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Into the Fall by Tamara L. Miller

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2.0

Good, not great.
I got my copy with Amazon First Reads for January. 
While reading this one, I enjoyed it. The suspense of it all, the possible twists, but when all was said and done, it kind of fell flat for me. I think I wrote a better twist ending in my head, honestly, so as it all came together, I was left disappointed.
Characters were unlikable, side stories of mythical creatures were unnecessary, and overall, I'm not sure it was believable.
The Return by Rachel Harrison

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4.0

I listened to this one on Audible. I definitely recommend the audiobook. The narrator is great! Elise is our main character, but the story is about her friendship with Julie. Julie went missing, and 2 years to the day, she shows up. She doesn't remember where she's been or what happened. Her friends don't believe her, and they try to act normal about how weird Julie is acting.
Elise's point of view is all over the place. Her side stories and internal monolog make her feel real and relatable.  
I enjoyed this one even if I found it predictable.
The Manor of Dreams by Christina Li

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mysterious

4.0

To describe this one as Mexican Gothic meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Huho is a perfect representation.
Each of the dual timelines has a very similar vibe to  these books. The past time line Vivian is our Evelyn Huho with Main Character energy taking no shit until she realizes her picture perfect husband isn't who she thought he was. The present timeline features Vivian's daughters and granddaughter fighting for her inheritance because Vivian has left her house to a different family.
This one is a wild fever dream. What's real, what's not? What is happening with the garden? And why did Vivian leave her house to the housekeepers daughter?
Sprinkle in a bit of a love story and this book has a little something for everyone.
A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa

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4.0

This series thankfully continues to be great 🙌🏼 my free copies of the series expired on the 31st and I had 2 hours left of this one before it cut out on me. So what choice did I have but to get the ebook so I could finish this one before the year ended.
I'm so glad I did and ordered the next 2 in this series. Callie and Temper are a badass girl duo. I'm loving the direction of this story. The banter and sassy with Callie are my favorite!
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

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3.0

I enjoyed this one. I'm a sucker for a grumpy vs sunshine, what can I say!
Love the banter between Zahra and Rowan. Claire and Ani are great side characters.
This story is predictable, but I still enjoyed the journey.
A Queen of Broken Realms by Brynne Weaver

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4.0

I enjoyed this series so much. Vampire Lu will continue to be my favorite vampire for a long time. The found family aspects, the take over of the Shadow Realm, and the magic elements were all amazing. The twist I didn't see coming broke my heart a little, but what a way to end the series!
My only complaint and it's hard for me to complain about is the amount of sex. It was too much. It took away from the story, and this was a good story. 
Frisky the Snowman by Lauren Biel

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4.0

Frosty the Snowman ⛄️ but make it dirty and spicy.

If you liked Hot Frosty on Netflix but wanted it to be an open door romance this one is for you.

It's silly and weird but I'm not here to yuck anyone's yum. I enjoyed the duet narration of this one. It's short, dirty and will have you looking at Frosty and his carrot differently.
Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa

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4.0

I listened to this one on Audible, the narration is great. I really enjoyed this story and can't wait to continue it!
I love the way the magic and different worlds were introduced, didn't feel overwhelming or confusing. The spicy bits didn't overshadow the story but they were there. 

🔫 Talk of Sexu@l Assault but not detailed
The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews

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3.0

I liked it.
Is it a bit cheese-y ?Yes! But what holiday read isn't? I believe it's a basic requirement for a holiday romance book or movie. The added mystery of solving the Santa letter was sweet. 
This holiday romance is just the cozy read I was looking for. 
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

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4.0

I enjoyed this one more than expected. It is witty and funny and I just couldn't get enough of Elizabeth's matter of fact way of thinking.
Having to fight just to be a woman with a brain, having the audacity to have a child and also want a career! This book made me angry for Elizabeth and the way women were treated. This book also made me laugh.