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No Saint by Ria Wilde
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Gabriel Saint was a walking nightmare, and I was stuck with him.
As with every dark romance, I definitely recommend checking out the trigger warnings before diving into this book.
With that being said, this book definitely scratched my itch for a dark mafia romance. It had plenty of spice, and the tension between the characters was palpable. I thought Amelia was an interesting character, and I enjoyed her growth throughout the book. She was strong, independent, yet caring and thoughtful, and able to bring out the softer sides in Gabriel.
I needed Amelia to be mine. In every way imaginable.
Although I found some of the Gabriel's methods in the beginning of the book to be questionable, his character definitely grew on me as I kept reading. His devotion to Amelia as time went on tugged at my heartstrings, but like any morally grey character, he did have a dark side (which is to be expected, being in the mafia and all). I liked the overall plot, and the writing was nice as well. Overall a 4 star read for me.
As with every dark romance, I definitely recommend checking out the trigger warnings before diving into this book.
With that being said, this book definitely scratched my itch for a dark mafia romance. It had plenty of spice, and the tension between the characters was palpable. I thought Amelia was an interesting character, and I enjoyed her growth throughout the book. She was strong, independent, yet caring and thoughtful, and able to bring out the softer sides in Gabriel.
I needed Amelia to be mine. In every way imaginable.
Although I found some of the Gabriel's methods in the beginning of the book to be questionable, his character definitely grew on me as I kept reading. His devotion to Amelia as time went on tugged at my heartstrings, but like any morally grey character, he did have a dark side (which is to be expected, being in the mafia and all). I liked the overall plot, and the writing was nice as well. Overall a 4 star read for me.
The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Night has fallen, and the witching hour is upon them. Or at least, the witching hour for elderly witches who can't be arsed to stay up until three in the morning like they used to in their prime.
If you enjoy the Netflix show, Grace and Frankie, but want more witchy shenanigans with it, then you'll love this book. I honestly aspire to be like the women in this book as I age. The Witches of Moonshyne Manor is full of witty humor and banter along with the heartfelt struggles and camaraderie that comes with a sisterhood of witches. Each character is distinct from one another, but still meshes well with the overall group. I really enjoyed the multiple POVs because of this. The spells dispersed throughout the chapters was another added bonus.
As Queenie looks at Cotton Mather, she still can't understand why, for so long, people feared the witches instead of the men who burned them alive.
I won't go into too much detail of the plot in order to avoid any accidental spoilers, but it's almost unnerving how much it parallels actual events occurring right now in women's lives. The trials and triumphs of these characters are something that many women can relate to, and Bianca Marais gives such great and poignant insight how the past can affect the future, and the importance of supporting future generations. One thing I wasn't expecting but was extremely pleased with was the diversity and representation of the characters in this book. Another added bonus to an already amazing book (in my opinion). Definitely a 5/5 star read for me!
If you enjoy the Netflix show, Grace and Frankie, but want more witchy shenanigans with it, then you'll love this book. I honestly aspire to be like the women in this book as I age. The Witches of Moonshyne Manor is full of witty humor and banter along with the heartfelt struggles and camaraderie that comes with a sisterhood of witches. Each character is distinct from one another, but still meshes well with the overall group. I really enjoyed the multiple POVs because of this. The spells dispersed throughout the chapters was another added bonus.
As Queenie looks at Cotton Mather, she still can't understand why, for so long, people feared the witches instead of the men who burned them alive.
I won't go into too much detail of the plot in order to avoid any accidental spoilers, but it's almost unnerving how much it parallels actual events occurring right now in women's lives. The trials and triumphs of these characters are something that many women can relate to, and Bianca Marais gives such great and poignant insight how the past can affect the future, and the importance of supporting future generations. One thing I wasn't expecting but was extremely pleased with was the diversity and representation of the characters in this book. Another added bonus to an already amazing book (in my opinion). Definitely a 5/5 star read for me!