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My Eight Stepbrothers & I by Sarwah Creed
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
1.0
DNF
The brothers were all insufferable brats. Just couldn’t get into it.
The brothers were all insufferable brats. Just couldn’t get into it.
Titan by Jillian Graves
4.0
This book is FILLED to the brim with spice. It’s both frequent and hot as hell. Daddy dom romances can be hard to depict properly and the author did a wonderful job of it.
The world building was great, I felt like I kept learning new little tidbits all throughout the story. I’m curious about the inner workings of the Strange world and hope it’s explored more in the following books.
Romance was lovely, just very intense. Titan’s protective and controlling nature did get him in trouble a few times, but I’m glad he was paired with Julianna who is a woman determined to stand on her own two feet… She can really stand up to him. It makes it even sweeter when she does give herself to him.
The world building was great, I felt like I kept learning new little tidbits all throughout the story. I’m curious about the inner workings of the Strange world and hope it’s explored more in the following books.
Romance was lovely, just very intense. Titan’s protective and controlling nature did get him in trouble a few times, but I’m glad he was paired with Julianna who is a woman determined to stand on her own two feet… She can really stand up to him. It makes it even sweeter when she does give herself to him.
The Curvy Girl's Father of the Bride by Adriana French
3.0
Very cute in the beginning, had some nice build up. This story definitely did what it intended to do, that’s for sure.
My only real complaint is how they got together felt… awkward to me. There was also some awkward wording, strange lines that made me cringe and took me out of the fantasy. That wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for the fact this is so short so those little moments definitely stick out to me.
Overall, not bad for what it is.
My only real complaint is how they got together felt… awkward to me. There was also some awkward wording, strange lines that made me cringe and took me out of the fantasy. That wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for the fact this is so short so those little moments definitely stick out to me.
Overall, not bad for what it is.
Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard
5.0
Reading this book for the second time around, just wanted to reread the series(except the first book as I’ve read it multiple times already) and try out the novellas as I never had a chance to read them. This was as good as it was before, I still love it. I really forget how much I enjoy this genre until I slide back into it.
My favorite parts of this series is the intensity of it. Death and destruction and blood and gore are not hidden, but completely out in the open. It’s a good representation of the realities of war. There are no truly moral deeds in war, simply doing what you must.
My favorite parts of this series is the intensity of it. Death and destruction and blood and gore are not hidden, but completely out in the open. It’s a good representation of the realities of war. There are no truly moral deeds in war, simply doing what you must.
Death's Obsession by Avina St. Graves
4.0
A very poetic read with a good amount of spice. I admit, at times the horniness of our fl was kind of annoying and took away from the depth of the story, but I know why it was there at least.
I personally adore discussions of death, so this catered to me very well. Death personified is also a favorite theme of mine. There was a lot of beauty in the writing when discussing death which I really appreciated.
I personally adore discussions of death, so this catered to me very well. Death personified is also a favorite theme of mine. There was a lot of beauty in the writing when discussing death which I really appreciated.
The Enchanted Forest: An Erotic Fairy Tale by Victoria Rush
1.0
DNF at 36%
Boring, lazy writing, not fun or interesting.
Boring, lazy writing, not fun or interesting.
Chosen By The Alien Warrior by Skyla Stone, Skyla Stone
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
1.0
I still wasn’t having a good time by chapter 8, so I figured I’d spoil myself and read the reviews with spoilers… and have come to the conclusion that I will not enjoy myself the further I go, so DNF it is. Reminding myself that in 2024 I don’t need to waste time on things I don’t enjoy.
Below are the notes that I jotted down while reading what I did:
The male leads are giving some real “gym bro” vibes
Below are the notes that I jotted down while reading what I did:
The male leads are giving some real “gym bro” vibes
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
4.0
3.8 ⭐️s
This is such an interesting start to the series! The immense detail used in the world building, it truly brought the tale to life for me, I felt like I was there. While the magic system is complicated, I think it was explained enough for me to know what’s going on and still be curious to learn more.
The main lacking for me is the characters. While I truly like Alina’s character, the big issue I have with her is that she never seems to act on her own… she’s always just doing what she’s told, and that she doesn’t seem to have any motivation of her own that isn’t attached to one of the male leads. It’s not until the very end that she actually acts on her own, which was a triumphant moment, but it’s again only motivated by one of the male leads. My hope for her is that she’ll find her own desires and path in future books.
Now, onto our male leads… Of course my favorite is the Darking. He’s intelligent and headstrong, when he’s talking people are listening. The ancient-ness of him comes across well in the way he speaks and the way he’s portrayed as being so isolated from the other grisha. He just makes me want to know more about him.
This is such an interesting start to the series! The immense detail used in the world building, it truly brought the tale to life for me, I felt like I was there. While the magic system is complicated, I think it was explained enough for me to know what’s going on and still be curious to learn more.
The main lacking for me is the characters. While I truly like Alina’s character, the big issue I have with her is that she never seems to act on her own… she’s always just doing what she’s told, and that she doesn’t seem to have any motivation of her own that isn’t attached to one of the male leads. It’s not until the very end that she actually acts on her own, which was a triumphant moment, but it’s again only motivated by one of the male leads. My hope for her is that she’ll find her own desires and path in future books.
Now, onto our male leads… Of course my favorite is the Darking. He’s intelligent and headstrong, when he’s talking people are listening. The ancient-ness of him comes across well in the way he speaks and the way he’s portrayed as being so isolated from the other grisha. He just makes me want to know more about him.
The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur
2.0
I understand the importance of the story being told. I understand the need for it to be heard.
This story just wasn’t for me, and that’s fine.
Personally, I prefer more flowy and flowery poetry, words with real rhythm. While there were a few I enjoyed just for the context, and even fewer for the word choice, most were written in a style I’m not a fan of. When it’s literally just like listening to someone talk without thinking… it gets boring and I end up not caring about what is being said. There were plenty of moments where I thought to myself “is this even considered poetry?”
This story just wasn’t for me, and that’s fine.
Personally, I prefer more flowy and flowery poetry, words with real rhythm. While there were a few I enjoyed just for the context, and even fewer for the word choice, most were written in a style I’m not a fan of. When it’s literally just like listening to someone talk without thinking… it gets boring and I end up not caring about what is being said. There were plenty of moments where I thought to myself “is this even considered poetry?”