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Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-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
The Song: Joke's On You by Charlotte Lawrence
The Tropes
🔪 friends to lovers
🔪 mutual pining
🔪 strong asf FMC
🔪 found family
The Characters
Sloane: what a kickass FMC y'all. Sloane has got to be my favorite FMC of this year. She has power and she knows it, yet she is humble enough to bee relatable to those of us that don't 🔪 for a living.
Rowan: what a simp and I adore it. I want my own Rowan for Christmas, please.
The Things I Loved
I cannot express how much I mean this entire fucking book.
The Things I Didn't Love
Orzo pasta reference. That has ruined pasta for me for the rest of the year.
The Final Verdict
I don't know what the fuck I expected going into this book, but whatever it was, I still was not prepared. And yet, I fucking loved this book. I fully intend on reading Brynne Weaver's entire backlog after this. Can I also request 1,000 copies of this book for Christmas and my (swiftly) upcoming 25th birthday?
The Tropes
🔪 friends to lovers
🔪 mutual pining
🔪 strong asf FMC
🔪 found family
The Characters
Sloane: what a kickass FMC y'all. Sloane has got to be my favorite FMC of this year. She has power and she knows it, yet she is humble enough to bee relatable to those of us that don't 🔪 for a living.
Rowan: what a simp and I adore it. I want my own Rowan for Christmas, please.
The Things I Loved
I cannot express how much I mean this entire fucking book.
The Things I Didn't Love
Orzo pasta reference. That has ruined pasta for me for the rest of the year.
The Final Verdict
I don't know what the fuck I expected going into this book, but whatever it was, I still was not prepared. And yet, I fucking loved this book. I fully intend on reading Brynne Weaver's entire backlog after this. Can I also request 1,000 copies of this book for Christmas and my (swiftly) upcoming 25th birthday?
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
Song: Two Black Cadillac's by Carrie Underwood
For the Love of Murder Suspects
This is about to be a half assed review of mine if y'all have ever seen one but let's just roll with it. I binged this book mainly in one day.
The Favorite Quote
Y'all, hell if I know. I binged this book so fast.
The Characters
Sarah Morgan: Girl boss all the way, bitch.
Adam Morgan: Bless his poor heart.
The Things I Loved
I loved the twists and turns throughout this one. The possibilities of who did it and trying to figure it out was so fun. I loved how we aren't completely sure of anyone the whole way through until the very end.
The Things I Didn't Love
Can't talk about it.
The Final Thoughts
If you want a murder mystery, for sure stop by this one.
For the Love of Murder Suspects
This is about to be a half assed review of mine if y'all have ever seen one but let's just roll with it. I binged this book mainly in one day.
The Favorite Quote
Y'all, hell if I know. I binged this book so fast.
The Characters
Sarah Morgan: Girl boss all the way, bitch.
Adam Morgan: Bless his poor heart.
The Things I Loved
I loved the twists and turns throughout this one. The possibilities of who did it and trying to figure it out was so fun. I loved how we aren't completely sure of anyone the whole way through until the very end.
The Things I Didn't Love
Can't talk about it.
The Final Thoughts
If you want a murder mystery, for sure stop by this one.
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.25
The Song: The Man by Taylor Swift
Sleep is Always they Answer
Don't let the amount of time it took to read this feel you, viewers. Work has been super busy and I haven't been able to listen, but I'm getting back on track.
I also want to start doing a different set up for my reviews so bear with me while I get that formatting sorted out.
The Favorite quote
"When I don't want to deal with something, sleep is the answer. Always."
The Characters
Max: Sweet, sweet Max. I could not have loved you more, even in your stupidest moments.
Lina: Lina, baby. I am so so glad you found someone to be your safe space. It is important to me that everyone find their safe space.
The Things I Loved
I loved the way that Max became Lina's safe space. It meant so much to me as someone who is "super emotional" and working not to be. I want someone that I can cry in front of and not worry about how they are going to react to the tears. I want a Max.
The Things I Didn't Love
It took a lot of reminding for me to remember that Max was the reason for Lina and Andrew's failed wedding. If it weren't for being reminded of this, the way Lina treated Max a large part of this book bothered me. I honestly wanted to see them reconcile a lot sooner, but when keeping that in mind, I could understand and get behind it.
The Final Thoughts
Once I finally got through the book, I adored it so much. The representation was beautiful and I adore Mia Sosa's writing. I fully plan on reading her entire backlog.
Up Next
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
Sleep is Always they Answer
Don't let the amount of time it took to read this feel you, viewers. Work has been super busy and I haven't been able to listen, but I'm getting back on track.
I also want to start doing a different set up for my reviews so bear with me while I get that formatting sorted out.
The Favorite quote
"When I don't want to deal with something, sleep is the answer. Always."
The Characters
Max: Sweet, sweet Max. I could not have loved you more, even in your stupidest moments.
Lina: Lina, baby. I am so so glad you found someone to be your safe space. It is important to me that everyone find their safe space.
The Things I Loved
I loved the way that Max became Lina's safe space. It meant so much to me as someone who is "super emotional" and working not to be. I want someone that I can cry in front of and not worry about how they are going to react to the tears. I want a Max.
The Things I Didn't Love
It took a lot of reminding for me to remember that Max was the reason for Lina and Andrew's failed wedding. If it weren't for being reminded of this, the way Lina treated Max a large part of this book bothered me. I honestly wanted to see them reconcile a lot sooner, but when keeping that in mind, I could understand and get behind it.
The Final Thoughts
Once I finally got through the book, I adored it so much. The representation was beautiful and I adore Mia Sosa's writing. I fully plan on reading her entire backlog.
Up Next
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
I'm Not a Romantasy Girlie, BUT...
I do have massive FOMO and Y'ALL. The FOMO was BIG with this one.
The Tropes
- [✔️] war college
- [✔️] enemies to lovers
- [✔️] rival families
- [✔️] powerful fmc
- [✔️] shadow daddy
The Characters
Violet: Girlie-pop, you badass bitch. I love you. You also can be so fucking dense. Not realizing your power after the first kiss? Bitch please. You have got to get out more.
Xaden: No thoughts outside hi shadow daddy.
The Things I Loved
Shadows. Dragons. Enemies to lovers. What was there not to love?
The Things I Didn't Love
I've truly got nothing y'all.
The Final Verdict
If you enjoy any type of romantasy and want a pet dragon, get on the waitlist of this book right fucking now
I do have massive FOMO and Y'ALL. The FOMO was BIG with this one.
The Tropes
- [✔️] war college
- [✔️] enemies to lovers
- [✔️] rival families
- [✔️] powerful fmc
- [✔️] shadow daddy
The Characters
Violet: Girlie-pop, you badass bitch. I love you. You also can be so fucking dense. Not realizing your power after the first kiss? Bitch please. You have got to get out more.
Xaden: No thoughts outside hi shadow daddy.
The Things I Loved
Shadows. Dragons. Enemies to lovers. What was there not to love?
The Things I Didn't Love
I've truly got nothing y'all.
The Final Verdict
If you enjoy any type of romantasy and want a pet dragon, get on the waitlist of this book right fucking now