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Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent

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funny tense fast-paced

5.0

WHAT DO YOU MEAN? WHAT DO YOU MEAN😭😭😭 Oh this trilogy is gonna wreck my heart

No wonder the Rina Kent girls are feral for Vaughn's story, because Sasha and Kirill are THEMMM
Vicious by V.E. Schwab

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adventurous funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

"When no one understands, that's usually a good sign that you're wrong."

Vicious was EVERYTHING I've craved in a superhero/villain story. Watching two sociopaths go at it was so fun to watch. Their relationship before the powers had this undercurrent of resentment that truly intensifies after the fact. Victor was hilariously real about his qualms, so to have delusional, zealot Eli as his foil was an amazing choice. 

I loved the rest of the motley crew. My baby Sydney and giant teddy bear Mitch! 

I am a hyper fan of the pacing of this book. It zipped the reader back in forth in a way that built so much anticipation, while armoring you with so much perspective. It made the book so easy to get lost in! 

Aeternum by Jamie Applegate Hunter

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4.5

“Nothing you’ve done has made sense, Caius,” -Lauren and ME THE ENTIRE BOOK

It was a fun ride, but wow my heart took a pounding!! Rory I will love you forever💕 Caius, thankfully your dumbness wasn't contagious. 

The word "friends" is used 117 times. This book was an amazing love letter to friendship alongside a powerful romance and dizzying fantasy plot. Both friend groups were iconic and the true heroes of the story. I'm a sucker for a good ensemble and Jamie delivered some of the best written friends, I've ever read. Between this duo and Viciously Yours, I am quickly becoming a stan of Ms. Jamie💕
Black Friend by Ziwe

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medium-paced

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed so many moments from this collection of essays. Ziwe is known for being seriously unserious and that is still apparent as you cackle many times. However, this is also just a very human tale of a perspective many will relate to and many won't. I admire her use of her power regardless what the audience decides to take away. 
A Novel Christmas by Charity Shane

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fast-paced

3.25

I have no regrets reading this short, Hallmark novel. So many cute moments and likeable characters. However, that ending?! I wanted to box Dorian for being an idiot.
The Umbra King by Jamie Applegate Hunter

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adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

RORYYYYYYYYYYYYYY MY BBY!!
THIS CLIFFHANGER IS NO JOKE😭😭😭😭😭 GET MY GIRL BACK NOWWWW 

IDIOTS IDIOTS IDIOTSSSSS
Wrapped in Obsession: A Dark Holiday Novella by Tash

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4.75

Why are unhinged my actual faves? Such a good why choose time, though that ENDING?!? I cannot believe I have to wait to see wtf is going on 😭 
Christmas in Spite of You by K.C. Mills

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4.5

So much fun! Noel was such a sweetheart with the best energy. Bless Kanton for being stubborn af. Very very much needed! Simone is the real MVP! Love a good bestie! 
Mrs. Claus Is A Serial Killer by Fatima Munroe

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3.5

Hahahaha this was so chaotic! Literally no sense and pure nonsense, but had a good time
Christmas Bully by K. Nicole

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fast-paced

4.5

This man had the audacity, but she also is so real for caving almost immediately. This man breaks into your house and you become hostess with the mostess? Absolutely. I actually love that it ended the way it did! Can't wait to read the Valentine novella!