Reviews of my Reading List
DNF- Rhapsodic
I’m still personally struggling about whether I like dark romance or not, what types I’m okay with and what pushes my boundaries too far. Part of me wants to like it more than I do, I think. But I don’t want to force myself to be into it. Maybe it’s because I have a...
DNF- Priest
Didn’t get far. Too “churchy” for me. Lol. Go figure. There are many rules a priest can't break. A priest cannot marry. A priest cannot abandon his flock. A priest cannot forsake his God. I've always been good at following rules. Until she came. Then I learned new...
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
Review #572 “I am color. I am fire. I am the sun, and I will burn away the shadows until only light remains. And then you will have no choice but to see me.” Somewhere Beyond the Sea is truly witty. I absolutely loved the humor & am so glad I found an...
You, With a View
Review #571 You, With a View is 4.5/5 stars on audio. (One narrator). There was a bunch of telling instead of showing so in the beginning I had a harder time staying engaged and focused on the story but after I got invested it wasn’t a problem anymore. They...
Rebel Witch
Review #570 I’m not a huge fan of the name of the title, but whatever. There’s multiple covers, this being the other option: “I pity the man who clips her wings.” “If this was weakness, he wanted to be weak. If this was sin, let him be damned to hell. Kissing her was...
What Kind of Mother
Review #569 What Kind of Mother on audio was 4.25/5 stars. What stood out was the authors use of high emotions well … and my biggest critique is sometimes the characters just acted “stupid” and unable to put 2+2 together. Trigger warnings of sexual abuse and...
Heartless Hunter
Review #568 “Sparing the life of someone you hate doesn’t make you weak. It makes you better than the rest of us.” Definitely a 5/5 star rating! I waited to read this highly recommended book until the sequel came out (recently). Now I’ll be able to start the second in...
DNF- Brontë Lovers
I made it to page 80 and was disappointed. The setting and vibes were great and I was curious about the hotel being haunted and why the flip Klint kept biting her in his sleep… But Lizzy isn’t likable at all, especially since she was actively aware she was interested...
A Song to Drown Rivers
Review #567 I think I’d rate this a 4.4/5 stars but I’m still processing. Xishi’s beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue—convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous...
Next to You
Review #566 This is the second audiobook I’ve listened to by this author and have enjoyed each. It felt a bit preachy at times, especially during her chapters with self discovery and healing with her therapist. But that’s real life. I don’t have many notes because it...
Onyx Storm
Review #565 At the end, Onyx Storm was better than I thought it’d be and I think I liked it more than Iron Flame. I’ll rate it a 4.0/5 stars. One of my biggest difficulties is Rebecca Yarrow writes her sentence structure too long and confusing. There are too many...
February 2025 wrap up
I didn’t do as much driving this month since we had so many snow days so my audiobooks are a fraction compared to last month. Plus, my son keeps stealing my phone to listen to his own series. For physical copies, Onyx Storm took me FOREVER to get through so it was a...
DNF- The Traitor’s Game
Unfortunately The Traitor’s Game couldn’t keep my attention. I’m unsure if that was due to being YA or because of the political aspects… that I usually don’t care about. Kestra was likeable enough as a heroine (princess) since she tried to save her driver and...
Birding with Benefits
Review #564 I gave this standalone romance audio a 4.4/5 stars. It was pleasantly surprising with its deep characters who are going through relatable issues in their late 30s/early 40s instead of in their young 20s. The characterization was great and I loved how chill...
The Unmaking of June Farrow
Review #563 My first 5/5 book of 2025!!! Two different timelines is a main point of this book. I do love a good North Carolina setting. The pacing was slower than my average read but the descriptive prose of the scenery and small town was so picturesque and worth...