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Foiled Stars by Jennifer Ascienzo
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Of Song and Scepter by Liesl West
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Sea King by Mariella Hunt
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
An exciting continuation of Rose and Peter, and Meredith’s story from book 1! And we’re introduced to a new character, the Ocean Prince, who’s imprisoned and provides a fourth POV.
I enjoyed reading about Rose and Peter’s continued relationship and their search for the Ocean Prince. The unrelenting storms and its effects on the land made for some great tension.
And most of all, I enjoyed watching Meredith come into her own and finally find her happiness. It ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, and I’m looking forward to book 3!
I enjoyed reading about Rose and Peter’s continued relationship and their search for the Ocean Prince. The unrelenting storms and its effects on the land made for some great tension.
And most of all, I enjoyed watching Meredith come into her own and finally find her happiness. It ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, and I’m looking forward to book 3!
The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Musician and The Monster by Megan Van Dyke
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Until the Last Page by Chantal Gadoury
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
I had the privilege of reading an ARC of Until the Last Page…and I absolutely loved this sweet romantasy. It’s been a long time since I haven’t wanted a book to end.
Jo and Aneurin stole my heart, and found their banter and chemistry to be top notch. I was definitely rooting for them to get together! Jo was an active protagonist and easy to root for. I also loved her relationship with her family. Our frog prince, Aneurin, was so sassy and high and mighty. It was a pleasure watching them grow as characters and slowly realizing they’re in love.
Fairytales that they travel through included The Princess and the Frog, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Cinderella. I adored watching the fairytales I loved as a young girl come to life, but with a modern twist.
This is told in first person POV, from Jo’s perspective throughout.
It ends with a HEA but on a bit of a cliffhanger that I feel leads nicely in book 2…which I cannot wait for.
Jo and Aneurin stole my heart, and found their banter and chemistry to be top notch. I was definitely rooting for them to get together! Jo was an active protagonist and easy to root for. I also loved her relationship with her family. Our frog prince, Aneurin, was so sassy and high and mighty. It was a pleasure watching them grow as characters and slowly realizing they’re in love.
Fairytales that they travel through included The Princess and the Frog, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Cinderella. I adored watching the fairytales I loved as a young girl come to life, but with a modern twist.
This is told in first person POV, from Jo’s perspective throughout.
It ends with a HEA but on a bit of a cliffhanger that I feel leads nicely in book 2…which I cannot wait for.
Moon Dust in My Hairnet by JR Creaden
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A sweet, fun cozy lunar sci-fi romp! This tells the story of 20-year old Lane, whose big sister established the first colony on the moon.
I related to Lane a lot, in being the overlooked sibling and never feeling like I could measure up. I loved the little tidbits that were at the start of each chapter, whether it was a menu (Lane is a lunch lady) or email messages and it made me feel more immersed in the world. Lane’s friendships and relationships were fun to watch unfold, as well.
There’s ND, LGBTQ+ and polyam rep here. The ending was sweet and definitely made me smile.
I related to Lane a lot, in being the overlooked sibling and never feeling like I could measure up. I loved the little tidbits that were at the start of each chapter, whether it was a menu (Lane is a lunch lady) or email messages and it made me feel more immersed in the world. Lane’s friendships and relationships were fun to watch unfold, as well.
There’s ND, LGBTQ+ and polyam rep here. The ending was sweet and definitely made me smile.
Born of Starlight by Mariet Kay
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
This is a lush fantasy romance with fabulous worldbuilding, a fun cast of characters to follow, beautiful prose, and a sweet and spicy romance between an enchantress and a warlock. Add the fact that it’s a loose Rapunzel retelling, and I was sold!
And did I mention that gorgeous cover?! Looking forward to part 2 of this series, which will focus on the queen’s adventures.
And did I mention that gorgeous cover?! Looking forward to part 2 of this series, which will focus on the queen’s adventures.
Does Love Always Win? by Diane Billas
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A Fatal Affair by A.R. Torre
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Another fun read by author A.R. Torre!
It had a great premise: famous movie star found dead with a strange woman, the starlet caught in the middle, and the mystery slowly unraveling through the police investigation.
There are a LOT of short POV chapters here, which isn’t a bad thing. You see the mystery from all sides and you question what is really going on. The ending was definitely a twist! And I enjoyed reading about the police putting the pieces together. I didn’t feel all of the POVs were necessary though, and some slowed the pacing of the story.
Overall, will continue to read this author’s other works!
It had a great premise: famous movie star found dead with a strange woman, the starlet caught in the middle, and the mystery slowly unraveling through the police investigation.
There are a LOT of short POV chapters here, which isn’t a bad thing. You see the mystery from all sides and you question what is really going on. The ending was definitely a twist! And I enjoyed reading about the police putting the pieces together. I didn’t feel all of the POVs were necessary though, and some slowed the pacing of the story.
Overall, will continue to read this author’s other works!