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Cursed by Gold by Jamie Dalton

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adventurous

3.0

This story was a mix of King Midas and Cinderella, if Cinderella was also a assassin and had no moral problems with killing people. 

I'd say that was one of my main problems she kills guards left and right with out any remorse. Those are people. They are only doing there Jobs ( some are legit bad but those are not the ones I'm talking about) 
and as soon as the king turns one of the guards into gold she is all like what a monster how did I ever like him how could he do that. He  killed him because he harms a child. He had a very  convincing reason



The Princess Problem by Christi Barth

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

This story was princess diaries big sister. It's sweet and steamy hot . I love it so much. 
Kelsey is a typical American girl, who just made her dreams come true and moved to New York City with her sister. 
But everything changes when a unknown to her hot es hell man knocks on her door and tells her she is the abducted princess. 
There's everything you could want from a Royal romance. The grand castle, a hot body guard, incredible staff, and a family that you have no memory of. 
The audiobook is narrated by a man and a woman which makes it extremely emersive. 
This was always my dream growing up. That royalty would come and tell me I'm the lost princess so I might be biased but it definitely hit a spot for me. 
The Highland Game by Amy McGavin

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adventurous funny lighthearted
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Such a fun, sweet and spicy Romcom. It makes you long for the Scottish Highlands.  I had to grin and giggle. Jamie is such a funny and witty guy. 
Maisie is always quick with the banter and would do anything for her dad and pub. 
But how far will she go to safe it? 
This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. 
Don't be confused by the first chapter it is not Fantasy. 
The Unweaver by Elizabeth Zoba

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was an amazing dark urban fantasy, set in the 1920 in London.  The magical system was so creative, there are different types of magic. There's fire magic, death magic, light magic, blood magic and many more. The magic is not genetic or something you can learn, you are born with it. 
The story is set in a war of different gangs and the scheming. Gore and violence, drugs and alcohol are big part's of the story. 
The mystery threads an intricate tapestry of devious plots and dark magic, alongside a hot and cold,  slow burn romance. 

 The characters were so human and messy they all had flaws. And Cora's story was so immersive I just couldn't put the book down. The heartbreak, intrigues and longing to be.  I'm enchanted and want to read more. 

Definitely check the content warnings before diving in. 

Thanks to BookSirens and the author for a free copy of this book.  
The Exile and the Savior by Kris K. Haines

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

I thought the first book was absolutely amazing. I recommended it to so many people. But this second book was quite the let down. 
The main character plot was they just had to talk to each other and tell the truth everything would have been solved. Same theme with two side characters. 
There was so much miscommunication it was exhausting. 
The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn

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emotional lighthearted

4.0

The audiobook was entertaining. The two narrators made it feel alive. It's a very predictable, spicy story with some baseball in it. I enjoyed listening to it and the epilogue made me cry. 
Daughter of Fire by Sofia Robleda

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 59%.
I just couldn't connect with the characters
The Memory Puller by Kris K. Haines

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

 Cassandra(human & badass)is a rule breaking sister in a chaste order of women who are able to extract memories. 
then there's a very handsome, charming and o' so Mysterious Fae - Tristan.
You  will get the sizzeling chemestry of your life time. if you like banter and a dirty talking Fae, you are in for lots of steamy times. 
But not only the main character are part of this intriguing plot there's a variety of interesting and intriguing sides characters. 
There is a really long glossary but you will understand everything that is going on in the book without having to memorize it, I swear. 
This is the first book in a trilogy the second book is already out and the third will release in March of this year. So go get started on the series im hooked. 
The Hunted Heir by Holly Renee

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adventurous

4.0

What a journey, but it's way to short. I need more. I need to know what happens next. You can't let me hang like that. 
The Spice was  spicy and the story to short. Give me more. 
Stupid Cupid by Maeve Black

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Perfect Valentine monster spice. 
This is the second book, I would recommend reading the first book before. 
Stupid Cupid is all about  Val and Pryos  story. Val  is a Cupid and does not believe in love. Pryo who is a dragon, has a lot of family drama and pressure. They both need an escape and are trying to find what they are looking for at an exclusive party. Thier chemistry is explosive, they are soooo good together. I hope you like strawberry and cinnamon.