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Merissa (13866 KP) rated Black Water Magic (Teagan Blackwater #1) in Books

Feb 24, 2021 (Updated Aug 3, 2023)  
Black Water Magic (Teagan Blackwater #1)
Black Water Magic (Teagan Blackwater #1)
Leslie Scott | 2021 | Paranormal, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
BLACK WATER MAGIC is the first book in the Teagan Blackwater series, and it starts with the magical murder of Nola as Teagan lazes around in post-coital bliss. Now Teagan is on the back foot as she tries to figure out her new role, gain the respect of the magical community, solve a murder, and break a curse.

I enjoyed this book from start to finish, with the different characters and their secrets. It is only the first book in the series, so I expected there to be parts of world-building, back-story, etc. I can't say as I particularly liked Colby, ignoring the fact that he's a Viking Demi Demon!

The tropes of gay best friend and being naïve are a bit overdone for my liking, but it works for this story. I really can't wait until Teagan grows into her powers though, and fights on an equal footing.

A smooth pace, well-written, and with a great storyline, this is definitely recommended by me.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Feb 24, 2021
  
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Merissa (13866 KP) rated Yes, Forever (Yes, Forever #1-5) in Books

Jun 6, 2023  
Yes, Forever (Yes, Forever #1-5)
Yes, Forever (Yes, Forever #1-5)
Bailey Bradford | 2016 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the story of John and Benji. John suffers from a mental illness, a chemical imbalance which causes depression. Benji has just moved in with his granddad due to his previous relationship breaking down. These two have instant chemistry but have their own road bumps to sort out before things smooth out.

This is a story with many parts - you not only have John with his depression, but you also have Benji with his own issues, plus John's best friend Henry with his. You also have families thrown into the mix, the issue of having sex without protection, and a 'gay' church.

I found it difficult to find any empathy with either of the main characters. I would lean more towards John as I have also suffered from depression and can understand his feelings. Benji didn't come across quite as Bailey Bradford wanted him to I think. I'm glad these two are together, but they didn't 'grab' me like other characters of hers have.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 16, 2016