Shawna

3.75 rounded up.

I was into the story. I found it very atmospheric. I loved the way certain things were described. I just wanted to go visit the island.

3.5 rounded down

This book was not what I was expected.

There were moments of greatness, but it was not the college football romance I was expecting.

There was love, minimal spice, but so much... Tragedy which isn't really what I'm looking for in my romances.

The biggest highlight is Noah - a too tier book boyfriend.

Don't ask me why, but I was expecting a tennis love story because of “set on you” but it was a gym romance instead.

The MMC and family/side characters are great. The FMC is likeable however I felt her handling of the conflict at the end was a little dramatic.

It is one of those rom coms that seems to really want to comment on societies views and teach me something, which isn't always what I want when reading for pleasure.

Firstly, pregnancy is right in the title, so I knew what I was getting into, but I don't love a book that centers around a pregnancy.... Surprise or fake. But I wanted to read this one to finish the series.

I felt for a short book, there was a lot of repetition of information, which meant we didn't get as much depth in characters as I would have hoped.

3.75 rounded up.

The spice may not be for everyone, as there is a lot of MM, and MMF action, however it was a great read for me.

I found the plot in this one to be more action packed than the first two books. I enjoyed the story and found myself wondering how everything would turn out.

Are they awarding winning literature, probably not, but for me, they are the perfect mix of romance, action and spice, and I like the Greek mythology meets modern day convenience setting.

3.25 rounded down

I liked the premise of the story but it seemed long.

I found the plot fun, but the ending predictable.

I was hoping for a creepy, atmospheric novel.

Although there is some atmospheric settings, Dark academia vibes, I found the book long, slow with a plot that wasn't something I was drawn to.

At points, I thought it was going to turn around, however, it never really got there, got overly feminist, and then the end didn't sit well with me.

3.5 rounded down.

I forgot how much I loved Mhairi's writing style and characters. This book had a much heavier subject matter than most of the other books I've read from her, but her writing style made it easier to get through.

I enjoyed the FMC and MMC and thought the female friendships were well done.

This book wasn't for me.

I didn't connect to how it was written, the characters or any other part, but it was good enough not to DNF.

It just felt like it might have tried to hard to be different.

This book wasn't really my cup of tea.

I read it because I liked the cover and I was part of one of the Goodreads challenges.

I didn't mind the action/mystery plot, however I found the book difficult to get into and boring in places. It felt longer than it was.

Also, knowing this was the first attempt for Black to write adult fiction, I sort of expected more adult themes.

I liked the premises of this book, but i didn't love the main character and it felt a little long.

3.5 rounded up to 4.

Friends to lovers at Christmas.

An easy read/listen. Likeable side characters. Dual point of view, which I love. FMC had some parts of her storyline that were overplayed and I didn't love that always being her story/reasoning, I think she could have had more depth. MMC is developed much better.

3.5 star read for me.

I read it fast. I like the build up and the characters. I loved the enemies to lovers/second chance romance, the main and side characters, and some of the witty banters.

But something about the terms, politics and atmosphere of the world and background didn't really sit as good with me as the characters and dialogue.

3.5 stars, rounded down.

I feel like this was almost... David Rose fan fic, although Matthew Prince was slightly less funny and likeable, and his family didn't lose everything.

There was a big spotlight on anxiety, which I found nice to see highlighted, however it felt almost like it was too much in the spotlight. It detracted from the story at moments.

Overall a nice holiday read.

Nothing groundbreaking for me, but well written and a great reminder of what you should/could be doing.

I loved this book. It was everything I wanted it to be for a fall rom com.

I thought the characters were likable and the story was entertaining, which is all I was looking for. I read it in just over a day, and would recommend for anyone looking for a fun, easy read.

3.75 rounded up.

If you are looking for a Hallmark movie in a book, this one is for you. Cute town, cute Christmas festival, nice friendly people, a little bit of Christmas magic.

Is it predictable, yes, but does that matter in cases like this, no.

A cute love story, plagued by family drama.

Mental illness and suicide themes, so if that is an issue, I would avoid this book.

The main character is happy and bubbly and has had her confidence knocked down because of always being second fiddle to her sister.

She gets an opportunity to explore something with a crush from the past, that just happens to be her sisters ex boyfriend.

The love story was cute, the two MCs fit well together, there were a few likeable side characters and some spice that wasn't too graphic.

I did find there was a little too much going on, mental illness, bad family dynamics, model sister, designer, pro hockey players, sisters ex boyfriend. I felt it could have been pared down a bit and focused more on the love between the two MCs.

I feel like it would be hard to write an honest review without spoilers.

Basically, I wanted more witchiness and less of whatever you'd call this. I found it slow going to read it and I didn't love the main plot of the book.

I am giving 3 stars as I finished it and it was alright. But it almost felt more sci Fi then an atmospheric witchy read.

3.5 rounded up.

As someone that loves a good Christmas romance, I thought I would try a Hanukkah one and I really enjoyed it.

It was nice to see another holiday highlighted, the story was engaging and as someone who deals with chronic health issues, it was nice to feel represented in a book.

Information about the sutras in a very digestible way. I used both the audio and paper based copies during my YTT.

3.5 rounded down.

Easy read, fun witchy element.

Characters were likeable, plot was fun.

My second Hendrix book was as lackluster for me as the first.

There is something about him trying to write female perspective that erks me a bit.

The plot I thought would be really entertaining was just okay. Characters weren't my favorite. Not as atmospheric as I would hope for an autumn horror read.

Well, I go into books blind and has no idea what this one was about, but I absolutely loved it.

They say Tia wrote about want and love and relationships of all sorts was wonderful and she drew you in.

It was so easy to visualize this, as a movie in my mind as I read. The characters are so vibrant and you want them all to find a happy ending.

3.75 rounded up.

I enjoyed this book, which I read and listened to. Both versions are good.

I found myself enjoying the story and the characters.

I am very excited Carrie Soto has her own book, cause as a side character, she was wonderful and I want to read her story.

This isn't for you if you don't like dual timelines, but I enjoy that once in awhile.