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Tough Guy by Rachel Reid
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Game Changer by Rachel Reid
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This was my first Rachel Reid book, and it exceeded all my expectations! Even though I read it 3-4 months ago, it still lives rent-free in my mind—it's that good. The writing is top-notch, the characters are deep and relatable, and the storyline is captivating. Shane and Ilya are everything you want in a romance. Trust me, this book is a must-read, and I can't wait to dive back in for a reread!
Morally Corrupt by Veronica Lancet
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Chasing The Wild by Elliott Rose
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 56%.
"Chasing the Wild" was lackluster at best. I tried to push through it for four days, hoping it would get better—thinking I would grow to love the characters or at least see some character development, especially from the male main character. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen!
Neither character exhibited any signs of emotional attraction toward each other. Initially, I brushed this off, but now that I'm halfway through the book, all I know is that they desperately want to be together physically. The reasons behind their reluctance to act on this desire aren't convincing either.
Having decided to DNF (did not finish) this book, I’m uninterested in finding out what happens at the end; it feels like I already know where it's headed. I wouldn’t label this book as smutty or even spicy—I'm not sure what it is, but it's not that. While the few intimate scenes I read were okay, they felt a bit underwhelming.
2 ⭐️
"Chasing the Wild" was lackluster at best. I tried to push through it for four days, hoping it would get better—thinking I would grow to love the characters or at least see some character development, especially from the male main character. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen!
Neither character exhibited any signs of emotional attraction toward each other. Initially, I brushed this off, but now that I'm halfway through the book, all I know is that they desperately want to be together physically. The reasons behind their reluctance to act on this desire aren't convincing either.
Having decided to DNF (did not finish) this book, I’m uninterested in finding out what happens at the end; it feels like I already know where it's headed. I wouldn’t label this book as smutty or even spicy—I'm not sure what it is, but it's not that. While the few intimate scenes I read were okay, they felt a bit underwhelming.
2 ⭐️
For the Fans by Nyla K.
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
For the Fans is such a fantastic book that had me hooked from start to finish! Even though it’s a pretty long read, it never felt boring at all. Seriously, I wouldn’t change a thing about the characters!
If you’re anything like me, you might start off hating Kyran just for the fun of it, but he grows on you in the best way. His character development is amazing to witness; I can't believe he was such a different person at the beginning! It’s hard to even put it into words.
And then there’s Avi… I loved every moment he was in the book! He has everything you look for in a character—where would I even start with that?
Overall, the main characters and the plot are some of the best I’ve ever read. I felt like I was living the story myself!
If you’re anything like me, you might start off hating Kyran just for the fun of it, but he grows on you in the best way. His character development is amazing to witness; I can't believe he was such a different person at the beginning! It’s hard to even put it into words.
And then there’s Avi… I loved every moment he was in the book! He has everything you look for in a character—where would I even start with that?
Overall, the main characters and the plot are some of the best I’ve ever read. I felt like I was living the story myself!