Tag: bipoc-diversity

Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen

Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen

4 stars — Oh those Brooklyn Bruisers…how I missed them. Jason and Heidi were both so adorable and unique.  It was odd reading about a hero who was so guy-y, so unapologetic about being bossy and who loved being in charge, and just…well guy-y.  But at the same time Jason was SUPER sweet, kind, thoughtful, […]

Posted January 21, 2019 by lenoreo in Reviews / 13 Comments
Rabi and Matthew by L.A. Witt

Rabi and Matthew by L.A. Witt

3.5 stars — This was a diverse read that felt like it was there for more than just face value.  We weren’t just told that Rabi was Muslim and Pakistani, we got to see a bit of his life and some of his traditions (such as prayer on Fridays).  I really appreciated that.  Sometimes I […]

Posted December 30, 2018 by lenoreo in NetGalley ARCs, Reviews / 2 Comments
Glass Tidings by Amy Jo Cousins

Glass Tidings by Amy Jo Cousins

3.5 stars — This book has recently been rereleased as an Indie read, but I read an old NetGalley ARC copy from Riptide Publishing…I doubt there were any major changes, but figured I’d mention which version I was specifically reviewing. I find Ms. Cousins writes very differently from most authors I read.  I don’t know […]

Posted December 21, 2018 by lenoreo in NetGalley ARCs, Reviews / 3 Comments
Solstice Miracle by Alexis Daria

Solstice Miracle by Alexis Daria

5 stars — I actually got the link to this in LAST year’s Christmas newsletter, but I never got to it.  So when Ms. Daria mentioned it again this year, I knew I needed to dive in!  And it was just perfect.  I think short story/novellas are SO HARD to write because it’s hard to […]

Posted December 21, 2018 by lenoreo in Reviews / 1 Comment
Hoops Holiday by Kennedy Ryan

Hoops Holiday by Kennedy Ryan

4.5 stars — Wow.  This was a lot more emotional of a novella than I was expecting.  Which is really silly, b/c it’s Kennedy Ryan…I should have known.  I haven’t read anything in this series yet, and while we’re not introduced to any of those characters, I am intrigued by the world now. The thing […]

Posted December 19, 2018 by lenoreo in Blog Tour, Reviews / 3 Comments
Paper Girl by Cindy R. Wilson

Paper Girl by Cindy R. Wilson

3.5 stars — This one left me with muddled thoughts and feelings, so rating it is a bit hard for me.  I’m finding it hard to articulate how I feel, but I’m going to try…this is just your warning.  Basically, I enjoyed myself, but I also wasn’t blown away.  I think I expected the mental […]

Posted December 7, 2018 by lenoreo in NetGalley ARCs, Reviews / 2 Comments
Dance All Night by Alexis Daria

Dance All Night by Alexis Daria

4.5 stars — OMG, I LOVED THIS BOOK!!  I was sucked in right from the beginning, and it just had so much of what I love in a Christmas novella! First, I LOVED our characters!  Jessie made me want to smack her a few times, because she was so hard-headed and took forever to see […]

Posted December 2, 2018 by lenoreo in NetGalley ARCs, Reviews / 9 Comments
Happily Ever After by Kelly Oram

Happily Ever After by Kelly Oram

4.5 stars — So this was one of those books that I think I subconsciously kept pushing to the back of the pile because I loved the first book so much, I was worried that a sequel just wouldn’t live up to it.  And while nothing can top Cinder & Ella, this book had me […]

Posted November 30, 2018 by lenoreo in Reviews / 2 Comments
Maybe Never by Sadie Allen

Maybe Never by Sadie Allen

3 stars — Hmmm…  OK.  So this book frustrated me.  There were parts that really sucked me in and kept me enthralled.  But there were also parts that made me feel uncomfortable.  And we’re going to start with those and get them out of the way. Now, I might just be super sensitive, I’m not […]

Posted November 27, 2018 by lenoreo in NetGalley ARCs, Reviews / 1 Comment