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 Thank you to Jennifer Kropf and Book of Matches Media for the gifted copy.

A GOOD SET-UP.

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This was a very short read (230ish pages) and felt like a nice filler book before book four. I loved seeing the beginnings of Dranian and Shayne’s future romances and all the things that are happening in their lives. It was great having their POV’s including Luc’s!! I love a villain arc and seeing how a character has a whole different dynamic than you expected.

There’s the same quality that have been in the previous two books that have me utterly charmed. I love the urban fantasy and how quirky all of the fae are about all the earth things. It makes me chuckle every time and the writing is just so fun.

Not upset I took a chance on this series and can’t wait to continue it with the next book.

Overall audience notes:
- Urban Fantasy
- Language: low
- Romance: not really any but hints at future
- Violence: low – moderate
- Content Warnings: anxiety attacks 

Full review to come!

 Thank you to the author for a gifted copy.

GREAT FOR YA.

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What I loved most about this was that it’s a book you can easily hand to a teenager without any glaring content warnings for a category that’s hard to describe.

I thought the story was great. It’s a fun concept with the hidden town and all of the monsters jumping out of classic books. I liked the action it brought and seeing how the characters worked together each time.

Theo, I adored. He was a wonderful MMC. Easy to root for, open to rolling with new information and a loyal person. I liked his friendship with Leyna (and maybe a little bit of romance too?) and am excited to see that continue in book two.

This is an urban/portal fantasy and not a full fledged new world or anything. Diving into different books was fun and y’all know I love a Pride and Prejudice moment. I thought the magic system worked well inside the confines of the magical realism. The ending was solid and left a good opening for the next book that I definitely will be reading.

Overall audience notes:
- YA Urban/Portal fantasy
- Language: none
- Romance: flirting
- Violence: low – moderate 

Full review to come!

Full review to come!

 Thank you Dreamscape Media for the audiobook.

UNEXPECTED.

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I went into this very blind, only knowing that I liked Bailey’s Christmas romance last year. I did like the audiobook narration for this one and found it to be an easy listen. This was a bit more fiction than I was expecting but I think the heart of this story was wonderful and this was a genuinely kind book.

Maggie Field was adorable and sweet and I loved her character. And her found family work friends were the perfect group to follow around for the holidays. I loved the laugh inducing antics and the quiet, bond forming moments too. It’s a heartfelt read that was full of festive cheer. I actually really liked the way the ending came together and it was a bit of joy in my day to finish this one.

Overall audience notes:
- Holiday Romance
- Language: low
- Romance: closed door 

 I'm somewhere between 4-5 stars.

Thank you MacMillan Audio for the ALC.

WELL THIS WAS GOOD.

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I have been eyeing this book since it came across my email months ago and it delivered. The audiobook was fantastic and I highly recommend that avenue for this one. I haven’t read The Count of Monte Cristo (but understand the general vibe and point of the book) and from my angle this was a great retelling with a lot of fresh aspects to make a unique book.

I loved the intensity of rage and revenge. While it is the main theme throughout I thought it didn’t overwhelm the vibe of the book. There was also some good character growth from Dania. Those crucial moments towards the end when she realizes what her life could be like down this path were awesome. I loved the journey.

And the romance got me in the feels too!! I liked the flashback chapters for this second chance plot line and I love the passion between Dania and Mazin. The reveals and betrayals were great and I just had a good time reading this book.

Overall audience notes:
- YA Fantasy Romance
- Language: low – moderate
- Romance: closed door
- Violence: high 

 Thank you to the author for an eARC.

IN LOVE.

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You know what really makes me smitten? Second chance romances written like this. Good heavens y’all. IT WAS SO GOOD. What I loved most, is that this story was low on the drama and high on the romance. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I’m in the mood for drama, but what I crave other times is a slow, steady, soft and tender romance. If you need the soft and sweet right now, READ THIS BOOK.

I adored Brooks and Nora (hello dual POV, I love you). I loved the focus on therapy and working through past trauma and high pressure life styles and learning to balance what needs to be done and what you can do for yourself. There were many deep conversations and I am always looking for true communication and I liked seeing those moments between Brooks and Nora. And also, Ollie?? He was so precious!! And let it be known I was a puddle on the ground anytime he and Brooks interacted. PUDDLE.

This is a very fast paced read and will absolutely suck you in. I am now demanding that more closed door baseball romances because this is a niche I didn’t know I needed. I am such a fan girl of Hailey Gardiner’s writing and story telling abilities. Do not skip out on her books.

Overall audience notes:
- Sports romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Content Warnings: emotionally abusive father, divorce and infidelity (recounted) 

 Thank you to the author for an eARC.

A NEW FAV.

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This might be my new favorite book by Renee Dugan. I know the page count seems daunting but I love that this wasn’t split up into a duology. Give me those longer page counts and also give me a full story and this delivered on both counts. I enjoyed being back in this world and getting Lio’s story.

I loved the pirating aspects and all of the hidden identities. The slow burn was incredible and there were definitely some good and swoony moments. And the action was dark and intense. There’s a gruesome angle to this book that I thought fit the pirating theme well. I was clutching my pearls and gasping on the treadmill wondering who was actually going to make it to the end of the book.

I had such an enjoyable time reading this book. I love Renee Dugan’s writing style and the craft that goes into each tale. Lio had an amazing character arc and I was absolutely cheering for her when the final change happened. I loved how strong and supportive Ryker was and how stalwart he became about being in her corner. I am in love with this entire book.

Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance
- Language: low
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: moderate – high
- Content Warnings: blood/gore depiction, loss of life, murder