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Merissa (14214 KP) rated Toxic B!tch in Books
Sep 10, 2025
TOXIC B!TCH is a standalone featuring a morally grey FEMALE character! Yep, you heard me. How many male characters have I read? This is the only one I can think of where it's the female, and let me tell you... I loved it!
Malik is such a teddy bear - sweet and naive, yet very conscious of his weight. As far as Indigo is concerned, he is everything she never knew she needed, and she is VERY protective of him. Although, to be fair, her idea of protection are slightly different to mine! š I didn't cry about what happened though. Malik didn't deserve the treatment he received from someone else.
I thought this was brilliantly written - dark, deadly, delightfully crazy, and yet a body positive story too. The one thing I absolutely adored was the interplay between Indigo and Malik - even before he found out all about her. She is feisty and sassy, with no filter, and he is there for it. He loves that she doesn't play games, and she is just what he needs too.
Another hit by this author that I read in one sitting because I simply couldn't put it down. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Sep 10, 2025
Malik is such a teddy bear - sweet and naive, yet very conscious of his weight. As far as Indigo is concerned, he is everything she never knew she needed, and she is VERY protective of him. Although, to be fair, her idea of protection are slightly different to mine! š I didn't cry about what happened though. Malik didn't deserve the treatment he received from someone else.
I thought this was brilliantly written - dark, deadly, delightfully crazy, and yet a body positive story too. The one thing I absolutely adored was the interplay between Indigo and Malik - even before he found out all about her. She is feisty and sassy, with no filter, and he is there for it. He loves that she doesn't play games, and she is just what he needs too.
Another hit by this author that I read in one sitting because I simply couldn't put it down. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Sep 10, 2025
Silas's Sweetheart (Divergent Omegaverse #4)
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A summons home changes everything for Silas Starling. Can he confront his fears before itās too...
MM Paranormal Omegaverse Romance
Merissa (14214 KP) rated Alpha's Curvy Obsession (Primal Alphas #8) in Books
Mar 30, 2026 (Updated Mar 30, 2026)
ALPHA'S CURVY OBSESSION is novella number 8 in the Primal Alphas series. As far as I can tell, they are all standalone, so reading them in any order is fine.
This is a fast-paced, insta-love between an art collector and an artist. He is older, established, and a billionaire. She is twenty-two, just starting out in life, and living on ramen noodles. He has been obsessed for three years, but only now gets to meet her properly.
The premise of the story is an intriguing one, but it never really fulfils its promise. A lot is skimmed over, which I know is usually the way with a novella, but for the topics covered, I feel it should have more depth. It is definitely more focused on the steamy scenes rather than the story. And maybe it was how I read it, but the timeline didn't fully match up. She wins the award, he invites her to his gallery, she goes into heat for three days, and is pregnant by the end of it. But then the next chapter says six months later, and she's only four-and-a-half months pregnant? Maybe I missed something? I would also have liked the cover to represent the FMC.
Anyway, if you're after a steamy omegaverse, then this might be just what you wanted.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Mar 30, 2026
This is a fast-paced, insta-love between an art collector and an artist. He is older, established, and a billionaire. She is twenty-two, just starting out in life, and living on ramen noodles. He has been obsessed for three years, but only now gets to meet her properly.
The premise of the story is an intriguing one, but it never really fulfils its promise. A lot is skimmed over, which I know is usually the way with a novella, but for the topics covered, I feel it should have more depth. It is definitely more focused on the steamy scenes rather than the story. And maybe it was how I read it, but the timeline didn't fully match up. She wins the award, he invites her to his gallery, she goes into heat for three days, and is pregnant by the end of it. But then the next chapter says six months later, and she's only four-and-a-half months pregnant? Maybe I missed something? I would also have liked the cover to represent the FMC.
Anyway, if you're after a steamy omegaverse, then this might be just what you wanted.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Mar 30, 2026
Fever (Songbird #1)
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Singing in the shower takes on a whole new meaning in Melissa Pearl's first New Adult Contemporary...
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Morgan loves three things; Books, women, and being single. But when Grad school costs more than her...
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Bearly There (City Shifters #1)
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One surly bear and one bunny boyā¦what could possibly go wrong? Jagger Osterman is having a bad...
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Debbiereadsbook (1856 KP) rated From A to Us (Vermont Trailblazers #3) in Books
Oct 9, 2026
I am loving this series!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarain, I was gifted my copy of this book.
Ok, so!
I might lose control of this review, so please bare with me, cos I freaking loved this one!
Eli is super cheerful, but puts on a front and Nolan sees Eli, really sees him. And I loved that, he saw Eli right from the start.
I loved that the relationship between Nolan and Eli's sister wasn't given too much page space. It's mentioned a couple of times, when the guys are soul searching, but since it's ten long years ago, it's not dragged out. Even Eli's sister wasn't bothered!
The letters had me gripped! I loved them and how Nolan and Eli use inspiration from them. I did have a clue as to who that might be, really early on and I loved how that all played out.
Steamy, yes, these guys have powerful chemistry right from the start and they do not let up!
I'm loving that these are hockey-light. Just enough to keep you engaged, but not too much so you lose focus. And when I say you, I mean me!
Please, please tell me there will be more, I'm loving these books and I need more of them in my life!
I'm reigning this in, and shutting it down now!
5 full and shiny stars!!
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
Ok, so!
I might lose control of this review, so please bare with me, cos I freaking loved this one!
Eli is super cheerful, but puts on a front and Nolan sees Eli, really sees him. And I loved that, he saw Eli right from the start.
I loved that the relationship between Nolan and Eli's sister wasn't given too much page space. It's mentioned a couple of times, when the guys are soul searching, but since it's ten long years ago, it's not dragged out. Even Eli's sister wasn't bothered!
The letters had me gripped! I loved them and how Nolan and Eli use inspiration from them. I did have a clue as to who that might be, really early on and I loved how that all played out.
Steamy, yes, these guys have powerful chemistry right from the start and they do not let up!
I'm loving that these are hockey-light. Just enough to keep you engaged, but not too much so you lose focus. And when I say you, I mean me!
Please, please tell me there will be more, I'm loving these books and I need more of them in my life!
I'm reigning this in, and shutting it down now!
5 full and shiny stars!!
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Merissa (14214 KP) rated The Du Lac Princess (The Du Lac Chronicles #3) in Books
Nov 21, 2017
The Du Lac Princess (The Du Lac Chronicles #3) by Mary Anne Yarde
The Du Lac Princess is the third book in The Du Lac Chronicles, and we start off how it The Du Lac Devil ended. Back in the 6th Century, the world was a harsh place, and Amandine learns this more than most people do. She goes through horrors that you would not believe, but still somehow holds onto life. Merton, now known as Galahad, has been told that she is dead. Together with his own horrific injuries, he doesn't want to live without her, but also clings to life. Garren has returned, Josephine is a poisoned viper, Budic is a bully. All the characters we have grown to love (or hate) are here, and the story will pull you in and not let go until the last page has been turned. Even then, you will want for more!
There is one new character that needs her own mention, and that is Tegan. She was a knight in Arthur's court, in love with Lancelot. She has her own tale to tell, and her own way of telling it, so I won't even try. All I will say is that Tegan wriggled into my heart, and I was sad when we heard no more about her. I am fervently hoping that she will make a reappearance in the next book.
Exceptionally written, with no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt my reading flow, The Du Lac Princess is an astounding read of the highest quality. With impeccable research and honour to traditions of a time gone by, this book and series continue to fascinate. I am happy to learn there will be more in this series, and can't wait to continue. Absolutely and utterly recommended.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
There is one new character that needs her own mention, and that is Tegan. She was a knight in Arthur's court, in love with Lancelot. She has her own tale to tell, and her own way of telling it, so I won't even try. All I will say is that Tegan wriggled into my heart, and I was sad when we heard no more about her. I am fervently hoping that she will make a reappearance in the next book.
Exceptionally written, with no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt my reading flow, The Du Lac Princess is an astounding read of the highest quality. With impeccable research and honour to traditions of a time gone by, this book and series continue to fascinate. I am happy to learn there will be more in this series, and can't wait to continue. Absolutely and utterly recommended.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Triangles in Books
Apr 27, 2018
The thing about Ellen Hopkins is she writes about the stuff that everyone knows happens, but nobody is willing to admit to. She gives emotion and reason to why people make the choices we do, and what they feel like in the middle of a messy hurtful situation. She is the opposite of happyland syndrome. She tells it how it is.
I had read a little bit of Hopkins's work before: I started Crank (When I say started I mean read the first few pages) and loved it, but I was busy and never got the chance to get into it. But I got an ARC of Triangles, so I sat down and read itāand after one page I was hooked.
If you've been reading my blog at all, you know I'm not a person who likes stories about love gone wrong and marriages failing and extramarital sex etc. because I'm a Christian, and a romantic, and a softie (read 'wimp'). But I went ahead and dove into this book, because I knew Hopkins is a good writer.
It surpassed my expectations. I should have expected her to be this awesome, since obviously she's pretty famous and everyone else figured it out before I did, but I really am blown away, not only by her blunt yet graceful storytelling, but by her nerve to tackle the stories nobody wants to tell: a dying child, a gay son, a pregnant teen, sexual disease, threesomes, a woman sleeping with her best friend's husbandā¦ it's all in here. Yet, it's not plot overkill. She made it work. Somehow.
Though, be warned. Since she does say it like it is, this book is not for the easily offended. But if you're willing to look past the content, there's a gem waiting for you about forgiveness, hope, and what love really means.
Content/recommendation: explicit sexual content, swearing. Ages 18+
I had read a little bit of Hopkins's work before: I started Crank (When I say started I mean read the first few pages) and loved it, but I was busy and never got the chance to get into it. But I got an ARC of Triangles, so I sat down and read itāand after one page I was hooked.
If you've been reading my blog at all, you know I'm not a person who likes stories about love gone wrong and marriages failing and extramarital sex etc. because I'm a Christian, and a romantic, and a softie (read 'wimp'). But I went ahead and dove into this book, because I knew Hopkins is a good writer.
It surpassed my expectations. I should have expected her to be this awesome, since obviously she's pretty famous and everyone else figured it out before I did, but I really am blown away, not only by her blunt yet graceful storytelling, but by her nerve to tackle the stories nobody wants to tell: a dying child, a gay son, a pregnant teen, sexual disease, threesomes, a woman sleeping with her best friend's husbandā¦ it's all in here. Yet, it's not plot overkill. She made it work. Somehow.
Though, be warned. Since she does say it like it is, this book is not for the easily offended. But if you're willing to look past the content, there's a gem waiting for you about forgiveness, hope, and what love really means.
Content/recommendation: explicit sexual content, swearing. Ages 18+
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Icons (Icons, #1) in Books
Apr 27, 2018
This book had a lot of potential, and I was really getting into itā¦ before I just got too out of it to keep going. Maybe one day Iāll read it again but I stopped at chapter 8.
There are only two reasons why. Which is really too bad because like I said, there was A LOT of potential here.
1. Emotionally sappy. Sap city, guys. "It was like āOur wrists touched and I felt it tingling down my arm and into my toes to the depths of my soulā kind of sappy. Overdramatic is another way to say it. Iāve talked about this before, and Iām sure Iāll talk about it againā¦ romantic scenes are hard to write. But if you suck at them, find a way to tell the romantic story without writing sucky scenes.
2. The story itself was almost a repeat of The Hunger Games. Now I know, there are a lot of major differences, but letās look at the similarities: An evil all-powerful and all-controlling government, a creepy government leader, a boy and a girl who are totally in love with each other but wonāt admit it are trying to bring it down and just get back to the way things are supposed to be, they get brought to the main city and forced to participate in something they donāt want to do but donāt have a choice inā¦ etc. Also, love triangle. Yeah. Itās The Hunger Games but more sci-fi technically advanced.
It just wasnāt for me. That being said, there were a lot of good things about it! It was exciting, it drew you in right away, the characters were distinct, the setting and descriptions were excellent. It was just those two things that kept coming back to me, and I knew there was no way I was going to be able to finish listening to it.
Content/Recommendation: occasional use of light language. Ages 13+
There are only two reasons why. Which is really too bad because like I said, there was A LOT of potential here.
1. Emotionally sappy. Sap city, guys. "It was like āOur wrists touched and I felt it tingling down my arm and into my toes to the depths of my soulā kind of sappy. Overdramatic is another way to say it. Iāve talked about this before, and Iām sure Iāll talk about it againā¦ romantic scenes are hard to write. But if you suck at them, find a way to tell the romantic story without writing sucky scenes.
2. The story itself was almost a repeat of The Hunger Games. Now I know, there are a lot of major differences, but letās look at the similarities: An evil all-powerful and all-controlling government, a creepy government leader, a boy and a girl who are totally in love with each other but wonāt admit it are trying to bring it down and just get back to the way things are supposed to be, they get brought to the main city and forced to participate in something they donāt want to do but donāt have a choice inā¦ etc. Also, love triangle. Yeah. Itās The Hunger Games but more sci-fi technically advanced.
It just wasnāt for me. That being said, there were a lot of good things about it! It was exciting, it drew you in right away, the characters were distinct, the setting and descriptions were excellent. It was just those two things that kept coming back to me, and I knew there was no way I was going to be able to finish listening to it.
Content/Recommendation: occasional use of light language. Ages 13+