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Reel by Kennedy Ryan

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad tense 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? No

5.0

The way this book ripped at my heart and gripped at my soul! I was teary and snotty. I didn't realize how much I missed having my own person. To feel so much for someone that I get overwhelmed about the way they make me feel. The safety that comes with knowing someone loves you and will always be there. They were so perfect for each other! The way this man is so unapologetic about his feelings and so sure and certain about what he wants when it comes to her makes me envious! By now I should be use to Kennedy Ryan tugging at all my emotional strings but this book right here YUCKED every single one! I wanted to be in love, to relate and understand what they felt. Don't get me started on the spice. He was so generous and intense......how she didn't cry during had me baffled lol. This story was perfect in every single way. If only men actually fell in love like this!!! I mean he was basically out of control and hopeless when it comes to being in love with her. He's go genuine and perfect. She's so strong despite her vulnerability!! She needed to be loved by him and to love him in return. It was as if all her hurt and emotional damage was just love that didn't have anywhere to go until she started giving it to him. Her character literally glowed! Needed his strength and openness. The fact that they both found each other and fell in love so deeply despite the hurt they went through!! The different aspects of healing that happens to the main and side characters were so perfect. Everyone got exactly what they needed and exactly right when they needed it!  I'm getting all emotional writing this review. The way the book covers grief, fear, death, determination and everything in between was exceptional. This book was EVERYTHING!! A perfect portrait of love! Love between two people who were hurt, a love between a mother and son, love between two sisters, love between a mother and her daughters, love for art and black culture! Truly a masterpiece!

Run, Run Rabbit by C.M. Nascosta

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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

5.0

Pure, complete and utter filth. Normally I eat up a monster romance but this definitely made me feel like I was out my depth! C. M. Nascosta doesn't pull any punches when it comes down to the details but this was definitely way more descriptive and dirty. This is exactly what I think of when people say dirty, trashy romance. They were NASTYYYYY!!!! All of my morals were questioned. I was so shocked I couldn't rate this anything but 5 stars. Not just that but the toxicity between these two lololol. I've never read about a couple who beat around the bush more than these two. The part that shocked me the most was the scene when she went to the cabin to ''break up'' with him!! The shifted smut I get, the sloppiness I get, the dirty talks and tension I get! But getting ate then slutted out by him while he was in wolf form and she was in her human form had me absolutely shocked! I didn't see it coming from a mile away. I mean I'm not shocked per se because this author is known for human monster relationships but its the way it happened!!! The primal aspect of it all!! It was so well written and so descriptive. But overall it was a really interesting read. From start to finish. I also loved  how Grey was himself non-stop. He was so cocky and mean but yet so needy and dirty and dominating. This was definitely something! At a total loss for words.

The Wiener Across the Way by Amy Award

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This was cute and spicy. I love how he wanted what was best for her and how they resolved their issues.  Also loved the no breakup aspect of the story. Finished it in one sitting. 

Sweet Spot by Rebecca Jenshak

emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing slow-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? No

5.0

Being in love is amazing but being in love with a considerate man!!!!! Top tier. The way this man is so attentive and understanding. He’s always considering her health, goals, potential, mindset, emotions, EVERYTHING! He was in love before he even realized it. Lincoln is a dream guy. Even when he fumbled the ball a bit he was still there making sure she had what she needed without her knowing. Keira is also an excellent character. She has a lot of drive and is very sweet. I love how she’s unapologetically herself. I know absolutely nothing about golf but the story was so good and well written it didn’t even matter. I found myself anticipating every time she went to a tournament. There was a slight age gap between them but he was so genuine and sweet I didn’t mind too much. This was a really nice feel good romance. I really enjoyed how this was a low angst book. So the spice was there but muted. It made there story more prominent and I really enjoyed that. Just two people falling for each other in the sweetest way. A safe love in a way. 

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

5.0

Starting the year off strong with a 5 star fantasy book! I waited months before reading Fourth Wing and I wish I read it sooner! I loved every moment. The politics, the magical structure, the plot, the characters, the DRAGONS!! Don’t even get me started on the tension and spicy scenes between Violet and Xaden! The entire book was well written and fast paced so I barely realized that it was that long. I can’t wait to read book two!

Lucky Hit by Hannah Cowan

5.0

I absolutely loved the book! I finally understand why people go so crazy for sports romances! I love how Oakley is so emotionally intelligent and disciplined. He’s a great book boyfriend! On top of that I love how Ava knows her worth and stands for what she believes in! The aspect of this book that stood out to me was everyone had their own thing going on. Despite falling for each other they both had their own respective lives that wasn’t put on hold or reliant on their partner. Oakley was focused on his hockey career and working through his grief and Ava was growing into herself while focusing on school. It was perfect! I also love how the epilogue wasn’t on the nose and predictable!

Hawke by Jescie Hall

4.0

So I had to basically tell myself the entire time I read this “I don’t condone the cheating trope!” It practically became a mantra but honesty!!!!……It was perfect

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

5.0

I would rate this book 6 stars if I could! It had me all in my feelings!! I absolutely love Si and Yas! The way they both grew and evolved and found their way back to each other! I’m not a big fan of second chance romances but this book owns a piece of my heart! I love how every single hard topic was explored in full no matter how painful and dark. There were parts that I can relate to that makes me tear up and feel less alone. I absolutely love this book! This is what I dream black love to be like in real life. The accountability, the intensity, the realness and passion! Josiah Wade is the complete dream man! He went through a lot and was still strong despite everything he was going through. The spice was also quite nice when they finally got around to it. All in all the book was perfect!

Higher Love by Alexandria House

3.0

The book nice. The story felt like it was all over the place in some parts but it was okay. A nice palette cleanser. Both the fmc and the mmc had a whole lot going on and they could have just talked but anyway. Derek was a man that knew what he wants and is unapologetic about how hard he goes after it and I admire that. He knew he wanted to be with Greer and nothing would stand in his way, he's also not above apologizing and admits when he's wrong. Now Greer on the other hand is very cautious and guards her heart and feels strongly and I can definitely relate to that. Overall the book was nice. The spice was also nice but for some reason it was a bit weird to me.

Made to Love by Alexandria House

4.0

The book was so good! When I tell you Nyles know what he be doing! The man knows how to use his mouth! Both spoken word and in other ways. The story was amazing. I don't necessarily care much for the miscommunication trope but this one was nice. Trevia had every single one of her guards up and I can definitely relate. But the way this man loves her! The way he caters to every single love language she has!! I couldn't wait for her to stop playing hard to get and give that man a chance.