This was a great urban fantasy read! I will admit that this book took me a bit to get into, once I got into it was amazing. The world building is great, the characters are awesome with a ton of character to them, and the empathy throughout this book is just incredible. I could hardly put this book down at some parts and was sucked in where I didn’t even know where I was at in other parts. I’m so glad I decided to pick this book up and I can’t wait to read the second installment of this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2021-11-23 22:08:202021-11-24 07:51:29Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rachel Moss
All I can say is wow. I really liked this book. This book had it all, dragons, adventure, and intrigue. As a reader we are taken on an exciting journey that kept us guessing what was going to happen next. Dahlia Nite is such a kickass heroine. She is someone that draws you in and makes you feel for her and everything she has gone through and continues to go through. This series is good and I look forward to the next installment.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Rushinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Rushin2021-11-23 22:03:582021-11-24 07:51:06Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Cindy Rushin
This book an amazing read the plot is very well thought out and the characters are very well thought. The background is pictured so well in my mind due to the amazing wiring of this author. This book has many twists and turns and I honestly can n not wait to read the next book in this series
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00LaBeccah Davishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaBeccah Davis2021-11-23 21:46:582021-11-24 07:49:18Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by LaBeccah Davis
A beautiful romance between Will, a man fighting cancer, and Tori, who loves him more than anything. The book was a bit hard to read for me since both my parents passed due to cancer. However, the love Will and Tori shared in this book kept so much hope in my heart. The author did an amazing job with the story and how cancer can decimate a person’s body. The characters in the book are very relatable and genuine. I really enjoyed reading the book and finding hope along with the characters as I read. I did not read the first book but I was able to figure out the characters and the basic reasons why Will sent Tori away but that their love for each other made them hope.
This was such a good book, I didn’t want it to end and I couldn’t put it down. This was the last book in the series and I was eager to see how the author ended everything because I have liked this whole series. Every book keeps getting better and I wasn’t disappointed in this one. I loved all of the characters and I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to them. But according to the end of the book there will more installments in the world and I am so here for it!!!! I would recommend this awesome series to a friend! Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anastasia Dodsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnastasia Dodson2021-11-23 21:40:552021-11-24 07:48:04THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Anastasia Dodson
This book is just as intense as the first. After reading the first half of this duet I knew that this second half would be just as an emotional roller coaster ride. Tori and Will have such a romantic relationship that my soul wept for them. The amount of emotion, courage, determination and so much more was overwhelming but beautiful. Once again this author gives us our beautiful characters, an emotional plot, and a love story that will have you needing a whole box of tissues. So if your looking for an emotional read this weekend I highly recommend this book.
Yes yes yes!!!!!!!! Now this is a five star read! If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, reading this is a must. There is humor, there is romance but you NEVER see it coming! If you don’t believe me let me tell you I read this in one sitting! This story starts with our main girl returning from a tragedy that happened at work! Has she recovered, can she move forward? Now this has a dystopian trope to it that does not disappoint. Anticipation is an understatement and let’s say we all need a bestie like Con. This author made me feel like I was part of this story in such a plot she introduces humor at just the right moments. The ending had me ready to reread automatically. I cannot stress this enough, you will be hooked by the first page.
“…..Please tell me you believe me, I’m begging you!”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Corine Lombardihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCorine Lombardi2021-11-23 21:20:432021-11-24 07:46:00Dead Sound (Things Unseen Series Book 1) by Anise Eden – Review by Corine Lombardi
Wow, this book is a bit different for me when reading Dom/Sub or BDSM. This is my first book that I have read in which the roles are reversed. DEA Agent Elgin Huddleston comes home after a failed mission in which he loses 2 of his fellow agents. Elgin has a lot of past demons he needs to address. The loss of his grandmother, his mother and his fellow agents. When Elgin meets his neighbor, Mary Beth..this is when the story takes a turn. Not only is she a dom, but her methods are more to help psychologically. She wants to help Elgin confront his demons and love himself before things turn more to the want of being together. This story is more then just lust, BDSM and erotic, this story really dives deep into healing and the psychological aspect of past demons.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2021-11-23 21:12:252021-11-24 07:44:34Still Taking Chances by Roz Lee – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This is a bumpy road for me and I love fantasy. One of those love it or do not finish type of stories. I must say I almost gave up but I didn’t and it was all worth it. This is a new fantasy world that I would have never thought of. So imaginative and original. I loved the magical sword angle. We have a female lead that brings a sexy to the mysterious fantasy world. This story was very well rounded in the end and I understand now why it is dragged out, The world that this author created is so structured and detailed that I am hooked. This was a good read, however, long for my taste as a new reader of this author If you are new to fantasy you will find this a hard read it doesn’t pick up right away but my recommendation is keep going if you start. It has a mysterious twist that was very unexpected and I am sure there is more to this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Corine Lombardihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCorine Lombardi2021-11-23 20:58:402021-11-24 07:43:57Diabolical Sword (The Charm Collector Book 1) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Corine Lombardi
I got this book to read to my five-year-old and was not disappointed. I would have preferred more pictures as he is more drawn to the colorful artwork in children’s books, but the overall storyline was great for a child his age. It centers around finding what truly makes someone great, relying on love, and learning about belonging. These are all important things for growing children to hear about and learn about regularly. We had to read through twice today because he was so excited about a new book. Perfect for a teacher, a parent, or a child who is learning to read independently. This was the first book I downloaded on kindle to read to my child, and I think I will be doing it more in the future.
What a fantastic sequel! The first book left me wondering what would happen with Tori and Will. This book takes right back up where the first book left off and more than answers all of the questions I had. It was heart wrenching to follow their story and to read whether or not Will would beat cancer. I grieved for both of them as they loved each other so deeply, not knowing whether tomorrow would be their last. I highly recommend this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2021-11-23 20:48:552021-11-24 07:42:05Whatever Tomorrow Brings (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 2) by Amy Argent – Review by Rebecca Hill
This was a different fantasy book that I thought was going to be hard to read. Im more of a historical fiction or paranormal romance but this was a new genre for me. However, I was hooked after the first page and I’d love to read the rest of the series.
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https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Collins2021-11-23 20:37:382021-11-24 07:40:50Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Melissa Collins
This was a short book but it packed a punch. I was pleasantly surprised that the Dom in this story was a female. The connection between Elgin and Mary Beth can be felt as I read about these two. There is healing, romance, emotion, and obviously plenty of steamy moments. This is the first book I have read by this author and I am definitely going to be reading more. I enjoyed the writing style and how smooth the story flowed. I think you will enjoy this book. When I finished the story I wanted more which makes for a good read in my book. I recommend giving it a shot.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2021-11-23 20:26:512021-11-24 07:40:06Still Taking Chances by Roz Lee – Review by Candida Hopper
Self-help meets witchy vibes: I love it! While not a guide to paganism, it is a really warm approach to everyday magic. I enjoyed learning about the author’s journey with her own self-reconnection. From one cat-lover to another, thank you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Rowlandhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Rowland2021-11-23 20:15:112023-08-05 15:16:31Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Carrie Rowland
Caspian is one of New York’s most eligible bachelors. He is running his uncles company and works hard for the lavish lifestyle he leads. However, when his uncle gives him some grim news, he will do whatever it takes to make sure his uncle is around for a long time. One of the things he must do, though, is find a wife and stay married for at least one year. If he fails to do this, his uncle will leave the company to someone else or sell the company. Caspian has a few women that he is seeing…but none of them will do for what he needs.
Paisley can’t seem to catch a break. Her art isn’t selling the way she hoped it would, she is barely making ends meet financially, and now her mother needs to be moved to a better care facility while she is in a coma. After receiving the bad news from doctors, she is surprised to run into an old friend that she knew growing up. Caspian offers her a way out of the situation she is in…albeit unconventionally.
What starts out as a sham marriage turns into more…for Paisley. She finds herself caring for Caspian and wanting him to be happy. But, when she is finally at a place where life is looking up…tragedy strikes. Paisley seems to get hit over and over again with bad news to the point where she must make a decision…money or honesty?!?
I enjoyed both of these characters. They are both complex and Caspian comes off cold and mean at times…and caring and nurturing others. Getting his backstory shed some light on that. Paisley definitely comes out stronger in all of this even if it is a rough and heartbreaking ride. Overall, a good story that kept my attention until the last page!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2021-11-23 20:11:542021-11-24 07:38:16Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Rosanna Ingram
How have I not heard of this spectacular author before?! This work of urban fantasy was absolutely amazing! This is my favorite genre, and I am picky about what I like. This book blew me away. It has everything I could ask for and then some. Harlow is a great main character. She is strong and smart, but also has a huge heart. The other characters throughout this book are also phenomenal and really help round out the story. The sword is my new favorite character.
Then there is the story itself. The author has gone to great lengths to add as much detail as possible and it really shines through. It is not too much, just enough to make you feel like you are there. It is such an original story and concept, while feeling like it could actually happen. I could not put it down and tore through it as quickly as possible. Who needs to eat or sleep when you are immersed in such a great book?
If you are a fan of strong female main characters and urban fantasy, this book is for you. I am quickly going back o see what else she has written, I am now a huge fan.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2021-11-23 20:06:522021-11-24 07:37:02Diabolical Sword (The Charm Collector Book 1) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Erin Wolf
Broken Chains was such an intense, nail biting ride to the finish. I would definitely include some trigger warnings as this is not a book for anyone who has issues with rape, abuse in a few different forms, and death, nor would it be a good book for anyone under the age of 18. In the beginning you are introduced to a girl named “Liz” or Elizabeth. She is enthralled by the CIA, M15, the FBI, and what it takes to become an agent. She really wants to know is it really like the tv shows say it is ? So she starts to stake out the M15 headquarters for research on a book she is hoping to write. So she stages some things to see how much attention they really pay to their surroundings. Things really start to become real when she is kidnapped by M15 and gets to experience interrogation first hand. After being let go and returning home she is visited by an agent who, of course they already know everything about her, prods her to join M15 as an agent. Given her solitary lifestyle and skill set he thinks she would be great. That’s when everything spirals out of control for Liz. I had a hard time with the first half of the book, almost up to the point she meets Marco, and then there is that “insta love” to contend with, but once I did the book really began to smooth out and I just could not stop reading! At first I felt confused and a little jerked back and forth then slapped in the face and pulled out of the story. The author seemed to want to portray Liz as this strong, independent woman but I didn’t get the “independent” vibe from her except at the beginning. She was absolutely a strong woman or she would not have been able to endure the things she went through. I was absolutely rooting for her! Overall this was a great book! I truly enjoyed reading it, I did finish it in a day and a half lol. This is my first book by this author and I would absolutely like to read more from her.
This story with take you on a wild roller coaster ride. Full of amazing characters, a fantastic plot, dragons, and several other fantastic fantasy elements. The author has woven such an intricate story that it will keep you on the edge of your seat and you’ll never see what’s coming from one page to the next. Dahlia is fierce, tough, and refuses to back down from anything. The world building is phenomenal and while the ending does not leave us with a cliffhanger, there are still lots of possibilities. So if your looking for a great fantasy/ murder mystery then I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-11-23 19:59:202021-11-24 07:36:34Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by stephanie nicole
This is one of the longest books I ever read but I was not putting it down. This is the female lead I love. An assassin, half human half dragon…..yes I said dragon. I am a fiend for fantasy and this is the exact story that everyone should read. This is one of the most original stories I have ever read. This story will completely suck you in. As a series fanatic where is book two I don’t even want to wait. With no other choice the lead lands on earth and one moment a killer, next a savior seeking redemption. What can go wrong when you have an independent woman fighting crime? The world building is everything and the imagery has you hooked. Five stars all the way around.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Corine Lombardihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCorine Lombardi2021-11-23 19:51:462021-11-24 07:36:09Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Corine Lombardi
This book meets the charming expectations set by its title! You’ll love the Christmas magic and cute holiday romance vibes. The book’s relationship is between chemist and writer Olivia and former Navy SEAL Jace; with the help of the cruise’s passengers and some Christmas cookies, their chemistry is a joy to see. This is the cute read for the holiday season.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Rowlandhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Rowland2021-11-23 19:35:372021-11-24 07:34:22Christmas Cookies on a Cruise Ship (The Perfect Pairing Series Book 1) by Parker Fairchild – Review by Carrie Rowland
I am always up for a random erotic read, this is a different level. This was a great underlining plot the romance was very intoxicating. This author created character development and a very enjoyable read. I look forward to reading more of this author. This is a quick, hot romance. We have all heard of the boy next door, and now we get a steamy girl next door with a past. It didn’t pick up for me right away however, when it got started I finished before I could blink. This author is very creative with the erotic scenery. I give this four stars. This was a new trope for me. BDSM. Like the song goes, sticks and stones may break my bones but chains and whips excite me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Corine Lombardihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCorine Lombardi2021-11-23 19:23:562021-11-24 07:32:14Still Taking Chances by Roz Lee – Review by Corine Lombardi
This was a fun read! Easy and a page turner with no lack of excitement! I really enjoyed this fantasy novel and would definately reccomend if you are looking for a light read with less of the heavy drama! The plot was excellent and i really enjoyed reading the book! Definately reccomend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2021-11-23 19:04:232021-11-24 07:31:32Diabolical Sword (The Charm Collector Book 1) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by April McCoy
This is by far the best Christmas story I’ve ever read! It addresses the infamous question of “Is Santa real?” but in a way that doesn’t come right out and say no. This is a heartwarming story story about the magic of Christmas and keeping the magic alive for those around us. I will definitely be reading this to all the kids in my life every year. This is a perfect story for those young kids wanting to know if Santa is real; it explains it perfectly!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenny Seehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenny See2021-11-23 18:36:432021-11-24 07:30:53Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J Berger Illustrator: KC Snider – Review by Jenny See
Okay let me start out by saying this book BLEW ME AWAY. The moment we were introduced to Dahlia aka Dahl, I immediately knew this book was going to be a favorite.
It is incredibly well written and the way all the characters are described you can perfectly envision them. Right down to their scale colors and changing. Whether it be blue scales or in Dahlia’s case red.
I couldn’t set it down from the minute I picked it up. As she and Detective Creed are going through the murders in Sentinel City, I could see the crime scenes so vividly.
This is a perfect mashup of a murder mystery and fantasy. I cannot wait to grab the next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Marlowhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Marlow2021-11-23 18:29:062021-11-24 07:30:17Nite Fire: Flash Point by C.L. Schneider Review by Michelle Marlow
I can honestly say I didn’t know what to expect walking into this, though the synopsis gives a fairly good idea as to what I was getting myself into. Mary Beth spoke to me in different ways, as she truly wants to help those around her, Elgin (Hud) in particular. Though she has the education backing her to utilize her abilities in more of a mainstream fashion, she feels more comfortable and true to herself by doing so via her “Mistress” persona. Hud is very much what one would see as an Alpha, though this does not apply in the bedroom. He has his demons and ghosts, and I very much enjoyed how these two melded together to make a very addictive story.
All in all, not necessarily my cup of tea, but I very much enjoyed this authors writing style and the story within the story. Well done!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00AimstoReadhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAimstoRead2021-11-23 18:25:402021-11-24 07:29:49Still Taking Chances by Roz Lee – Review by Amy Brennan
Book 4 in a 4 part series. I have also read book 3 these two seem to be written in roughly the same time period but focused on a different couple, so there are eastereggs from and about the other book(s).
In this book we get to read about Luke and his adorable daughter, Brielle aka Brie, and how they are both looking for a fun loving nanny to join them. I love how much of an adoring father Luke is. While he is still a rocker at heart, he has put his daughter first and focuses on her needs. He knows what it is like to have no parental figure as he was abandoned as a baby. Of course being a good dad, Luke asks what Brie wants in a nanny and she states she wants someone fun, pretty, and who can dance.
Enter Nikki, a specially trained nanny who is looking for a new placement, and who is a HUGE Default Distraction fan, specifically Luke’s. I love that Nikki is not the stereotypical nanny. She has a few tattoo’s, is on the younger side, and has her tongue pierced. She’s also a trained ballet dancer, which Brie loves. While I really enjoy Nikki personally, I love her family, and how big her/their heart is for others. I also appreciate that we have a character with a major disability that is not talked about in passing, or that is just brushed aside.
The romance that builds between Luke and Nikki feels organic and well thought out. It is not rushed, and in fact there’s many instances that had me laughing out loud at the antics of the characters. I love how the band members are all also rooting for one another to find happiness instead of whining and complaining about it, which seems to be popular among musician romance books.
Having read book 3 and 4, I certainly need to go back and read 1 and 2 because I have questions, darn it! But I would also love to see more of Brielle and Flint in future books or novellas to see where they end up. Ah, the life of a rockstar child.
Content warning: alcoholism, abandonment, orphan, attempted sexual assault
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandria Richardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandria Richard2021-11-23 18:20:362021-11-24 07:28:48LUKE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #4) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Alexandria Richard
I felt like it was destiny for me to pick this book up to read because it’s about a half dragon, half human, red-headed woman… and I just so happen to be a red headed woman with the maiden name of “Dragon”! 🙂
Dahlia, the dragon half-breed, has to leave her world when she is slated for execution after hesitating to kill a child witnessing her assassinate a mark. That hesitation sets her on a course to the human realm, running from retrievers and keeping humans safe from creatures of other realms for almost a hundred years. She goes back to the city of Sentinel, where she first came out of her realm, and tries to start over, again. While she is there a string of hideous murders happen and don’t show signs of stopping anytime soon. Dahlia teams up with the police to steer their investigation away from what she knows is attacks by her own. As she battles within herself with what she was raised to know, to what she now knows, she is torn. Can she come to terms with the two halves of herself in time to protect dragons and humans? Can she learn to trust others, even as she finds out the truth behind her escape and exile?
I really enjoyed this read! It kept me turning the pages to find out what happened next. I rooted for Dahlia to figure out what was happening as I suspected that some of her friends were not truly her friends. All the characters were likable and well developed, in my opinion. I loved the ones I was supposed to and highly disliked the bad guys. The world building was fantastic! I felt like I was experiencing other realms in my mind.
As a first book goes, it was intriguing and gut-wrenching at times. It set up a world that I want to know more about and can’t wait to continue reading the series. My hope is that as it continues, more information is given about the dragon world, the Guild, and their “exits” to other worlds! Looking forward to reading more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Desiree Ottingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDesiree Ottinger2021-11-23 17:48:422021-11-24 07:27:53Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Desiree Ottinger
WTH did I just read?! How can a single book make you feel all the feels and leave you reeling like that?! 4.5 Rounded up
I didn’t know where to start with this review, so I’m breaking it down as follows:
The good: – Strong female MC. How much crap can one person go through and still be okay?! Liz’s character is thrown curveball after curveball, and still is willing to get up and fight the fight, and when she’s not, she has people around her who help build her back up. – Mafia espionage. There’s so much political angst, from governmental agencies, both secret and “aboveboard” are touched on here, as well as mafia (in)fighting. There’s the Italian, Russian, and Greek mafia galore here. Who is fighting whom?
The “eh”: – The romance aspect. I am reluctant to call this a romance novel. I would call this a mafia thriller with some romance thrown in. Even then, I personally didn’t feel the “romance” between Marco and Liz. Sure there’s sexual tension, but I didn’t fall for the couple. – Everyone wants Liz. We get it, she’s the FMC, but no single person is wanted, politically or desired, the amount that she is. Everyone just seems to yearn for her in some way.
While there is a decent amount of “eh” to this novel, I still am going with my 4.5 star rating. This book will stick with me, even among the numerous dark romances that I enjoy. Something about this book is so different that it stands out.
Content warning: graphic depiction of sēxual assault, r@pe, violence against women, su!cide, violent death, gun violence.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandria Richardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandria Richard2021-11-23 17:47:052021-11-24 07:27:18Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Alexandria Richard
Amazing! First time reading this author and I am in love. All the elements of this book worked together nicely. Once I started, I could not put it down. I can’t wait for book 2. I highly recommend reading this.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2021-11-23 17:32:302021-11-24 07:25:48Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan Book 1) by Anise Storm–Reviewed by Jerricka Brown
New favorite fantasy series!!! I can’t wait to read the next. I typically don’t go for books with a cover of a human on the front, but after reading all of the reviews for this one, I’m really glad I took the chance.
Without spoiling anything, the author does an incredible job of character development, as well as world development. I found myself genuinely placed with impossible decisions along with Dahlia Nite. I felt like her moments of having to make choices alone, and with others questioning her motives is super relatable to how a lot of us as readers can feel sometimes, I know it’s true for me.
I seriously can’t wait to read the next book in the series, I’m in for the ride!!! If you’re debating picking this one up, make the leap and you won’t be able to put it down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00TAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSONhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSON2021-11-23 17:00:512021-11-24 07:25:03Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Taylor Stephenson
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