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DNF- Cackle
I didn’t finish Cackle by Rachel Harrison because she was so depressed and down on life that it didn’t distract me from my own worries and weight in life. Annie moves to a new town because she’s currently living with her ex, who isn’t in love with her, but she still...
A Curse of Shadows and Ice
Review #401 I rated this adult fantasy romance B&B retelling a 3.4/5 stars. It seemed like a erotica and then the past 80 pages turned to politics. The pacing felt a bit off but I always love a classic beauty and the beast variation. But, why is “ice” in the title...
DNF- The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
I didn’t finish The Very Secret Society or Irregular Witches even though I was very excited about the bookish hero, Jamie. Overall, the writing felt more like telling the story to me and not showing. Plus, recently I’ve just been in the mood for first person...
DNF- The Witches of Moonshyne Manor
I’m very grateful and appreciative of the index in the front that describes each of the witches in the sisterhood. I’m worried from the get go when the first sentence is 42 words (yes I counted) and feels unnecessarily wordy. I’m also not a big fan of explanations...
The American Roommate Experiment
Review #400 I rate this standalone contemporary romance (with two points of view) a 4.8/5 stars. I loved the Spanish influence and phrases incorporated. And I also am obsessed with characters that are authors!!! In chapter 1, Rosie sounds borderline stalkerish so I’m...
DNF – Witch Please
The only reason why I didn’t make it far is because it’s in third person narrative. this series has two others called: Boss Witch and Extra Witchy. It seems like this first one is insta love for the guy, Titus (great name) and forbidden romance trope for Danica. It...
DNF- The Only Purple House in Town
Iris Collins is the messy one in her family. The "chaos bunny." Her sisters are all wildly successful, while she can't balance her budget for a single month. It's no wonder she's in debt to her roommates. When she unexpectedly inherits a house from her great aunt, her...
DNF- Witches Steeped in Gold
“Witches Steeped in Gold” by Ciannon Smart has caught my eye so many times because of the stunning cover but after reading the blurb I’m hesitant because the main characters’ motivation as revenge has never been the biggest intrigue for me in terms of plot … but here...
A Wilderness of Stars
Review #399 I rated this YA sci fi/dystopian a 3.0/5 stars. It may have been better if I DNF when I had doubts. Unfortunately I dont have to make positive remarks so please skip this one if that turns you off a lot. After Vega’s mother gave up fighting a long illness,...
DNF- Bonesmith
Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto is the first in the House of the Dead duology. I love the dark premise and the cover is gorgeous. The thing that wasn’t clicking for me was the narration written in third person. Chapter 1 starts as: “Ready your blade.” As one, the...
DNF- Not the Witch You Wed
This romcom has voice, voice and more voice. Which is excellent. I’m just not in the mood for third person narrative right now. I’m having a hard time with it in general & need most of my reads in first person. This contemporary, sarcastic & witty story has...
DNF- The Ravens
The Ravens by Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige is the first of two. The second is The Monarchs. I didn’t finish The Ravens because the third person narrative felt too distant for me. It switches back and forth between Vivi and Scarlett’s point of view but it felt like...
Among the Beasts and Briars
Review 398 I gave this YA stand-alone fantasy (clean romance) by Ashley Poston a 4.5/5 stars. It has two points of view and written in first person past tense. I don’t know why some books catch my attention so quickly and other don’t but this one definitely has. It...
DNF- Spin the Dawn
I absolutely love the title name, “Spin the Dawn,” and its unique cover. Plus I’m always intrigued to read fantasy involving cultures other than my own. However I skimmed the first half, then didn’t finish the rest. Which means I also didn’t complete the duology. I...