iowa_reads's Reviews (709)

Thoughts: This was a really nice end (I think) to the trilogy. I always wondered what was up with Henry and it was great getting to know more about his character. The learning challenges representation is amazing, as well as the mental health and coping with stressful family situations. A great quick read yet enjoyable. 

Again - why do I like hockey romances? Idk but it's so cute! The characters are so fun and adorable. I can't wait to see where book 2 takes me! 

The book is fine - but it wasn't what I needed right now. 

Thoughts: Why have a waited so long to read this? It has all the things I love - feisty FMC, touch her and die dark MMC, fantasy, magic, plot, betrayal, and spice. THIS IS THE ONE FOLKS - go read it. 5 stars. Immediately yes. 

Tropes:

touch her and die/"you're mine", forced proximity, "one" bed (kinda)

Thoughts: Short, cute, and minimal spice! Actually questioning if there was any spice..... But it follows two characters who write letters back and forth during the holidays in a small town! Definitely a fast read if you just need to unwind. 

Thoughts: This was such a fun continuation to the series. I loved getting to know more of Marcus' past! And getting to know Phoebe and the twins! Plus all the family members are still around which makes me so happy. 

Thoughts: This is the book I wanted book 2 to be. Adorable, wonderful, AMAZING character building. No weird food but honestly after B&B, anything else isn't shocking 😂. Rose and Fionn might officially be my favorite couple. 

Triggers & Tropes:

friends with benefits, forced proximity, small town, domestic abuse/sexual assault (off page), detailed medical trauma

Thoughts: I'm so glad the author took the time to clear up all the loose ends, and used a realistic ending! This was an excellent ending to the formal trilogy, even if I am somewhat sad to leave them behind. Witches, vampires, demons, backstabbing, a little mystery, and some ghosts all merge into a wonderful story. 

A rather enjoyable little novella! Not a lot of plot, since it's only 75 pages, but you get an idea of the town and the characters! 

Okay - this book is set up in 5 "books". Books 1 and 2 are DRAINING - so wordy, so much world building - like, there was 2 pages dedicated to scones....WHY!? But it really picks up about halfway through book 3, I'd say.  So if we could just skim 1&2, it'd be a pretty good book! 

If you like historical London and Oxford, where words come from, and historical fiction - I'd say give this one a go.