Regina
I'll admit, this isn't my favorite book in the series. Don't get me wrong: it definitely has its moments and is a fitting sequel to the series, not to mention a wildly entertaining read.
I simply felt there was a bit of narrative fluff which added to the world building, but wasn't strictly necessary for the plot - though it may become important in the final book? I don't know (yet).
I had a lot of fun with the Liam-subplot, and I loved seeing more of Jade.
But if this was just leading up to the big finale in book 4, I'm expecting no less than an end-of-the-world scale boss battle...
(Now that I've finished, I'm feeling a little lost, though, and - since I'm a sucker for a happy ending - am hoping for a Princess Bride-style miracle in Dragon's Fate. sigh)
The story drew me in right from the start, and it was a lot of fun to get to know the characters and the world Sean Fletcher has built for them.
Kaylee and her friends manage to get themselves into increasingly bigger trouble over the span of the four books, and the build-up towards the final “Boss Fight” in book 4 kept me biting my talons (pardon: fingernails) right until the end.
I really enjoy Sean Fletcher's writing, the occasional snark, and the banter between Kaylee and her friends. I found the books well-paced, with enough twists and turns and typical teenage hubris to keep me entertained.
4.5 / 5 stars
What a great finale to the series!
Everything came together nicely - well, nicely for the reader, not so much for Kaylee and her friends.
Like the other books in the series, the story is well paced, and the build-up towards the final “Boss Fight” kept me biting my talons (pardon: fingernails) right until the end.
While this book contained less Pimpernel (and associates) than the title led me to believe, it's still a very Pimpernel story, and Kali - invisible though she might seem ;) - shines again.
Seb and Vic's is a compelling story and so much fun to read!
Can't wait for the next book in the series!
To be frank, my expectations were super high; I've put the literary cart before the horse and read the Pimpernel series first - and loved it, especially Kali. So, I was really curious if Rhea could live up to that.
While City of Angels strikes a different tone than the Pimpernel books - and, yes, it contains Mormons ;) - I had a lot of fun getting to know Rhea and her world. While I might wish that some things had worked out differently for her, now I'm curious where her journey will take her (next), so excuse me while I'm off, adding the rest of the series to my TBR...
A very sweet and funny “meet cute” story from one of my go-to authors for lighthearted rom-coms.
I only wish the story were longer so I'd get to know the characters better!
Wow! Not quite as light and “fluffy” as I expected, but I really should know by now that Kathryn R. Biel never makes it easy for her characters.
So we get to witness the nitty-gritty, all the blood, sweat and tears - right alongside the humor and friendship - it takes to make the reunion of the Sassy Cats happen.
Once again I am blown away by the author's skill to create so realistic and relatable* characters, and I thoroughly enjoyed tagging along through all the ups and downs to a very satisfying ending.
* except for Callie - I still think she's sort-of horrible... Sorry! :-s
Henri is not your typical demure damsel (but then, Maggie Dallen's heroines never are), and the somewhat bland and boring-seeming Lord Colefax harbors more than one scandalous secret.
Add to that a solid plot with some mystery and intrigue and a dash of humor, and you get an entertaining, quick read.
All in all, this was another enjoyable foray into the Regency era for me.
I liked Riley and Liam, they complement each other well, and they both had a lot of baggage to unpack before they could find their HEA.
But, as per default in Wishful, they have the help of their more or less meddling friends and families - I love the Wishfulites, in general, and I absolutely adored Liam's mom in this story!
Well, this was unexpected...
Not that the story was fast-paced and wildly entertaining - having read other books by Whitney Dineen before, I totally expected that - but I certainly did not expect it to go there. o.O
(I'll leave it at that, because... spoilers...)
Will I read more thrillers by her? Well, duh! Of course I will. :)
This was a fun, quick read - although I have to say, as a standalone, it feels like something's missing.
I would have loved more pirates, more airships, more shenaningans. As it is, the story feels like a prequel or first-in-series, and to be honest, I am a bit bummed that there is no follow-up.
3.5/5
4.5/5
What starts as a lighthearted approach to the familiar “desperately need a date to my high school reunion” trope develops into so much more.
While I'd still count it as a romantic comedy, it also tackles some more serious topics and weaves them seamlessly into the story.
All in all, I enjoyed getting to know (and falling in love) with Haleigh and Ian and their Amarillo Sour posse, their story truly warmed my nerdy little heart.
I can't wait for the next book in the series - helloooooo, professor! :)
The Last is the third - and final - book in the series, but it can be read as a standalone.
I have read other books by Tawna Fenske (including the first in this series, The List), and The Last showcases all the things I love about her writing:
Her characters feel real, not only Sarah and Ian, but also their friends and family. Speaking of which: Junie is probably one of my favorite characters in the series! <3
And besides Tawna Fenske's unique sense of humor, the story also has quite a lot of heat - and an equal amount of heart.
I had all the feels, from snickering to laughing out loud to swooning to crying (that epilogue... gah!).
Disclaimer: ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher - this is my voluntary and honest review.
Disclaimer: I'm usually not a big fan of so-called “alpha” heroes because, frankly, that translates to “jerk-of-a-douchecanoe” way more often than not.
And just as frankly, someone like Mac would drive me absolutely nucking futs IRL. But he is so much fun to read about!
And Poppy with her Southern charm and - dare I say it - sass* is a wonderful (and sometimes hilarious) counterpoint to all that silent, manly broodiness.
I especially loved the little details, like the Cookie-isms at the beginning of each chapter, Poppy's Southern posse (including Bunny!), the description of Mac's eloquent eyebrows, and the overall concept of family (not necessarily blood relations).
This story gave me all the feels, from smiles, to snorts, to laughs, to swoons, to tears. So... if you think of reading this book on public transportation: You have been warned!
* I'm usually not a big fan of “sassy” heroines, either. Go figure.
I was hooked from the start (no pun intended!)
The premise was intriguing, the story is well-written, and I had a lot of fun with it! King Tut was definitely not what I expected, and Anubis and his wisecracks cracked me up. :)
I couldn't put the book down, it kept me up waaaay past my bedtime...
(And I loved how the story was resolved!)
I'm having a hard time putting my thoughts into words that will do the book justice.
In the beginning, I was close to giving up on the story several times, because, frankly, I didn't like the two main characters very much.
While Sasha simply felt a bit bland to me at first (she did grow on me after a while, though), I flat out disliked Taylor for a good portion of the book.
And yes, I understand where he's coming from, and how a heartbreak like he lived through can royally mess up a person's life, but still... The way he treated his friends, pretty much all the people who loved him and stood by him despite all his douchebaggery? That made it really difficult for me to feel any kind of connection or even sympathy.
Still, the story is well written, it comes to a satisfying resolution, and I did like the supporting cast of characters.
3.5/5
This novella is an entertaining spin (sic!) on Dirty Dancing, complete with famous quotes (“I carried a watermelon”, anyone?) and plenty of small - or not so small - nods to this icon of my teen years.
Janey and Frank (Francis ;) ) were fun to get to know and spend some time with, and their story made me smile - and chuckle - a lot.
Bonus point for Mr. Feeney-the-ferret's cameo.
The more stories I read about the Ponderosa Resort, the more I fall in love with the whole Bracelyn clan - and in this, Mark is no exception, and Chelsea and Libby <3 are a wonderful addition to the ever growing family.
As always, it's the little details - not to mention a generous dose of humor and heart - that make Tawna's stories so special.
Definitely one for my (also ever growing) list of favorites!
Can't wait for James's story!
This was a fun, pretty much drama-free, and quick read. :) It was a bit sexier than some of her other books I've read, but it still had the same feel-good, chick-lit-y vibes I like about Kate O'Keeffe's stories.
Taylor and Jake make a cute couple, and the supporting cast of friends and family are another reminder of why I like Kate's books so much. :)
I wonder if this is going to be another series with the fortune teller as a common link?
3.5 / 5 stars
I appreciate Meredith Schorr's writing, her ability to paint a vivid picture, and the humor she imbues her stories with.
While I enjoyed the overall story arc of personal growth and self-discovery, I found it at times hard to connect with the main character. I was still glad to see that Maggie had her “posse” - her family and a group of great friends - who had her back, who cheered her on, but also gave her the occasional (and much needed) reality check.
This book is a fiting conclusion to the ‘Cult of Ra' story arc, and I especially enjoyed seeing Tiffany kick some cult-a$$ and get her revenge.
Also, two thumbs skyward for Wesley, who was one of my favorite characters anyway, but now really has me curious to find out more about his life before he became a some-letter-in-the-alphabet-list action holo star.
4.5 / 5
Great sequel to Dragon's Awakening! Kaylee and her friends keep up their “teenagers gonna teenage” shtick and get themselves into another world of trouble.
I especially like the extended role Randy gets to play, taking over as Kaylee's teacher. He's definitely one of my favorite characters in the series, so I'm happy to see a lot more of him. :)
5 happy, feel-good stars!
What an absolutely charming and heart-warming novella! I adored both Charlie and Flint, and I enjoyed seeing them both grow and change over the course of their unplanned road trip together.
A Diamondback with an attitude? Yes, please!
Once again, Janet Elizabeth Henderson has proven why she's one of my few auto-buy authors, pretty much no matter what genre she wants to write in.
I love her romantic supsense books as well as her rom-coms - and putting all of that goodness into a dystopian sci-fi setting works wonderfully.
Friday and Striker are awesome protagonists und had me rooting for them from page one - and let's not forget that damn snake! <3
The story delivers fast-paced action, off-the-charts chemistry between Friday and Striker, a wise- and badass team, all the feels - and it feels pretty much like a “gateway drug” for this whole new series. Can't wait for more Red Zone books!