I love the fake dating trope.

This book was cute. I really enjoyed how Alexa and Drew interacted in social settings and with their friends. The dialogue was written well and it was entertaining. I think my biggest issue though is that a lot of the problems with their relationship could've been solved if Alexa and Drew just talked to each other instead of moping and complaining to their friends. But that probably would've made for a boring book.

It was a fast and fun read.

Gideon is great.

This is the first book in the series so I felt there was a lot of world building. I'm still a little confused but it was so entertaining. I loved how Gideon and Harrow's relationship evolved over the course of the book and Gideon's internal monologue was gold. This book was dark and there was a mystery to solve and the ending really got me. Definitely not what I was expecting.

Im excited to learn more about Harrow in the sequel.

From the start, this book was intense.

I loved this book because it was open and honest and because it was an own voices author it real and moving. What I appreciate about this book is that it had the deep conversations that books in the past and sometimes even now gloss over. You get to see how quickly Ben was forced to grow up and learn with them and it was heartbreaking and beautiful. Ben's character arc and the writing had me in it from start to finish. Nathan was also just a wonderful character.

I loved it.

Nathaniel is just a great character.

For me, it was pretty obvious who the bad guy and when Elisabeth figured it out that's when the book get really good. The characters were so well written and dynamic. The world was also so clever with the libraries and the books being magic and the way people procured magic with demons. It was exciting and there were lots of twists. It was fun.

The ending though... is that it?? is there going to be more?? Silas??

I was really excited for this but it was disappointing.

I loved Ben's character in Openly Straight and with this book we get his side of things and more insight on his home life, Rafe, and school. Ben was written as such a meticulous, studious character it was really frustrating that he didn't do any research about sexuality or the LGBTQ+ community. I guess I was hoping the book would take the time and explain that there is more than straight, gay, and bi.

The book had its moments but it was frustrating.

I loved the ending.

I hated the direction these characters went it. The first book was a quest and a journey and Amari, Zelie, and Inan just grow so much. It was magical. Now a few set backs in, this book threw all that character development out the window. Tragedy changes people and these characters lost so much but some decisions just did not make any sense.

This was disheartening. I'm still going to read the next book.

This was cute and sweet.

I really liked the writing. I finished this book in one sitting because it was so entertaining and the characters were so lovable.

It was a nice rom-com.

This was a nice sequel to The Kiss Quotient.

Centering on new characters, it's not as funny as the first book but the characters are so lovable. It was sweet and Esme was a total boss.

My fav character is Quan and now he's getting a book.

Carlos is my favorite.

I was so excited for this book because in The Wedding Date, Carlos just seemed like just a good guy and we see that in this book. What I found is that I love the relationships these characters have with their friends and families and the dynamics are well written. Nik and Carlos are just good people.

The entire opening of this book is hysterical.

This book was wonderful.

The audio is amazing! I loved all the kids and that they were strong magical beings. Every single time Lucy spoke was pure gold, solid content. Linus and every single time he uttered the words "oh dear," just amazing. I just love this found family.

It was heartwarming and endearing. I'm obsessed with this story and would reread again and again.