Heretic (Hellmage Chronicles, #1)
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The Hellmages, outcasts who feed on the deaths of friends, enemies, and each other, are shaking the...
Dark Fantasy Paranrormal Romance
High Tide (Olympic Cove #5)
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A human, a mer, and a satyr walk into a cove... When Scott Siddell learns that he’s not quite...
MMM Urban Fantasy Romance
The Rune Stone (Dr DuLac series #3)
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When Dr Viv DuLac, medievalist and academic, finds a mysterious runic inscription on a Rune Stone in...
Historical Fantasy Time Travel Time Slip Romance Mystery
Ali A (82 KP) rated The Poison Season in Books
Dec 8, 2022
Leelo was born and raised coexisting with the Wandering Forest located on the small island of Endla, and as much as she loves her community, she struggles with the fact that because her brother is an incanto, one without magic, he will be exiled by his next birthday.
When Leelo sees an outsider on the verge of drowning, she knows what she’s supposed to do - but in an instant, Leelo betrays everything she’s ever grown up. This leads to discoveries and consequences for both Leelo and the outsider, Jaren. But, as they grow closer, Leelo begins to question every fabric of her life.
I really enjoyed the premise of this novel - a creepy, evil forest that kills outsiders? Sign me up! Mara Rutherford did an amazing job at world building in this novel and establishing Leelo as a character. Because of how established she was, when Leelo begins to question her beliefs and lifestyle, it makes the book all the more interesting. It also gives you a bit of a chance to piece together your assumptions of the puzzle pieces Leelo is gathering and it was kind of fun to be able to say, “I knew it…”, when some of it came together.
The romance aspect of this novel is kind of what I would expect from a YA - not exactly instant love, but it was kind of close to it. But, Leelo and Jaren were sweet and I actually enjoyed their relationship and how they learned about each other and though it felt a little rushed, I still was rooting for them.
Overall, I think anyone who loves a good fantasy romance would greatly enjoy this book. And, even if you don’t like romance novels, I still think fantasy readers would enjoy the world building Rutherford has done.
*Thank you Inkyard Press for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
BookwormMama14 (18 KP) rated Just the Way You Are (Pleasant Gap Romance #1) in Books
Jan 2, 2019
Chocolate kisses, closet kisses, abandoned tower kisses, leave you senseless kisses...This book is PACKED with such romance that you may need to take precautionary actions to prevent injury from fainting! (such as a fainting couch, fan, smelling salts, etc.)
Don't let the passion fool you though. Pepper writes such sweet, unadulterated romance coupled with complete and total redemption. It blows my mind every single time I read one of her books. Just the Way You Are is the first contemporary novel I have read of Pepper's, and this easily makes it to the top of my favorite Rom Com stories EVER. I wish to see this in movie form so badly! "Ghirardelli in human form"...yes please! Haha!
The adventure, the romance, the grace...all woven together creates a beautiful masterpiece.
I received a complimentary copy of Just the Way You Are. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
Imprisoned Heir (Atlantis Institute For Dangerous Criminals #1)
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We're the most dangerous criminals... They call me Nyx. Under the cover of night, I used to steal...
Urban Fantasy Romance
The Last Son of Venus by Dion Marc
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Alone and in London for the first time, Alex Anderson is being hunted by the darkness as the fates...
MM Dark Urban Fantasy
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Light of Kaska in Books
Jan 11, 2021
It's my second story by the author, the other being The Huntress which I loved.
I'm not entirely a fan of sci-fi stories but Michelle has this way of weaving a tale that is heavy on the romance while still being very sci-fi/fantasy, and since I read books for the romance aspect most of the time they are right up my street.
I came to like Chase Stryker from early on and Sukeza grew on me the more she protested against his capture. Reading about their evolving relationship was great and I was urging them to stop being stubborn and just get together.
The relationship between Harle and Chase was fun to read about too. I'm used to reading about the relationship between female friends but the friendship between those two had me chuckling at times.
The synopsis didn't give much away with how this story would play out but I really enjoyed the journey over the three main places mentioned in the book and could picture them in my head.
I look forward to reading more books by the author.
Night's Deep Hush (Reveler #4)
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Dreaming turns dangerous... Malcolm Rook and Jordan Lane are on the run from powerful forces that...
Urban Fantasy Romance