sarahsbookstack's Reviews (2.55k)

I'm so glad I finally picked this up to read!

Archer. Oh my heart 😍 His past is so tragic even more so with the fact he can't talk because of it.

Bree also has a more recent tragic past. The fact that she landed in the small town Archer lives in and the fact she can sign is too much coincidence but it works so well for the story. 

The town was kind of terrible in the way they didn't really look out for Archer and treated him like he was invisible. Even the ones who were friends with his parents didn't put any effort into it. But Bree is so sweet and patient that she slowly helps people see that Archer is worth love.

I almost threw the book near the end and started crying.... But that's all I can say about that. But if you've read it, you'd probably know!

Alyssa is in a near-divorce with her husband Bill when he leaves her. Baffled, she goes to a hotel bar and meets the down-on-her-luck Bree who she befriends and invites to stay in the guest house. They soon become fast friends and then, the FBI comes. Bill is in money trouble and they want her to help nab him .

Wow, if you are looking for an ending to just keep your head twisting right and right, this is it!

I felt so bad for Alyssa in this book.  I knew she didn't know what her soon to be ex was doing, but I also thought that she was too trusting of Bree. I couldn't figure her out. Then Dez comes too easily in the picture and I couldn't trust him either. There were so many twists at the end and it was a very satisfying conclusion for me!

This was a fun Regency take on a bucket list. Our MCF Rosaline is engaged to be married to a Duke who she's only met twice but will bolster her family's status.

Before she marries, she wishes to complete a list of things she wrote in her childhood. She tries to get her friend Liza to help but instead ropes a visiting cousin of Liza's, Charlie, into helping her. Charlie is a boxer who's running away from family obligations.

The list, while a little bit silly, I felt gave our MCF a purpose of accomplishment before she becomes a Duchess and must always act prim and proper. Charlie is such a willing participant. I loved to see their bond develop and grow. There's some excitement (I would say it a different way but it might spoil) near the end that turns the tables and let's them fully give into their feelings.

This is a clean romance with sweet kisses.

I had a lot of issues with the racism coming from 2 of the main characters.... One a father who should teach his son better but had an attitude of "they were just doing it in fun"  or "boys will be boys"... But it was part of the large story here. I liked the modern take of Romeo and Juliet. 

This book will make you rage and cry.

It's been a while since I have read a friends to lovers and I was quickly remembered that it's one of my favorite tropes!

Lilly and Oliver were so cute. Oliver is a constant "knight in shining armor" for Lilly. No matter what is happening in their lives, he will drop everything for her.
Lilly is a girl I would want to be friends with. She's funny, a master in the kitchen, and when she finally gets help towards achieving her dream (of course Oliver is involved!), it was great to see her just blossom so fast! Love, Lilly is such a hit for her on Instagram. I loved seeing Oliver by her side through everything. 

The weekend they get to spend "pretending" to date is the perfect weekend for them to finally really realize and confess feelings they have.

This book was given to me by the author but all opinions are my own.

Kou is such a great character I thought. He was abandoned at a young age by his father and taken in by Weylon to be raised. He befriends Jace, whom he knows to be someone who will turn into a werewolf at the age of 21. Kou has to be in hiding for fear of his fate turning out like his twin brother.

I like the adventure that Kou and Jace go on. Filled with mythical creatures, interesting world building, and some great side characters This is a great fantasy. The end was so special for me.. To see Kou come into his powers and I can't wait for book two because we'll get to explore those powers a lot more, I'm sure. I did appreciate the LGBTQ rep too.

I came to a point in this book where I was just flying through the pages and had to go somewhere for a few hours and I couldn't read..... And I was mad! It was so, so good!

Roxy has held onto a big secret in her marriage... She was raped by her boyfriend at 18. She's now a mom to 3 kids and a playwright trying to get her play in a community theater stage with her best friend as the lead. Then her ex, "Spider" comes back into town and into her life and she's not sure how she can keep the secret any longer.  Especially when Spider takes an interest in her (and maybe his) daughter Jewel.

I thought Roxy was so strong! She was an amazing mother. She was so supportive of her pregnant daughter and never judged her. Her marriage has done rocky points but it's mostly strong and well held together. She has a lot of community to support her. Well done family drama!

I honestly felt like I was reading a "monster of the week" from the X-Files!

5 rich teens on a summer vacation stumble upon an armored van with no drivers in sight and millions of dollars. What could go wrong if they took some of that money? Who would it hurt?

Well, this book shows you exactly what can go wrong when a "hunter" comes to find that missing money, the cops/the DEA start looking for it, and if that's not enough.... Let's throw in a local legend "The Wraith" who is actually real and terrorizing this mountain top!

I flew through this book. The Wraith parts were so unnerving. Not everyone in the beginning of the story will make it out alive and there were a few surprises along the way.

"The pain will never go away, Miles. Ever. But if you let yourself love her, you'll only feel it sometimes, instead of allowing it to consume your entire life."

Miles has a tragic past that he feels won't allow him (and he won't allow himself) to feel love again. Then he meets Tate. He feels that Tate can take away the pain for the times they are together, but he won't let her in or let her fall in love with him. He has rules in place to prevent it.

Though Tate is strong. She feels there is something worthwhile in Miles. I didn't always agree with her staying with him when he was dead set on it being "benefits only" but I'm glad that she was finally able to break down some barriers. I thought she really got to show Miles that he was worthy of love again. 

Large cast of characters (my favorite or most interested in is Ingrid. She is first pointed out as being you know crazy but I immediately thought there's got to be something deeper with her)

complex world building (it does take a bit to get into the book. There are two timelines so you get backstory while being sent to the "here and now" often) 

unique storyline (who didn't love a scavenger hunt? 
( I have always wanted to do one as an adult and one that was done in one era and reinstated in another era, this time with technology at the hands of anyone who wanted to participate?... That's pretty cool)

The author's note at the beginning of the book is very important to the story so make sure that you read it!

Honestly, I DNFd this. I read some of it though