Reviews of my Reading List
A Tempest of Tea
Review #484 The map in the beginning is beautiful. Unfortunately I didn’t finish a different duology by this author so hopefully this one goes well. I’m reading it for a fantasy romance bookclub in Raleigh that I recently originated. Warning- spoilers below...
The Soulmate
Review #483 I give this thriller/death mystery by Sally Hepworth a 4.3/5 stars. It was a quick, fluid read with great hooks. These are my thoughts and notes while reading. Possible spoilers ahead… As a basic citizen without training, Gabe has rescued 7 people...
Summer Reading
Review #482 I read this one at the beach in July! It’s summer time! I’m rating this lovely romcom a 4.75/5 stars. It was all written in one pov which is rare for romcoms these days. Here’s my random thoughts while reading: I’m so happy that the author did her research...
Review #481 Only and Forever is the last of the Bergman Brother series by Chloe Liese. I read all of them and appreciate their depth, medical diversity, & inclusitivity. I gave this one a 4.5/5 stars. Viggo, the last single Bergman sibling, has been crushing...
The Dream Guy Next Door
Review #480 I don’t take many notes on my audiobooks since I’m driving while listening. I gave this one a sturdy 4/5. I absolutely love the male narrator’s voice and recognized him from a different romcom. This one definitely has a little steam which I appreciate....
DNF- House of Marionne
I didn’t finish this even though it had awesome potential and beautiful imagery and descriptions. It’s the first of a trilogy so check out the whole series. Here’s my random notes while reading. The specialties chart is very helpful in the beginning to show all the...
Murder Your Employer
Review #479 I give this unique book a 4.0/5 stars. My biggest issue was all the head hopping. Here my notes while reading (possible spoilers): So do I like Cliff? He’s kind of bland so far and seems to be the means of telling the story instead of someone...
Maybe This Time
Review #478 I think this is my first audiobook I’ve ever rated a 5/5 stars! I found no flaws in this story and loved every bit of it. For a time travel theme, it was clear and didn’t frustrate me like other confusing time oriented plots. Mikey and June are the perfect...
The Royal Assignment
Review #477 Unfortunately this wasn’t my favorite audiobook. I listened to the whole thing but felt a bit annoyed with both main characters. Their “dates” were too politically based and I didn’t like her choices. He was too stuffy and stereotypically flat without...
Happily Never After
Review #476 Strong 4.5/5 stars for Happily Never After. This contemporary romance had two points of view and fast/quick chapters. It was easy to read with a compelling, new take on weddings and a fear of love. Max is The (hired) Objector at Sophie’s wedding...
Love at First Psych
Review #475 I listened to the audio of First Psych by Cara Bastone because I listened to 3-4 of her other works and loved them. This one was my least favorite of hers at 4.2/5 stars but it was still enjoyable and lighthearted. This clean romance had natural dialogue...
That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon
Review #474 I’m giving this easy, quick, steamy fantasy romance by Kimberly Lemming (with demons!!) a fun 4.7/5 stars. Voice voice and more voice! Love it! All the characters are unique and stand out quickly in such a short page space which is...
The Rebound
Review #473 The Rebound had me on a roller coaster ride of extreme emotions. So even if the book was terrible (which it wasn’t) I’d rate it high because I barely have strong feelings and am grateful for this book to tug some out of me. I thought about the characters...
Legendborn
Review #472 This is a looooong book so settle in. I’m reading it for a bookclub so I’m excited to share thoughts with others. I give this YA (modern) fantasy a 4.6/5 stars. The plot was exciting and fast, the main character had depth and real issues, & the prose...
The Paris Library
Review #471 I gave this historical fiction a 3.4/5 stars. It took me a while longer than usual to get through it. I think my brain is shifting away from this genre overall. Here’s my random notes while reading: Odile is interviewing to work at the library...