bandherbooks's Reviews (3.65k)

Too "insta-love" for me.

Kevin Hazzard spent 10 years working as an EMT and a Medic in Atlanta, and he has the stories to share about it. While a bit clinical at times, I was kept enthralled by the often tragic, sometimes humorous, and mostly horrific cases he encountered.

As a public servant myself, I enjoyed his take on working with the public and how you never know what you are going to walk into, or in my case, what will walk up to you.

Three teens starting their senior year in a small Tennessee town come to terms with what it means to be a friend, becoming an adult, and proving you are your own person, despite your family or circumstances.

This is very much a character study of Dill, Lydia, and Travis. I struggled a bit to find the "why" of the story, but I enjoyed the three narrators, and grew fond of the characters. It felt authentic and very different from my normal YA reading choices.

Hermione, cheer captain, senior, and all-around hardworking go-getter, is raped during summer cheer camp. She doesn't really remember what happened as she was given a drugged drink, but this is the story of how she reclaims her life.

For me, the story was very clinical. Everything progressed very smoothly and naturally, which I am sure happens sometimes, but unfortunately for a lot of others is not the case.

I always enjoy frenemies to lovers tales, and the banter was certainly delightful. That said, the pay off when Miss Bridgerton and George finally got together was a bit of a let down for me. I also didn't really enjoy the drama around the brother's disappearance, but feel it will lead to a future book.

London is a surfer, bar tender, and has a degree in website design that she isn't using...yet right? Luke had his heartbroken by his first love Mia who left him to find herself after a long relationship and who recently married her Las Vegas fling in [b:Sweet Filthy Boy|18775297|Sweet Filthy Boy (Wild Seasons, #1)|Christina Lauren|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1395723782s/18775297.jpg|26751379]. Once a one girl man, Luke has turned into the ultimate player. His reputation and her fear of cheating test a growing attraction and maybe more...

I love this story! London is my favorite character in this series. She has her head on straight, plays no games, and is perfectly honest about her wants and fears. Her only self-doubts revolve around her fear of launching into a "real career." I found the romance the least drama-filled of the entire series, and super sweet.

My only issue with these books is I binge them in a day, and want more RIGHT NOW. More please.

After the colloquially named "Dragonscale" infects nurse Harper Willows, she is forced to hide from the uninfected. Unfortunately Harper is also pregnant, her husband has gone crazy, and she is less and less able to stay hidden in her own home.

Fearing for her safety after a scary attack by her now ex, Harper is rescued by a kid, a teenager, and a British fireman who take her to seeming safety at Camp Windham. Here Harper becomes part of the community, learns how to control her dragonscale, and finds out the scary truth of human nature.

Utterly compelling and amazingly narrated by Kate Mulgrew, I was captivated for the entire story. A very long audiobook, but totally worth the time.

Continuing her dark Victorian Rebels series with a lady rescued from wrongful imprisonment in a horrid sanitarium and a sexy laird struggling to defeat the demons of his past, this is the strongest book yet.

Byrne exposes the dangerous position of women in the Victorian Age with Mena, who is forcibly and wrongfully placed in a sanitarium once her husband realizes he will not be able to get an heir out of her. Rescued by characters from the previous books in the series, she is placed as a governess in the highland estate of Liam MacKenzie. Liam has no idea Mena is a "lady," but falls for her as he struggles to overcome his own demons. Can these two damaged souls learn to trust each other?

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

A fun and enlightening listen about two brothers' decision to travel the Oregon Trail the way it was supposed to be done - by covered wagon. Thoughtfully researched, honest about both the good and horrible aspects of pioneer travel, and humorous, The Oregon Trail made me want to look at maps and plan my own epic cross-country journey.

The author narrated the audiobook and did a wonderful job. Great pronunciation, clarity, and I loved when he read his brother's dialogue.

Interesting urban fantasy, with gargoyles, demons, and Layla who has both in her heritage. I enjoyed the banter and the sexy stuff with the hot demon who Layla didn't have to worry about sucking out his soul (because he doesn't have one), but everything else was fairly formulaic and cheesy. A fun, light read for fans of the genre.