who was the one writing was fun. 

Very glad I got the chance to read this book and looking forward to the next one! 

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Review: Enigma by RuNyx

Enigma by RuNyx
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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

This is the second book I've read by this author, and I've seen a ton of people rave about this authors books and I've always been intrigued. Overall I enjoyed this story. It was a rough start for me, very slow and I almost gave up but wanted to see how it ended. And it did get a bit better to allow me to finish. I got a ton of Wednesday Addams vibes from the main character, which I enjoyed. 

Caz was an intriguing character and I'm glad we got a few chapters with his viewpoint. I also like that Salem grew more into herself and allowed her to open up to more people in her life. Her childhood was full of a void when it came to love and affection. 

I'm glad i got the chance to read this book! 

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Review: Black Ties & White Lies by Kat Singleton

Black Ties & White Lies by Kat Singleton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I decided to read this book because a book box is doing a SE to see if I wanted that version. And while I really liked this story, I don't need a SE so yay for saving money but yay for reading a pretty darn good book!

I love Margo. She's feisty, but dealing with a wounded heart and she's not ready to deal with another Sinclair brother who will more than likely break her once again. I love that she has hopes and dreams, but that she was stuck in a crummy job due to the ex in her life. Seeing her thrive in New York and loving the culture and world there was fantastic. 

Beck is so...extra, and I loved it. In order to get Margo's attention, he buys the company that she's employed with. Like, seriously? Can you get any more spoiled than that? Then to make Margo go to New York because he "promoted" her to work for him while he wooed her... I mean, I loved how extra he was, but do people really do those kinds of things? Also? If I were Margo? I would have quit my job if I was put into that type of situation because no one, no how!

I think the communication between these two was rough and agonizing most times. They fought so much just because they didn't want to cave first about whatever subject they were talking about. I mean, the tension was crazy, but come on. At some point just gain some confidence and let everything out. 

So, yeah, this was enjoyable and I'm glad I read it. I'm very curious about Emma and Winnie and may eventually read their stories, but this was a good first book by this author for me!

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Review: The Wraith King by Juliette Cross

The Wraith King by Juliette Cross
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Firebird by this author and wanted to read another book by her so I picked this up. And I definitely enjoyed it! 

Una and Goll are such opposites but have this deep connection that cannot be denied. When they first met, both were so broken by their circumstances, but together they managed to escape their unfortunate fate. And with that moment they sparked the new future of their world and unlocked so many doors that were destined to open.

I really loved seeing both of them fall for each other and to learn that they can make their own rule in this new world they were creating. 

This was a great story and I'm glad I decided to read it! 

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Review: The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson

The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This review will obtain spoilers for the storyline. 

I got a SE of this book and needed to read to decide if I would keep it or not. Good for me, but bad for my shelves, I loved it and could not put it down! It's been awhile since I've read a book on a 24 hour time frame and now I'm sad I've finished this novel but don't have the next book to continue the journey. 

Rhya is a fantastic woman. She is so caring and kind, always wanting to help anyone around her. She's a healer, she was trained to live out on the wild if needed. She was not prepared for the chilling judgemental life of court, but she adapts to her surroundings quickly. 

When she got captured, she didn't fall to hystericals, but was alert and always trying to find a way to get free. When Penn got her, she also didn't freak out, but observed as much as she could to learn what was going on. I love her witty personality. I cannot wait until she masters her wind magic and becomes a kickass woman!

Penn is so frustrating. I get he has control issues over his fire magic, and he has to control his feelings, but he is so stoic and cold most of the times. Don't think I didn't love him, though, because I do, but he is definitely a hard character to crack. I wish we could have gotten into his head a few times to just see what he was thinking and feeling. 

Soren? This man intrigues me. He definitely has control and I hope he can train Rhya to get a better handle on her wind power. But let's not get confused. I want Soren to train her but I do ship Rhya and Penn 100%! Though I'm sure this will become a love triangle situation, as much as I hate those stories. 

Also? The earth remnant? I bet those earthquakes happening on and off? Definitely that character. And I bet it's a female. Just doing my early predictions now!

So glad I got around to reading this and can't wait for the next installment! 

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