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Contempt by Sam Mariano
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
4.75!
I am really glad to finally get their story. Although I did feel like it was kind of a half or 3/4 story because Hannah played a very large role in the story.
I think about, is it make me like the story even more, because I love Hannah. This also makes me think that something really did happen in the end of even if it hurts with all three of them.
I’m really wanting that scene and the extra at the end of this book with the conversation with Dare. Makes me lean towards it more.
I’m definitely waiting for Sophie to come in and give us a little bit more plot, especially since the spinoff was really good so now having her story line with Aubrey in there will be even better.
I’m glad I read this book and I’m happy to have it finally in physical form because I started reading this when it came out on KU and when it finally published as a print, I had to stop reading on KU and read it physically!!
I am really glad to finally get their story. Although I did feel like it was kind of a half or 3/4 story because Hannah played a very large role in the story.
I think about, is it make me like the story even more, because I love Hannah. This also makes me think that something really did happen in the end of even if it hurts with all three of them.
I’m really wanting that scene and the extra at the end of this book with the conversation with Dare. Makes me lean towards it more.
I’m definitely waiting for Sophie to come in and give us a little bit more plot, especially since the spinoff was really good so now having her story line with Aubrey in there will be even better.
I’m glad I read this book and I’m happy to have it finally in physical form because I started reading this when it came out on KU and when it finally published as a print, I had to stop reading on KU and read it physically!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
No Way Out by Santana Knox
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, and Murder
Where the Devil Says Goodnight by K.A. Merikan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
Just couldn’t get into it!
Three Swedish Mountain Men by Lily Gold
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Maybe it was me bye I wasn’t fulfilled when I was reading this. Yes, I was trying to figure out what her secret was, but other than that this just didn’t feel as engaging as reverse harems usually are for me.
Also, nothing really stuck out.
I’m hoping that the other two books I have are more enjoyable reads, but for right now, it is a strike one for this author.
Also, nothing really stuck out.
I’m hoping that the other two books I have are more enjoyable reads, but for right now, it is a strike one for this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug abuse
A Gorgeous Villain by Saffron A. Kent
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Maybe my expectations for this book was set a little bit too high, but I found the plot to be very slow in the beginning and actually didn’t pick up for me until, almost 50% in.
And let me tell you, the spice doesn’t even happen until the 50% mark. I can count on one hand, how many spicy scenes there were, and I was still have fingers left.
I guess I was expecting more of a darkness to the story, and more heat.
I just didn’t get that.
And let me tell you, the spice doesn’t even happen until the 50% mark. I can count on one hand, how many spicy scenes there were, and I was still have fingers left.
I guess I was expecting more of a darkness to the story, and more heat.
I just didn’t get that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Forever After All by Catharina Maura
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Although I wasn’t expecting some of those twist in the reveals, I was waiting for the mic drop moments.
I’m truly happy that I felt such great satisfaction from those moments. It was great!!
How do you know the plot was good. I found it a little bit unbelievable during certain points, and I truly wish that the miscommunication, or just communication period worked.
Throughout the story, I was trying to figure out why Matthew’s reaction was so unbelievable to the situation, especially with a parent. Glad that’s taken care of!! 😉
Would I re-read this again, I think so!
I’m truly happy that I felt such great satisfaction from those moments. It was great!!
How do you know the plot was good. I found it a little bit unbelievable during certain points, and I truly wish that the miscommunication, or just communication period worked.
Throughout the story, I was trying to figure out why Matthew’s reaction was so unbelievable to the situation, especially with a parent. Glad that’s taken care of!! 😉
Would I re-read this again, I think so!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical trauma
Minor: Infidelity and Car accident
Broken Knight by L.J. Shen
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I love me a good infidelity romance. Something about this one just didn’t feel as authentic as most of my reads felt.
I did love how toxic their relationship was, and also how are Luna’s selective mutism was incorporated and not used as a check mark for a disorder. (and I don’t even know if I’m using that in the right frame.)
My only like negative things I have about this is how his addiction was kind of glossed over in the recovery stage, and also how it started. Another thing was the wishes of a period after death and what those wishes were I didn’t like how HEA it was.
Like he talked all the stuff about how he couldn’t live, and we can find another person to be in his life, and yet when push came to shove once she wasn’t in his life, and she asked this other person to be in their life, now their companions and partners.
It just didn’t set right for me. it was a good story. The spice was an affair because it happened towards the end of the book. It was more of them growing up, and then him getting revenge on what he perceived to be something to get revenge on end, playing both their feelings into the depths of hell.
Would I read this again, probably not, but I am glad I read it!
I did love how toxic their relationship was, and also how are Luna’s selective mutism was incorporated and not used as a check mark for a disorder. (and I don’t even know if I’m using that in the right frame.)
My only like negative things I have about this is how his addiction was kind of glossed over in the recovery stage, and also how it started. Another thing was the wishes of a period after death and what those wishes were I didn’t like how HEA it was.
Like he talked all the stuff about how he couldn’t live, and we can find another person to be in his life, and yet when push came to shove once she wasn’t in his life, and she asked this other person to be in their life, now their companions and partners.
It just didn’t set right for me. it was a good story. The spice was an affair because it happened towards the end of the book. It was more of them growing up, and then him getting revenge on what he perceived to be something to get revenge on end, playing both their feelings into the depths of hell.
Would I read this again, probably not, but I am glad I read it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
Puck Yes by Lauren Blakely
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Although I did enjoy reading this, I love their dynamic together I felt very organic.
I did feel that I dragged in areas, especially once we got a pass one of the hurdles of one of the main shutting down in the relationship.
When is the communication or expectations? Once everyone settled in the relationship that I felt it was very dragged on.
For me big one is still the best, but I said before, I enjoyed reading this. I do wish that the spice was a little bit more spicier than what I got, especially for MFM.
But this does not dampen my feelings on reading the third book in the series.
I did feel that I dragged in areas, especially once we got a pass one of the hurdles of one of the main shutting down in the relationship.
When is the communication or expectations? Once everyone settled in the relationship that I felt it was very dragged on.
For me big one is still the best, but I said before, I enjoyed reading this. I do wish that the spice was a little bit more spicier than what I got, especially for MFM.
But this does not dampen my feelings on reading the third book in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Half of My Heart by Jessica Marin
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I’m very happy to read Cal’s pov! I wished it started when they first met, but oh well.
While I am glad I read it, this isn’t a must read for a must have as a companion to the first book.
Another thing is, it’s not as spicy as the first book I think I can count on one hand, how many spice scenes there were.
While I am glad I read it, this isn’t a must read for a must have as a companion to the first book.
Another thing is, it’s not as spicy as the first book I think I can count on one hand, how many spice scenes there were.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content