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This was a twisted tale of mess sooooo much was happening I couldn’t keep up. Action-packed and drama filled doesn’t begin to describe this book. My biggest takeaway was there were way too many characters. Promise, Ruby, Asher, Cal, Sin, Mouse, Unique, Trap . . . .etc I could literally keep going 😂. 

Overall, the book was lit very fast-paced and will have you hooked from beginning to end. The character development was okay quite a few of them are memorable. Definitely would recommend if you’re looking for some ratchet urban drama. Special thanks to the author & @blackstonepublishing for my gifted copy‼️

Inspired by stories of Greek gods and goddesses the author did not miss with this book. 

Bri was always curious about the origins of her powers. So, when she inherits her birth family’s mansion near Rhinebeck all her questions will soon be answered. 

I really enjoyed reading this one and can’t wait to read book 2 in the series. The way the author ended Poison Heart I was immediately ready to jump into book 2. Definitely a series that deserves to be on my shelf. It was the plot twist for me cause I did NOT see it coming at all. The whole group had assumptions and was iffy about a few characters. So, when everything popped off we were all a little surprised. 

The character development was great and diverse actually found them all to be very likeable. Whenever I read I always put a face with the characters. So, I couldn’t help but picture Bri’s parents Thandie and Angie as the two women from The Chi Nina and Dre. Their personalities really fit these characters for some reason. Loved Marie for Bri she seemed really solid and that damn Karter had us all fooled. 

Overall, the book was great loved the mythological aspects throughout. The writing was incredible and so descriptive which really brought it to life. Definitely a book I’d recommend the author also has a new book releasing in June “Sleep Like Death” that I can’t wait to read‼️

Have you ever stumbled across a book and just read it on a whim? Didn’t read the synopsis just jumped into it?

That’s basically what I did with this one. I got the ALC a while ago didn’t actually look at the cover thoroughly until after I finished the book. The baby had horns how did I miss that.

It follows Gail once a wife, mom, and divorcee back on earth. She was abducted by aliens and held captive. But now that she’s been brought to the ice planet she’s free and found a new love Vaza. Gail and Vaza both suffered a loss and longed for family. Gail lost her son back on earth and her husband asked for a divorce awhile after. Vaza’s wife and child both died as well. Since Gail is no longer at the child bearing age and Vaza’s an alien making a baby is out of the question. When they hear of an orphan up for adoption at one of the Icehome camps this was their chance to be parents. But Gail couldn’t help but wonder if their alien baby would love them back. 

This novella was fun, crazy, and good at the same time who knew I’d enjoy a Sci-fi alien romance lol. I didn’t realize it was an alien romance until halfway through. The sex scenes were even spicy lmao can’t believe ppl really fantasize about stuff like this. 😂 

I’m still contemplating on whether or not I want to go read the other books in this series. But if you’re looking for something different to read here you go. Special thanks to @librofm @tantoraudio for my ALC‼️

Fame can bring more than popularity and with the press now hot on their heels nobody’s past is safe. 

It’s the 2nd book in the Lilly’s series which can be read as a standalone because this one focuses more on Kayla and her new love interest Ty. Things were simple when the Lillys were playing local gigs at dive bars, but now they're on their first official tour and all Kayla can see are warning signs. Desperate to escape the worry churning inside her, Kayla finds solace in quiet tour bus driver Ty Baldwin…and discovers in him a kindred spirit like no one she's ever met before. 

This was a cute bubbly romance kind of slow at times but having the audiobook really kept me engaged. I really enjoyed the diverse cast of characters throughout the book. But what really got me was Kayla and Ty’s insta-love connection. Over the course of the tour they gradually grew closer. Realizing they have so much in common this attraction eventually turned into more which I expected was going to happen. Also knew Kayla’s mom would have an issue with them dating. 

I liked that we were given some backstory on the main characters allowing the author to touch on other themes aside from their romance. Kayla dealt with some grief after losing her brother, was a college dropout, living double lives, not to mention she had to deal with a toxic mother who only cared about her reputation. Ty on the other hand had problems of his own. False accusations nearly ruined his life, he’s taking care of his grandfather, and now has to deal with his past possibly being exposed. 

This wasn’t an all out fav after reading but still enjoyable. I came for the romance but stayed for the drama. If you liked the first book in this series you’ll adore this one too. Special thanks to @sourcebookscasa for my gifted copy & @libro.fm for my ALC‼️

The novel follows Lady Charlotte Lovett who ran away after discovering she’s been arranged to marry Hawley. An entitled duke with blood on his hands . . . .  great job parents. There are rumors circling that Hawley murdered his previous wives so Charlotte refuses to be next. Set out on an adventurous quest she partners with Hawley’s brother Matthew hoping to escape this arrangement by revealing Hawley’s secrets and proving how sinister he really is. As scandalous secrets unfold and confrontation arises Charlotte and Matthew’s hearts are at risk. The two are playing a dangerous game trying to expose Hawley.

I love historical fiction and I love romance put the two together and you’ve usually got a winner . . . . . However, this one wasn’t quite what I expected.  It had some interesting moments, a good premise even a little plot twist thrown in there. But nothing about it was really memorable aside from the bird lol and Charlotte falling for her fiancé’s brother. I know, I know scandalous right. 

Overall, the book was meh wasn’t really for me but I read it. The pacing was slower than it should’ve been and the characters weren’t really memorable. They say fans of Bridgerton would enjoy this so it might be for you. Special thanks to @readforeverpub #DiscoverForever for my gifted copy‼️

DNF’d after page 37 just wasn’t for me

Before I get into my rant I have to let it be known again that I love The Fresh Prince Willard Smith @willsmith and there is nothing anybody can say to make me unlove him 😂

This book . . . . this booooook . . . this memoir . . . this perfectly crafted piece of work was EVERYTHING‼️ You think you know a celebrity because you’ve listened to their music or watched them on TV. But nothing beats reading a memoir by that celebrity and getting to know the real them outside of fame. I enjoyed every second of this book and might I add the audio along with it was TOP TIER. Highly recommended. 

The amount of vulnerability and realness shown through every page was incredible. I’ve always been a fan of Will Smith he’s like the Superman of acting cause there’s nothing he can’t do or a role he can’t play. Even with all his flaws this man is still perfect in my eyes 😂

Learning about his childhood, family, and how he became the star he is today was golden. His dad and Gigi were hilarious. Getting the background story on the show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air only confirmed even more why I loved it. He even mentioned my favorite episode when Will’s father popped back in the picture and Uncle Phil wasn’t feeling it. He played a clip of it during the audio and no matter how many times I’ve watched it that scene always made me cry. 

He dropped so many gems I know I annotated something on almost every page of this book. I bought Will a little bit after it released and just now read it. Please don’t be like me if you own the book and haven’t read it this is your sign to do so immediately. Shoutout to Libby for coming through with the audio after 36wks of waiting 😂 it was the extra push I needed to dive into this one‼️

Imagine growing up in the world pretending to be someone you’re not because society refuses to accept the real you. 

The novel follows a trans girl whose name was never mentioned as she struggles with her identity and finding her place in the world. As we follow her from childhood into adulthood we watch as she becomes detached from the world including herself. To become who you want to be sometimes it takes encouragement a little inspiration, and guidance. 

With local trans women like Margarita and Eugenia or the irrepressible diva Caramel she’s able to use them as a guiding light to plot her own course. No matter the direction she goes she begins to realize each choice she makes will really be a matter of life and death. Does she say fuck society and live in her truth or continue hiding in the closet repressing her true self?

The book was very interesting and thought provoking almost didn’t read like fiction at all. It was a beautiful story sometimes heartbreaking because of the trauma and violence that comes with being trans. The fact she spent most of her childhood studying women and pretending to be a man out of fear her transition wasn’t easy. But everyone that surrounded the MC already knew her place in the world and accepted her she simply struggled with accepting herself. For instance, the relationship she had with her father while it was never mentioned you can tell he already knew the truth. 

Overall, the book was decent it focused a lot on the innermost thoughts, fears, and feelings trans women tend to have about coming out. With bold chapter titles that stand out and short chapters throughout the book was fast paced and could be easily read in one sitting. Special thanks to the author, @booksparks , @harpervia for my gifted copy‼️

Rating: 3.5/5⭐️

Sometimes we go looking for love in all the wrong places when our Prince Charming has been right in front of us the whole time but we’ve been too blind to see it. That’s what we get with “The Good Ones Are Taken.” 

When Maggie’s bestfriends Savvy and Joan make her the maid of honor for both their weddings the pressure is on for her to find a date. After dealing with a terrible break up there aren’t many contenders that could successfully fulfill the role so she looks to online dating as an option. But of course her bestie Garrett wouldn’t hesitate to be her stand in date if things don’t work out during Maggie’s manhunt. Which he’s secretly hoping it doesn’t. 

After many failed attempts with online dating the universe finally showed up and showed out‼️ Maggie meets this handsome heart surgeon at the gym just when she thought all hope was lost. He appeared to be everything a woman wanted  and also the perfect date to her friends wedding. But when Maggie's best friend admits he's in love with her she’s now torn between the perfect guy and a friendship she’d hate to ruin with a guy she can’t live without. 

The pacing was really slow in the beginning but the dialogue and humor throughout the book made up for it. Loved the connection between Maggie and her friends and we can’t deny the chemistry between her and Garrett. From the beginning I kept thinking he’s the one stop looking for what’s already there sus. The blow up between her, Blake, and Garrett was a highlight moment and to me where the pacing really picked up.

Overall, I enjoyed the plot I’m big on the friends-to-lovers trope, the spicy scene was giving but was killing me with the “that’s my good girl” phrase, and the supporting characters were very relatable. The author tied everything together so well leaving us with such a heartwarming ending. Fans of Jasmine Gulliory would love this one. Special thanks to the author, @hearourvoicestours , @netgalley & @_mira_books_ for my advanced copy‼️

Rating: 3.5/5⭐️

Reading this was such an odd experience like I enjoyed it but then it got a bit weird. The novel follows Poe a boy bullied during his childhood only to grow up and become a well known serial killer in Miami. They called him the Periwinkle Killer. Poe wasn’t just an ordinary man who delivered pizzas and went home at night to his loving family. Poe was a sociopath on the verge of destruction. He sought pleasure in killing those who targeted the innocent, weak, and vulnerable which were mainly women and children. One thing I can say Poe didn’t kill without a reason although it wasn’t his place to intervene someone had to do law enforcements job . . . . at least that’s what he thought. 

I can get down with the true crime/ serial killer vibes but the writing style and writing itself was very different. Since the book made references to Edgar Allen Poe which he was notorious for his work and odd writing style I’m going to assume some of the authors inspiration came from him. 

The synopsis posed the question of whether a serial killer is designed or destined. In Poe’s case I’d say he was designed to be a serial killer. The father that raised him was a serial killer himself and Poe loved his father so I think he was just following in his footsteps. There were a few things that probably pushed Poe over the edge mentally like losing his father, being bullied, his best-friend committing suicide, and getting his side piece pregnant which caused him to lose the girlfriend he was so called in love with. So, I don’t think he was destined to be a killer just a lot of factors came into play that contributed to his irrational behavior.

Overall, the book was crazy it’s hard to explain. If you’re into true crime serial killer type books this might be for you. It does get a little confusing because it flips between a 1st and 3rd person point of view. But character development was great and the ending was so unexpected definitely made me say WTF‼️ Special thanks to the author & @akashicbooks for my gifted copy.