While Wildfire was cute, it wasn't Icebreaker. Nate and Stassi were more entertaining for me than Russ and Aurora, but I also found Russ an3.75 stars.
While Wildfire was cute, it wasn't Icebreaker. Nate and Stassi were more entertaining for me than Russ and Aurora, but I also found Russ and Aurora to feel super authentic in how they connected. They just weren't as engaging for me, and given how the only plot there is is them there was only so far for the story to go, especially plucked out of the Maple Hills school year.
One thing that I'm still just not sure about is why Hannah Grace likes to sprinkle in info on background characters that can't be seen through in the book the info is sprinkled in. Like, what was all that at the end about Russ's brother? Is there going to be off-shoots for the series and Grace is just doing some preemptive groundwork? Very curious lol
Overall, this was a really fluffy, fun read and I'm enjoying getting to know more of the Maple Hills gang!...more
Nate and Anastasia has absolutely zero business being so adorably captivating. They're a couple I actually believe. It made me want sooooo m4.5 stars.
Nate and Anastasia has absolutely zero business being so adorably captivating. They're a couple I actually believe. It made me want sooooo much more. Like, Hannah Grace could have taken a page out of Emily Rath's playbook and given me a 700 page hockey romance and I would have eaten ~ it ~ up ~!
Because, in the end, I actually really did want more. Just more of everything. I enjoyed being in this world with these characters so much. The end wrapped up way quicker than I expected, and I do wish there'd been more resolution for certain plot points by the end. (view spoiler)[And Aaron got off way too easy, in my opinion. (hide spoiler)]
I'm excited to continue with the series, most definitely!...more
Kenney is an instant-read author for me, and there's really no wonder. If you're looking for well written smut with interesting characters and storyliKenney is an instant-read author for me, and there's really no wonder. If you're looking for well written smut with interesting characters and storylines, then Rebecca F. Kenney is the choice to be made.
I'm continuing through her backlog, and she continues to not disappoint. Imo this was an exceptional smutty retelling of The Little Mermaid, with a gender bent sea witch. I just love the worlds Kenney creates and it always makes me wish to stay longer, to know more!...more
I enjoyed Pucking Around enough to know I'd enjoy Pucking Wild, but that doesn't mean I didn't have my reservations. Pucking Around was hilarious and I enjoyed Pucking Around enough to know I'd enjoy Pucking Wild, but that doesn't mean I didn't have my reservations. Pucking Around was hilarious and sexy, but could also be cringey (in the not fun way) and a little obnoxious at times. I went into book 2 expecting the negatives of the first to possibly increase, since we'd no longer have the crutch of reverse harem.
Then I started to read about Tess Owens, and she said 'bitch, how dare you ever question my journey'. And rightfully so. I found Tess to be the most refreshing FMC in a romance in a while! She felt so real and relatable. Her setbacks and qualms were understandable and weren't merely shoehorned plot devices. She was full of life and joy and fear and regret and I loved her.
And while, personally, as a woman in her 30's, you'd have to take away my free will Handmaiden's Tale style before I romantically interacted with a 22 year old, Ryan Langley was the swooniest fictional 22 year old out there. I was able to suspend reality long enough to not dwell on how utterly un-Ryan-like most actual 22 year old guys in this world are ...more
Lemme tell you - after a month of exclusively reading sex scenes written by Ali Hazelwood, it was a little jarring to step back into this wor3.5 stars
Lemme tell you - after a month of exclusively reading sex scenes written by Ali Hazelwood, it was a little jarring to step back into this world that H.D. Carlton has created ...more
It's been a while since I visited this universe, and with the first little vignette we're given in the Pucking Ever After: Volume 1 collection, I thouIt's been a while since I visited this universe, and with the first little vignette we're given in the Pucking Ever After: Volume 1 collection, I thought maaaaybe I should have let it be. It was very cheesy, honestly.
But then Rath got back to what makes these four work - very dirty sex lol Honestly, they're all kind of insufferable unless they're banging each other. Except for Mars, he's perfect as always.
Overall, this collection was a fun little look into the lives of Team Price and I'm reminded why I ultimately really enjoyed Pucking Around and renewed my interest in continuing the series.
In A Prison of Ink and Ice Kenney simultaneously delivers what is probably her most romantic book and what is probably one of her kinkiest. I ate. It.In A Prison of Ink and Ice Kenney simultaneously delivers what is probably her most romantic book and what is probably one of her kinkiest. I ate. It. Up.
To be honest, I entered this hesitantly because Louisa was, by far, my least favorite leading character in any of the Wicked Darlings books. I felt there was never enough time for her to grow past her insufferable tendencies. Her romance with Lir was also much less fleshed out than that of Fin and Clara, making it feel like something was missing with the pairing.
Kenney really said, 'hold my beer' and gave me everything I felt Louisa and Lir needed. Though we get to see the most progress from Louisa, we also get to witness growth for Lir and it was all *chef's kiss*.
You get character growth, you get horror, you get games, you get lots of fun, sometimes surprising, smut, and you get some of the most romantic shit ever. Honestly, I need Kenney to write for the Wicked Darlings series indefinitely. It's just way too good....more
Oh, this one got me. Absolutely got its teeth and claws in me (heh heh).
I've never read Ali Hazelwood before, and frankly, it wasn't high on 4.5 stars
Oh, this one got me. Absolutely got its teeth and claws in me (heh heh).
I've never read Ali Hazelwood before, and frankly, it wasn't high on my to-do list. I was sure she was good, regardless of the mixed bag I've seen online about her work. But thanks to Edelweiss, I got my hands on an arc and while deciding what to add to my currently reading, I randomly thought 'hey, why not?'. My intuition really pulled through for me, here!!
I wasn't sure what to expect out of a mainstream omegaverse, but Bride definitely exceeded anything I could have expected. There was some definite info dumping, since we're being dropped into a world where vampires and weres openly exist and there's a whole political hierarchy that is very relevant to the story, in whole. As it usually is when this occurs, there were some growing pains in the beginning while Hazelwood makes sure we understand the world we're in.
I highly appreciate that this book is not just about the smut. There's political intrigue, mystery, secrets, and other characters you find yourself caring for, a lot. But. Holy hell, Misery and Lowe were SO good to read. I could feel the tension, I could understand the hesitant draw to each other, and I was salivating for more. And yes, it was filthy and fantastic.
I honestly couldn't put this down. I literally made my boyfriend wait on me for two hours ('I'm almost done honey, just going to find a good stopping point.' only to not stop until I'd finished the book) to spend time together because I COULD NOT stop.
I definitely hope Hazelwood continues to write in this specific genre because I will be loyal reader of it all!...more
This series is a goofy, sexy time, overall. However, I did find myself struggling with certain things throughout The Gargoyle from General 3.5 stars.
This series is a goofy, sexy time, overall. However, I did find myself struggling with certain things throughout The Gargoyle from General Management. Namely, it felt like the writing was more stilted and less smooth. Some of the sentence structuring felt so offbeat that I had to go back and reread them, multiple times to find the flow that would allow the sentence to make sense. I've had no issue with Prior's writing before, so I'm not sure if there was just a lack of editing here, or what.
There were also times where what was being explained just didn't seem clear. I felt like I had missed scenes because things were brought up that didn't seem to align well with the actual written work.
That being said, I didn't read this because I thought it would be a shining literary read of our times, yanno? I read it because I'm a weird smut reader who wanted a gargoyle to, ahem, smash their coworker, if you catch my drift. And that, my friends, I did receive ...more
I've had this checked out through KU for many months, just waiting for the right time to start it and today was the day - it turned out to be a one siI've had this checked out through KU for many months, just waiting for the right time to start it and today was the day - it turned out to be a one sitting read for me and a hell of a good time!
This is my third Lily Gold book, and while there is some definite predictability in the story beats and characterizations within her novels, I personally can't bring myself to care because it's always done so well. There is an impeccable balance of sweet, funny, sexy and emotional, that also manages to keep great pacing while somehow making me believe the instalove without cringing myself into a neck crick.
This was probably the dreamiest of her reverse harems so far - I mean some good stuff happens while being able to see the Northern Lights inside of a fucking idyllic cabin. Do not tell me that isn't *chef's kiss* ...more
This is objectively the darkest 'dark romance' I've ever read, but primarily because the first half is absoThese 3 stars were given very begrudgingly.
This is objectively the darkest 'dark romance' I've ever read, but primarily because the first half is absolutely NOT a dark romance and just a nightmare of rape and sadistic action.
I do love the whole 'I'll murder anyone who looks at you wrong and burn down the world for you' thing that Zade has going in this book, but also, if a man actually tried to say any of Zade's dialogue, I would be physically repulsed lmao
The last 10% or so was also particular difficult, as it took already ridiculous circumstances and just made everything even more ridiculous and far, far dumber. I could hardly take it seriously by the end.
I also have questions, like (view spoiler)[wtf is in the attic? Where did Sibby go? Where is Rio? Ughh. (hide spoiler)]
However bad this book was, I can't say it wasn't a depraved, entertaining read. But for most normal readers, just don't bother, you're not gonna like it ...more
Here's the deal - this is not a good book. Objectively, morally, structurally. It's real bad.
Did I still spend nearly 6 straight hours, on N3.5 stars.
Here's the deal - this is not a good book. Objectively, morally, structurally. It's real bad.
Did I still spend nearly 6 straight hours, on New Years Eve, devouring it? Duh.
When it comes to these types of books, I check my feminism at the door. Because everything about Haunting Adeline is just ridiculously abhorrent. But, fuck, it's somehow entertaining.
Zade makes no sense as a character and Adeline is damsel in distress personified. I was still chomping at the bit for them to fuck, though. I can't explain why my brain is like this.
Lord, who I do not believe in, please forgive my sins lol...more
A Soul to Revive is another great entry in the Duskwalker Brides series.
Emerie and Ingram are two of the most tragic mains we've had in this series, A Soul to Revive is another great entry in the Duskwalker Brides series.
Emerie and Ingram are two of the most tragic mains we've had in this series, which is saying A LOT. Emerie, in particular, is a powerhouse of a woman who is so multifaceted and nuanced that, for me, she really carried the book. Not that Ingram wasn't his own type of joy to read, but Emerie had such a depth of character, that a character girly like myself was all in for her.
SO MUCH happens in this book and served to begin what is probably the endgame of this series. Moves are being made for the wider story x world that I was very, very invested in. It makes me even more excited to see what else is to come, and to say I'm excited for book 6 would be an understatement!
I only wish two things - that Ingram had more humanity, as it's always a bit odd when the Duskwalker is so underdeveloped emotionally, though I understand it was important to how the story flowed. The second is just a me problem, but fuck I couldn't truly sexualize a goddamn bird skull. Birds are just not for me ...more
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