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The Only One Left by Riley Sager

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

Riley Sager has gone and done it again with yet another novel. The only one left had me on the edge of my seat from page one and along the way, I managed to figure out a few things, but it still didn't take me away from the story as I was predicting some of it though and that's a good thing because there's so many twists and turns that didn't figure out along the way that made it very surprising to me when it was revealed. So if you're looking for a book that makes you constantly think about who did it or if it was true or not or even if it was messing with your head then you should definitely give this book a try because this is one thriller that I will be thinking of for years to come. So pick it up if you're intrigued by the storyline as much as I was just from reading the synopsis because you never know you might actually like it as much as I do. So with that I thank you for reading my review of this amazing thriller. 


The Prodigal by Kristy Marie

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-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? Yes

5.0

What can I say about this last book in this series besides this is the first book I read this year as I still recover from a tonsillectomy and full mouth teeth extraction over the past two months?...
Okay now I know what I'm going to say about this book which is it made me laugh especially since I already knew Remington's sarcastic way of doing things over the last 3 books and Eden complimented him just perfectly. They were each other's Adam and Eve and I loved how Remington was able to change his mind about Eden from the time he met her , up until she does something life changing for him even though he didn't ask for it which was so inspirational and heartless and I couldn't love it more. And the last thing I want to say is that this series is so close to my heart and I'm so sad that it's over now but I guess that's what rereads are for right? Thank you Kristy Marie for making this not be a passion project for you, but you sharing these characters with the world is just what the world needs right now especially me who needed to know that my new life is just about to start just like Remington's did by the end of the book.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-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? Yes

5.0

Well this is my first time reading Sarah J Maas and I got to say that A Court of Thorns and Roses was such a fun read and I cannot wait to read the next book which is called A Court of Mist and Fury... I know that this is a unpopular opinion most often than not, but Rhysand is truly my favorite so far even though he only appeared a few times... Tamlin and Feyre are okay main characters and the the side characters are good too, but not my favorite like I said Rhysand is... Anywho, I can't wait to read the second book very soon.
Something to Remember by Willow Winters

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

5.0

This just sets up the beginning for the next book Forget Me Not and now on to Forget Me Not...
The Sculptor by Kristy Marie

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Duke and Ramsey's story was filled with every emotion in the human feels department and also I loved the humor within this story as well. If you need an emotional second chance RomCom then look no further than these two characters love story. This is definitely a favorite of 2022 that's for sure.
Silence by N. Isabelle Blanco

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dark tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

This is the first part in a two part story of two characters who are forbidden to be together, but can't help themselves by feeling a certain way about one another and I gotta say I absolutely loved the way this couple was explored and I seriously can't wait to see what happens in the next book between them.
To Have You by N. Isabelle Blanco

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adventurous dark funny tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

This book starts off where the last book ended and I have to say that Dorian and Demi's story still makes me wanna turn the pages to see what happens next. This also ends on a cliffhanger in which I have to read the final book to see how this couple ends up together. So on to reading the final book in the Allure series my friends.
To Lose You by N. Isabelle Blanco

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adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced

5.0

This book is the conclusion to Dorian and Demi's story in the Allure series and I gotta say, these character wrung me through the ringer in this final book. So many twists and turns had me wondering if Dorian and Demi were ever going to make it and boy did it drive me crazy until the end? Yes it did, but I'm so happy that they got their  happily ever after in the end. I highly recommend this whole series to anyone whose looking for a twisty dark erotic taboo romance then look no further than the Allure series. 
To Want You by N. Isabelle Blanco

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relaxing fast-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? N/A

5.0

This is my third book by N. Isabelle Blanco that I've read and I gotta tell you, her stories are so addicting that you can't put it down until the very last page which is also the case with this one. So if you're looking for something that's taboo and dark as well as steamy especially between a boss and his employee then look no further than this series, you won't regret it so now on to the second book in Dorian and Demi's forbidden story.
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing 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? Yes

5.0

I can officially say that after reading this book, I so needed this at this moment in my life. It had teachable moments where Hannah taught me that even during the times of self doubt or when someone is putting you down that you shouldn't always believe what that person is saying because in the end you will find your own fictionalized Jack Stapleton someday who will love you for who you are and not someone you're truly not and that you should accept yourself for more than just your flaws because your flaws just makes you who are and that loving yourself should be enough for you because not everyone is gonna see you the same way that others do and all that matters is that you should surround yourself with people and things that make you happy which is what truly matters at the end of the day. Now you're wondering if I would recommend this book to every reader out there in the world? Well the answer to that is definitely because as the author says in her author's note which I'm paraphrasing: Everyone needs a book that will take you away from all the troubles in the current world and put you into a fictional world where you can lose yourself for days, weeks or even hours from your real life to emerge within a world of laughs and moments that make you swoon as well as gives us something wise to hold on to so I hope my review convinces you to try out The Bodyguard by Katherine Center because trust me you're going to absolutely love it as much as I did while reading it. So that's a wrap everyone and now on to reading a new book that I can get you to try out...