Title- Temptation Rating– 3/5 Genre- Erotica POV- First person, past tense Trope- professor/student, love triangle, forbidden love Similar Books/Comps– Office Grump, The Hunted Heart My emotions- If you want to feel aroused, this would be a great choice. Characters– Penny Taylor- 19-year-old college student with sass. Professor James Hunter- teaches a Speech Class Plot/Blurb- PennyContinue reading “Review #51”
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Review #50
Title- The Selection Rating– 4/5 Genre- YA romance POV- First person, past tense Trope- Love Triangle, Royalty, Fairy-tale Similar Books/Comps– Delirium, The Wrath and the Dawn, The Promised Prince My emotions– Interested overall, but I found myself skimming through the parts about fancy dresses, cameras, and shallow bits that reminded me too much of theContinue reading “Review #50”
Review #32
Title- Children of Blood and Bone Rating– 5/5Genre- YA Fantasy POV- First person, present tense. Alternating 3 POV My emotions- Entranced. The magical elements were awesome since it felt more spiritual and natural-based. Vibe– Epic! Characters– Zélie Adebola- heroine, protagonist- I love that the main character was female and a warrior/fighter. Rogue Princess Amari HandsomeContinue reading “Review #32”
Review #27
Title- The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany Book of the Month Selection Rating– 4/5 Genre- Contemporary POV- First person, present tense Trope- Family love Similar Books/Comps– One Italian Summer, Sweet Forgiveness My emotions- Almost a tear jerker at the end, satisfied Characters– Emilia- the happily-single baker at her grandfather’s Brooklyn deli Lucy- sexy, desperate-for-love cousin ofContinue reading “Review #27”
Review #26
Title- Angelfall Rating– 3.5/5 Genre- This dystopian novel was more twisted and dark than I had expected. POV- First person, present tense Trope- survival, family loyalties, desperation, and strength in a heroine protagonist Similar/Comps– Hunger Games, Circus of the Dead My emotions- At certain parts- toe-curling creepy with creating disturbing images. That forest scene wasContinue reading “Review #26”
Review #22
Title- Namesake Rating– 5/5 Genre- YA (maybe historical fiction, maybe fantasy?) POV- first person, past tense Trope- parent/child relationships, sunken treasure, strong heroine Similar Books/Comps– Fable, The Lost Apothecary My emotions- super invested Characters– West’s morally gray compass is done super well. The see-saw feelings about Saint are spot on. I loved that the antagonistContinue reading “Review #22”
Review #17
Title- Marley and Me Rating– 5/5- This is a book I wish I’d buy… who wants to buy it for me? Genre- Contemporary POV- First person, past tense Trope– Family relationships, Like, Love, Dogs Similar Books/Comps– The Art of Racing in the Rain, A Dog’s Purpose My emotions- Ugh, I can’t even Characters– Marley- wildContinue reading “Review #17”
Review #15
Title- Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance Book of the Month Selection Rating– 3/5 Genre- Whimsical fantasy, literary fiction POV- First person, past tense. I haven’t read a story of someone’s life through so many other different points of view. Weylyn’s life is broken up into different sections based off the relationships he had. Trope- odd-one outContinue reading “Review #15”
Review #14
Title- Fable Rating– 4.5/5 Genre- Young Adult (assumed it was fantasy, but I don’t think it fits that category) POV- First person, past tense Trope- pirates, adventure, family relationships, buried treasure Similar Books/Comps– The Girl the Sea Gave Back, Daughter of the Pirate King My emotions- I loved this book, such a mix of emotions.Continue reading “Review #14”
Review #12
Title- Ties That Tether Book of the Month Selection Rating– 5/5 Genre- Contemporary Romance POV- First person, past tense Trope- Forbidden Love Similar Books/Comps– The Dating Playbook, Honey Girl My emotions- happy, comforted Characters– all relatable and Rafael was hot HOT Plot/Blurb-At twelve years old, Azere promised her dying father she would marry a NigerianContinue reading “Review #12”
Cassie Swindon 