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Gifted To His Dad by J. Wilder
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It's a cute little step-dad kink MFM holiday novella. Simple plot, heavy smut. Unserious but fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
A Throne of Wings and Embers by Emilia Jae
adventurous
slow-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
3.0
An okay ending to an okay series. It was interesting - lots of action, fight scenes, female rage + romance. The plot was good too. It is quite wordy, however, so I found myself losing interest quite a bit and this took me a while to finish. Overall though, not bad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and War
Moderate: Death and Blood
Bite Me by Aidy Award
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.5
Tease Me by Aidy Award
lighthearted
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
Midnight Mass by Sierra Simone
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-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
This book was intense. Really intense. It ends on a feel good, happy note with the epilogue, but most of the book is raw and emotional. This book is about mental health, grief and loss (in more ways then one). It's about trying to find your way while dealing with an identity crisis and feelings of inferiority. It's about depression and how it can profoundly impact every aspect of your life before you can even fully comprehend the fact that you're broken. We see the main characters absolutely break, then build anew. It is a masterpiece.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship
Chase Me by Aidy Award
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A quick, fun, smutty read! Big dragon daddy vibes and the FMC surprisingly isn't annoying. The dialogue is absolutely cringe (it's amazing) and the plot is pretty straight forward. Nothing deep here and no major plot twists, but a nice cozy, fantasy romance read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Kidnapping
Priest by Sierra Simone
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I went into this thinking it would be hella unserious (it was lol). But there was a wholesome message in there too - It's about love and loss and finding oneself and the importance of communication.
Very heavy on the smut and there are some taboo actions that'll have you clutching your pearls (the oil was almost a line for me - almost). Although you will be screaming WHHYYY?!?!?! at like the 80% mark, it all wraps up pretty good in the end and doesn't leave anything incomplete.
This book is NOT for everyone and absolutely will be offensive to some viewers - make sure to read the author's comment + triggers before diving in.
Very heavy on the smut and there are some taboo actions that'll have you clutching your pearls (the oil was almost a line for me - almost). Although you will be screaming WHHYYY?!?!?! at like the 80% mark, it all wraps up pretty good in the end and doesn't leave anything incomplete.
This book is NOT for everyone and absolutely will be offensive to some viewers - make sure to read the author's comment + triggers before diving in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
The Syndicater by RuNyx
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-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
4.0
This is a conclusion book and the last in the series. That's very important because there's fifty-leven POVs and you will be lost AF if you haven't read the previous 5 books before this one.
This was truly such a fitting ending to an amazing series. RuNyx didn't hold back on the drama, suspense, action nor the smut (No Really -There's like a 5 chapter marathon of straight filth, it is glorious). Highly recommend a read. The last several chapters will have your jaw on the floor and the epilogues will have you bawling. It's torture. It's Amazing.
This was truly such a fitting ending to an amazing series. RuNyx didn't hold back on the drama, suspense, action nor the smut (No Really -There's like a 5 chapter marathon of straight filth, it is glorious). Highly recommend a read. The last several chapters will have your jaw on the floor and the epilogues will have you bawling. It's torture. It's Amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Trafficking, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
This is the first book in an epic fantasy series so there's lots of world building to get through. It makes the pace kind of slow but so worth it as a kick off to what I think will be an amazing series. It's lore is heavily based in culture and it's characters are POC - Great if you're looking for a fantasy read with diversity! More fantasy than romance (in this book), although there is a very tiny bit of spice. The MFC is a badass with a strong will and the ability to deftly wield a blade. She is no damsel in distress waiting to be saved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content
Lights Out by Navessa Allen
dark
funny
fast-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
Josh brings the golden retriever stalker energy we didn't know we craved. He broke into her house, then bought her a state of the arm security system so that other people wouldn't be able to break into her house as easily. The bar for book boyfriends has been raised. This isn't enemies to lovers - the MCs were into each other from the start of the book (hence the stalking), but their romance from semi-strangers to lovers was honestly so cute. Obvi this is dark romance so there's some NSFW kinky acts that'll have you blushing, as well as some unaliving and other illegal activity. Make sure to check the trigger warnings before diving in. Overall though such an etertaining read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Rape, Cannibalism, and Sexual harassment