xandra_lyn's reviews
527 reviews

hopeful reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a really sweet re-imagining of St. Nicholas. It didn't quite take place at Christmas (it ended Dec 2), but it would have been good to get into the Christmas spirit. (I think it also came out in November, and it is part of a 12 book compilation, so that would make sense)

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Never Say Duke by Erica Ridley

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emotional funny hopeful fast-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

If I could rate this one 100 stars I would!!!

From the first few books, we knew Virginia was different, but sometimes quirky characters become more "normal" in their own books. Instead, the author intentionally coded her with autism, which I felt was so special and wonderful. I LOVED Virginia, and I LOVED Theo!! I knew it would end in HEA, but I was so curious how it would get there.

My only disappointment was this one was shorter than the other books by about 3 chapters.

Interestingly, there was no spice. It didn't bother me at all, but if you're reading for spice you'd be disappointed.

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A Little Elfin' Around by Julia Mills

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.

I could not handle the PAGES of parentheticals, and then have the author go immediately back to the regular story, usually answering a question that I'd forgotten about.

I also hated how Ella treated her elf familiar Edgar. They were so mean to each other.

The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two #3 by G. Willow Wilson

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adventurous dark hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The best one so far in this second run! I loved the small glances of hope throughout.

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The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two #2 by G. Willow Wilson

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Wish Upon a Duke by Erica Ridley

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I had a hard time seeing the chemistry between the two main characters. But I liked Gloria a lot, and it was fun leaning more about the town of Christmas. I think my main issue was that Chris was kind of a stick in the mud and I just couldn't see them together.

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