Review: Charring Bones

Charring Bones by Brandy Hynes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This entire series was amazing, BUT THIS BOOK?! The cherry on top. I loved this one the most for sure. Gage and Ainsley were my FAVVV.

These books all start off by saying they could be read as standalone, but the author really believes you need to read them all for the full picture, and I totally agree. The characters, the story, the little details, they all really show through each book. Watching how it all grows and comes together was perfection.

This was full of the dark mafia vibes that I look forward to reading about. Such a perfect ending to this series. I will admit that the last chapter or two threw me. I did see that the "missing years" can be found in Brandy's new series about the Noire Brothers, AND I CANNOT WAITTTTT.

Bang! by AJR?! Are you kidding?!

What to expect:
Dual POV
Mafia/Secret Society
Jealous/Possessive hero
Action/ Suspense
Second Chance
Enemies to Lovers
Forced proximity
Trauma healing
Obsessed MMC
Strong FMC
Found family
Touch her and unalive
Morally Gray MMC and FMC
Spice
Band of Brothers


I AM SCREAMING BECAUSE THIS WAS SO FING GOODDDDD.
Please read it. Thank you.

Review: The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain by Hannah Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was actually so cute. I won't lie, I almost quit reading a few chapters in. It didn't really read like a book, more of a diary, and I wasn't really vibing. However, I stuck with it, and it picked up. Still a bit slow, but once it started reading more like a story, I really enjoyed it. It REALLY picked up once Sebastian entered lol.

I have loved Hannah Brown since she was the bachelorette. I think this book added to my love for her. Yes, it was slow at the start, but the way the story played out was so sweet. A heartwarming second chance romance that was the perfect start to summer.

The audio was also very well read! I think that helped a lot with my reading. I had started with physically reading, but once I was able to listen, it picked up. Cherami Leigh did such a great job reading. She really brought the emotion needed in the tough parts. She was easy to listen to, and I cannot wait to find more books she reads for!

Second chance romance
Romanic comedy
Hawaii / Summer setting
Forced proximity
Fake dating (ish)
Adventurous
Single POV
Right person / wrong time
PCOS and Miscarriage representation
Miscommunication
Self worth discovery

Review: Savor It

Savor It by Tarah DeWitt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have LOVED jumping on the Tarah DeWitt train. This book was so sweet to read. I read Left of Forever first (they are all standalone), and seeing those characters in a different way was so sweet. I loved the friendships all the characters grow together, and they have such a strong group of people that is amazing to read about. The connection with Sage and Indy was my favorite. I loved it. Tarah DeWitt has become an instant buy author for me, for sure.

Close proximity
Fake dating
Grumpy / sunshine
Small town
Instant connection
Slow burn
Summer vibes

Review: Shield of Sparrows

Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You are telling me this is her DEBUT into romantasy?! It was SO. GOOD. The banter, the quests, the excitement and slow burn. I ate this up so fast. I think the plot was great, and addicting, it definitely had me hooked from the beginning. The tension between The Guardian and Odessa *chefs kiss*. I do think the "twist" was very expected, and not really a surprise. HOWEVER, the ending cliffhanger?! You're going to leave us with that?! I am dead.

Romantasy
Slow burn
Enemies to lovers
Cursed Kingdoms
Arranged marriage
Hidden identity
Forbidden romance
He falls first

Review: Tourist Trap

Tourist Trap by Morgan Elizabeth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was fun, light, and funny. I loved everything about it! The fun beach games, the support of found family and new friends. Really anything by Morgan Elizabeth is amazing. Claire and Miles were perfection. Great read to get me ready for summer!

Grumpy / sunshine
Found family
Beach games
Summer read
Brothers Ex
Best friends brother
Summer bucket list
Age gap
Forced proximity
Roommates

Review: Kiss Me

Kiss Me by Willow Winters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Y'all. The prologue alone HOOKED me. I instantly needed more of this book, and it did not disappoint.

Zander and Ella...

Review: Dark Harmony

Dark Harmony by Laura Thalassa
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I don't know what I expected. I knew what was coming, and was not surprised in anyway.

It was a great story line, but it did not keep me hooked because of how predictable it was. I loved the series as a whole, I just wish it would have kept me on my toes a bit more!

Review: Visions of Darkness

Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

“I will always come for you.”
“You are what my heart knows.”

This was my first A.L. Jackson book, and I enjoyed it! The world building was great, and I loved the characters so much! Aria and Pax are perfect for each other. We love a man that is protective and morally grey. I think what bothers me the most is the cliff hanger?! I mean... COME ON.

Tropes:
Romantasy
Fated mates
Forbidden
Morally grey MMC
Only one bed (we love to see it)
Touch her and unalive
Dual POV

Review: This Vicious Dream

This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

YESSS. This was SOO GOOD. Everything I ever wanted wrapped up into one beautifully read audio book. Meg Sylvan and Tim Paige read this better than I would have in my head. Listening to them had me hooked, and I think they were perfect for Calysian and Madinia. I think the plot was addictive, and really kept me engaged.

The cliff hanger is rough, so thats neat. Thank you for that.

Thank you Netgalley, Stacia Stark, and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to the audio early!

Also, a special thank you to Stacia Stark for gifting a physical arc of this book at the Apollycon event! It is stunning and I am so glad I was able to be there!

Dual POV
Touch her and die
Rivals to lovers
Forced proximity
Vengeful Gods
Hidden identities
Secrets
Spice

Review: Tracing Scars

Tracing Scars by Brandy Hynes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An audio with Teddy Hamilton? Sold.

Ty and Rena were great. I really enjoyed the banter, and some of the wild things Rena would say lol.

Ty's story was heart breaking, but I loved all the good that has come from it and all he has done.

This series just keeps getting better and better! I loved the second, and thought it would be my fav, but this one is having my second guess my choices lol.

I loved Ty and Rena's characters, and the characteristics they each had. Both were so easy to fall in love with. The plot was addicting and had me hooked the entire time.

Avery Caris and Teddy Hamilton did such a great job bringing them to life.

Rival families
Found family
Dark romance
Mafia/secret society
Forbidden relationship
Pining
Morally grey
Trama / grief healing
Brothers best friend

Review: Carving Graves

Carving Graves by Brandy Hynes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Omg. I thought I loved the first book, but this one now has my heart. I had loved Celeste the moment we were introduced in book one. Book two only made me love her more. Celeste and Liam were so perfect together, and I loooved how easily their love blossomed. Liam is a love sick puppy when it comes to her, and I knew the moment he found her in that hotel room that he would never let anything happen to her. I honestly think that was my favorite part of the story for both characters. The strength Celeste had in that moment, and the connection Liam had to know something was wrong. *chefs kiss*. This series has been addictive and I cannot wait to see what happens next!


Authors note: While the novel can stand alone, significant character development and important details about the character’s lives will be missed without first reading BURNING IVY.

What to expect in this book:
Jealous/Possessive Hero
Mafia/Secret Society
Found Family
Forbidden/ Secret Relationship
Close Proximity
He falls first and falls Hard.
Action/Suspense
Touch her and Die
Praise

Review: Change of Pace

Change of Pace by Kayla Grosse
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Omg. Kayla Grosse makes me cry and feel all the feels. This was so sweet and fun! The plot and concept of the book was so cute, and kept me engaged the entire time. I loved Asher (called Ash) and Jesse (called Jesse), and the connection they shared was so sweet. This book included many of my main tropes, and I think that is what I enjoyed most!

The way Ash cared for Jesse was perfection. He was patient and kind, while also trying his best to not treat her differently and I think that is what I loved most. He was patient, and gave her the time and space she needed to process everything, and really helped grow her confidence. Jesse's change and mindset through out the book only got better and better. I think it really shows how different things can be when you have people in your corner that care for you and want to see you succeed.

Victoria Connolly and Grayson Owens were amazing to listen to. While looking at the cover of the book I already had in mind what I thought they would sound like, and Victoria and Grayson matched it perfectly. They really brought the emotion need to each character, and I cannot wait to listen to more books narrated by them!

Thank you Netgalley, Kayla Grosse and Dreamscape Select!

Read if you like:
One night stand
Best friends brother
Bucket list
Close proximity
One bed
Insta love/lust
Heart condition rep
Cat dad

Review: This Vicious Dream

This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

YESSS. This was SOO GOOD. Everything I ever wanted wrapped up into one beautifully read audio book. Meg Sylvan and Tim Paige read this better than I would have in my head. Listening to them had me hooked, and I think they were perfect for Calysian and Madinia. I think the plot was addictive, and really kept me engaged.

The cliff hanger is rough, so thats neat. Thank you for that.

Thank you Netgalley, Stacia Stark, and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to the audio early!

Also, a special thank you to Stacia Stark for gifting a physical arc of this book at the Apollycon event! It is stunning and I am so glad I was able to be there!

Dual POV
Touch her and die
Rivals to lovers
Forced proximity
Vengeful Gods
Hidden identities
Secrets
Spice

Review: Visions of Darkness

Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

“I will always come for you.”
“You are what my heart knows.”

This was my first A.L. Jackson book, and I enjoyed it! The world building was great, and I loved the characters so much! Aria and Pax are perfect for each other. We love a man that is protective and morally grey. I think what bothers me the most is the cliff hanger?! I mean... COME ON.

Tropes:
Romantasy
Fated mates
Forbidden
Morally grey MMC
Only one bed (we love to see it)
Touch her and unalive
Dual POV

Review: Burning Ivy

Burning Ivy by Brandy Hynes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What?! The beginning of this book starts by saying it is best to go in blind, so that is what I did. OMG I was not expecting to enjoy this so much!

Ivy and Wells were such amazing characters. Really, they all were. The found family was very much in this book. All of the "minor" characters had such a big impact on Ivy and Wells, and how their relationship played out.

Ivy was such a strong FMC. Her life is turned upside down when she finds out, that in order to get her inheritance, she needs to be married... within the next three months... Enter Wells. A chance encounter and conversation that leads to two people realizing just how much they could help each other.

While adjusting to her new married life, Ivy learns new things about Wells, his friends, and even her family. But again, her life is turned upside down when she learns that people are not only after Wells, but her too.

The action and plot in this story had me hooked from cover to cover. I loved getting to know each character, and trying to piece everything together.

The audio was amazing. The duet narration by Mollie Stark and Sean Masters was easy to listen to, and they each did such a great job bringing Ivy and Wells to life. The emotion portrayed was great, and it kept me engaged and wanting more.

Thank you to Valentine PR for the opportunity to listed to this Duet!


Read if you like:
Dark mafia romance
Millionaire romance
Marriage of convenience
Age gap
Hidden identity
Secret society
Forced proximity
Virgin FMC
Possessive MMC
Boy obsessed
Touch her and die
Found family
Praise