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Two Minute Warning by Alexandra Warren

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funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was so very sweet and cozy and had the attention to sports details I’ve been told to expect from an Alexandra Warren sports romance. Something about the way this was written just felt really good. I was smiling from ear to ear the entire time. I liked that there wasn’t any extremes it was a low angst, well written, fun and romantic read!
Kindred Moments by Danielle Brooks

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Didn’t like the writing and the going back to go foward 
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

An Urban Halloween Tale by Loryn Landon, Loryn Landon

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Good concept but the writing hindered the plot and the end didn’t make sense. 
Witch- Trapment by ML Bash

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Short, spicy, an intriguing short that I hope leads to a full story soon 
Reuniting with the Rancher by Terreece M. Clarke

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challenging emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This was an absolutely amazing read. It was a creative twist on a highly polarizing (lol) trope. It was very well written and fast paced. I ran through an entire spectrum of emotions. If Mrs. Clarke doesn’t do anything else she is going to write a character I want to put hands and feet on! 😤😠 Anyways this was a great read she’s a one-click - auto buy author for me and if the other books in this collection are half as good I can’t wait to read them all!
Who You Belong To by ML Bash

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challenging emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

There were things I loved and things I sort of didn’t. Like Tryp and Kass I don’t feel like they added anything to the story in terms of their dynamic with Seven. I think the friendship, the conversation, and the support could have been done without adding them to the dynamic smexually. Because most of the time it fell a little flat for me and they got very little development on page with her and since she’s the FMC that was a little distracting. But they were still good supporting characters and helped advance the story at times. But BAYBEE Seven, Gael, and Kenji I loved absolutely every moment of that. It was reminiscent of Bear, Kimber, and Ren which I loved! Bash does such a good job with the personalities of her characters and how they compliment their partner or partners. And the way Gael and Kenji held each other accountable for how they moved with Seven and how they allowed her to express and explore different sides of her was so enjoyable. I would have liked to see a little more on page development in Kenji and how he moved to a place of understanding that Gael was his equal but at least it was there. The dirty talk and spice were exceptional and the scene with Seven and Gael and the “hot pocket” 😮‍💨😮‍💨 As usual Bash owes me nothing and I’m looking forward to all the wonderful stories she will contribute to this sub genre.
A Flicker to a Flame by Katrina Jackson

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Good thing I like it to hurt. 
Love Sick by Cynthia A. Rodriguez

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was one hell of a ride. Like I don’t even know what to say except that this is what I think of when I originally hard of dark romance. It’s love and romance in a way that isn’t conventional between unconventional people. Not shock value brutality. It’s the hopeless romantic believe that love can conquer, can change, and cure. This was beautiful written and well paced, Rodriguez has you riding the razor edge of anxiety until you almost can’t stand it anymore before she offers you sweet HEA relief. At times I felt Abel’s frustration so acutely I wanted to shake Rose! But his love and obsession forced you to see and sympathize with her even when you might not have wanted to. The twist at the end was perfect. I am so excited to dive into more of her work. 
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Twin Blades by Noelle Upton

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adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was an interesting tale that really took its time to build. But the moment where the rivals become lovers was extraordinary sweet. The single pov about drove me nuts and the plot was way to slow developing for my personal tastes. However, the world building was different and new and enjoyable. Outside of the pacing I enjoyed Upton’s narrative voice. While I loath single pov the majority of the time Meline was a reliable and effective narrator which made the read enjoyable enough. I’m definitely looking forward to Book 2 since it will be dual pov. This story ends on a to be continued and while I understand Meline’s point I’m only siding with her out of sisterhood solidarity!