Reviews of my Reading List
Under the Mistletoe
Review #540 Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood was average at 4.5 stars but it had unnatural info dumping in parts that felt forced like (hypothetical sentence): “the last time I saw you three months ago when you were still at intern the snow in Northern Illinois...
This Spells Love
Review #539 I read this one for a bookclub I host in Raleigh. The author even sent us a packet of free bookmarks for SWAG! It had a lot of “13 Going on 30” vibes with Jennifer Garner. I’d give this standalone romcom a solid 4.75/5 stars. I really liked all the...
The Inmate
Review #538 Of all the books I’ve read by this author, The Inmate has been my least favorite so far. I was frustrated for most of it due to the repetition. I also predicted the bad guy so I was underwhelmed. I’ll rate it a 4.0/5 stars. These were my notes and...
Icebreaker
Review #537 This book was interesting in so many ways. I even vented to my sister a bit about its intriguing contradictions. For how many smut & drunken frat vibe scenes there were, the characters felt impressively deep since it balanced with them going to therapy...
Bright Winter Lights
Review #536 This audiobook completes all the audios I could find by Liz Maverick so far. I give this fake dating/ 2nd chance story a 4.5/5 stars. It was short, cute, easy, sweet & clean. I feel like I know the whole group of friends now. My biggest complaint is I...
How to Lose a Guy Before Christmas
Review #535 This audio was cute, short, easy, fluid and sweet. The ending felt a bit drawn out but I loved the holiday festivities in Tinsel. It read like a Hallmark movie with a touch of uniqueness because of the weird motel. I loved the male narrators voice but wish...
As Luck Would Have It
Review #534 This Hockey romance was really heavy on the racist and sexist theme so after a while I got a bit tired of being preached to. I love diverse cultures in general but the “I need to finally speak up for myself” after being used as a doormat her whole life was...
The Boyfriend
Review #533 I listened to this in one sweep during a long car drive. It was definitely messed up but I rate it a solid 4.5/5 stars. In two points of view, Tom (before- in high school) and Sydney in present day, The Boyfriend has 4 main suspects of the brutally...
Skyshade
Review #532 “If waging war for one woman is a crime, then please do consider me a criminal. If killing thousands to keep you alive is wrong, then consider me a villain. If loving you this much is my downfall… then consider me already on my knees.” “I would do it a...
Nightbane
Review #531 “I’ve been stabbed a thousand times… but none of that hurts more than hearing you say goodbye.” “My entire world was night, and you lit a match. No matter what happens to me in this life, I’ll find you in the next one. I’ll always find you. What I feel for...
Review #530 I would’ve rated this thriller a 4.3 until the last 30 minutes (of the audio) which deserved a 4.7 so I’ll average that to a total of 4.5/5 stars! My random ramblings while reading: The bullying from Kenzie is absolutely infuriating and exhausting. It’s...
On a Night Like This
Review #529 This audiobook was a short, sweet, clean enjoyable holiday romcom. The guy, Elliott had a great voice, both in personality & narration. In two points of view, it shows the beginning of their relationship I’d rate it 4.3/5 stars. It was unremarkable and...
Booked for the Holidays
Review #528 This audiobook was short, cute, sweet and have the feel goods for a fluff holiday novella. Not many notes, I’d recommend it as an addictive easy read to pass the time while doing chores.
Lightlark
Review #527 I give this YA fantasy romance by Alex Aster a 4.9/5 stars! it’s all in on point of view for Isla, in third person narrative. I purposefully waited to read this until the third book came out this week so I can binge them in a row. There are lots of...
DNF- Eight Winter Nights
Eight Winter Nights pissed me off right from the beginning for many reasons. First, because he’s being a fraud by using Rachel’s words to try to swoon Tamara. Secondly, Tamara is a shitty friend. Third, Rachel has no self confidence in the least. Oz shouldn’t be...