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SAPPHICS IN THE RISDAVERSE? Sign me up! Ali and Haina were so sweet. This was a great short story! I wish there were more sapphic stories in the Risdaverse!! I loved Ali standing up for herself and allowing herself to love and be loved. I give this book a 4/5
Highlights:
We're back with the sequel! This book really explored Igor's home world and all the politics and wars going on there. The different types of orcs and all that happened while he was banished to the human realm really haunt his people and everything has changed.
Lowlights:
A common issue with sequels in romance books is that now that the falling in love part is done, the focus shifts more to the non-romance plot that while still interesting isn't something I'm obsessed with.
Horn Level: 3/5
We're back with the sequel! This book really explored Igor's home world and all the politics and wars going on there. The different types of orcs and all that happened while he was banished to the human realm really haunt his people and everything has changed.
Lowlights:
A common issue with sequels in romance books is that now that the falling in love part is done, the focus shifts more to the non-romance plot that while still interesting isn't something I'm obsessed with.
Horn Level: 3/5
I read Finley and Saxon's other series and wanted to try this one out since the synopsis intrigued me!
To get over his ex-girlfriend and his commitment issues, Dex convinces his best friend to get Vegas married with him... as a joke of course! Unfortunately for him, the marriage paperwork was turned in and the marriage attracts the attention of the press! Now they must pretend to be married or risk being traded.
The Good
This book was really mixed for me. I liked himbo Dex and how he felt with his whole heart. Him and Tripp worked well together and seeing Dex realize how in love with him he was was great. I also liked how they emphasized how representation in Hockey was important and the impact they had on younger players.
The Bad
I don't know why I didn't love this book. I didn't love the added stress of the press and the ex girlfriend and the teammate on top of that. I'm not sure.
Tropes:
— Fake Marriage
— Friends to Lovers
— Hockey Romance
Horn Level: 4/5
To get over his ex-girlfriend and his commitment issues, Dex convinces his best friend to get Vegas married with him... as a joke of course! Unfortunately for him, the marriage paperwork was turned in and the marriage attracts the attention of the press! Now they must pretend to be married or risk being traded.
The Good
This book was really mixed for me. I liked himbo Dex and how he felt with his whole heart. Him and Tripp worked well together and seeing Dex realize how in love with him he was was great. I also liked how they emphasized how representation in Hockey was important and the impact they had on younger players.
The Bad
I don't know why I didn't love this book. I didn't love the added stress of the press and the ex girlfriend and the teammate on top of that. I'm not sure.
Tropes:
— Fake Marriage
— Friends to Lovers
— Hockey Romance
Horn Level: 4/5
I have read through all of Riley's Trollkin Lover's series so now I'm checking out her other works!
Queen Dienne fears her people's safety when the Burbarre war rages through the neighboring kingdoms. When they finally met on the battlefield she is given a proposal by the Burbarre's Prince Jakol: Marry and her people will be safe...
The Good
I liked the slow build to the relationship between Dienne and Jakol. Prince Jakol was obviously obsessed with her from the jump and while he was an forceful presence at first, he immediately started bending to her will in all other aspects but their marriage itself. I felt like that allowed me to root for him and it allowed Dienne to fall for him. Once Dienne let him in their romance was really sweet and they fit together well.
Tropes:
— Political Marriage
— Slow Burn
— He falls first
Horn Level: 3/5
Queen Dienne fears her people's safety when the Burbarre war rages through the neighboring kingdoms. When they finally met on the battlefield she is given a proposal by the Burbarre's Prince Jakol: Marry and her people will be safe...
The Good
I liked the slow build to the relationship between Dienne and Jakol. Prince Jakol was obviously obsessed with her from the jump and while he was an forceful presence at first, he immediately started bending to her will in all other aspects but their marriage itself. I felt like that allowed me to root for him and it allowed Dienne to fall for him. Once Dienne let him in their romance was really sweet and they fit together well.
Tropes:
— Political Marriage
— Slow Burn
— He falls first
Horn Level: 3/5
I saw this audiobook available on libby and jumped on the chance to read this book!
This book follows Lily, the secretary of the Lich Lord and her budding crush on this undead ceo. Their relationship chances after she volunteers to help him in his rituals and the two get increasingly close.
The Good
I loved this book a lot! I really liked Lily and how much she had a crush on her boss before she even saw his real face. I also liked the Lich and how he tried to show that he loved her in his own way but got misunderstood. This book is really tongue in cheek with its take on mixing the paranormal and corporate world together. I loved that aspect of the world building.
Tropes:
— Office Romance
— Monster Romance
— Ceo x Secretary
Horn Level: 4/5
This book follows Lily, the secretary of the Lich Lord and her budding crush on this undead ceo. Their relationship chances after she volunteers to help him in his rituals and the two get increasingly close.
The Good
I loved this book a lot! I really liked Lily and how much she had a crush on her boss before she even saw his real face. I also liked the Lich and how he tried to show that he loved her in his own way but got misunderstood. This book is really tongue in cheek with its take on mixing the paranormal and corporate world together. I loved that aspect of the world building.
Tropes:
— Office Romance
— Monster Romance
— Ceo x Secretary
Horn Level: 4/5
This book has a fun concept, especially with a himbo ML so I was excited to use it!
The Good
This book was so sweet and I enjoyed Quinn and Vance's relationship. Quinn's crush was so sweet and I really felt for him with his deep insecurities. I really love the low angst in these books and the focus on their love together.
The Bad
I think I have burned out of this series. They feel different yet very much the same.
Tropes:
— Forced Proximity
— Hockey Romance
— Low Angst
Horn Level: 3/5
The Good
This book was so sweet and I enjoyed Quinn and Vance's relationship. Quinn's crush was so sweet and I really felt for him with his deep insecurities. I really love the low angst in these books and the focus on their love together.
The Bad
I think I have burned out of this series. They feel different yet very much the same.
Tropes:
— Forced Proximity
— Hockey Romance
— Low Angst
Horn Level: 3/5
I found Jackie Lau's holiday books while trying to find more diverse holiday romances and saw my library had audiobooks of so many of her works! This one caught my eye so I decided this will be my introduction to her backlog!
At 30 years old, Amy Sharpe moves from her town of two thousand people to Toronto after inheriting her Great Aunts house. She promises herself she will make a new life for herself outside of her overbearing family's sphere. There she meets her grumpy yet hot neighbor Victor Choi and slowly starts to build a relationship with him...
The Good
I liked Amy immediately. She was so bright and charming! I loved seeing her overcoming her people pleasing ways and try to become who she wanted to be. Victor was a good grump. I liked how obsessed he became with Amy when when it was begrudgingly. I really liked in the second half where Amy and Victor really opened up to each other and became vulnerable. They had a couple minor issues and difficulties but they were resolved easily and it made their relationship feel more real. I loved watching Amy grow and stand up for herself! It was amazing. Being a people pleaser is really hard. Breaking away from the expectations of others after always being a pushover makes those who have taken advantage of you want you to return to being who you were when it benefited them and they can't adjust right away.
The Bad
I hate a third act break up I'm sorry especially done almost 90% into the book. It made sense but also made me roll my eyes. I know people love the big gestures at the end but I prefer a break up earlier in the book if it must happen and then actual groveling.
Tropes:
— Neighbors
— Grumpy x sunshine
— Friends to Lovers
Horn Level: 4/5
At 30 years old, Amy Sharpe moves from her town of two thousand people to Toronto after inheriting her Great Aunts house. She promises herself she will make a new life for herself outside of her overbearing family's sphere. There she meets her grumpy yet hot neighbor Victor Choi and slowly starts to build a relationship with him...
The Good
I liked Amy immediately. She was so bright and charming! I loved seeing her overcoming her people pleasing ways and try to become who she wanted to be. Victor was a good grump. I liked how obsessed he became with Amy when when it was begrudgingly. I really liked in the second half where Amy and Victor really opened up to each other and became vulnerable. They had a couple minor issues and difficulties but they were resolved easily and it made their relationship feel more real. I loved watching Amy grow and stand up for herself! It was amazing. Being a people pleaser is really hard. Breaking away from the expectations of others after always being a pushover makes those who have taken advantage of you want you to return to being who you were when it benefited them and they can't adjust right away.
The Bad
I hate a third act break up I'm sorry especially done almost 90% into the book. It made sense but also made me roll my eyes. I know people love the big gestures at the end but I prefer a break up earlier in the book if it must happen and then actual groveling.
Tropes:
— Neighbors
— Grumpy x sunshine
— Friends to Lovers
Horn Level: 4/5
I am always excited to read a new title by Lilian Lark especially with pregnancy trope so I started read this book as soon as it was released!
Katrina, retired thief and forgery artist does one last job for her mentor and sneaks into a dangerous dragon's hoard to steal a precious object. There she is caught by the dragon himself, Kalos who is actively in heat. Seeing a way out, Katarina stiles a deal with him, she'll help him out if she gets to keep the item. He agrees and the two have a passionate night together that leads to the impossible... A dragon baby.
The Good
This book had a lot of angst and emotional to it that I wasn't expecting. I liked both Katarina and Kalos. Katarina is someone with a complex past that has left her with this intrinsic desired to be wanted and accepted and loved. I really felt for her. Kalvos is an interesting character. He has had a mate and lost her so he feels this longing for Katarina but feels like he can't be with anyone again because of his loss and inability to bond. He is moody and really goes back and forth. He was so many worries and insecurities from his losses and perceived future loss that cause him to act out. I love pregnancy trope books so this was right up my alley. I loved the forced proximity tie-in in this book having to do with not just her being pregnant but for the health of the baby they needed to be in close contact. The pregnancy itself was giving me Breaking Dawn vibes as the timeline was fast a loose as were the rules of the babies development.
The Bad
The characters actions made complete since so I cannot critique their behavior and actions but it was very frustrating to read at times. It's a story so filled with grief, longing, sacrifice and fear that I honestly was not expecting and while well written was sometimes again, frustrating to read.
Tropes:
— Pregnancy
— One Night Stand
— Forced Proximity
Horn Level: 5/5
Katrina, retired thief and forgery artist does one last job for her mentor and sneaks into a dangerous dragon's hoard to steal a precious object. There she is caught by the dragon himself, Kalos who is actively in heat. Seeing a way out, Katarina stiles a deal with him, she'll help him out if she gets to keep the item. He agrees and the two have a passionate night together that leads to the impossible... A dragon baby.
The Good
This book had a lot of angst and emotional to it that I wasn't expecting. I liked both Katarina and Kalos. Katarina is someone with a complex past that has left her with this intrinsic desired to be wanted and accepted and loved. I really felt for her. Kalvos is an interesting character. He has had a mate and lost her so he feels this longing for Katarina but feels like he can't be with anyone again because of his loss and inability to bond. He is moody and really goes back and forth. He was so many worries and insecurities from his losses and perceived future loss that cause him to act out. I love pregnancy trope books so this was right up my alley. I loved the forced proximity tie-in in this book having to do with not just her being pregnant but for the health of the baby they needed to be in close contact. The pregnancy itself was giving me Breaking Dawn vibes as the timeline was fast a loose as were the rules of the babies development.
The Bad
The characters actions made complete since so I cannot critique their behavior and actions but it was very frustrating to read at times. It's a story so filled with grief, longing, sacrifice and fear that I honestly was not expecting and while well written was sometimes again, frustrating to read.
Tropes:
— Pregnancy
— One Night Stand
— Forced Proximity
Horn Level: 5/5
I just finished "Her Big City Neighbor" and decided to skip around and read this book as it appealed to me the most!
Nicole has been burned before in a long term relationship and now craves nothing but her independence. However, years of surface level hook-ups who constantly move on to greener pastures has left her feeling lonely. Soon, she meets her neighbor David and the two become quick friends and then something more.
The Good
Nicole and David had amazing chemistry. I loved watching their relationship grow. I'm a real friends to lovers enjoyer and I liked seeing them fall in love with different parts of each other and become so vulnerable when they had such hard walls before. I found the Grandma to be really cute and a hilarious. I also love how Lau incorporates so much culture into the books through the inclusion of so much food. They way she describes it makes me want to take a bite!
Tropes:
— Friends with Benefits
— Neighbors
— Asian FMC and MMC
Horn Level: 4/5
Nicole has been burned before in a long term relationship and now craves nothing but her independence. However, years of surface level hook-ups who constantly move on to greener pastures has left her feeling lonely. Soon, she meets her neighbor David and the two become quick friends and then something more.
The Good
Nicole and David had amazing chemistry. I loved watching their relationship grow. I'm a real friends to lovers enjoyer and I liked seeing them fall in love with different parts of each other and become so vulnerable when they had such hard walls before. I found the Grandma to be really cute and a hilarious. I also love how Lau incorporates so much culture into the books through the inclusion of so much food. They way she describes it makes me want to take a bite!
Tropes:
— Friends with Benefits
— Neighbors
— Asian FMC and MMC
Horn Level: 4/5
I never knew I could love someone. With my whole heart, my toes, my nose, and my lashes. Every little, inconsequential part of me loves every little inconsequential part of you.
"Let Your Hearts Be Light" was a 5 star read so I was excited to read its sequel "You Can Count On Me" that came out at the beginning of this month.
This a holiday romance book that focuses on neighbors Trent, small-town flirt, and Miles, shy single dad, who are set up by Trent's young Bubba. The date goes terribly as Trent doesn't try and Miles is so full of anxiety at the situation he fails to speak. Soon after that the two reconcile and Miles and Trent begin a friendship that allows them to figure out that they are what each other needs.
The Good
Fae Quin did it again. I cannot express how much I love how she writes characters. Both Miles and Trent have their own personal pasts and development journeys they must go on throughout this book and I loved reading it. Trent had an inferiority complex and deep insecurities that no one would expect him to have as such an charming and outgoing personality. And Miles appeared big and gruff but was really just shy and anxious. Speaking of anxiety, I liked how anxiety is portrayed here and how Trent supported Miles during high anxiety moments. I liked that love and support helped Miles but didn't magically "fix" him. They also had amazing chemistry, even when Miles couldn't talk much at first. It was magnetic. And it was so romantic! I had so many parts I highlighted that I just absolutely adored!
Tropes:
— Small Town Romance
— Single Dad MMC
— Friends to Lovers
Horn Level: 4/5
"Let Your Hearts Be Light" was a 5 star read so I was excited to read its sequel "You Can Count On Me" that came out at the beginning of this month.
This a holiday romance book that focuses on neighbors Trent, small-town flirt, and Miles, shy single dad, who are set up by Trent's young Bubba. The date goes terribly as Trent doesn't try and Miles is so full of anxiety at the situation he fails to speak. Soon after that the two reconcile and Miles and Trent begin a friendship that allows them to figure out that they are what each other needs.
The Good
Fae Quin did it again. I cannot express how much I love how she writes characters. Both Miles and Trent have their own personal pasts and development journeys they must go on throughout this book and I loved reading it. Trent had an inferiority complex and deep insecurities that no one would expect him to have as such an charming and outgoing personality. And Miles appeared big and gruff but was really just shy and anxious. Speaking of anxiety, I liked how anxiety is portrayed here and how Trent supported Miles during high anxiety moments. I liked that love and support helped Miles but didn't magically "fix" him. They also had amazing chemistry, even when Miles couldn't talk much at first. It was magnetic. And it was so romantic! I had so many parts I highlighted that I just absolutely adored!
Tropes:
— Small Town Romance
— Single Dad MMC
— Friends to Lovers
Horn Level: 4/5