Take a photo of a barcode or cover
literaryintersections's reviews
314 reviews
How to Sell a Romance by Alexa Martin
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Oof this book was tough. I enjoy some of Alexis’ books - and loved her last two - but this one was not for me for a few reasons:
- I don’t mind lust at first site or one night stands, but literally like 10 worlds shared and these folks are smashing? They didn’t even really talk! The whole set up for it was not realistic nor was the writing good enough to feel enticed.
- Emerson was so dumb. I understand being naive and that MLMs get a lot of people, but she knew it wasn’t good, she got told by many people, and still for like 60% of the book she’s involved. I would’ve loved to see her get therapy for her self-consciousnesses because it’s not really addressed anywhere. Like Luke fixed her with his magic dick and all of a sudden she’s aware that MLMs are bad!
- too many unneeded TS references
- the characters are all one dimensional villains. There is nothing well rounded about any of the side characters.
- I don’t mind lust at first site or one night stands, but literally like 10 worlds shared and these folks are smashing? They didn’t even really talk! The whole set up for it was not realistic nor was the writing good enough to feel enticed.
- Emerson was so dumb. I understand being naive and that MLMs get a lot of people, but she knew it wasn’t good, she got told by many people, and still for like 60% of the book she’s involved. I would’ve loved to see her get therapy for her self-consciousnesses because it’s not really addressed anywhere. Like Luke fixed her with his magic dick and all of a sudden she’s aware that MLMs are bad!
- too many unneeded TS references
- the characters are all one dimensional villains. There is nothing well rounded about any of the side characters.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Boring. Slow. Not needed.
The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Full stop. I had fun. The beginning is immediately immersive and the end is riveting. The middle slows down a lot (maybe 60-80%>) but I still had a lot of fun in this new world.
I don’t think it needed to be 500+ pages - a lot of time were in Rhya’s head and it’s just back and forth and back and forth. And I think there are gaps in the world building but I am excited for Julie to craft it out more in book 2 (like what is the blight?!).
Overall I enjoyed Rhya - very much a new adult heroine with all thus power she can’t control. Penn was hot and broody and a little annoying but they work well together. I did text a friend and say “stop angry kissing and start touching genitals” 😂😂. But Soren?! I can’t wait for him to meet his match.
I don’t think it needed to be 500+ pages - a lot of time were in Rhya’s head and it’s just back and forth and back and forth. And I think there are gaps in the world building but I am excited for Julie to craft it out more in book 2 (like what is the blight?!).
Overall I enjoyed Rhya - very much a new adult heroine with all thus power she can’t control. Penn was hot and broody and a little annoying but they work well together. I did text a friend and say “stop angry kissing and start touching genitals” 😂😂. But Soren?! I can’t wait for him to meet his match.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Abandonment
Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Wow I am beyond sad. This book was not good?!?! Dusty was too perfect. Cam was so boring. There were storylines that never wrapped but and it lacked depth. A piece of who Cam is is because of her parents - like they really messed her up and it’s never resolved. She desperately needs therapy.
I skimmed the last 15%. Once they had their ridiculous third act breakup I knew I would be disappointed. And it’s such a bummer because I was so ready to love Dusty and cam.
I skimmed the last 15%. Once they had their ridiculous third act breakup I knew I would be disappointed. And it’s such a bummer because I was so ready to love Dusty and cam.
Burn for Me [Dramatized Adaptation] by Ilona Andrews
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I liked the book more than the GA. The voices weren’t my favorite. But this book is just so good.
Royal Bride Demand by Laquette
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? Yes
4.25
This is such a short and sweet romance and I want more! I can’t wait to be back in this world.
Demon's Dream: An Unexpected Love by Elle Kayson
dark
emotional
funny
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
This book blew my mind and I had so much fun. It’s long AF but I’d have read another 200 pages.
This book, this universe, could’ve been 13+ books I’m not lying. Everyone has a backstory. Everyone is murdering and getting kidnapped. Everyone is a badass. And there is so much great talk about therapy and mental health.
I loved Damien and Dream. I loved Kam. I loved seeing them fall in love and build a family. Just perfect.
This book, this universe, could’ve been 13+ books I’m not lying. Everyone has a backstory. Everyone is murdering and getting kidnapped. Everyone is a badass. And there is so much great talk about therapy and mental health.
I loved Damien and Dream. I loved Kam. I loved seeing them fall in love and build a family. Just perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault
The Bone King and the Starling by Elizabeth Stephens
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had fun. This is a really fun swoony violent novella.
House of Blight by Maxym M. Martineau
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I will read the second one because this ended on such a cliffhanger but it was so predictable! Nothing that happened felt new except for the blight and bugs - which I actually found really fun. Rorik is it for me. I really liked Edira but girl took forever to figure things out haha. Like come on ma’am get it together.
I had fun but I hope book 2 is less predictable - which I think it will be. She is building the world in book one for sure.
I had fun but I hope book 2 is less predictable - which I think it will be. She is building the world in book one for sure.