Shawna

Not my typical read and had it over a year before I took the plunge to open the cover, however, I was pleasantly surprised.

It wasn't some cookie cutter story. It was different, complex, and there where multiple timeframes. I found the characters played well off each other, and the “darkness” was my favorite one.

This is something I think would make a wonderful mini series or movie, because of its ability to help you Envision the different settings and seeing characters grow.

My biggest critique would be the length. I think we could have gotten to the same destination, with the same detail in fewer pages.

3.5 Rounded Down.

Was this book predictable, campy and ridiculous. Yes it was. But, I knew what I was purchasing when I bought it, and it delivered.

I loved the correspondence between the two main characters, I enjoyed the vampire's best friend.

It lost some marks from me because I thought the plot near the end was rushed. If you are going to try to make a big conflict, I think you should just commit to it. But for something that should have been dramatic, it was sort of just. Lackluster.

I don't know what I was expecting from this book. I think more witchiness, more humor and a little more creeping.

Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I had no expectations when starting it, but it just fell sort of flat for me.

I had high hopes for this one but was left wanting more.

It was long, people weren't really likeable. The plot had the bones of a great story, but it never developed in a way to fully draw me in.

I don't always enjoy historical fiction and with this one set after WWI, it wasn't something I thought truly added to the plot.

I am not sad I read this book, however as someone into contemporary romance, witchy fiction and thrillers, it was lacking something for me.

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.

3.25 Stars

I found this to be very similar to The Guest List.

I didn't full believe the time lines and connections. I thought there either needed to be more or less time between them to make some of the connections more believable.

I found the characters over the top and the end rushed. I didn't feel some of the elements tied together as well as they could.

But all that said. It was an enjoyable enough read.

This is a tough one for me to rate.

I loved the story, I loved the characters, the spice, the chemistry, the banter. The voices on the audiobook fit perfect.

However, with how good all that was, this is the book that has solidified for me that Dark Romance, with killings detailed is not the genre for me.

I don't mind the idea of the MCs being serial killers, I think it makes for an interesting story. However, what isn't for me, is the detail and time given to detail those acts.

I am torn on whether to continue the serious, as I'm deeply invested in the characters, but I don't know if I want that detailed darkness for another book.

If that is your jam though, this is likely a 5 star read. Even for me that didn't like a large part of the book due to the content, I couldn't not give it 4 stars.

I read this in one day, I was hooked from the beginning. I loved the FMC and MMC and the connection they had. The slow burn and banter was great and so was the story.

Can't wait to read the next one.

3.5 Rounded down.
This book was better the the last few from the series. You can tell the whole series is coming to an end, so this was a good set up for the last book

2.75 rounded up.

I didn't really care for this book. I found the main character too much of a “woe is me” type. I didn't even really care for any of the side characters.

The fun adventure part of the book was fine, but was not the main focus. It just seemed like the main character whining the whole time.

Not my favorite Thistle Grove book. I thought it had potential, but for some reason, it didn't read as easily for me as the others.

I couldn't bring myself to finish this book. I was so bored.

3.5 rounded up.

I enjoyed this much more than the first one. The main character was much more likable.

I feel that there should be more time placed in the conflict and less in the lead up.

Spice is only implied and it was sort of cringe. I am a fan of spice or no spice. But this sort of in the middle part takes me out of the book. I want these characters together, but when they do, it makes me cringe. So write it pg or write it R, but write something to hold on to.

3.5 Rounded Down.

The premise of this book was fine, but I definitely didn't love the FMC as much as I think I was supposed to. Her growth was small and slow, so I felt like I still viewed her as pretty selfish in the end.

Also, although dual timelines is fine, I was hoping for more witchiness and less of a one time spell.

Honestly, this would likely be a 4 star read if the FMC was.... Anyone else.

I disliked her so much. Her attitude was awful. The romance, that could have been magical was lackluster at best because of the slap in the face feminist/girl boss energy.

I am going to read the second one, in hopes I can enjoy the town and characters without Em ruining every single page.

I enjoyed this book.

Lighthearted and funny. When reading it, I couldn't help picturing it as a movie. I think it would make a great movie, especially Billy the ghost.

3.75 rounded up.

There was a lot I liked in this book, however it was really really tennis focused. I knew that would be part of it, however I didn't realize how into the games and scoring it was going to get, so that sort of took me out of the other main themes of the book.

It was well written and showed a lot of female strength, which I really enjoyed.

I love Tessa's books and this was no exception.

Wonderful banter, good characters, right amount of spice and a happy ending. What more could I want!!

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

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.

Well, this wasn't my favorite in the series but it was still enjoyable.

I actually got into the plot/action, more than the spice, which was a nice change of pace.

I did think the book was slow until the end, which seemed to be rushed.

Good quick guide

Good, quick guide with do's and don'ts for pregnant yogis, as well as helpful descriptions of safe poses. The meditation and affirmations were a nice inclusion

This is probably a wonderful book, but it was not for me. I couldn't get into it in written or audio form. DNF

3.5 Stars Rounded Down.

I called the twist a little too early for my liking but the story was fine and the characters, though flawed, weren't annoying

I was skeptical to read this book, as I didn't enjoy Carly's first book, however, I love this.

I loved the setting, the plot, the characters. No one annoyed me, a huge feat!

The PEI map and all the places mentioned was fun, and since I read it while visiting the island, it made it feel more special.