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The Forbidden Wish is a young adult fantasy by Jessica Khoury, and it is a story about the Jinni. I have only read one other book about Jinni (review here) and I liked it, but I didn't love it. But I am just so fascinated by the idea of the Jinni, that I wanted to give it another shot. And I am so, so glad that I did. The Forbidden Wish was exactly what I wanted in a Jinni story. There was magic and cool powers, wishes galore, suspense and intrigue, and really great characters. The Forbidden Wish was a hit with me.
The Forbidden Wish is the story of Zahra, a Jinn whose bottle is discovered by Aladdin. Except now the world is different from when she was last out of her bottle- now magic is forbidden. I love that premise. The summary will tell you everything else setup-y about the story. Zahra is offered her freedom, but it would mean turning on Aladdin, and she is now falling for him. There is a lot going on in this story, and I could not get enough of it. I loved the character- especially Zahra, and I loved the plot. The Forbidden Wish did not feel like the Aladdin story that I knew growing up. This one was loosely based, but takes a whole new spin, which is my favorite kind of retelling. And I have to say- the romance is out of this world. (In fact, it might just be a whole new world.) ((sorry I couldn't resist))
Zahra and Aladdin make the cutest couple. Zahra is witty and sassy and a real delight. I have no other way to describe her. And Aladdin is book boyfriend worthy for sure. They each get two thumbs way up from me.
Bottom Line: If you like your retellings, as much as I do, and you want to put a cherry on top of them if they take an old classic and put their own, totally awesome, spin on things, The Forbidden Wish is a must read for you.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
The Forbidden Wish is a young adult fantasy by Jessica Khoury, and it is a story about the Jinni. I have only read one other book about Jinni (review here) and I liked it, but I didn't love it. But I am just so fascinated by the idea of the Jinni, that I wanted to give it another shot. And I am so, so glad that I did. The Forbidden Wish was exactly what I wanted in a Jinni story. There was magic and cool powers, wishes galore, suspense and intrigue, and really great characters. The Forbidden Wish was a hit with me.
The Forbidden Wish is the story of Zahra, a Jinn whose bottle is discovered by Aladdin. Except now the world is different from when she was last out of her bottle- now magic is forbidden. I love that premise. The summary will tell you everything else setup-y about the story. Zahra is offered her freedom, but it would mean turning on Aladdin, and she is now falling for him. There is a lot going on in this story, and I could not get enough of it. I loved the character- especially Zahra, and I loved the plot. The Forbidden Wish did not feel like the Aladdin story that I knew growing up. This one was loosely based, but takes a whole new spin, which is my favorite kind of retelling. And I have to say- the romance is out of this world. (In fact, it might just be a whole new world.) ((sorry I couldn't resist))
Zahra and Aladdin make the cutest couple. Zahra is witty and sassy and a real delight. I have no other way to describe her. And Aladdin is book boyfriend worthy for sure. They each get two thumbs way up from me.
Bottom Line: If you like your retellings, as much as I do, and you want to put a cherry on top of them if they take an old classic and put their own, totally awesome, spin on things, The Forbidden Wish is a must read for you.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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Until Tomorrow is a new adult contemporary romance by Annie Kelly. It is the second book in the Flirting With Trouble series. each of the books can be read as standalones. Until Tomorrow is the first book that I have read by Annie Kelly, but it will not be the last. I loved how emotional and inspirational Until Tomorrow was. the characters were far from perfect, but their story was all about facing their fears, growing as a person and they all showed such strength that I had nothing but admiration for them. Until tomorrow is told entirely from Carson's point of view.
Carson and Wyatt first met each other when they were very different people. I really liked that the book started out with their initial meeting, and then it jumps ahead 6 months and shows their second meeting. Of course, by this meeting each of their lives has changed significantly. I really enjoyed watching the two of them grow and struggle with who they are, who they were and who they want to be. It was a beautiful story. I wish that we could have seen some of Wyatt's point of view, but then again, I always wish that. Dual narrative is my favorite, but I still feel like we got to know Wyatt pretty well through Carson's eyes.
My only gripe with Until Tomorrow is that I would have liked to have seen the book be a little bit longer. I thought the pacing was great throughout the first 75% of the story, but the ending felt a little rushed. I thought we could have stretched it out another 50 pages or so. However, I will admit, I might feel this way because I was really enjoying Carson and Wyatt and wasn't ready to say goodbye to them yet.
Bottom line: this is a solid new adult romance. Check out the Flirting with Trouble series, if you like your romance with a little grit, drama and a whole lot of troubled characters. This is a great book for character driven readers that like their reads on the edgier side.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Until Tomorrow is a new adult contemporary romance by Annie Kelly. It is the second book in the Flirting With Trouble series. each of the books can be read as standalones. Until Tomorrow is the first book that I have read by Annie Kelly, but it will not be the last. I loved how emotional and inspirational Until Tomorrow was. the characters were far from perfect, but their story was all about facing their fears, growing as a person and they all showed such strength that I had nothing but admiration for them. Until tomorrow is told entirely from Carson's point of view.
Carson and Wyatt first met each other when they were very different people. I really liked that the book started out with their initial meeting, and then it jumps ahead 6 months and shows their second meeting. Of course, by this meeting each of their lives has changed significantly. I really enjoyed watching the two of them grow and struggle with who they are, who they were and who they want to be. It was a beautiful story. I wish that we could have seen some of Wyatt's point of view, but then again, I always wish that. Dual narrative is my favorite, but I still feel like we got to know Wyatt pretty well through Carson's eyes.
My only gripe with Until Tomorrow is that I would have liked to have seen the book be a little bit longer. I thought the pacing was great throughout the first 75% of the story, but the ending felt a little rushed. I thought we could have stretched it out another 50 pages or so. However, I will admit, I might feel this way because I was really enjoying Carson and Wyatt and wasn't ready to say goodbye to them yet.
Bottom line: this is a solid new adult romance. Check out the Flirting with Trouble series, if you like your romance with a little grit, drama and a whole lot of troubled characters. This is a great book for character driven readers that like their reads on the edgier side.
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**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: http://bookbriefs.net**My Perfect Mistake is the first book in the contemporary romance Over the Top series by Kelly Siskind. I have not had the chance to read any of Kelly's other books, but I have to say My Perfect Mistake was a very fun read. I love a good vacation hook up turned more story. While the main characters were a bit more abrasive than I am typically used to, I can see a ton of people really really loving them. I liked them too. My Perfect Mistake is told in dual narrative between Shay and Kolton.
Each one of them have their own reasons for why they are not looking for anything, but nonetheless it was hard to deny the other one when they came steamrolling into each others lives. Literally. Watching them bicker back and forth was pretty hilarious. I really liked their dynamic, even if both of them were a bit much for my tastes. A bit too mean, a bit to brash, just a bit too much. And I will be the first to admit that both of these characters are nice people, but they have a mean and tough as nails front that they put on. Not to mention that they seem to bring the worst out in the other with surprising ease. I did enjoy watching them get to know each other, I just like a bit of a softer touch when it comes to my jerkiness. There was nothing soft touch about these two. Which I think will appeal to many readers immensely. They were a lot of fun to witness when they were together. And I was certainly rooting for them throughout the story.
I think I am going to enjoy the other characters in the series stories even more than Kolton and Shays because they have a bit of a different personality. I also think it will be fun to see if we get new characters or if we are going to stay within this group of three guys and three girls. (which I would not be unhappy with at all.)
Bottom line: If you can't get enough of brash and in your face characters, and if jerk guys and girls do it for you, My Perfect Mistake is a swoon worthy read. I really enjoyed it, it just took some getting used to Shay and Kolton. There is no denying their chemistry. Kelly Siskind has the chemistry writing thing down to an art!
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Each one of them have their own reasons for why they are not looking for anything, but nonetheless it was hard to deny the other one when they came steamrolling into each others lives. Literally. Watching them bicker back and forth was pretty hilarious. I really liked their dynamic, even if both of them were a bit much for my tastes. A bit too mean, a bit to brash, just a bit too much. And I will be the first to admit that both of these characters are nice people, but they have a mean and tough as nails front that they put on. Not to mention that they seem to bring the worst out in the other with surprising ease. I did enjoy watching them get to know each other, I just like a bit of a softer touch when it comes to my jerkiness. There was nothing soft touch about these two. Which I think will appeal to many readers immensely. They were a lot of fun to witness when they were together. And I was certainly rooting for them throughout the story.
I think I am going to enjoy the other characters in the series stories even more than Kolton and Shays because they have a bit of a different personality. I also think it will be fun to see if we get new characters or if we are going to stay within this group of three guys and three girls. (which I would not be unhappy with at all.)
Bottom line: If you can't get enough of brash and in your face characters, and if jerk guys and girls do it for you, My Perfect Mistake is a swoon worthy read. I really enjoyed it, it just took some getting used to Shay and Kolton. There is no denying their chemistry. Kelly Siskind has the chemistry writing thing down to an art!
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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Whoa, sometimes a book really gets to you. Nightstruck really got to me. And not in the usual ways a book gets under my skin. Nightstruck freaked me the F out! Nightstruck is the first in a young adult series by the same name, by Jenna Black. Nightstruck is part urban fantasy and part horror. The main Character, Becket unknowingly opens a portal to another world, and creatures take over Philadelphia every night. And trust me when I say that the things that come through this gate are super creepy. The things of nightmares.
I liked Becket. You can tell right off the bat, that she is a good person, as soon as she went to help the baby in the blanket, and then what happens next is enough to test anyone's character and strength, and I thought she really stepped up to the plate when the situation called for it. I didn't love the secondary characters nearly as much as I liked Becket. I thought her friend was kind of lackluster. I am hoping for a bit more on the character front in the next book.
Where Nightstruck really excelled was the descriptive writing. As much as I sometimes didn't want them to, the scenes and creatures jumped right off the pages and embedded themselves in my mind. If you are a fan of dark and terrifying, this is a book that you need to be reading.I couldn't tear myself away from the plot.
Bottom line: If you like urban fantasy and can't get enough of things that go bump in the night in young adult, this is going to be a big hit with you. Not to mention the writing is pretty kick ass. Add it to your must read list today. Be forewarned though, there is a pretty big cliffhanger, and these creatures will haunt your dreams.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
YA ReviewMy Thoughts
Whoa, sometimes a book really gets to you. Nightstruck really got to me. And not in the usual ways a book gets under my skin. Nightstruck freaked me the F out! Nightstruck is the first in a young adult series by the same name, by Jenna Black. Nightstruck is part urban fantasy and part horror. The main Character, Becket unknowingly opens a portal to another world, and creatures take over Philadelphia every night. And trust me when I say that the things that come through this gate are super creepy. The things of nightmares.
I liked Becket. You can tell right off the bat, that she is a good person, as soon as she went to help the baby in the blanket, and then what happens next is enough to test anyone's character and strength, and I thought she really stepped up to the plate when the situation called for it. I didn't love the secondary characters nearly as much as I liked Becket. I thought her friend was kind of lackluster. I am hoping for a bit more on the character front in the next book.
Where Nightstruck really excelled was the descriptive writing. As much as I sometimes didn't want them to, the scenes and creatures jumped right off the pages and embedded themselves in my mind. If you are a fan of dark and terrifying, this is a book that you need to be reading.I couldn't tear myself away from the plot.
Bottom line: If you like urban fantasy and can't get enough of things that go bump in the night in young adult, this is going to be a big hit with you. Not to mention the writing is pretty kick ass. Add it to your must read list today. Be forewarned though, there is a pretty big cliffhanger, and these creatures will haunt your dreams.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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Smolder is the second book in the Wildwood series by Karen Erickson. (P.S. Karen Erickson is author Monica Murphy's alter ego) Smolder is an adult contemporary romance. Each of the books in the series focuses on a different couple, and I am assuming they can be read as a standalone, but I am going to tell you right now, I do not recommend that. I think this series needs to be read in order, and here is why. (it is also something that I love about the series.) While each of the books does focus on a different romance, there is an overarching plot line of an arsonist in the city. In each of the books we come a little closer to discovering who the arsonist is, so I think readers will benefit from reading the Wildwood books in order. I know I am interested in following not only the romances, but also the arson story line. I loved Ignite and Smolder and I am already itching for the next book.
Smolder is Lane and Delilah's story. I really liked Lane, even though he can completely frustrate me at times. He just so darn stubborn. I could tell that from the first book where he was just a side character, and it very apparent throughout his story as well. He is so hell bent on not becoming his dad that he has completely closed himself off. Which means that this is a one step forward, two steps back kind of dance between Lane and Delilah. It ends up being a very satisfying slow burn romance. Delilah is delightful and just as I predicted in my review of Ignite, Lane is one heck of a brooding hero.
I am also still really enjoying the Arson story line, and Smolder brings along a new character on the Arson front. I hope there are many, many more books in this series. I just can't get enough of them.
Bottom line: if you like Contemporary romance with great chemistry and a healthy side of heart, and you love the idea of a series long arson plot- the Wildwood series is a great one for you. Check it out. I really enjoyed it.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Smolder is the second book in the Wildwood series by Karen Erickson. (P.S. Karen Erickson is author Monica Murphy's alter ego) Smolder is an adult contemporary romance. Each of the books in the series focuses on a different couple, and I am assuming they can be read as a standalone, but I am going to tell you right now, I do not recommend that. I think this series needs to be read in order, and here is why. (it is also something that I love about the series.) While each of the books does focus on a different romance, there is an overarching plot line of an arsonist in the city. In each of the books we come a little closer to discovering who the arsonist is, so I think readers will benefit from reading the Wildwood books in order. I know I am interested in following not only the romances, but also the arson story line. I loved Ignite and Smolder and I am already itching for the next book.
Smolder is Lane and Delilah's story. I really liked Lane, even though he can completely frustrate me at times. He just so darn stubborn. I could tell that from the first book where he was just a side character, and it very apparent throughout his story as well. He is so hell bent on not becoming his dad that he has completely closed himself off. Which means that this is a one step forward, two steps back kind of dance between Lane and Delilah. It ends up being a very satisfying slow burn romance. Delilah is delightful and just as I predicted in my review of Ignite, Lane is one heck of a brooding hero.
I am also still really enjoying the Arson story line, and Smolder brings along a new character on the Arson front. I hope there are many, many more books in this series. I just can't get enough of them.
Bottom line: if you like Contemporary romance with great chemistry and a healthy side of heart, and you love the idea of a series long arson plot- the Wildwood series is a great one for you. Check it out. I really enjoyed it.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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Note: This is the second book in a series that must be read in order. This review might contain spoilers from book one. If you are new to the series, please check out my review of Hold Your Breath for more information.
Fan the Flames is the second book in the adult romance series, called Search and Rescue, by Katie Ruggle. Oooeee, do I love this series. I had so much love for the first book, Hold your Breath. I loved the concept of a series centered around various responder units (Hold your Breath is about a search and rescue dive team, and Fan the Flames is about the firefights in the town), and I love that throughout the series there is an over-arching plot line mystery to solve.
Fan the Flames is told in dual narrative between Ian and Rory. We got a little sneak peak of Ian in the first book. You will remember him as the firefighter, but in Fan the Flames we also learn that Ian is part of a notorious biker gang. I thought this was a strange combination, and I am glad that Katie Ruggle didn't play it off like it was the most common thing in the world. She made is seem a little more realistic by having both members of the motorcycle club and his fellow firefighters scknowledge the strange-ness. I don't know why that helped me, but it did. If you have read the first book in the series, which you should before this one, you will recall that Ian had landed in some hot water involving the mysterious deaths. I was super excited to read Fan the Flames to see what he was going to do about it all.
Not only do we have this really engrossing mystery following over from the first book, but like Hold Your Breath, there is also a great romance in Fan the Flames. Ian has like Rory for as long as he can remember. I really enjoyed the two of them together. I liked Rory ok on her own, but didn't love her. As soon as she started working together with Ian though, that all changed. I loved the two of them as a team. It elevated both of their appeal in my eyes, which is actually pretty cool to see happen with a book couple.
Bottom line: Fan the Flames will appeal to both readers of romance, as well as mystery/suspense novels. Each of the books in the series will focus on a new couple, but this is one that I would read in order because there is an over-arching murder mystery throughout the novels. Even, though I liked the first book a little bit more than this one, Fan the Flames is still a fantastic read. (it is just hard for anyone to compete with Callum. I heart him!) I love the Search and Rescue series. Bring on book three!
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Note: This is the second book in a series that must be read in order. This review might contain spoilers from book one. If you are new to the series, please check out my review of Hold Your Breath for more information.
Fan the Flames is the second book in the adult romance series, called Search and Rescue, by Katie Ruggle. Oooeee, do I love this series. I had so much love for the first book, Hold your Breath. I loved the concept of a series centered around various responder units (Hold your Breath is about a search and rescue dive team, and Fan the Flames is about the firefights in the town), and I love that throughout the series there is an over-arching plot line mystery to solve.
Fan the Flames is told in dual narrative between Ian and Rory. We got a little sneak peak of Ian in the first book. You will remember him as the firefighter, but in Fan the Flames we also learn that Ian is part of a notorious biker gang. I thought this was a strange combination, and I am glad that Katie Ruggle didn't play it off like it was the most common thing in the world. She made is seem a little more realistic by having both members of the motorcycle club and his fellow firefighters scknowledge the strange-ness. I don't know why that helped me, but it did. If you have read the first book in the series, which you should before this one, you will recall that Ian had landed in some hot water involving the mysterious deaths. I was super excited to read Fan the Flames to see what he was going to do about it all.
Not only do we have this really engrossing mystery following over from the first book, but like Hold Your Breath, there is also a great romance in Fan the Flames. Ian has like Rory for as long as he can remember. I really enjoyed the two of them together. I liked Rory ok on her own, but didn't love her. As soon as she started working together with Ian though, that all changed. I loved the two of them as a team. It elevated both of their appeal in my eyes, which is actually pretty cool to see happen with a book couple.
Bottom line: Fan the Flames will appeal to both readers of romance, as well as mystery/suspense novels. Each of the books in the series will focus on a new couple, but this is one that I would read in order because there is an over-arching murder mystery throughout the novels. Even, though I liked the first book a little bit more than this one, Fan the Flames is still a fantastic read. (it is just hard for anyone to compete with Callum. I heart him!) I love the Search and Rescue series. Bring on book three!
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: http://bookbriefs.net**
Risk of Exposure is the sixth book in the adult military romance action/thriller series by Emmy Curtis. Each of the books can be read as a standalone, but they are all set in the same universe, so there is some character overlap. I have not read any of the previous books, in fact the first time I heard of the series was the pre-release events for Risk of Exposure. But, I will tell you one thing, if the other books are even half as good as this one, I need to read all of them. I loved Risk of Exposure. I loved the whole spy watching someone who he doesn't know is also a spy thing. It felt very Mr. & Mrs. Smith to me.
Risk of Exposure is told in dual narrative between Malone, or Mal, and Abby. Mal is assigned to watch his boss' daughter- all the way over in the Ukraine. And unbeknownst to all of them, Abby is actually CIA. I loved how heated things got between Mal and Abby. They are two alpha personas and they always seemed to be butting heads and fighting. But it was very banter like. Don't get me wrong, each of them knows exactly what to say to really hurt the other one, and neither of them are above being a real jerk if the mood strikes. But all of it really worked for me. I don't know why, but it all did. I loved the two of them together.
The pacing and actual plot of the story is kick butt too. A lot of it is centered around the relationship between Mal and Abby, but the military and war aspects of the story felt very well done. Not that I am the expert on military terms and tactics, but it felt very realistic to me as a reader. Enough so, that I know that I need to get my hands on the other five books in the series, because I have a feeling that I will enjoy them just as much as this one.
Bottom line: Risk of Exposure would be a great read for fans of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. It is a really great military romance. I loved this one. One of my favorite books of the month so far.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Risk of Exposure is the sixth book in the adult military romance action/thriller series by Emmy Curtis. Each of the books can be read as a standalone, but they are all set in the same universe, so there is some character overlap. I have not read any of the previous books, in fact the first time I heard of the series was the pre-release events for Risk of Exposure. But, I will tell you one thing, if the other books are even half as good as this one, I need to read all of them. I loved Risk of Exposure. I loved the whole spy watching someone who he doesn't know is also a spy thing. It felt very Mr. & Mrs. Smith to me.
Risk of Exposure is told in dual narrative between Malone, or Mal, and Abby. Mal is assigned to watch his boss' daughter- all the way over in the Ukraine. And unbeknownst to all of them, Abby is actually CIA. I loved how heated things got between Mal and Abby. They are two alpha personas and they always seemed to be butting heads and fighting. But it was very banter like. Don't get me wrong, each of them knows exactly what to say to really hurt the other one, and neither of them are above being a real jerk if the mood strikes. But all of it really worked for me. I don't know why, but it all did. I loved the two of them together.
The pacing and actual plot of the story is kick butt too. A lot of it is centered around the relationship between Mal and Abby, but the military and war aspects of the story felt very well done. Not that I am the expert on military terms and tactics, but it felt very realistic to me as a reader. Enough so, that I know that I need to get my hands on the other five books in the series, because I have a feeling that I will enjoy them just as much as this one.
Bottom line: Risk of Exposure would be a great read for fans of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. It is a really great military romance. I loved this one. One of my favorite books of the month so far.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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Dark Fae is part of the Skeleton Key book series. I really love the set up of this series. It is a group of almost 30 authors, each one writing a book featuring a skeleton key that unlocks a secret world. But all of the books are vastly different. Different themes, different age groups and different sub genres. I just love that idea. So whether you like young adult, new adult or adult, you will be able to find a book for you. If you want to know more information about the series you can check out the website dedicated to the books.
Skeleton Key Book Series
One Skeleton Key. Endless Adventures.
https://skeletonkeybookseries.com
Dark Fae is an adult fae novella by Lillian Cartier. A woman who thinks she has no family, discovers that a long lost aunt has left her a house and strange key. When she unlocks a door in her aunt's house she is brought to the world of the Fae, where she meets Nyx. I really loved Nyx and his steel wings. Actually the description of his wings was my favorite aspect of Dark Fae. I think this book has the potential to be a 5 star story for me. I loved the set up and I love the idea of mates and fae are some of my favorite creatures. But at 81 pages long,this book was simply too short to have the kind of development I was looking for. Everything felt too rushed and too fast. I felt like Tessa and Nxy met, and then they were obsessed with each other, and then the book ended. I wanted more. Lillian Cartier is clearly a really great writer and I can't wait to read some of her full length stories, but this one was just too rushed for me to really believe their connection.
If you love fae noevllas and don't mind short fast paced stories, Dark Fae is one that you will want to check out. And further, the skeleton key series is one that I would recommend to all fans of fantasy and magic stories. I think you will be hard pressed to not find at least one of the books that appeals to you. I particularly love that there are a mix of age groups in the series. Something for fans of clean YA and adult alike. Royal Enchantment by Lia Davis is still my favorite read in the series, but I am excited because I think I will love Lillian Cartier's full length books. And it is exciting to me to discover a new author.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Dark Fae is part of the Skeleton Key book series. I really love the set up of this series. It is a group of almost 30 authors, each one writing a book featuring a skeleton key that unlocks a secret world. But all of the books are vastly different. Different themes, different age groups and different sub genres. I just love that idea. So whether you like young adult, new adult or adult, you will be able to find a book for you. If you want to know more information about the series you can check out the website dedicated to the books.
Skeleton Key Book Series
One Skeleton Key. Endless Adventures.
https://skeletonkeybookseries.com
Dark Fae is an adult fae novella by Lillian Cartier. A woman who thinks she has no family, discovers that a long lost aunt has left her a house and strange key. When she unlocks a door in her aunt's house she is brought to the world of the Fae, where she meets Nyx. I really loved Nyx and his steel wings. Actually the description of his wings was my favorite aspect of Dark Fae. I think this book has the potential to be a 5 star story for me. I loved the set up and I love the idea of mates and fae are some of my favorite creatures. But at 81 pages long,this book was simply too short to have the kind of development I was looking for. Everything felt too rushed and too fast. I felt like Tessa and Nxy met, and then they were obsessed with each other, and then the book ended. I wanted more. Lillian Cartier is clearly a really great writer and I can't wait to read some of her full length stories, but this one was just too rushed for me to really believe their connection.
If you love fae noevllas and don't mind short fast paced stories, Dark Fae is one that you will want to check out. And further, the skeleton key series is one that I would recommend to all fans of fantasy and magic stories. I think you will be hard pressed to not find at least one of the books that appeals to you. I particularly love that there are a mix of age groups in the series. Something for fans of clean YA and adult alike. Royal Enchantment by Lia Davis is still my favorite read in the series, but I am excited because I think I will love Lillian Cartier's full length books. And it is exciting to me to discover a new author.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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Rookie Move is the first book in the new sports romance series, the Brooklyn Bruisers, by Sarina Bowen. I love hockey, so a new sports series following a hockey team is right up my alley. And Rookie Move was a very strong start to what looks to be a great series. I loved Leo's story. I would like to keep Leo all for myself, in fact. (and I don't think I will be the only one that thinks so.)
Rookie Move is the story of Leo and Georgia. And it is a second chance at love story, which made this one feel very sweet. (even though it was pretty spicy as well.) The book alludes to something big going down in Georgia's life in high school, which led to their breakup. But it all felt very mysterious to me. It didn't seem like anything Leo did anything. It seemed like something was going on with Georgia, but whatever it was it felt weird to me, and it certainly didn't make her dad- and the new coach of the Brooklyn Bruisers, Leo's fan. But none of that mattered to Leo, because he has such a darn great attitude the whole time. Right from the first re-meeting between him and Georgia, when I saw how nice and pleasant he was trying to lighten the mood, I knew he was going to be a great guy. He wasn't bitter, and as the dumpee, he totally had a right to be. Leo is simply great.
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Bottom line: The Brooklyn Bruisers series is going to be great! I love the mixture of character driven romance, and team dynamics, with actual hockey! Yes, there is lots of hockey goodness in this story, and I really, really hope that continues in the next book. I am a new fan of Sarina Bowen, but I know this is going to be a favorite series of mine. I loved the second chance romance between Georgia and Leo (and I reallyyyyy loved Leo) and I can't wait to see what the next story is going to bring. Fans of sports romances must read the Brooklyn Bruisers series. Yummy hockey goodness.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Rookie Move is the first book in the new sports romance series, the Brooklyn Bruisers, by Sarina Bowen. I love hockey, so a new sports series following a hockey team is right up my alley. And Rookie Move was a very strong start to what looks to be a great series. I loved Leo's story. I would like to keep Leo all for myself, in fact. (and I don't think I will be the only one that thinks so.)
Rookie Move is the story of Leo and Georgia. And it is a second chance at love story, which made this one feel very sweet. (even though it was pretty spicy as well.) The book alludes to something big going down in Georgia's life in high school, which led to their breakup. But it all felt very mysterious to me. It didn't seem like anything Leo did anything. It seemed like something was going on with Georgia, but whatever it was it felt weird to me, and it certainly didn't make her dad- and the new coach of the Brooklyn Bruisers, Leo's fan. But none of that mattered to Leo, because he has such a darn great attitude the whole time. Right from the first re-meeting between him and Georgia, when I saw how nice and pleasant he was trying to lighten the mood, I knew he was going to be a great guy. He wasn't bitter, and as the dumpee, he totally had a right to be. Leo is simply great.
Rookie_Move_hockey_card
Bottom line: The Brooklyn Bruisers series is going to be great! I love the mixture of character driven romance, and team dynamics, with actual hockey! Yes, there is lots of hockey goodness in this story, and I really, really hope that continues in the next book. I am a new fan of Sarina Bowen, but I know this is going to be a favorite series of mine. I loved the second chance romance between Georgia and Leo (and I reallyyyyy loved Leo) and I can't wait to see what the next story is going to bring. Fans of sports romances must read the Brooklyn Bruisers series. Yummy hockey goodness.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**
One Week to Score is the third book in the Tall, Dark, and Texan series by Kate Meader. The series is a group of interconnected standalones. The characters cross over but the stories can all be read independently. One Week to Score is the first book in the series that I have read. I am a sucker for a brother's best friend trope, so I knew I had to read One Week to Score. And I was really glad that I did. Not only did I enjoy it immensely, but it made me want to grab Brody's story next.
Olivia and Flynn go way back. Then they didn't speak for years and were both engaged to other people. One Week to Score picks up on Olivia's wedding day as it all falls apart before it even gets started. Insert Flynn to pick up the pieces, against Olivia's wishes. I loved the fun, bickering dynamic between the two of them. And it only gets hotter as they get closer. Flynn does not give up easily, which is good because Olivia is stubborn as heck. But even as stubborn as she is, it certainly didn't take long for her to agree to what Flynn was proposing during her botched honeymoon week. One Week to Score is a little predictable but fun nonetheless.
If you are a fan of the off limits sibling/siblings best friend trope, and the fling to more trope, this one will satisfy your craving big time. It is a very fun read. Olivia and Flynn are sure to have you fanning yourself. This one is a hot read. Perfect for a pool day, a beach day, or just about any day- in my opinion. If you are looking for a saucy romance, One Week to Score if your book.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
One Week to Score is the third book in the Tall, Dark, and Texan series by Kate Meader. The series is a group of interconnected standalones. The characters cross over but the stories can all be read independently. One Week to Score is the first book in the series that I have read. I am a sucker for a brother's best friend trope, so I knew I had to read One Week to Score. And I was really glad that I did. Not only did I enjoy it immensely, but it made me want to grab Brody's story next.
Olivia and Flynn go way back. Then they didn't speak for years and were both engaged to other people. One Week to Score picks up on Olivia's wedding day as it all falls apart before it even gets started. Insert Flynn to pick up the pieces, against Olivia's wishes. I loved the fun, bickering dynamic between the two of them. And it only gets hotter as they get closer. Flynn does not give up easily, which is good because Olivia is stubborn as heck. But even as stubborn as she is, it certainly didn't take long for her to agree to what Flynn was proposing during her botched honeymoon week. One Week to Score is a little predictable but fun nonetheless.
If you are a fan of the off limits sibling/siblings best friend trope, and the fling to more trope, this one will satisfy your craving big time. It is a very fun read. Olivia and Flynn are sure to have you fanning yourself. This one is a hot read. Perfect for a pool day, a beach day, or just about any day- in my opinion. If you are looking for a saucy romance, One Week to Score if your book.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs