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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Such an interesting read! The character growth for the present day FMC was so satisfying to witness. The switches between timelines was really well executed and I loved the mystery. I did NOT see that twist coming in the end!! If you're a fan of history (specifically women in 18th century London secretly pois*ning men), mystery, and women finding their indepence and leaving toxic relationships, then I think you'll really like this one!
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, and Murder
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-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
5.0
OBSESSED! Dante's Inferno x Squid Games - paranormal romance version. The tension, the romance, the suspense, the twists, THE SPICE! - This book was amazing and I was SAT the entire time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness and Death of parent
Fourth Wing (Parts 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
This is my first time doing thr graphic audio of this book. It was good but some of the ✨️noises✨️ were just awkward lmao. Significantly shorter than the unabridged audio so good for a re-read.
Fourth Wing (Part 2 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation) by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
This is my first time doing thr graphic audio of this book. It was good but some of the ✨️noises✨️ were just awkward lmao. Significantly shorter than the unabridged audio so good for a re-read.
Audited By The Anubis by Wendi Gogh
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Any book where both MCs have a praise kink is guaranteed to be a good time. This is smut but this book wasn't all jumping bones. There's a message about self-love, found family and breaking from toxic relationships. Fern's family drama with her ex and piece of work mom will really hit home for the many people out there with history of similarily toxic relationships. A great read, though it felt a little rushed at the end there.
Side note Ahnou is ✨️pierced✨️ and is such a good boy 😏🥵.
Side note Ahnou is ✨️pierced✨️ and is such a good boy 😏🥵.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Gun violence and Blood
Minor: Death of parent
Mating with Mallows: An Erotic Sentient Candy Romance by Nora Noodle
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Marshmallow bunny men with big 🍆s that do aftercare and cuddles?? Say less 😩
It's just over 20 pages - So it really just is a fun smutty book about getting Marshmallow fluffed. Don't take it too seriously Lol. It was quite good for what it is.
It's just over 20 pages - So it really just is a fun smutty book about getting Marshmallow fluffed. Don't take it too seriously Lol. It was quite good for what it is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Mental illness and Abandonment
Taken by my TBR by Holly Wilde
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
Can you IMAGINE a culmination of all the hot, morally grey, sometimes not human (re. monster smut) MMCs from your many unfinshed current reads showing up on a particularly sleep deprived night & lamenting you about how inconsistent your reading patterns are? Being DNF'd by your TBR for being flaky is wild. If you're a mood reader this one might scare you into actually tackling your TBR 😅
Note: If you're looking for a plot you won't find one here. Keep your expectations low
This is just a fun read about TBRs and maybe trying to actually read the books you buy instead of having multiple unfinished books on your shelf lol.
Note: If you're looking for a plot you won't find one here. Keep your expectations low
This is just a fun read about TBRs and maybe trying to actually read the books you buy instead of having multiple unfinished books on your shelf lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Saint by Sierra Simone
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Another Bell brother, another deep thinkpiece of a story exploring sexuality, religion and Mental Health. Aiden and Elijah are EVERYTHING. They're journey back to each other is rough and emotional and raw and ugly and beautiful and ughh, I love them so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Minor: Suicide