I LOVED this book! I was super happy to find that this was definitely leaning more towards New Adult than Young Adult. 

The conflict between the witches and the humans in this world was rife with real issues. Neither side was completely good or completely bad, both sides were suffering. I’m really intrigued to see how this is all resolved because it just honestly feels like it can’t be because of deep and well constructed the conflict is between these two groups. Hopefully, in the next book we meet some more people who are middle grounded and less polarized in their views. These ideas are sexist, racist, and bigoted, towards the witches. But the witches are also sexist towards men and hateful towards non-magic people, although more justified they still cause many innocent people to suffer. 

Lou was such a strong heroin. She witty, sarcastic, a good fighter, and forgiving. I would love to see more magic from her in the next few books as we are constantly told she’s weak in this book since she hasn’t used magic in two years. 

Reid was awesome. I mean yes he definitely had some troublesome ideas about witches. But I think his character development was great and it’s only going to get better. Especially now that we know what we know about him! Ahhhh!! 

Cosette was an amazing character. Also badass and sexy and strong! I can’t wait to see more of her world with the blood witches. Her love and friendship with Lou was so genuine and realistic. They fight, they make up, they disagree, but their love is still there.

Ansel. Okay, my little baby Ansel is the CUTEST. Honest to go the only man I want in my life and this book. He saw Lou for who she truly was even when Reid couldn’t. He was the first to swing to your the good side. 

Now, I do wish we had more coming from the idea that the priests and “healers” we experimenting on their poor patients. I wanted that more “exposed.” 

Anyway, we’ll see where the next two books take us! 

On to Blood & Honey!!

I really enjoyed Dageus and Chloe’s story! Like the title suggests it was a bit darker than the other books in the series, but still of love! 

I also loved getting the chance to see Gwen and Drusten (my loves)! 

The ending was a bit rushed, but honestly I needed a fast paced, high stake romance to keep my attention since I have so much going on with school right now. 

A guilty pleasure. 3.5 stars :)

4 stars seems like a lot because this book was cheesy but it was BEAUTIFULLY cheesy! It was super cute and endearing and sweet. Nathan was such a good guy, 0 toxic masculinity to be seen despite being a giant football star. His friends were just as funny and sweet. 

There was no smut and I loved it because this book didn’t need it! 

Bree was super cute and while I could have gotten frustrated by her dancing around Nathan’s obvious feelings for her I honestly found it relatable and cute. Part of the plot eh? 

One of my favorite aspects was the glimpses at Nathan’s anxiety and panic attacks. I love that the author incorporated mental health into this book so naturally and smoothly without making that the point of the book or the thing that defined her characters. It was especially refreshing to see such a strong, successful, handsome man being the one struggling with anxiety and panic. 

Anyway, such a cute book. Finally got me out of a two month reading slump! I loved it! 

This is a basic overview of the pill in America. I found it really interesting and an easy read! I would have liked May to have included more information about how it affected non white and non straight women in America, but overall I found it a enjoyable and quick read.