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Wed to the Alien Warlord by January Bell
4.0
Fun alien romance, quick read. Will continue in the series, these are good mood reads and pallette cleansers.
Reject Me by Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
3.5
A fun fantasy romance romp with shifters, vampires, demons, fae, and all sorts of other creatures. Peacock shifters!
But the FMC literally says "I'm not like other people" and that was a bit cringy. I didn't really understand why she was so special and intriguing, but I often feel that way with these books. And yet I still enjoy them! They are a sugar rush.
But the FMC literally says "I'm not like other people" and that was a bit cringy. I didn't really understand why she was so special and intriguing, but I often feel that way with these books. And yet I still enjoy them! They are a sugar rush.
Evil in Me by Brom
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
If given the option of reading this via digital, physical, or audio - I highly recommend the audio format. Music and singing play a large part in this story; the audio production is extremely well done. 3 stars for the story, 5 stars for the audio production.
The setting and characters were well portrayed, and the reader is immediately dropped into the plot. The pacing is consistently medium throughout, from beginning to end, with minimal slow and fast portions. Something about the plot being so consistently paced reduced the impact of pivotal plot points. They opened a door straight to hell and were flooded with demons - this had the same intensity as when researching spells and discussing options.
I found myself increasingly irritated with Ruby and preferred the side characters (looking at you Beel). I hate to say it, but I found Ruby's POV much more agreeable AFTER the mental health magic (IYKYK)... That whole event felt like a very convenient method of forcing character growth, which left me feeling frustrated with that narrative choice.
All that being said, I think the aspect that pulled me out of the story the most was that it seemed to feel.... young adult? Gore, drugs, rock and roll, swearing, and yet the tone felt a bit YA to me, which feels like an odd thing to say.
Overall, I would still recommend this book to anyone who has enjoyed Brom's writing previously or is looking for an approachable horror that still packs a punch on vibes (80s punk rock with a dash of Southern summer and heavy on the demon possession).
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced listener copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The setting and characters were well portrayed, and the reader is immediately dropped into the plot. The pacing is consistently medium throughout, from beginning to end, with minimal slow and fast portions. Something about the plot being so consistently paced reduced the impact of pivotal plot points. They opened a door straight to hell and were flooded with demons - this had the same intensity as when researching spells and discussing options.
I found myself increasingly irritated with Ruby and preferred the side characters (looking at you Beel). I hate to say it, but I found Ruby's POV much more agreeable AFTER the mental health magic (IYKYK)... That whole event felt like a very convenient method of forcing character growth, which left me feeling frustrated with that narrative choice.
All that being said, I think the aspect that pulled me out of the story the most was that it seemed to feel.... young adult? Gore, drugs, rock and roll, swearing, and yet the tone felt a bit YA to me, which feels like an odd thing to say.
Overall, I would still recommend this book to anyone who has enjoyed Brom's writing previously or is looking for an approachable horror that still packs a punch on vibes (80s punk rock with a dash of Southern summer and heavy on the demon possession).
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced listener copy of this audiobook. All opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
An Inheritance of Monsters by Cate Corvin
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 50%.
DNF at 50%, is all tentacles and very little plot. Just not what I'm interested in right now.
Sable Peak by Devney Perry
4.0
Decent end to the series, a few nitty picky issues I had with the romance itself. But I was happy to see at least a partial suspense plot and not just romantic tension.
Crimson River by Devney Perry
5.0
Singlehandedly saved the series for me. If it wasn't for the first few chapters of this, I would have DNF'd the whole thing.
Jasper Vale by Devney Perry
2.75
What happened to the suspense plots? This is just "no-communication" the whole way through. Not miscommunication, that would assume there was any attempt at communication made.
Garnet Flats by Devney Perry
3.0
Okay so the suspense went out the window and now it is just tension and angst.
Juniper Hill by Devney Perry
4.0
Another decent romantic suspense, but the genre scales are tipping from suspense to romance in this one.
Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry
5.0
Excellent start to the series, I adore a good suspense mystery plot that varies from the standard woman-on-the-run.