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Nat (the guide) did a wonderful job creating this audiobook. 

The narrator is the perfect choice for this audiobook. He brought the story to life and did it justice. 

This book will make more sense if you read The Queer Principles of Kit Webb first. The two books have overlap and this book starts off where Kit Webb left off. 

There isn't much going on in this book. I didn't see a clear plot. The beginning of this book gives Marian and Rob's perspective of what happened where the first book left off, which I liked. You see their relationship start and we see how the first book played out behind the scenes such as how characters were responsible for actions that set the first book into place. It was over halfway before something was about to happen, but it went just as quickly as it came. 

Overall I enjoyed this story. I's like to see third book to see what mischief all the characters get into together. 

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I listened to this as an audiobook.

I enjoyed the duel perspectives of this story and the two narrators chosen. I would have like to have the male/female do their respective parts in the chapters.

Overall it's a cute story.

After reading The Wishing Game I had to get this book. I love this author's writing and story telling. 

I'm from WV and I loved how well the state is represented it doesn't include any stereotypes even in a joking manner from a character. 

This is a slower pace story, but it's a story I didn't want to rush through. Throughout the story we have a narrator commenting on what is happening and there is an option to skip a chapter. I did not skip the chapter and found it helpful in understanding Jeremy better. 

The world created in this story is magical and beautiful. I wish I could visit this world myself. I loved the characters and character growth and how the story develops. 

The last 50 or so pages does lag, but there is quite if a bit story to still wrap up. It's worth it. The ending felt fitting for the story. 

I saw that nod to The Wishing Game in the story. 

If you enjoyed The Wishing Game you'll love this one. Both stories have some similarities, but not in a formula aspect. 

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. 

The narrator chosen for this story was a good choice. I liked the way they told the story and voiced the characters in the story. 

For the audience this story is intended for it is engaging and interesting. The main character sets out to solve the mystery of why his town no longer has a library. The story does include multiple POVs from characters and overall the transition to each character is easy to follow. Each character has a part of the story to tell and the readers sees how it comes together. There is even a perspective from a cat who loved that library as much as anyone. 

Thank you Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this story.

This book was just as good as the first. 

The characters are enjoyable and I especially like the three little witches Gwyn has decided to help along the way. 

The story was up and down for me. Some parts were really great and some felt slow for the story progression, but overall I enjoyed it. It was the perfect read to go in and out of and not miss anything. A great book for the fall. 

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this.

The Horn's Hoax is a fast paced fantasy story filled with magic, portals and good versus evil.
A few parts of the story that could have used more detail or included more of that particular story line, but overall this was a wonderfully told story. The author has left it with a cliffhanger and I can't wait for the next installment.

Fantasy isn't my usual go to, but I was drawn to this with our boys in mind and I know they will love it!

Thank you Hector Cantu Kalifa and Love Books Tour for the free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Narrator: I enjoyed the narrator chosen for this book. She did an excellent job bringing each character and the story to life. Listening to it made it feel like I was in the story. 

Story: Lucy's life isn't what she had expected and wants to get to the good part of life. After making a wish, it comes true and she wakes up 16 years later to the job and love she aways wanted. But is it as good as she hopes and when given the choice will she stay or go back in time? 

This has some similarities to 13 Going on 30. Both main characters are thrown into a future version of themselves with the job they wanted. There are differences in each. In the book Lucy isn't just navigating her new career, but also coming to terms with being a mom and balancing the parenthood with a career. I enjoyed the realistic moments in the book when Lucy is finding out just how crazy with littles can be.  

I adored her son throughout the whole book. The way he viewed Lucy in the beginning and wanting to help her was so sweet. I loved watching their relationship grow throughout the book and her growing into her role. Her husband and friends were also wonderful characters added to the story. 

This book had wonderful moments, but also heartbreaking ones. A wonderful read! 

This book has off the page loss of an infant and death of a friend.

Narrator: The narrator chosen was fine. She fit the character I pictured and did her best telling the story. The story wasn't great, so I know she worked with what she was given. 

Story: This is not a romance book. The romance is not a focus, the chemistry is not there between the two main characters. They have two hook ups and when they hang out it feels more like old friends hanging out (which they are). 

The story started off on a good note, but somewhere along the way just didn't hold. There are other parts of the story that felt like they had more focus other than the “romance the two main characters had”. At first I wondered if maybe the narrator wasn't the best fit, but there was a poorly written sex scene that just solidified the story wasn't great. 

The characters were interesting and the story had Malaysian representation. This was not for me. 

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan audio for the opportunity to listen to this book.

I wasn't expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. I felt everything this story conveyed. 

Percy was a relatable character for me. She constantly feels like she is messing up, a failure, but she finds herself and her confidence. This was a hopeful story that I believe readers will relate to. The characters in the story are funny, likable and entertaining. Mimi is the best! 

Congratulations to the author on her debut! 

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to listen to this book.

The Disappearance of Emily is the second book in the Destiny Falls & Magic Series. This story can be read as a standalone, but I suggest reading the first to get some background on the second. For myself parts of the story would have made more sense.

The story picks up a month after Emily arrives in Destiny Falls. She is getting to know her new family, is offered a job, and getting to know her new surroundings.

Overall I enjoyed this story. It is a quick, fast paced read. The story line moves along smoothly and had well developed characters. The author does a nice job of setting it up for the next book.

Thank you Love Books Tour and Elizabeth Pantley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I didn't connect with the story, but this is a cute YA story. The story is well written, I liked the storyline and how the author pulled her culture into the story (along with a little bit of magic). The characters are likable and have good character development. The issues the characters face in the story are issues the target reader would face. As a reader I did feel the chemistry between the two main characters. 

I liked the choice of narrator. She brought the voice and emotion to the story. This is how I would imagine the story and the character to sound.  

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillion Audio/Young Listeners for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

3.75-4. This story is told in dual POV. 

The female narrator chosen for this story did a good job bringing the female lead to life. Her voice fit the personality I would have pictured the character to be. 

The male narrator took some getting used to. His voice was to much like news reporter/announcer, and while he grew on me I still thought he was ok. 

Overall I enjoyed this story. It is a sweet, cute rom com with lovable characters. From beginning to end I was drawn into the story. 

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen and review this audiobook.

Narrator: the narrator chosen for this book did a wonderful job bringing the character and story to life. They are how I would picture the main character sounding. 

Story: If you love 13 Going on 30 you'll love this book! It was funny, heartwarming and all around a great read. The story drew me in from the start. The characters were interesting and felt like real people. 

Highly recommend picking up this book!

This author has become an auto read for me. 

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook ARC.

Check TW before reading. 

This was a different kind of story for me and it kept me wanting more the entire time. I expected more romance, but it was the opposite, which I liked. This story is more about the main character facing something she thought she was over, taking a huge risk, and coming out better on the other side. 

This is the first book I've read by the author and I will be adding her to my auto list! 

I received the ARC from NetGalley.

What would you do if you had the ability to edit someone's story? Emily learns she has this ability, but it isn't what it seems.

Lost Coast Literary is a sweet story about reconnecting with family and finding yourself. I love that books play a central role in this story and how the author brings all that to life within it's own pages.

I can't wait to add this one to my shelves.

Thank you NetGalley and Ellie Alexander for the opportunity to read this book.

The narrator chosen was a good fit for this book. The voiced matched the character. 

The story itself was ok. The elements were there, but it didn't connect for me. I expected more “is he a serial killer” for the neighbor and I would have liked the author to play more on that. I didn't get the love connect with the main character and her love interest. It read as a friendship and I felt like the author was trying to force them together. There are two sex scenes. The first is blown over and the second felt like the author was trying, but it was over quickly too. The after part was just awkward. 

Overall I did enjoy the characters. Especially her brother and his storyline. There is character growth. 

Sensitive topics are mentioned at the beginning of the audiobook. Please check those before reading. 

If you read and enjoyed A Brush with Love you'll enjoy this too. Your favorite characters are back with this story revolving around Lizzie. 

Audiobook: I liked that this has two narrators for the main characters. Each of them brought their character to life and made listening to the story enjoyable. 

Story: I'm not a fan of the pregnancy trope, but I did enjoy this story. The characters are a close group of friends and you can feel the chemistry between Lizzie and Rake. I enjoyed listening to Lizzie's character development throughout the story and she has people who accept her. 

The main character has ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria. This is the first I have personally heard of RSD and the way the author wrote the information was informative. The main character describes situation where her ADHA and RSD have been present in her life to give the reader an understanding of what it may feel like if you haven't experienced it. 

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillian Audio fo the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

I loved this book more than i expected.

This books has:

enemies to lovers
prank wars
close proximity

Wendy's family wants to spend Christmas away this year and manages to snag the only reservation left anywhere.

Riven is staying in a cabin finishing his novel. He agrees to go home for Christmas, but a mishap brings his family to him in the cabin.

A miscommunication leaves two families sharing a cabin for a week. With ten adults and four bedrooms, Wendy and Riven are forced to share. Its only for a week, right? But an accident causes Wendy to have to stay with Riven for another 6-8 weeks.

This book had my laughing and gushing through the whole book. They are playful with one another and Riven is perfect taking care of her when she isn't at her best. They way they are with each is sweet.

I downloaded Home For Christmas from Netgalley.

I found this to be an inspiring story. In this story the main character acquires prosopagnosia (face blindness) weeks before she is to present a new portrait for an art contest. She is learning how to live with it not knowing if it will come back. This story was a reminder to be kinder to people and to see past the looks. 

The ending wasn't quite what I expected and I can't decide if that is good or bad. It was interesting. 

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Would you live with a stranger for two months and pretend to be in a relationship with them?

This is a unique and refreshing take on fake dating. The author allows the characters the to truly take the time and develop their relationship making it feel more realistic. I enjoyed the way the author told this story and the characters were great. 

If you want a book that will grab you in and not let go book is it! It caught my attention from the beginning and kept me emotionally invested. And that ending!

Thank you for the ARC!

Narrator: I enjoyed the narrator chosen for this story. She did a great job telling the story and transitioning among the characters throughout. I was drawn in from the start. 

Story: I liked that the story was told in a diary format, so you get a day by day account of Gigi's trip. The characters and their side stories add to the overall story. I didn't feel big emotions over the book in general, but parts of it made me smile and were entertaining. 

If you are looking for a cute happily ever after this is a great choice. Book lovers will enjoy the references and places the author uses throughout the book. 

Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

This is the same narrator has the first two and she voices Finlay perfectly. 

This book did not disappoint! Finlay and Vero are back at it. The duo attend a citizen's training held by the police department to uncover the identity of the person trying to kill her ex husband. The relationship these two have is great! Very Lucy and Ethel. They balance each other out while also going along with each other's crazy ideas. 

This series is all a crazy series of circumstances, which I enjoy. Finlay does seem to come out without being questioned too much, but I look forward to the next book. I do recommend reading the series in order. The first book to this book spans October to January with each book building on what happened in the previous book. 

Thank you MacMillian and NetGalley for the opportunity ro read and review this book.

I have yet to read an Enola Holmes story I didn't enjoy. 

Audiobook: I enjoyed the narrator chosen for this audiobook. She voiced each character well and fit Enola's personality. I liked that this was a shorter audiobook. 

Story: I like this stories (and similar) for various reasons. One being that during this time period women were expected to act a certain way and Enola doesn't. She finds a way to get what she needs without Sherlock's help.. She is good at disguises and working people to get information. 

These stories stay true to Sherlock stories. A great mystery to listen to.  

Thank you Macmillian Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

Where to start with this book? It was wonderful! 

Story: This story was an interesting twist on fake dating. The main characters enter a fake dating show where contestants are paired up and need to convince their families that they are going to get married, One character is using the show to come out to her family. The way the author wrote this scene of the story was informative and gave me a different perspective on things. The way we react and the things we say, while we think it is ok, may not be. It wasn't cut and dry, but gave a well rounded perspective. 

I liked the way the author wrote the story. The writing was great and I liked the way it broken down. Because it is a reality TV show the story is broken down by weeks. It is told in dual POV including their confessions. This whole story really stands out as a whole. 

Audio: The narrator was a fantastic choice for this story. She brought out the personality of each character and made each one feel like a real person. Not just a character in the story. 

I recommend this getting this as an audiobook! 

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this book.