Handle with care, hmmm one of my favorite books by Jodi Picoult. I HAD to read this one to see if the book lived up to its name. My goodness, did this book go about and beyond my expectations. Completely blew them out of the water. The emotions described in this book, from each main character to each other, to the pain/hurt/anguish towards their patients. I could not get enough. I swear I almost fell off my seat because I kept scooting forward as I was reading. I cannot wait to read more in this series, and any other books by this author!
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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review By Emily Nolden
5 out of 5 stars
Wow this was my first book by Leslie and it was great! The romance, the storyline, the heartbreak. All absolutely amazing! I honestly cannot say enough good things about this book and this author.
Excuse me while I go grab the other books in this series. Leslie took my heart with this book, and I loved every second of it!
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This was my first book that I have ever read by K.G. Fletcher and she did not disappoint. I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump with romance, but I thought I’d take a shot with this story. Growing up on a farm, and now running a farm myself I was a bit skeptical about the writing in this book and if everything would be accurate (a pet peeve of mine). But, K.G. Did not disappoint at all. She was accurate in a majority of her story, which makes me very happy as a reader and a farmer! But, I should also focus on the romance in this story, which plays a big part in this book. You easily fell in love with every single character. They were just so easy going and lovable. Every single problem the two main love interests, Teddy and Robyn, they overcame together. They didn’t turn their backs on each other, but they worked together. If that doesn’t melt your heart, I don’t know what would! I can’t wait for book 2!!
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Victims become survivors. Pain and suffering becomes winning and strength. Read Tink to see a tragedy become a love story with hope and retribution.
I love a strong female MC who goes beyond her past to make a better future, not only for herself but for others around her.
Through this book I couldn’t stop yelling “go Tink” throughout this book and cheering her on. I kept turning the page, and saying one more chapter. Then I realize what time it is and that I should REALLY go to bed.
D.M. Earl wrote this outstanding, page turning book, that I could not put down and I cannot wait to read more in the series. I cannot believe how great the storyline is, outside of the romance. Just what Tink was doing for herself and others around her. I immediately fell in love with Tink as the character and you could not ask for a better person!
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I absolutely love all of Amy McKinley’s books that she has written. But to read this prequel to her Mafia Elite series, is even better, or icing on the cake!
I love seeing where their story begins, where the mafia “princesses” started out. I found it sad reading from their point of view on how protective and strict their fathers are. I understand the reasoning behind them being strict, but to have no control over their daily lives was heartbreaking for me.
But that is Amy McKinley for you, always pulling at your heart strings!
In this story, Lilianna, Sofia, Emiliana, and Marissa get their first taste of freedom, which is so exciting for the reader and the characters in this story! Having freedom has a cost though. The cost for these girls is not wanting to give up their freedom that they so desperately wanted. The real question is, what will they all do to keep their freedom? Defy their family? Or back down to their strong-willed fathers, and go back to playing the “perfect princess”.
I have actually read a couple of the stories in this series already, so the prequel gave me a new point of view for each character. Since I now read the prequel, I think I am going back to re-read the series. This prequel was absolutely amazing and I was so glad I read it. I have new insight to the way each character thinks and where they come from, and what they had to go through.
Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari 5 out of 5 stars
I always love reading any book by Via Mari, and this book did not disappoint. Follow along and learn all about Katarina Meilers and Chase Prestian. A woman who is dedicated to her job and always strives for perfection, and a man who just wants to be seen. Do you believe in love at first sight? This book slightly follows that line, where there is an immediate attraction that only grows as time goes on. But, like every love story, something goes wrong. That wrong in this book, can be Chase’s over protectiveness and Katarina strong emotions, which she is not used to having. Can they overcome their differences and each other’s flaws? Read to find out!
I love the playfulness between the two, and the joking around with each other. Let’s not forget about the steam either!
All in all, Via Mari did not fail and brought, yet another, great romance story! I cannot wait to read more in this series!
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This was a great dark romance mafia book. I have never read a book by this author and I thought Via Mari did an excellent job writing this! To start off the book, I thought it was a bit slow for me. Granted there was some mafia action but just not enough to keep me reading consistently. But I stuck through it and I am so glad I did. Who doesn’t love a bit of mystery in the middle of a mafia romance? Read and you will unravel the mystery of Adrianna. Not only does she fight her instincts, but she was instantly drawn to Salvatore. Again, who doesn’t love reading about the head of the mafia down on his knees falling for a woman he never thought he could love. Throughout the book I fell more and more in love and I couldn’t put it down. I cannot wait for the next installment!
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While this is my first book I have read by Willa Drew, I cannot wait to read more. I started this book thinking I could take my time reading it, and a couple hours later, I completed the book. This book was that good! From the heartbreak to the love and romance, the paparazzi’s to the bodyguards. I couldn’t get enough! Let us not forget about the banter between Wil and El, that just kept me laughing hysterically. Then for El to describe her love for music as her lifeline, I could not relate more. Each character was so relatable and I wish I could meet them in person and be friends!
Downside to this book? The fact that it ended on a cliffhanger and I am expected to wait a WHOLE YEAR. Love this book and I cannot wait to read more in the series!
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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Emily Nolden
5 out of 5 stars
The story of a second chance.
Have you ever read a book where you crave to be the main character? Despite all the hardships, and every mountain that character climbs?
That is this book for me! Hands down, so amazing! I’m writing a review, yet I cannot put to words how much I absolutely LOVE this book!
Thank you Anise Storm and Taylor L. Ray for writing such an amazing book, that I read through the night!
“Evelyn, when I was left to drown underwater, you were the air that kept me breathing. It has always been you, and it will only ever be you.”
Who doesn’t want to be told this? To have this kind of love, compassion, and unending protection!
Let’s not forget about the steam! My oh my, did Storm and Ray know how to write these scenes! Warning: do not read in extreme heat or around other people, haha.
Overall such a great book, and I can’t wait to read more of these authors books!
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Burn (Elemental Warriors Book 1) by Joanna Morgan 4 out of 5 stars
Burn by Joanna Morgan is a great new concept to the paranormal fantasy tale. Follow Levi and Brook in this refreshing new concept as they learn about each other and fight against the odds to be with each other. I loved the new concept, the story line and the characters, but it was very hard for me to keep reading through this book. I just thought it was very slow throughout the whole book, until the very end. When you work full time and have kids it was very hard for me not to get distracted or “get in the zone”, to read this book. Despite this book being slow, I did think the writing was good. The plot was all brand new and there was a lot of world building, so I believe that is why the book might have been on the slower side. I also loved the forbidden romance between Levi and Brook, along with them having to defy the odds. Brook is learning of a whole new world, and learning about a whole new part of herself.
Due to the flaws, but with reason, I gave this book a 4 out of 5 stars. Overall it was still a great read, the characters were amazing, and I loved the new storyline and world.
I really do hope that as this series develops, I can fall in love with it more, because it is a really great story line.
For any future readers, please know that this is a start of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. I, personally, cannot stop after reading just this book, so I cannot wait for the rest of the series to be published.
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A great quick read, with a happy ending. I am not one for mysteries but reading Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins makes me want to continue reading mysteries. This was a very quick read, but I loved every minute of it. Seeing the different relationships between each character was a great addition to the story.
I loved the strong female lead, who did not need any help. How she defended herself in every situation, especially towards the end.
Being a large romance person, I would have loved to see her and Jeremy’s relationship more, but hopefully that is shown in the other books of this series.
Another favorite part of this book, is how each person or situation is given background information. So, even if you missed other books of this series, you still get to know parts of information from those previous books.
I also would love to keep reading about Emma’s past. Her past is explained a little in this book, but does not go into great detail.
I cannot wait to try the recipes at the end of the book, especially since it is apple season where I live.
Thank you Kimberly Mullins for a great read, I cannot wait to read more!
This is my first book I have read by Amy McKinley and all I can say is WOW! There is a reason I read this in one day. I could not put it down and I kept telling myself, one more chapter! Is it 3AM and I need to be up in 2 hours? Yes! Do I care? No, because I am almost done! Thanks to my caffeine addiction and Amy’s wonderful writing I didn’t get any sleep. But hey, it’s okay, because now I get to binge read this entire series!
I was a bit confused by all the different characters, let me tell you, there were a lot. Thankfully at the beginning of the book there is a list of who is who, and who married who, etc. But I am more of a picture person, so a big family tree of everyone would have helped me more. It’s okay though, because I got through. This was labeled as a standalone book in a series, and yes it was, Amy did an excellent job explaining the past to help you as the reader, and Mia as the main character catch up and know what is going on. I feel that I would have been a bit more interested in the beginning if I had read the first 6 books of this series.
I will admit, I was a bit jealous that Nico had such a big family and how every character had each other’s back. That made me wish I had something like that! Just another thing I get to daydream about. Alas, I still have to remember that there is a real world outside of Amy McKinley’s wonderful books.
Nico, oh Nico! He is the man of every woman’s dreams. When Nico and Mia made eye contact for the first time, you knew it was meant to be! I love their story, the character growth, how they would do anything for each other. Let’s be honest, Nico is just a big Teddy Bear with a tough outer shell. Mia’s father and step brother? They deserved everything that happened to them, and then some.
Do not mind me, while I buy every physical copy of this series, and all of the other books by Amy because she is such a good author and this book is so well written, descriptive, funny, full of adventure, and of course romance! Thanks Amy!!!
Blood Sector: (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss 5 out of 5 Stars
To try and put to words how great this book was, is super difficult. Lexi Foss went above and beyond with this book. Between the world building, the romance, the pain, the healing, and of course, the happy ending.
I was a little nervous reading that this was part of a whole world that I haven’t read yet. But Lexi did not disappoint at all. She introduced the world, the burn out of the world, the hierarchy of everyone. I never felt lost for a single second.
I also love that each character isn’t 19 or 19 years old, they are a couple hundred years old or more. They have life experience and have seen terrible things, yet they survived.
I also love that there is not a “fated mates” story, this is a whole new type of werewolf/shifter storyline. Each character had to grow and learn to love, not just feel someone touch them and they were in love.
Between the humor, the romance, the storyline and the world building, I give this story a 5 out of 5 and I will definitely be reading the next V-Clan novel.
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This was a great story, and well written. A very steamy romance, that keeps you turning pages until you realize its 4 AM and you have to be up in the next hour.
Each character was very relatable in some sort of way, never feeling like someone was misplaced. The author was very detailed, building an amazing world, giving you the reader an outstanding amount of knowledge to know what is going on in the story. But that knowledge also helped you understand each character in the book and where they come from, and why they act the way that they do. The downside with such detail was, especially in the beginning, it was such a slow read. I just sat there hoping something would happen, hoping things would pick up. Or sometimes the details would become way too specific, and left me wondering, “why do I need to know this?” “why am I reading this?”. As the story progressed it did become so much better!
Each character had some sort of history and connection with each other, that definitely made everything more interesting.
This was a darker story, and when the author gives the warning that this book is real, that the book is raw, and the book is emotional and dark, she really means it. I am not trying to scare a single reader from reading this book, because trust me it was so very good. But it did have some triggers, that I thought I could handle, that made me shut down a bit and have to take a break.
This author makes you feel! All in all, it was a great book, but I had to lower down to 4 stars because you can’t give half star ratings, and I personally couldn’t give this 5 stars. It was a very lengthy book, but was eloquently written too.
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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith 5 out of 5 stars
Wheels, born on the streets and learned how to take care of herself and those she cares the most about. Qadir, born to rule, everything given to him, yet knows how to work hard, and works to get what he wants. What happens when Wheels saves his life, and stays a mystery to him.
This book was so good. I literally finished it within 24 hours of picking it up for the first time. The mystery behind Aimee, made me keep turning every single page. Then how much love she showed to everyone in her area. Need a new dress? She found a friend and they helped pull a drop dead gorgeous outfit together.
Reading the love story between Qadir and Aimee is so heartfelt. I loved every single detail and the eloquent style of writing S.E. Smith put into this book.
The ending seemed a bit abrupt for me. Without describing a spoiler, big news happened and then one chapter later the book was over. I would love to read more about Aimee and Qadir, how they go through life and their new life changes. But, I cannot wait to read the second book and hopefully the bad guys are caught and things come together a bit more. Maybe we will also see Aimee and Qadir more in the next book.
All in all, this book was written perfectly, and my only complaint is small, and I am a sucker to see characters live out their lives in books, versus just seeing part of their life.
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Amber Waves of Grace By Jessica Berg 5 out of 5 Stars
Follow Corrie as she builds a new path for herself in a changed world. Coming back home from the city and her full time job to run her family farm was the least she expected. Especially when a tragic accident occurs, changing her whole world. In Corrie’s life one accident happens after another, but does she keep the faith or collapse under pressure, like her whole world seems to do? Read and find out!
For the first fifty percent of the book, the romance made me want to throw my book across the room, but in a good frustrating way. The slow romance, Corrie’s thought process and stubborn ways made me want to jump in and start shaking her. But in the end, there is a happily ever after that brings tears to your eyes, and is well deserved for the beloved character, Corrie.
This book drove me wild, but I loved every minute of it. Fairly easy read, and being a farmer myself, I loved every intricate (AND ACCURATE) farming detail. When Corrie had to “put down” her truck and combine my heart wept for her, knowing exactly what that’s like. The storyline was amazing, between the hardships, overcoming her past, finding new love, and introducing new characters. So many funny and witty comments, and lovable characters ***cough cough*** Aaron.
I would love to see another book written about Luke and Violet, and also showing Aaron and Corrie starting their new lives.
Great book and would definitely read again… and again!
Levi, former Navy SEAL, struggling to come back to the states after giving his life to his country. Bella, or was it Beccy, feeling lonesome struggling to handle a new life, a new job, and possibly a new love? Follow as both the new main characters adjust to new people and new lifestyles. As they learn more about themselves than they ever have before.
Edith did a wonderful job and I can easily give this book 5 out of 5 stars. From the storyline, to characters you can easily fall in love with, to her writing style. Everything absolutely fantastic. Being a farmer, I want to give Edith credit for her knowledge on horses, the ranch life and everything in between. Whether Edith runs a ranch or studied up, she really knew what she was writing about, and I really appreciate seeing the effort she put in. I absolutely loved reading this book, and it was a wonderful short read, with a happy ending.
I can’t really ask for more detail because that would take away the sweet short styled book. But if this book was ever given more detail, or another book added to the series, I would love to see more detail about Levi and Bella’s past, along with more detailed stories on how their romance developed.
I absolutely love this book and I cannot wait to read the next books in the series, to really get to know the rest of the triplets. Also, see little Allie grow up!
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Love is Worth Fighting For By Effie Kammenou 5 out of 5 stars
18 year old Krystina was told a true love story by her grandma on a weekly basis. But in that love story lies a mystery, a mystery of what happened to her grandfather and where he went. Krystina; a blogger, traveler, and a force to be reckoned with. Loukas; a young boy with a past of mistakes, hurt and pain. What used to be best friends, now frenemies, both being somewhat friendly just for their families’ sake. Read the third installment of The Meraki Series to see the mystery unfold of Krystinas grandmother, and see if Krystina and Loukas can overcome the pain and mistakes of the past. But hold on! Can they navigate through this all with the rising pandemic of COVID-19 and the world shuts down?
To say I loved this back, is an understatement. Mystery, trauma, romance, and drama, all entangled into one eloquently written book. Love is Worth Fighting For, is written with multiple views, giving you more information about each character. The romance is slow, but is absolutely beautifully written and takes you in a whirlwind. Another part I love is the background building. You get the romance story of Krystina, but you also go through the pain and heartache of Krystina’s grandparents.
Not every part of this book has a happy ending though. There were a couple of sad parts that just ripped your heart into shred, leaving you as the reader crying and wanting to throw the book.
I also loved the different viewpoints from each character, and getting little insights into each character’s love life. From weddings, to heartbreak, stories of the past, dreams of the future. Only thing I disliked is how there were different viewpoints from each character, but the whole story was told in third person versus the character directing it as if it was a first person point of view.
Overall, an amazing read and I cannot wait to read more books in this series!
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The Second Alpha Heir by C.L. Ledford 4 out of 5 stars
To say I related to this book is an understatement. The main character, Nolen, went through so much and still persevered. To never feel good enough, to think your mate would have rejected him, and to think he could never be accepted as the pack leader, yet he still went through all the training.
Being a person who was bullied, and never thought I was good enough, this book brought me to tears on multiple occasions. Then in the next chapter I was shouting and dancing and yelling, “Go Nolen!” Very few books make me feel this way, and I was pleasantly surprised that this book got me to this point. The Second Alpha Heir, was an easy and quick read, being only 175 pages, but left you wanting to read just one more chapter before bed. Next thing you know you are finishing the book, it’s 4 am, and you have to get up for work.
If you want a book that takes you on a roller coaster of emotions; happy, sad, angry, and easily relatable main character, this is the book for you. I cannot write enough good things about this book, so thank you C.L. Ledford for writing such a fantastic book!
What pushed me to give 4 out of 5 stars if this book was so good? A couple of things, but I want to point out, that if I could give half stars I would. I definitely would rate this 4.5 instead of 4, but alas here I am only able to give 4 stars. Reasons for deducting one star are a few minor things that hopefully can help the author grow and keep writing books as amazing as this one! The first reason would be, which was towards the beginning and very minor, was that the female lead character, her actions seemed off for being at age 10. For example, she hid behind her mom’s skirts. If she was 10, how was she that small? I picture “hiding behind her mom’s skirts” would be a little toddler scared of new people, not a 10 year old. Another writing option would be, she was hiding behind her mother’s frame. I feel that type of description might have made more sense. I also felt that some of the scenes were a bit rushed, and could have been described a bit more. Some of the battle scenes, fasting forward to 90 years old, etc. Like I said, very minor things to help with constructive criticism.
I cannot wait for more books to be published by this author!
I may give a higher review later on. I didn’t realize this was a trilogy until I completed the book. I am going back and reading the whole series. Once this is done I will feel more confident giving a 5 out of 5 star review. While reading I was pretty confused with the world you are engrossed in, the characters etc. I’m sure if I read the first 2 books I wouldn’t have been as confused. The author did a wonderful job writing the book and always keeping you engaged and ready to turn to the next page. The book was written with many different views so you as the reader always knew what was going on. This made the story much more enjoyable. Between action, adventure, love and tribulation you were always left wanting more. With this as a series conclusion I’m kind of sad it’s over and left wanting more.
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Romance Under Aquarius by Danielle Jacks 4 out of 5 stars
Romance Under Aquarius was a quick romance read that I was looking for! With 4 different view points throughout the book, romance and heartbreak Danielle kept you turning the page and never wanting to put the book down. Follow Maris through her journey of love, finding herself and saving her “hometown”. Maris and her best friend Pasha, her fiancé Ryn and a new found friend Kasper, all take on an adventure together to save Kasper’s brother. Can they solve the mystery, without hurting each other, or keeping their heart safe? While some of the actions of the main characters makes it hard for you as the reader to like them, overall you become very dedicated and protective over each one. I was a little skeptical of seeing a romance novel written about non-humans (mermaids) and a human, but Danielle did not disappoint. I also loved how each chapter stated qualities of an Aquarius, something that I did not know much about. While there were many good qualities to the story, there were some flaws. The major one that stuck out to me was how quick things happened. For example (without giving out too many spoilers), another character hurt the main character. The main character would be hurt, but then a few paragraphs later she is over it. No explanation or process of how she was okay over something so big. There were also a few timing issues. As a reader you would have sworn a couple weeks passed, even the way things were described/written it seemed like a few weeks passed. Then all of a sudden, it was only a day, or a night. Which left me thinking, what did I miss? Overall I really enjoyed reading my first mermaid book, and can’t wait to read other books by Danielle and the 11 stand alone books of this series.
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Captivated: Hybrid Lovers Book by Toya Richardson 4 out of 5 stars
Follow Angelina Squires into a world she never knew she existed, physically and romantically! Angelina is a young girl who lives with her best friend, who’s also engaged, in an apartment in the city. Angelina loves art, rock music, and having fun, yet she loves to play it safe. Her friend, always trying to pair her with guys so Angelina can finally be “happy”. But not one person can compare to the two men she dreams about daily. These dream men were the only ones who can please her.
Salvatore and Luca de Laurentis, angel and vampire hybrids, have lived a long life patiently waiting for their mate. If she would ever come along. On the daily they are defeating demons and protecting the human world, and barely appeasing their sex drive without their mate. One night they are able to smell their mate, but she’s somewhere in the city. Angelina walking home, attacked by a demon, Viktor, her two dream men come and save her, and her whole world changes forever. They were the key to unlock a whole new life, opening her up to demons, angels, vampires, and maybe love? Sal and Luca now have their mate, but she has no idea about their world. Can they convince her to love them? To be theirs forever? Read more to find out and unleash yourself in the world of hybrids.
This fast paced, steamy paranormal romance will keep you at the edge of your seat. This book was definitely a page turner, leaving you always wanting more. Toya did an amazing job writing this book. From the steamy dreams, to the hot hot hot romance scenes, to even the action and fighting scenes. The relationship building between Angelina and her men along with the new and old friendships, you were never left unfulfilled as the reader.
I gave 4 out of 5 stars for this book, because I felt that there could have been more detail in parts of the book. I felt, especially in the beginning, time was forgotten. The story just bounced around and what seemed like a day, was actually a couple of hours in the story or vice versa. With one bad thing that happened, in the end it was a majority of a feel good book. Overall, the story was a great quick read, with an even better ending. I really look forward to reading more from this author, and cannot wait to see what comes next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Noldenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Nolden2022-05-20 08:22:242022-05-20 08:22:24Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Emily Nolden
A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey 5 out of 5 stars
“It’s going to rip my heart into pieces and leave nothing but shreds remaining. And centuries—millennia from now— I will still bleed for you.” – A Veil of Gods and Kings
Apollo, a deity, running through the motions of unfulfilled relationships, and an unwanted destiny bound to him. Hyacinth, a prince, striving for perfection at every turn, but never thinking of himself and the world outside of his palace.
Apollo is half mortal, half god, or a deity, and is avoiding his fate, unwilling to accept his spot as god of the sun. He drowns himself in pointless and meaningless relationships, keeping a veil over his identity and his heart. Never letting anyone get too close, except his mortal sister, Temi. Temi, perfect at everything in every way, but surrounded by pain and sorrow in her past, like Apollo. All they have is each other, or so they thought… Apollo had no choice in his life, except one, either ascend and become the sun god, or spend a year mentoring under mister perfect, Hyacinth. Apollo had to decide which was the better of two evils, but he chose the option that would keep his sister by his side. Spend a year with the dreadful Hyacinth. Prince Hyacinth, mister perfect, in looks, charm, work, being a son, brother, everything. To Apollo he was obnoxious and insistent, or so he thought. Prince Hyacinth thought Apollo had an over-inflated ego, and could not be around him for more than five seconds, but wanted to please the god, Zeus, and keep his city safe. These two together, sparked a dangerous fire that burned hot. They taught each other things they never knew existed, and experienced life together. While Apollo was falling in deep, Temi had a mind of her own. That was releasing Epiphany of her princess duties, and taught her how to let go and live life. At first a distraction, sparked a friendship that was unbreakable.
In this retelling of Prince Hyacinth and Apollo, lies a story of enemies-to-lovers romance. But Nicole could not stop there, she twisted this retelling into SO MUCH MORE. Finishing the book, as the reader, I am left with wanting more. Even though the beginning started off slow, it was so important to build this world. I have never read a retelling of a Greek mythology story like this. Each character was eloquently built, not just in the world itself, but their back stories, their emotions and their relationships. Each chapter unfolded a new leaf to each character’s story. Besides the slow build, due to building such a breathtaking world, there was not large gut wrenching moments until the last fifty pages, especially the last three chapters of the story. Thankfully, Nicole was able to keep your attention even during the slower moments. The romance was very slow burn, and not graphic, vague in a sense, but still showed the affection of each character. If you are looking for a romance with some description, but not very detailed or in depth, to the point of, “holy smokes that is smut”, this is the book for you! I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Noldenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Nolden2022-05-11 07:26:142022-05-11 07:26:14A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Emily Nolden
The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic, Book 1 of The Lycanthropy Files
5 stars out of 5
Joanie is the strong female main character of this book. Through flashbacks you picked up that Joanie had a rough life growing up. She lost people who were very important to her. Those that were supposed to be there for her, were not, and would tend to make her life harder. The one thing that was always there for Joanie, was her job. She absolutely loved her job as an epidemiologist. She even was leading her own research, and the author did not skimp on any details in regards to this. Joanie’s knowledge on her research topic was very well explained to you. But one day her perfect job fell apart with a fire in her lab, losing everything. Yet another thing that would leave Joanie’s life. That disappointment did not stop there, soon after the fire, she lost her job, and her boyfriend, promises falling short.
A mystery appears, and you are sent on an adventure with Joanie and her friend to visit her recently inherited estate. There you learn more about Joanie’s life, and the mystery really begins, and so does the world of werewolves. Is there any correlation with her lab, the werewolves, and her grandfather? Does Joanie solve the mystery with the help of her friend, Lonna? With her recent broken heart, does someone sweep in and put it back together? Or does another heartbreak follow? Read this mystery/thriller to find out all the answers!
Wow, is the first word that comes to mind about this book written by Cecilia Dominic. With every page turned, Cecelia leaves you with a new twist or another clue to the ever-going mystery. Cecelia does not stop there as the author, she enthralls you into a whole different perspective of the werewolf world! This book was the new twist in the werewolf world I was looking for. At times the descriptions for each scene, thought, and conversation would get lengthy or maybe over explained. But, towards the end of the book that “over-description” weaved together and made complete sense, and ended up being important details that needed to be explained to bring the first book of the series to completion.
Although some of the details that I thought were “over-explained” some points did become a bit lengthy. I believe that is due to the fact that Cecilia had a lot of world building to do, since this is such a different twist to the werewolf world. The first couple of chapters seemed to really drag on and I had a hard time trying to get through those chapters. In some parts of the book the timing seemed to be very off. The way the author described scenes, the time seemed to only be a couple of hours, but you go to the next paragraph and it was a couple of days, or vice versa. Things also seemed to be missing parts in a scene, versus having a full description that would happen. Regardless of these flaws in this book, it was overall a great read. These flaws led me to want to rate this 4.5 out of 5 stars, but I cannot rate with half a star, so I gave the full 5 stars. I loved the different view and writing style of a werewolf book, and how much scientific knowledge she had and expressed throughout the book.
If you are looking for a twist to the werewolf world, a mystery, a thriller, with a pinch of romance, I would highly recommend this book. Or if you are looking for a way to pass time, or escape your daily life, I would still recommend this book!
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