Emery

The writing in this book was so raw and that made it so much better

Reading this book certainly challenged my mind. It made me wonder if I've been living too comfortably in the circle of comfort I've put myself in. Do I take enough risks to grow myself? Do I give myself challenges I know I can succeed in to avoid possible failure? Am I too afraid of failure to thrive and grow?

Dom and Ally

Enjoyed the story and the characters, but it was too dramatic sometimes for no reason? Like you lost the kid once and then lost him again a few pages later?

I wish I had had this book when I was single! Even so, I found many great quotes and lines that inspired me. I think so much of this is applicable to you no matter where you are in your life journey, but it's worth a read.

4.5 stars - the book was so easy to devour but she drops this huge twist on us at the end and I felt it seemed underdeveloped and the FMC didn't explore it enough to seal this story up

Bad bitch energy

I really felt that the story was underdeveloped. For a short read, it is possible to pack a solid story in without too many words. But I was left wanting when it came to the plot and overall story line. The writing felt rushed and I found myself confused sometimes by what the writer wanted me to understand. Normally insta-love is a trope I enjoy but this just didn't feel like it was working for me. I had higher expectations, and unfortunately was let down.

I swear to God Abby Jimenez could write me a hate note and I would love it. She is honest to God one of my most favorite writers and Part of Your World is my favorite book of hers to date. Alexis and Daniel's story truly took me on a roller coaster of emotions and at one point I swear Jimenez reached through the pages of my Kindle and ripped my heart out of my chest. Anyways I'm obsessed. Five stars.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review upon completing my read through.

As someone who has only a basic understanding of Spanish from high school, I had my worries about the use of both languages within the book as I've had difficulties with other books. However, Mera did a great job of using it to elevate the dialogue and provided context clues without giving us a direct translation. I felt this was an artistic choice that worked to the advantage of the story without distracting from it.

I found the FMC to be enjoyable. Often in this realm of books the FMC is too much of an underdog, too beautiful, too perfect. Carmen is instead not beautiful, strong but not perfect, and is instead more human like us readers. Her flaws are presented to us, but not in a way of being “perfectly imperfect”. Overall, she felt more real that FMC of similar books in this genre.

Overall, I felt the characters exuded a depth to them that is hard to find in fiction these days and the story was set up in a clean and bold fashion. As a lover of fantasy, I enjoyed this new take on a dystopian reality with blood magic and dysfunctional caste system. I look forward to the next book and finding out what happens next!

Chilling. Dark. Eerie. I swear the hairs on the back of my neck were up right from the beginning.

So. Good.

Lots of grammar errors

Amazing. The plot was so well developed and had me on the edge of my seat. Slow to get to the action so to speak, but I enjoyed it. It kept me wondering what would happen and when.

Bennett <3 <3 <3 he is everything. That is all.

Meghan Quinn could hit me with her car and I would thank her. Everything she writes, I devour.

It was good, okay. However, I felt very stupid reading it because wow some of the ideas were way over my head despite my degrees. Anyway, I really enjoyed it and liked half the characters but in a good way. I particularly enjoyed the back and forth love/hate of certain characters and getting to enjoy disliking characters. Normally it feels like we readers are supposed to love all the main characters, so this was a refreshing take to me. Can't wait to read the next book!

I wanted to like this more because I loved Sibby in Haunting/Hunting Adeline. However, I do wish we had gotten more of her backstory and her victories over evil because it felt more like just reading strictly porn (some of the scenarios did not feel possible given the henchmen's quantity and physical descriptions). I love HD Carlton and will read literally anything she writes, but this one just happens to be my least favorite.

Very good story. I enjoy Melanie Harlow's novels and this one was no exception. Well-written with a strong plot line. As always, I love a good twist where the ex shows up and wants her back and whines about how he made a mistake. Yes, sir, you did. And Lucas is to. die. for.

HD Carlton is always a favorite of mine. I LOVE that we are given strong female leads. These women have their flaws and own them. And the men are always swoon worth and hot as hell. I'd give this 5 stars for the dirty talk alone.

Elin Hilderbrand has been a favorite author of mine since high school. This was a good read because I enjoyed the mystery and the layout of the plot. I did not give five stars because I felt like the character development was a little lacking, but I can acknowledge that is hard to do with so many main characters.

At first I was unsure if I liked the book, I really had no idea what was in store for me. The entire time I just felt like everyone was lying. Which is why the ending completely threw me for a loop. Wow. Just wow.

This book ripped my heart out and stomped on it. In the very best way.

I did not expect to like this so much

Had me guessing the entire book. I swear I had it solved time and time and was completely wrong.