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To Charm a Dark Prince by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

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adventurous emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

So so fun - I love a villain-gets-the-girl story, and the light humor was entertaining. Definitely finishing this series!
The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Th concept is interesting but I just cannot deal with the constant run on sentences.
The Serpent and the Wolf by Rebecca Robinson

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

4.5

Thank you to Simon & Schuster for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This new romantasy series is definitely going to be big. World building, politics, and slow burn steam! 
🐍enemies to lovers
🐍"my wife"
🐍deadly magic 
🐍slow burn
🐍twists and politics
🐍arranged marriage/fake dating 
🐍found family 
🐍"who did this to you"

I loved the MMC and FMC - Reid is a cinnamon roll and Vaasa is so strong and stubborn. The side characters are just as interesting and I'm interested to see if we get a Koen love story 🥹. World building and magic were well-conceived, and I was impressed and engaged with the political plot lines. I can't wait for this book to come out so I can talk about it with everyone!
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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I found this book so emotional - something about the dragons being so connected to their riders broke my heart. I loved the world building and the family ties - excited to see where the story goes next.
Reckless by Lauren Roberts

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Banter and slow burn and tension and one bed/cave! Obsessed, not sure how I'll survive until April 2025 😭
A Cursed Kiss by Jenny Hickman

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I loved this story! The world building was well done and I found the pacing to be ideal. The romance was a sweet enemies to lovers (tropes: forced proximity, marriage of convenience, one bed, one horse). While I found Keelynn trying at times, it didn't ruin the story for me, and Tadhg was fun enough to make up for it. The writing is good enough, but I wished at times it was a bit stronger. Would still definitely recommend as a strong romantasy! 
The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten

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adventurous emotional tense medium-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? Yes

4.5

AHHHHH!!?! Usually a middle book in a trilogy is a bit of a drag but this one was so good - I was not disappointed at all. Loved the character progression and romantic entanglements. Never had an author has me TORN between two love interests like this! Dying for the final book!
The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.5

YES this is what I want from a romantasy - such great world building, slow burn tension romance, and great characters. I loved the mysteries strewn throughout. The only thing that keeps it from a 5 star is that Im not a fan of the 'inevitable' trope where things that are fated fall into place (unless it's just fated mates 🥹). I'm hoping things shift in the next book from that trope, but I'm still hooked and still loving this series! 
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

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mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.5

Loved it - the multi POVs and not knowing who the victim is for the majority of the book kept the twists from being obvious. I loved the reveals, and the author did an amazing job of giving each character a distinct voice. 
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The House Where Death Lives by Alex Brown

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dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A decent YA horror anthology. I really enjoyed the idea that each story was a room in a house. There were some absolute standouts, such as Good Morning, Georgia, Cradle and All, and After Midnight. There were no truly bad stories, but I was a bit disappointed in some of the quality of writing for a couple. Overall a good intro for young readers who are interested in horror!