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In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
This was a super cute hallmarky romance. Very predictable, but that's the whole point.
lighthearted
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
3.5
This was a super cute hallmarky romance. Very predictable, but that's the whole point.
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
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? No
4.0
A Holly Jolly Ever After by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
This was a fun time! It was outrageous and over the top a lot of the time but that's what I came here for. Even the trope everyone is complaining about I felt made sense. My only complaint was that Winnie got incredibly annoying near the middle of the book. Almost unbearable with how she reacts to certain things. Kallum was just a big goofy teddy bear and I loved him. I'm hoping there will be a third book to round out the INK boys!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexual content, Medical content, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Stars Collide by Rachel Lacey
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Really liked this at first but it got so boring towards the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism
The Last Flight by Julie Clark
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was such a fast, fun time! This is what I want from a thriller. Alternating POV's that give just enough info at the right time to keep you guessing the whole time. One of the twists at the end I didn't see coming at all and I was so shocked. (this rarely happens for me in thrillers so I get excited when it does lol)
Madame by Sara Cate
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was everything I wanted in Eden's story! Loved seeing her get emotional and submissive while also maintaining her regular Madame Kink behavior.