This was a quick, easy read full of Stockholm Syndrome with some light spice and action scattered throughout. That being said, it was pretty dang good! I couldn’t put the book down and read it in one sitting, completely enamored with the characters and the story. I was hoping it was a stand alone, but I guess I’ll just have to add another book to my endless TBR and pre-orders. Highly recommend!
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So, this book was off to a slower start for me, which makes sense with all of the world building. I will say Sloane was fantastically written, full of tenacity and wit. It picked up a bit around 50% of the book, and then from there i couldn’t put it down. The ending had me in shreds! It was so unexpected and not something that is seen a lot in most fantasy book. It is written more like a high fantasy style, but if you’re into it then pick it up and give it a read!
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I normally don’t read a lot of thrillers, but this one had me on the edge of my seat! It was so well written! I loved the forced proximity between the two lead characters, and the way that the MMC became so protective over the FMC. I’ve never read a book by this author before, and I am pleasantly surprised! Highly recommend!
I absolutely loved this book, start to finish. Watching Milo and Benji heal together from Kellen’s passing as well as their family struggles made my heart ache in some spots, but it was beautiful. The growth they had in this book was well done, and all around the book was a very well written and well developed story. Highly recommend!
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What I expected with this book was definitely not what I got with it. Bear with me, that’s a good thing. In my honest opinion, there aren’t enough well written, well developed, and just… over all good MLM books. RWRB; was good. SoA; also good. I loved those stories. I love reading them. But a lot of the lesser known MLM books I’ve read have either turned into DNFs or were less than what I expected.
This book exceded my expectations. I was expecting a cute little fluffy romance with some character background for some light development here and there. Some decent smut here and there, with the typical moment where they fall in love and push each other away, and then everything’s all right in the end.
That’s not what this book is.
First of all, huge props to the writer for the way she wrote this. Also in my experience, a lot of gay romances and sapphic romances are written a certain way where they don’t exactly feel the most realistic, and they just… they don’t feel right.
This book was nothing but perfection. Austin and Elijah fought each other and everything from the very get go, and both had so much trauma to heal from before they could be healthy together. It was written beautifully, with amazing character moments that genuinely made me cry. It took me a lot longer to read than I expected; partially because I just got over being ill, and partially because I found myself needing to absorb more and more of the book to take in every detail. It’s raw, powerful, and a book of healing and love. Elijah’s moments with his family and how they treated Austin were top tier. I immediately ordered a second copy of this book, and I’m sure I’m going to get more as a gift to give to all of my other queer and LGBT friends. I’m not a large part of the queer community, but as I member, I fully think this should be talked about MORE than RWRB, and damn near as much as SoA.
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This was a short read; and it was good. I was intrigued from the very beginning with the plot and characters! It has a similar cadence to some other “high fantasy” novels I’ve read in the past, which I greatly enjoyed. If you’re a lover of high fantasy, then I recommend this for you!
This book, y’all!! It was such a quick, fast paced read full of romance. I was in love with the characters through every second, and how Roman made it his mission to empower Olivia. The relationship between all of the main characters, sans the ex husband, was hilarious and fantastic. Highly recommend this hockey season!
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This book was the first one I read by this author, and I was pleasantly impressed with it. It’s a fantastic story of how the main character goes on to try to save the town she’s living in. It’s very well paced, and has a cozy vibe to it; one I would classify as a “winter read-” perfect for curling up with a nice mug of something warm to drink in the winter chill. It gives the reader a warm feeling through the entire book.
This book was a trip and a half. It did start fairly slow for me, but then about halfway through, it picked up. It is so full of drama and action, and I found myself falling in love with Jasmine’s character development as well as her friendship with Blake. I’ll definitely be waiting for the next book, cause I gotta know what happens next!
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Y’all already know I’m first on the list whenever Isla releases a new book. Of course, I had to pick up this one after I saw the release finally came, and lemme just say: What. The. Eff.
FIRST OF ALL: Shane. Buddy. Amigo. How is it out of all the stupid crap the other three have done, Shane is the one who has to deal with the most whacked out crap?
And the ending! That cliffhanger! Bro. BRO. I need book 8 so bad right now.
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This book was phenomenal from the first page. And can I just say, uh, hello, a gay western novel?? I loved the character growth throughout the book, and while it was a little slow at first, I couldn’t put it down! Full of twist and surprises, if you’re a thriller reader then you need to pick this one up, because it definitely won’t disappoint.
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This book does do a lot of time jumps, and switches from first to third person POV. The beginning to me was really slow and it took me a while to get into the book. However, it is relatively short and a quick read. It wasn’t my speed, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be yours, so if you’re someone who enjoys suspense and thrillers, give it a shot!
This story is definitely a conglomeration of multiple fairy tales, but they all have a way of tying together. It starts as a Rumplestilskin-esque story, following the tale of a servant who basically gets held hostage by the king. It has really good flow, and can be knocked out in an hour or two if you’re a faster reader.
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This is a beautiful story. I really loved the characters, and the way the story is written really makes you slow down and adsorb what’s going on in the story around you. It was a bit of a slower read, but i really enjoyed all of the details the author put into it. It’s well written and thought out. Highly recommend.
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This was definitely an interesting read. I would recommend reading the previous books as well, just to get a better grasp on Logan’s character. The author did a really good job of tying the characters together, and while there are time jumps from the Great Depression era up to 2020, it was done well in a way that made sense and tied together. At the start of the book, I wasn’t sure how I felt about it, but as I got more and more into the book, I found myself intrigued and wanting more. If you like crime and psychological thrillers, then you’d like this!
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This was definitely a well thought out book. Just like any first book, there’s a lot of world building it in and background to get the feel for the lore behind the series. It was detailed perfectly, well paced, and honestly very very creative. Definitely an original work of fantasy that isn’t generic fae, vampires, etc. the characters were well thought out and given a lot of depth. I did think it was a very slow start though, and for me it didn’t pick up until the last 15% of the book. But I did like it, and if you like pirates and magic, give it a shot!
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This book was definitely a trip and a half. I would 100% classify it as a psychological thriller, and every page had me guessing as to what would happen next. I did like the book, but as someone who isn’t much of a PT reader, it wasn’t as much as my speed as I was expecting. If you’re someone who enjoys sci-fi and psychological thrillers, then I think you’ll like this book.
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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: this author is so freaking talented and amazing! I absolutely DEVOURED this book, and after everything the characters went through, I’m so happy that they got their happy ending. Seeing Phoenix grow after everything that happened made me so happy. All I wish is that we got more time with the characters, but I can’t wait for Shane’s book!!
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This book was absolutely awesome. I devoured it, on the edge of my seat until I got to the end. I absolutely loved Rowan’s humor and Arryn’s spitfire attitude as she came out of her shell. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for the next book! It’s the first book I’ve read by this author, and I can say for sure that they don’t disappoint! I def recommend and am looking forward to book 2!!
This book is absolutely amazing! This is the second book I’ve read by this author, and they do not disappoint! The MMC reminds me a lot of Geralt of Rivia, but with major distinctions as well (duh). I’m not much of an audiobook reader, but I gave that a shot for this book because work has been INSANE lately and I wanted more ways to read and get my books in without needing to devote all of my attention to it. I spent a lot of mornings getting ready for work absolutely riveted to the spot by this book. Everything is so well thought out with the world building, the writing, the characters, everything! I highly recommend, and I’ll be giving the other books in the series either a read or a listen!
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So I’ve always had a love for the Manhattan project for WWII, and I JUMPED at the chance to read this book when I saw it. It’s obvious the author knows what he’s talking about and he’s very clear and concise about everything that he writes. It is a crash course in the physics and the department of nuclear research and energy sources, but the way it’s written makes a lot of sense to me. I very much enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to checking out some more of his works!
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So, we’re back with Cade, but this time he’s running a task force. This book is a little bit more detailed and can be a little bit more heavy than the first book, but I gotta say that the humor mixed in with it reminded me a lot of Hotch and Morgan from the show Criminal Minds. I did love this book as well, as a second time reader of this author, I was very impressed with the book and the series. I really hope that there’s a third book, because I definitely want more from Cade!
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I normally don’t read a lot of murder-mystery, but this author did such a fantastic job! I was sucked in right from the get go! The detail in this book had me on the edge of my seat! I was very impressed1 with the research that the author did on the book as well, and I’m looking forward to the second book! The way all of the characters, main or side characters included, were written so well and I have nothing but extreme respect for the author that wrote it. There’s only a select few of investigation type books that I’ve read that I really enjoyed this much, and this was definitely one of them!
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What an interesting read! I thought that the insights she gave to the cards were very well thought out, and it’s clear just how much she connects with the meta world around her. Honestly, it takes a lot of vulnerability to put things like that into the world around you, let alone into a book that lots of people are going to read. I know I’m going to be musing through this book multiple times, and I recommend it to anyone struggling to understand their cards and just starting their journey!
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This author never fails to write a fantastic story. I’m normally not someone who reads the whole pregnancy trope, but the fake dating, while they fight their feelings, and try to navigate this part of their lives. I still have a major soft spot for Damon, but damn is Phoenix quickly becoming second place over Cole. Also, what the hell was that ending? I don’t want to wait until the 28th to get the rest of the story! I need to know what happens! I do love though how we get more insight into the family dynamic of the Savage/Bennet family, and I just know some sh*t is going to go down in the next book with both the Bennets and the Reids. Overall, fantastic book, highly recommend, and don’t talk to me on the 28th, cause ya girl is gonna be busy reading book 6!
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This book had me hook, line, and sinker from the first sentence. It’s a book full of healing, coping, determination, with a sprinkle of love and a huge helping of pure tenacity from the main character. Julie really did face a lot of odds in this book, and I think what I loved about it so much was how raw and real the writing felt. It’s a book with the perfect fall aesthetic, and i just know I’m going to be re-reading it again. Highly recommend!
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This book is freaking PHENOMENAL. It’s a gorgeous teen romance, with a beautiful HEA. The character growth from both main characters is so well written, and I loved every single minute of it. I actually read a decent chunk of it while getting a tattoo, which I don’t recommend if you’re getting a bunch of line work, because I had to hold myself back from laughing. Wes is such a beautiful soul, and he must be protected at all costs. Also the shade thrown in this book between the characters is so creative, and I do now have some choice phrases that I’m probably going to use to tease my friends. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book by these fantastic authors, but I’m definitely going to be looking at their works because this one is absolutely on par with more known authors from my childhood. I highly, highly recommend, and I’m for sure adding this to my “favorites” stack!
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This book had me on the edge of my seat for a majority of it. A good writer’s tip I’ve heard is “Make the leader learn something new every paragraph.” This author is a PRO at it feeling like there’s something new at almost every single sentence. The book flows so well, and the plot is amazing. I’m definitely going to be reading the rest of their books. From other reviews and researching I’ve done on the author and their books, I do believe the reading order is to start with Cursed Stones, and then move on to this series. Another great book, and a recommendation I’ll be passing on to my friends and family!
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This book is intense!! There’s something new with each chapter that hits, and I found myself needing to slow down so I could fully drink things in. I’m not sure if this is a prequel or if it’s a postquel though, cause there were some things in it that didn’t quite make sense plot wise, but I’m sure as I keep reading the rest of the series they will. It’s listed as a novella, but I think the description says it takes place after the initial books in the series. I’m definitely enraptured by the author and the book, and I’ll for sure be reading the next book, as well as putting the rest on my TBR. It’s a fantastic fantasy with lots of details and by reading it you can tell the author poured a lot of prep and knowledge into the book. It’s also one of those books you love the first time you read it, but read multiple times to catch the small details on it where everything ties together. Highly recommend!
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This book is a trip and a half. The story starts out with the FMC and MMC absolutely hating each other, and then they get stuck in a blizzard together, and become separated for 5 years. There is a miscommunication trope in it, and they’re reunited again, but hating each other, again. There’s a HUGE plot twist thrown into the book, and honestly I spent a good 6 chapters just sobbing over everything. It’s a fantastic book, and I highly recommend. Guaranteed HEA.
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A King So Savage by April Moran
