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You Are Mine by Jenika Snow
2.0
The family irked me so much tbh. Another thing, the pairing could use more chemistry and developments tbh. Could have been better.
Fated Hearts by Lucia Skye
2.0
Interesting concept and plot. I was definitely rooting for this one since everything that has vampires/ shifters is aplus points.
Unfortunately for this one, this was just straight-up smut. I mean, I don't mind a smut, but my problem is it kind of overshadowed the plot and other things in the story for me? Those parts just made me not enjoy this one.
I'll probably check the next book, and let's see if the things here will be expounded on that other book.
Thank you, author, for the e-arc copy.
Unfortunately for this one, this was just straight-up smut. I mean, I don't mind a smut, but my problem is it kind of overshadowed the plot and other things in the story for me? Those parts just made me not enjoy this one.
I'll probably check the next book, and let's see if the things here will be expounded on that other book.
Thank you, author, for the e-arc copy.
Wished by Sarah Ready
2.0
I had high hopes about this oneโ or more like a second chance given for this series after the last book, which I didn't enjoy.
Unfortunately, I didnโt enjoy this one.
I really didn't like the ML at all. There's a bunch of things that could have been better, but it didn't happen. I feel like this could have been edited better to make it or the story delivered.
Thank you, Netgalley, for the e-arc copy.
Unfortunately, I didnโt enjoy this one.
I really didn't like the ML at all. There's a bunch of things that could have been better, but it didn't happen. I feel like this could have been edited better to make it or the story delivered.
Thank you, Netgalley, for the e-arc copy.
Semantic Error, Vol. 1 by Angy, Soori Jeo
4.0
Watched the kdrama adaptation on this, and that one was also hilarious and sweet at the same time.
Anyway, I've been meaning to start the comic about it and was lucky enough to be able to get a review copy.
Obviously, I really enjoyed it. Both main leads are really hilarious and goofy. To be honest, I really enjoyed their dynamics. The developments are slowly filling in, and I can't wait to see how the story goes.
Thank you, Yen Press, for the review copy via Edelweiss
Anyway, I've been meaning to start the comic about it and was lucky enough to be able to get a review copy.
Obviously, I really enjoyed it. Both main leads are really hilarious and goofy. To be honest, I really enjoyed their dynamics. The developments are slowly filling in, and I can't wait to see how the story goes.
Thank you, Yen Press, for the review copy via Edelweiss
Entangled in the Woods by Evi James
2.0
Intriguing and promising premise.
Unfortunately, the story failed to sell the tropes or the whole thing to me. I think probably because of the writing, which at first was really intriguing for me, but as the story goes, it felt dragging. The twist didn't made me feel a thing because of it.
I also didn't feel the romance between the leads nor their presence struck me that much, which led me to not really cars towards them.
Overall, this was a missed idea for me. If it was more engaging and characters were more striking, I would have definitely enjoyed this more.
Thank you, author, for the e-arc opportunity.
Unfortunately, the story failed to sell the tropes or the whole thing to me. I think probably because of the writing, which at first was really intriguing for me, but as the story goes, it felt dragging. The twist didn't made me feel a thing because of it.
I also didn't feel the romance between the leads nor their presence struck me that much, which led me to not really cars towards them.
Overall, this was a missed idea for me. If it was more engaging and characters were more striking, I would have definitely enjoyed this more.
Thank you, author, for the e-arc opportunity.
Chasing The Wild by Elliott Rose
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This is one of the booksta recs or booksta famous books that HIT ๐๐ซ
I've read a few cowboys romance in the past, and Chasing Wild is the only one that really did it for me. The tension, the slow burn, and the characters are just well done ๐ค๐ฝ
Another thing I love, which I really look and important for me, is the writing, whether it's written in an exciting or compelling way, which, by the way, the author did well. I'm not also going to forget that pacing, which also did a good performance.
I also enjoyed Colton and Layla's dynamics, which were both hilarious at the beginning, given how they started and the power dynamics as well. I think that's why I did enjoy this because of the age gap as well, which the author did a good job in executing.
Not also gonna forget the smut๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ, which was just ๐ค๐ฝ๐ค๐ฝ๐ค๐ฝ I would say IT WAS REALLY GOOD, especially the dirty talk, in my opinion, and probably because of the age gap again ๐
I'm also glad that we did get to see a little bit redemption on Kayce's side, I would definitely love to read his story if ever he did one.
My only issue is probably the break-up conflict the almost end part. I just think that part could have been better if given a good amount of building, but given how it was put on the almost end parts made it anticlimactic and off for me considering this was a 400 and more pages.
I believe if it was on the 60-ish percent, it would have been well presented, in my opinion.
Overall, it was really a good read. Definitely highly recommended for me โฅ๏ธ
I've read a few cowboys romance in the past, and Chasing Wild is the only one that really did it for me. The tension, the slow burn, and the characters are just well done ๐ค๐ฝ
Another thing I love, which I really look and important for me, is the writing, whether it's written in an exciting or compelling way, which, by the way, the author did well. I'm not also going to forget that pacing, which also did a good performance.
I also enjoyed Colton and Layla's dynamics, which were both hilarious at the beginning, given how they started and the power dynamics as well. I think that's why I did enjoy this because of the age gap as well, which the author did a good job in executing.
Not also gonna forget the smut๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ, which was just ๐ค๐ฝ๐ค๐ฝ๐ค๐ฝ I would say IT WAS REALLY GOOD, especially the dirty talk, in my opinion, and probably because of the age gap again ๐
I'm also glad that we did get to see a little bit redemption on Kayce's side, I would definitely love to read his story if ever he did one.
My only issue is probably the break-up conflict the almost end part. I just think that part could have been better if given a good amount of building, but given how it was put on the almost end parts made it anticlimactic and off for me considering this was a 400 and more pages.
I believe if it was on the 60-ish percent, it would have been well presented, in my opinion.
Overall, it was really a good read. Definitely highly recommended for me โฅ๏ธ
Halloween for Six by Kelly Finley
3.5
First things first, I really thought this was gonna be a reverse harem, but after starting it, it turns out to be a poly relationship. Nevertheless, I did enjoy it overall.
Although it was overwhelming at first since this was my first ever poly romance. Anyway, I was grateful that it was easy to get through. The writing was engaging, and the charactersโ although there was quite a number of characters from the previous books - they were pretty easy to remember.
If you're up for a quick holiday, and most especially a poly relationship in a romance novel, you'll definitely enjoy this.
Thank you so much, author, for the e-arc opportunity.
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Date Released: October 1, 2024
Date Read and Reviewed: December 13, 2024
Ratings: 3.5โญ๏ธ
Spice Level: ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ
Although it was overwhelming at first since this was my first ever poly romance. Anyway, I was grateful that it was easy to get through. The writing was engaging, and the charactersโ although there was quite a number of characters from the previous books - they were pretty easy to remember.
If you're up for a quick holiday, and most especially a poly relationship in a romance novel, you'll definitely enjoy this.
Thank you so much, author, for the e-arc opportunity.
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Date Released: October 1, 2024
Date Read and Reviewed: December 13, 2024
Ratings: 3.5โญ๏ธ
Spice Level: ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring, Vol. 1: Volume 1 by Nappa Komatsuda, Kana Akatsuki
3.0
I was definitely expecting a lot from this manga adaptation, especially the storytelling and the storyline.
I think it was sort of underwhelming to me. Both characters and storytelling failed to really pull me into the story. I can't say if I'm going to continue this series for now.
Thank you, Yen Press, via Edelweiss for the e-arc.
I think it was sort of underwhelming to me. Both characters and storytelling failed to really pull me into the story. I can't say if I'm going to continue this series for now.
Thank you, Yen Press, via Edelweiss for the e-arc.
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
2.0
Welpโ
I've been seeing this on booksta for many times and loads of good reviews, so here I am, expecting it would be a good read, but unfortunately, I was disappointed.
First things first. I honestly believe it could have been shorter. It was so bland, in my opinion, but held on because it might have a good rising action/ climax, but nope.
Romance felt so forced as well. I didn't link it ๐
Overall, I was disappointed.
I've been seeing this on booksta for many times and loads of good reviews, so here I am, expecting it would be a good read, but unfortunately, I was disappointed.
First things first. I honestly believe it could have been shorter. It was so bland, in my opinion, but held on because it might have a good rising action/ climax, but nope.
Romance felt so forced as well. I didn't link it ๐
Overall, I was disappointed.
Volcano's Glow by Celeste Philliips
2.0
The premise of this sci-fantasy romance is interesting. I was really looking forward to this, considering I've been wanting to try some sci-fantasy romance for a while now.
However, the writing and execution really failed to sell the story to me. The characters aren't standing out, and nobody failed to catch my interest.
With that being said, the romance is a major letdown as well, considering how bland it was and, like, there's literally no chemistry.
I honestly think that if this was written and executed well, I definitely would have enjoyed this.
Thank you, author, for the e-arc opportunity.
However, the writing and execution really failed to sell the story to me. The characters aren't standing out, and nobody failed to catch my interest.
With that being said, the romance is a major letdown as well, considering how bland it was and, like, there's literally no chemistry.
I honestly think that if this was written and executed well, I definitely would have enjoyed this.
Thank you, author, for the e-arc opportunity.