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Vulfu - Review

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This book picks up from the beginning again when the girls initially get split up. We get to see what happens to at least three of them from this one characters POV. I liked it but definitely not as much as the first one. I will say that this one was way more emotional than the first one. Stephanie had a lot more trauma to deal with than Kate and watching her have to deal with it in a situation where she can barely speak with the others she meets was interesting. It was a struggle and I really felt for her. Luckily, even with the speech barrier, they were still able to understand her for the most part. I think one thing that is emphasized in this story is that, emotions are something that can be conveyed without words. Someone who is receptive can pick up on something that is going on with others even if they don't speak the same language. This idea is something that really resonates with me and is something that I wish others would be more accepting to. Though there is definitely ...
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Between Life and Death - Review

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  This was a good read! We are still slow burning over here because there hasn't really been any spice but the story has been good. Sage, discovers some really interesting truths when she decides to go and save her brother. There is still so much to be revealed. I admit there were parts where the book was a little slow but overall it all seemed to serve a purpose. I am very much interested in seeing how things are going to progress for everyone involved. Of course I have my theories and things that I think will happen and to who. There is also a lot I can't say due to trying to keep this as spoiler free as I can. With that being said though, I do believe that the King is going to make things interesting once Sage does finally meet him. With the advisor saying that he is a friend, I think that it will make the other reveals that we are waiting for that much more interesting. Von, the man that you are. I can't wait for more on him! I did almost shed a tear while reading this ...
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A Court This Cruel and Lovely - Review

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Another good start to a series by this author. The characters are interesting and the world is even more so! Priska is your typical FMC who has ambition to not save one but all. She had her moments where she was definitely silly and I had to roll my eyes, especially towards the end. Lorian, is also your typical broody MMC with secrets. It was entertaining seeing them in the beginning and I will admit their chemistry almost came out of no where. Once it was there though, it was interesting. This world it's just opening to us and I can't wait to continue this series and learn more about this world. I feel like we have a partial view of what is really going on and will get more in the next books. I like when the side characters also have a good story and are memorable and many of them are.  The spice in this book was good. It wasn't much but it was still good. I'd give it a 3 out of 5. Overall, I enjoyed this book and it was a good start to the series. I am loo...
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Bedeviled - Review

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 I am so sad to see these characters go. I have definitely loved Selene and Memnon. Their story has definitely been one for the ages. Getting to read their beginning in The Curse That Binds and then moving into this one made me love them that much more. Desmond making his appearance in this book was amazing as well. I love a good series cross over! This book was a good wrap up for everyone involved. From Memnon getting everything he needed and wanted was beautiful. Even though he isn't out here ravaging battlefields anymore he is still getting to use his skills elsewhere. Selene coming to terms with everything was great too. Not to mention getting to do everything she wanted in this life even after learning about herself as Roxilana. In this one we definitely see Selene show that she is also a force to be reckoned with. Both her and Memnon are well matched and it is displayed very well with this conclusion. It was such a good wrap up that I can say that I was satisfied with everyth...
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Entwined - Review

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This book felt like the longest thing I have ever read in my life. I refused to DNF but it almost took me two borrows on Hoopla to finish this. It just really seemed to drag out longer than was necessary and I listened to the audio. Which the cast for the audio was phenomenal! Loved that this was a full cast audio of this book. That was definitely one of the perks of listening. However, I didn't enjoy listening to the story itself. I feel like it definitely could have been condensed a little more. We spent a lot of time in the battles which I didn't mind but the downtime between felt really tedious after awhile. I would definitely love to see what happened with Heather and Alistair.  The spice was good. It was the majority of the book. Which I normally wouldn't have an issue with except it started to push the ending out further and I was ready to wrap it up. I'd still give the spice a 5 out of 5. Overall, I thought this conclusion felt slower than the other ...
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The Ritual - Review

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This book felt like it was all over the place. I really liked the first 50% . Only thing is, I thought I was going to look down and see i was at 100%. I thought things were done. Then it went off the rails for the characters. I definitely thought Blakely was going to have much more spine than what she had. She definitely showed it sometimes but for the just part felt doormat-ish. It's also interesting to me that none of the dads with daughters in this world wouldn't teach them how to defend themselves. Especially knowing that loving then makes them vulnerable. I don't really care for damsel's who rarely or barely fight back.  I don't really have many notes for Ryat. He was ok for the most part. The dad's were annoying. Your kids are adults, treat them as such. It also made the L.O.R.D.S feel kinda like push overs once they get older. The whole situation with Matt was weird. Like,  ok your family is about to be poor so you focused on someone with the ...
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End of the Month Wrap Up - June 2026

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  We have passed the half way point of the year!! How is everyone holding up? Hopefully everyone is doing well. This reading challenge has been amazing for me this year. I think I have embraced the audiobooks more and it has allowed me to devour this challenge! I will say that this month, this has been the slowest reading month for me. For the most part I have been gaming and then there has been the fact that I apparently decided to read two huge books at the same time. So it has definitely taken me some time. Thankfully, I should finish it within the first few days of this month. I am definitely making an effort to complete it! So far we are at 76 books read for this year. With half the year left, I definitely think we are going to complete this challenge! My TBR has grown to epic proportions! If you have any recommendations for me, then definitely send it on over. If I haven't read it then I will add it. I am also trying to read some of my physical collection! So look for those r...
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