bekahzabel's Reviews (327)

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Such a change of pace from my normal choices and I loved it! 

With all the hype around the new season being released, I figured I’d give the audiobooks a try- the first on didn’t disappoint. Daphne and Simon’s love story was heartwarming and lighthearted. I found myself completely immersed in a world of regency. The narration was perfect keeping me highly engaged throughout the entire book. There’s a lot of similarities to the tv adaptation but you also get a little more depth in the story I think. 

Just a dash of spice which was plenty, it wasn’t overdone which I like. I’m looking forward to continuing with this realm. 
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

All Aboard The Powerless Hype Train 🚂🚂🚂

I caved, and by the end I can say that I loved it. There were moments in the middle between 30-60% that yes, I did feel some hunger games similarities… BUT overall this is definitely a work of its own. By 60% I was sure this was going to be a 3.5 or 4 star read, but the ending really pulled through to bring it up to 4.75 for me. 

There’s a lot of books in the fantasy realms that have similarities to one another, tropes and plot points that can be related to previous reads- that doesn’t deter me from reading them. 

Where can I get myself a Kai????? 👀😋 The writing was engaging and easy to read, & I was foaming at the mouth with the witty interactions between Kai and Paedyn. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book because that cliffhanger was criminal.

Powerless contains:

Classism and Hierarchy,
Deadly Trials,
Love Triangle,
Rivals/Enemy Romance
Secrets & Betrayal
Light Magic/Powers Undertones,
Phenomenal Character Arcs

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This series was so much fun for me. 

Really reminded me of a mix between criminal minds and dexter. Lana and Logan’s HEA made my heart so warm and every book just got better and better. The supporting characters are great as well, I love Jake & Hadley. 

Pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed every installment along the way. I 100% recommend these to anyone looking for a good suspense thriller with romance undertones. Not nearly as smutty as I would’ve assumed with the covers, but it was just right.

5⭐️//1.5🌶️
dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

You gotta be kidding me with these cliffhangers man 😳

Each book is darker and more suspenseful. I have to go straight into the next one, otherwise I might have a conniption. Thoroughly enjoying these 🫡

4.75⭐️//1.5🌶️
dark hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

These continue to get better and better with each book! Really love the way Lana and Harley’s relationship started growing in this third one, I hope they become friends (at least I feel like they will!). These have me on the edge of my seat and laughing out loud during certain moments.

It gets a bit darker each book as well as Lana unravels more of her past. She went through some truly traumatic things and I love the justice unfolding along the way. 

4.75 ⭐️ // 🌶️🌶️

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dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Aight first off these cliff hangers are criminal 😭

Love that I can devour these audios within a few hours of cleaning on 2X speed. You really get some more of Lana’s past experiences in this one as her background unfolds. There’s definitely some more triggers in this one so please be sure to check them out. Especially if you cannot do dark acts pertaining to children, this might not be for you. 

I’m loving the vigilante justice, it’s like criminal minds x dexter in these except female 🔪🔪. I feel like things are really about to take off, so I can’t wait to continue! 

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dark lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This was fun! Great on audio as well.

Told from alternating POV’s this romantic suspense novel had me interested right out of the gate. It was reminding me of Dexter, but the lady is a killer 🔪

Loving watching how Lana & Logan’s banter and relationship is panning out. Going to go straight into listening to the next one bc that cliffhanger was criminal. No pun intended. 
dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

She’s a 10, but she gang b*ngs 5 imaginary men after murdering evil souls. 

Wow, whoopsie. Guess I fell down the rabbit hole. And I liked it. I usually say no pleasures are guilty in my world, but I may have to repent after these 180 pages. 

Sibby, my little delulu psycho, I love you so. She’s an icon, a legend, beauty, grace, and Ms. United States. I ate it up. Those group scenes were complete sin and filth. I got what I was looking for and THEN SOME. 

4.25⭐️ // 4.5🌶️

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I enjoyed the premise. I love a cozy fairytale setting, and Stephanie Garber always executes it well. 

I wish I would’ve gotten more intimate Eva & Jacks moments during the final installment tbh. Apollo’s point of view???? Babes we did not need that but that’s just me…. Overall I’m happy to wrap it up, but I was a lil’ disappointed. The last 10% was so fast paced and intense, it felt rushed. Overall I’d give this trilogy 4 stars as a whole, but this one was 3 stars for me. 

Blood Orange

Karina Halle

DID NOT FINISH: 35%

Trouble connecting with the characters.