Reviews of my Reading List
2025 Reading Wrap-up
My review quality has tanked on my blog in the last year and I know I'm missing a bunch from the list below, that I forgot to record but it's because so many other good things are happening these days! I attended sooo many events as an author/vendor in 2025 that I...
This Is Our Story
Review #631 This was the first book I ever co-read with my son. And by that, I mean we didn't just read it like a book club. Nope. We shared ear buds, so it'd stop and start at the same time. We were on the same sentence at the same time and had reactions...
If You Love Me
Review #630 I'd rate this hockey romance audio a solid 4/5 stars but it didn't blow me away. The characters definitely had depth. Even though it was a standalone, I could tell I was missing some bits and pieces from the prior books that formed the relationships. My...
The Stranger in the Woods
Review #629 The Stranger in the Woods was a short novella and I didn’t realize that when I purchased it. If I had known this I would’ve anticipated the plot progressing differently since I assumed so much more was going to happen. I’d rate it a 4.0/5 and just wish it...
Mate
Review #628 I read this one straight after Bride and liked it even more. The "yearning" and lead up was epically done and I really enjoyed the balance between plot and romance. Like the first, I wish he had an entire chapter for each PoV. I rate this a high 4.8/5...
Bride
Review #627 I never liked the cover so I hadn't give this a chance despite reading all Hazelwood's other books. So I tried audio a while after and really enjoyed this. So, don't judge a book by its cover, everyone. Instantly bought the sequel, Mate, after finishing. I...
Love, Theoretically
Review #626 I think I've read all Ali Hazelwood's books except for Bride and I've loved them all. I also ate this up in the best kind of way. It was easy to listen to, real, had great pacing for Elsie’s needs and had the perfect amount of steam too. I was impressed...
Haunting the Hunter
I listened to this on audio after it was recommended by a friend for a unique reason. She said her favorite audio narrator, Mr. Teddy, spoke to the reader during the sex scenes using, "you." My friend was ALL about this. Honestly, it didn't do much for me, so I...
The Hiking Trip
Review #624 This one is going to be a low 2/5 rating for me, because of r@&* only. The audiobook was going well overall and I had some predictions and I was hooked throughout, then the "climatic" big end scene that's supposed to have all the feels was r@&*....
Love’s a Witch
Review #623 I really enjoyed this audiobook! I'd rate it a 4.0/5 stars. The dual POV narration was fantastic, especially the male narrator's accent—it added so much charm and really brought his character to life. I found myself looking forward to his chapters just to...
Tourist Season
Review #622 I rate this one 4.9/5 stars. I’ve already read 3 by this author. As unhinged as they are, I really do enjoy them. My husband tried one and wasn’t a huge fan though. This one ends in a semi-cliffhanger which I hadn’t expected so we will see if the next one...
Overruled
Review #621 Don’t have much to say other than Lana may be one of my new favorite authors. I’ve devoured all the books I’ve read of hers without complaint. Her characters are well rounded and likeable but unique. The banter is adorable. The writing flows fluidly and...
Those Three Little Words
Review #620 I gave this audio a 4.0/5. The narrators were stellar & I love both their voices. Many tropes about this one weren’t my favorite like one night stand and pregnancy but I still enjoyed it because Penny’s character was unique and adorable. She was...
DNF- The Book Proposal
I think I’m in a slump. Which often happens when I’m in drafting phase of a novel. So I’m not surprised. Her teenage letters to her crush were creepy. Yet also… relatable. Their emails back and forth to each other felt quite flat and boring. Unfortunately I stopped...
DNF- Metal Slinger
So I’m going to sound petty but the interior formatting was distracting for me since the font felt strange and hurt my eyes and there were odd spacing gaps between sentences. Honestly, since the chapter started out in dialogue I felt lost and unsure what was...