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114 reviews
To Ravish A Rogue by C.M. Nascosta
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
So outside of the Voice Actors voices for the two main characters. This was a good ““monster erotica” romance. The womans voice sounded like she was a witch reading a book to children, and it took me out of the story any time she talked. And the male speaking for the woman was just too high pitched. It was a sensory overload at times
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence
A Fire in the Flesh by Jennifer L. Armentrout
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-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
3.75
It’s no secret that the two series that JLA has created are high favorites of mine. I love them, most because of Sera and Poppy being bad ass FMCs and plus size on top of that.
But this book….oh my god, I picked it up. Put it down, paused it, unpaused it. I couldn’t get through it. And it wasn’t till nearly 50% of the book that I realized why….I didn’t give two shits about Kolis or anything related to him.
The moment that annoying ass psychopathic man waltzed into this book - I hated him. And Callum, fuck him too. If I had to read any more about his he was psychotically “in love” with Sotoria I was gonna ram my head through a wall.
I scanned through to find the exact spot Ash comes back into the picture just to give myself motivation. And amazingly the moment I did - finished the book in a week.
And the moment we got back to Ash and Sera I was back into the story, the plot and everything else. And I know that’s bad - cause Kolis is the big conflict. But I felt I was reading the same scene over and over again during Sera’s time with him.
The scene (and no spoilers) between Ash and Sera in the lake toward the end of the book - oh it almost brought tears to my eyes it was so emotional. And then the AFTER. I had to put the book down cause one second I’m panicking, then I’m stressed, then I was crying, and then it was getting steamy.
Now time for the last book - so sad this series is ending. Rumors are FBAA is becoming a show. I would love that but I fear it’ll be butchered and I’ll hate it. ESPECIALLY if Poppy isn’t plus sized!!
But this book….oh my god, I picked it up. Put it down, paused it, unpaused it. I couldn’t get through it. And it wasn’t till nearly 50% of the book that I realized why….I didn’t give two shits about Kolis or anything related to him.
The moment that annoying ass psychopathic man waltzed into this book - I hated him. And Callum, fuck him too. If I had to read any more about his he was psychotically “in love” with Sotoria I was gonna ram my head through a wall.
I scanned through to find the exact spot Ash comes back into the picture just to give myself motivation. And amazingly the moment I did - finished the book in a week.
And the moment we got back to Ash and Sera I was back into the story, the plot and everything else. And I know that’s bad - cause Kolis is the big conflict. But I felt I was reading the same scene over and over again during Sera’s time with him.
The scene (and no spoilers) between Ash and Sera in the lake toward the end of the book - oh it almost brought tears to my eyes it was so emotional. And then the AFTER. I had to put the book down cause one second I’m panicking, then I’m stressed, then I was crying, and then it was getting steamy.
Now time for the last book - so sad this series is ending. Rumors are FBAA is becoming a show. I would love that but I fear it’ll be butchered and I’ll hate it. ESPECIALLY if Poppy isn’t plus sized!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Sexual content, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Can I Tell You Something? by Holly June Smith
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Play the Last Card by Olivia Fenwick
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graveyard Shift by M.L. Rio
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A Soul of Ash and Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Day Burns Bright by Amber Palmer
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Murder
Living for Truth by Daisy Wren
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I loved this just as much as book 1 if not a little more. There was something about Hannah and Morgan I loved a smidge bit more. I like how this book is in the same world as book 1 but was separate to where you didn’t have to have read the first. Perfect stand alone romance.
Now…I thought Wes was the ideal book boyfriend, but Morgan knocks that boy right out of the way. Devoted single father that is completely feral and in love with his “fake” girlfriend. But keeps boundaries and moves at the pace that she wants so that he doesn’t scare her? Holy fucking hell. Get me a Morgan Fowler please - the scene in the bookstore had me swooning and jealous.
Hannah as a character is so easy to relate to. I love how she works to becoming this strong person that able to come out on the other end of trauma. It’s really admirable. I love the relationship she builds with Aly and how she was able to naturally join into the family.
This story is beautifully written. You get your happy, you’re sad. You fall in love with these character so easily. I couldn’t finish this book fast enough. I read through 60% on my day off and just wanted to get back to it as soon as I could!!
Now…I thought Wes was the ideal book boyfriend, but Morgan knocks that boy right out of the way. Devoted single father that is completely feral and in love with his “fake” girlfriend. But keeps boundaries and moves at the pace that she wants so that he doesn’t scare her? Holy fucking hell. Get me a Morgan Fowler please - the scene in the bookstore had me swooning and jealous.
Hannah as a character is so easy to relate to. I love how she works to becoming this strong person that able to come out on the other end of trauma. It’s really admirable. I love the relationship she builds with Aly and how she was able to naturally join into the family.
This story is beautifully written. You get your happy, you’re sad. You fall in love with these character so easily. I couldn’t finish this book fast enough. I read through 60% on my day off and just wanted to get back to it as soon as I could!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
Lights Out by Navessa Allen
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Stalking, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, and Murder