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102 reviews
Time After Time by Kay Hooper
fast-paced
2.0
It's definitely a cheesy older romance novel. It has the typical Kay Hooper layout and was okay, just not my favorite of her books.
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Witch of Tin Mountain by Paulette Kennedy
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I had this book in my TBR list waiting for it to release, and I checked my email the to find it was a first reads pick from Amazon. I read this in one sitting and it was fantastic.
" Hidden inside his grandfather’s trunk, the boy remains. And the book remembers. "
The dual timeline is set in 1881 and 1931 and follows two girls. I liked how the magic wasn't the main focus considering it was the premise of the book. The author did a great job of explaining everything as it went along (medicine, tinctures, a succubus etc.) without making it feel like a textbook.
" What the hell kind of name is Bellflower, anyway? "
It was almost a fairytale ending which wasn't bad but I wanted to be emotionally destroyed after reading it. Overall, I think it was a great book, it isn't advertised as a queer book but that is the underlying plot in some areas. It worked well, but again was a bit fairytale.
" “Life’s just one burden after another, till we die. But it’s the happy things—the good things—that make it all worthwhile. Things like kisses.” "
" Hidden inside his grandfather’s trunk, the boy remains. And the book remembers. "
The dual timeline is set in 1881 and 1931 and follows two girls. I liked how the magic wasn't the main focus considering it was the premise of the book. The author did a great job of explaining everything as it went along (medicine, tinctures, a succubus etc.) without making it feel like a textbook.
" What the hell kind of name is Bellflower, anyway? "
It was almost a fairytale ending which wasn't bad but I wanted to be emotionally destroyed after reading it. Overall, I think it was a great book, it isn't advertised as a queer book but that is the underlying plot in some areas. It worked well, but again was a bit fairytale.
" “Life’s just one burden after another, till we die. But it’s the happy things—the good things—that make it all worthwhile. Things like kisses.” "
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Rape, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, and Murder
The Push by Ashley Audrain
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The plot of this book made me second guess myself so many times. It was great.
I appreciated the dark view into motherhood, not the sunshine and rainbows most people write about it.
The moment I realized the title of the book and its relevance to Violet.....I almost scream....
I appreciated the dark view into motherhood, not the sunshine and rainbows most people write about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Suicide
Minor: Self harm
Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King, Owen King
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
I could not get into the book. Normally I don't have an issue with a slow paced book but I had to DNF.
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 7%.
It just seemed to drag and I couldn't get into it.
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I liked the magic in this book along with the way it was incorporated. It felt like a more realistic magically world.
The characters were okay, I felt like there could have been a little more development but overall it was good book.
The characters were okay, I felt like there could have been a little more development but overall it was good book.
The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb
- Strong character development? No
3.0
This was the third book I have read by Wendy Webb. It was similar to her other books but wasn't my favorite. I felt like the conclusion to the story was very rushed. I found it to be a good read but not a true horror or thriller novel.
Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was okay, I wasn't blown away but it wasn't horrible. If you were expecting some deep plot you might want to pass. It's a miscommunication trope so be prepared.