francineh98's Reviews (278)

The Tenant

3.0

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Loveable characters: No

It kept me hooked from start to finish. Blake… what a guy. Not the worst person ever, but wow, did he make some truly questionable decisions. Honestly, I couldn’t even pick a side—I was rooting for chaos. I saw the twist coming a mile away, but it was still an entertaining read.

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Promised in Fire

Jasmine Walt

3.0

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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You, With a View

Jessica Joyce

3.5

adventurous emotional funny 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: Complicated

Spice level: 🌶️🌶️

This was a beautiful and quick read that explored self-discovery and grief. I rated it 3.5 stars—3 for the plot as whole, with an extra 0.5 added solely for the sweet final chapter.

Can never go wrong with a creative proposal!

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The Fall Risk

Abby Jimenez

4.0

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

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The Keeper of Hidden Books

Madeline Martin

5.0

emotional informative inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

“The world also needs to remember to never take for granted what has been gifted to us through the sacrifice of others: the right to an education and learning, the power and luxury of freedom, and the beauty to appreciate the routine of simple, everyday life.”

Set in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, The Keeper of Hidden Books is an emotional and inspiring story that highlights the resilience of the human spirit. Through the eyes of young women determined to preserve culture and truth, the novel celebrates the power of literature to connect, empower, and endure even in the darkest times.

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Slaying the Shadow Prince

Helen Scheuerer

4.5

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Silver Elite

Dani Francis

5.0

adventurous challenging funny mysterious 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: Yes

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Explosive. Addictive. Utterly unforgettable.

Silver Elite was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025—and it absolutely lives up to the hype. This is the first book in a brand-new trilogy, and I’m already hooked. I honestly can’t wait to see where the story goes next—book two can’t come soon enough!

From the very first page, this book is a relentless, adrenaline-fueled ride through a dystopian world brimming with danger, desire, and devastating secrets. With a fierce heroine, a sexy and ruthless MMC, forbidden powers, a slow-burn romance, and betrayals that hit like a punch to the gut—you won’t be able to tear your eyes from the page.

It’s the kind of story that dares you to fall for the enemy… and bleeds you when you do.

If you’re a fan of the Divergent series, then this one needs to be on your radar.

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What to Expect:

✅ enemies to lovers

✅ psychic abilities

✅ secret identity

✅ military academy

✅ single POV

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