3.5 stars — There was a lot of feelz going on in this book…my heart isn’t always in the mood for that level of drama and angst, and I’m torn on whether I was in the right mood reading this. But the thing is that I was sucked in and connected to these characters, even if […]
DNF @24% (Chapter 10) — So, this is a new author for me, and I was excited to read her for black history month. And it looked like this was going to be a bit of an ownvoices book too, so double yay! But right away I could tell the writing wouldn’t likely be a […]
4.5 stars — WHAT THE WHHHAAAAATTTTT???? I…don’t know how I’m going to write this review. That was trippy yo. And I was totally sucked in! I mean, I was reading last night in bed and I *knew* had to go to sleep earlier, and it’s after 11, and it says I have 2 hours and […]
4 stars — Ah enemies to lovers…you always have me wary. Honestly though? This was one of the more real enemies to lovers I’ve ever read, and mostly I was totally onboard with Ethan and Olive. This is a book that perhaps I shouldn’t have listened to instead of read. First of all, don’t let […]
4.5 stars — Wow, I have another girl crush. Which is probably a bit weird, because I see bits of myself in Hazel, so does that mean I have a crush on myself? But she was just so extra in the best ways possible!!! I mean, don’t get me wrong, Josh Im was no slouch […]
4.5 stars — Wow, I think Ms. Dallen has a formula. As with The Candy Cane Kiss, I was dismayed with the attitude and inner thoughts of Luke at the beginning of this story. He was…not nice. He was seriously insensitive (probably from being a bit self-involved), and hence a bit of a bully and […]
4.5 stars — I’ve been wanting to read this one since last Christmas, and I loved the blend of holiday, romance and suspense! This was my first time listening to Vivienne Leheny, and she was solid. She had a great emotional range, and her voices were consistent. I didn’t even mind that she narrated both […]
4 stars — Another one where I’m debating between 3.5 and 4, but the good stuff that delighted me really delighted me, so I’m giving it the boost. I enjoy these books by Ms. Martin in this series, but I can’t say I’m particularly blown away. There’s something about the writing that feels a bit […]
DNF @ 26% (chapter 11) — I’m bummed about this, because this was going to be my November diversity read, and I was so excited because it’s an own voices book. And while I was finding it interesting to have an authentic look into Native Americans (or Indians as they call themselves in the book), […]
4 stars — Well, apparently this is going to be a theme. I LOVE so much about these books, they just delight me to no end. BUT, as with book 1, I personally did NOT like the conflict/climax and resolution. It’s so hard when you love a book so much, and then the end doesn’t […]