lashette's reviews
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This is like Dexter with animals. It is interesting having a female serial killer. And the conserving to animals,  natural instincts and self reflection was cool but went by too quick for me. Overall enjoyable. 

Ooh we got some background on Loid's childhood. Your making new connections unexpectedly. And I really enjoyed the bonus chapters. But overall another bunch of disconnected chapters. 

So finally finished the last 10% of this book after a bit of a long pause. I was thoroughly enjoying this one as much as the others. Speeding through it until we got to the aftermath of the mother part. It just seemed to lose steam after that major plot point was done. Then we were back to school trivial stuff and the confusion of what was going through Scythe's head. Even having finished it, I don't understand what exactly his plan was. Honestly, from the beginning I think this character was too complex for the author. Maybe the wrong words. But the mafia aspects were never handled with any kind of believability. Then his thoughts, actions were clear as mud. This being 'his' book should've cleared all of that up but it did only a partial job for me. IT explained osmewhat why he is the way he is but not why he was so against her being their mate. And even afterwards why

he left the way he did.

What was he trying to accomplish. The dragon mate made a bit more sense here though. Unfortunately, that cliffhanger ending was also confusing because what was she trying to do? Also, wondering how the last mate is going to be handled. Anyway, this is my first Why Choose in a looooong time. And I think the first dark romance one. So I am intrigued to see where this goes. 

This was cute. I was a little slow getting into it but once I did I was having a good time. This is all the fall vibes. 100% autumnal. I like that we got plus sized characters. The spice was definitely well done. The chemistry I think was thrown off a little by the time travel aspect. And maybe it's because I haven't read the firt two books in this series, but I was confused by the stage magic versus real magic versus witchcraft. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this cosy read. Definitely want to read the others in the series. 

I honestly don't know how to rate this exactly. IT wasn't the perfect book but it was great for right now. I noticed a lot to be learned form this. And as it is a workbook, its one I will be reading again. The intersectionality is what stuck out the most. However, I will say, it does get repetitive if you're reading cover to cover. It's why it took me awhile to finish. I actually wound up listening to the audiobook toward the latter half. 
In the beginning the author explains that the Fool, Magician and High Priestess cards were less about actions and more introspection to prepare. I didn't get that until I reread those parts after finishing the whole book. I definitely disagree with some of the attributes, but is that me getting bogged down in an excuse not to do the work? Probably. Does that mean I am wrong? No. For someone, a black woman someone, to have done all this work for me already I think I can find the time to find the few corresponding actions that would make more sense to me. Rather than just criticizing over what is ultimately my personal preferences. 
Also, as a tarot reader I like how this is tied in with the archetypes rather than the images directly on the cards. It makes this work a tiny bit more accessible.  

I continue to enjoy this series. Love the family aspect. It took a minute for me to really understand what the fmc was going through but I was rooting for her. Dude was simultaneously sexy and sweet. He's my new fave. There's a big theme of grief in here and I wasn't prepared. I low key needed it after this year. 

This was cute. Once again wishing these books existed when I was the target age range. The plot wound up being more complex than I or the main character expected, lol. I like the theme of people's actions not being black and white, good or evil. Also confirmed I like the idea of paranormal and mundane mixing even in middle grade. And gosh these kids were cute. You just want to both protect them and let them free to explore the world. Maybe do things different than you as an adult would. 

This had its ups and downs. Marcus is an introspective kid with mental health issues. So his intensely rants slow down the story. The action picks it back up. Then his coherent couture moonlights bring it back down again, lol. The killing, the violence, keep me wondering what's the point of this story. But the characters are all somehow likeable or relatable. Cliffhanger ending so definitely interested in continuing, but will I?

I'm looking for reasons not to give this 5 stars. There are none, lol. This was so good. The stakes were high. All the plot points came together. The magic was magical and at times whimsical. The characters were loveable with mixed motives and values. I loved Finn. Blood witches living on demon lane is fantastic, so I guess I love the dad jokes as well. I hope there's a followup book because

I want to see th seem look for Grandma Orla and Finn

. The narrator for the audio book also did a great job.

How to rate this when the case wasn't solved and our guys are still at the push and pull stage.  Lot of mysteries. And its been too long since I read the last one.