Reviews of my Reading List
Review #100
Title- The Perishing Author- Natashia Deon Rating- 4/5 stars until the 80% mark, then 3 stars for the end, so my math says 3.75 stars Genre- a unique mix of fantasy with contemporary with historical fiction with futuristic with women’s fiction POV- a mix...
Review #99
Title- Boy Toy Author-Nicola Marsh Rating- 3/5 Genre- contemporary romance POV- third person, past tense Trope- arranged marriage, off-limits, younger man, career vs. love My emotions- calm Comments- I love reading about a variety of cultures. From the very...
Review #98
Title- Gilded Serpent Rating- 3.5/5 Genre- epic fantasy POV- 4 POV, third person, past tense Characters- See the first two reviews, Dark Shores and Dark Skies. The beginning is overwhelming since we’re going from two POV per book to 4 alternating POV. Also on one page...
Review #97
Title- Dark Skies Author- Danielle L Jensen Rating- 3.5.5 Genre- young adult fantasy POV- have alternating POV in third person past tense. However, I’m wondering how appropriate that is because of the alternating POV books I’ve read, they’ve all been romance and this...
Review #96
Title- No Offense Author- Meg Cabot Rating- 4.5/5 Genre- romcom POV- two alternating POV, third person, past tense Trope- a mild version of enemies to lovers Similar Books/Comps- My emotions- entertained, smirking from the cleverness Comments- This is actually...
Review #95
Title- Dark Shores Author- Danielle L. Jensen Rating- 4.25/5 Genre- fantasy with a little romance POV- two alternating POV, third person past tense Trope- enemies to “thinking about it,” war, politics, military, gods/goddesses Similar Books/Comps- Fable My emotions-...
Review #94
Title- The Ten Rules for Faking It Rating- 3/5 Genre- sweet romcom POV- two alternating POV, hero/heroine- third person past tense Trope- friends to lovers, workplace Comments- This romcom was fine but didn’t stand out and will be forgettable in a few weeks. I usually...
Review #93
Title- Verity Author- Colleen Hoover Rating- 4.5/5 Genre- thriller, suspense POV- first person, present tense. It switches back and forth between Lowen/Laura and another character I won’t say here. Trigger- child death. I don’t like to think about the situation with...
Review #92
Title- Table Five Rating- 4.5/5 Genre- steamy romance, mild erotica POV- Third person, past Similar/Comps- Temptation, Crave, Heated Vibe- passionate, firey, aroused, yikes… not for the faint of heart, spicy Characters- Mae- I love the feminist portrayal...
Review #91
Title- This Time Next Year Rating- 5/5 Genre- Contemporary romance POV- Third person, past tense Trope- cute baker/chef Similar Books/Comps- One Day in December, the two Lives of Lydia Bird. My emotions- Calm, content, satisfied Characters- It's hard to write a...
Review #90
Title- The Damned Rating- 3.75/5 Genre- YA Fantasy POV- There are a about 9 different POV in this sequel than the first which surprised me compared to “The Beautiful.” Also, it switches back and forth between first person present tense and third person past tense from...
Review #89
Title- The Story Hour Rating- 3/5 Genre- Contemporary POV- First person, present tense Trope- therapist, psychology, second chances, mental health, relationships Similar Books/Comps- Passage West, This Close to Okay My emotions- a bit bored Characters- Maggie-...
Review #88
Title- The Mothers Rating- 3/5 Genre- Women’s Fiction, Contemporary POV- Third person, past tense Trope- motherhood, small town communities, obligations, expectations, secrets Similar Books/Comps- Clap when You Land My emotions- I related to certain motherhood...
Review #87
Title- Looking for Alaska Rating- 3/5 Genre- YA Contemporary POV- First person, past tense Trope- Boarding school, teen friendships, coming of age, the meaning of life Similar Books/Comps- Falling for You, A Song for a Soldier My emotions- A bit blah, but...
Review #86
Title- Fix Her Up Rating- 4.5/5 Genre- romcom- steamy POV- third person Trope- best friend’s little sister/big brother’s best friend, athlete, small home town My emotions- turned on Comments- I'm wondering if all steamy romcoms should have a different type of...