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The Agapéd Bearer: Hunter Wars by Hannah Taylor Lindsey
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Positively wrecked.
The Hunter Wars is, without a doubt, my favourite book in The Agapéd Bearer series.
The growth that we see in Lisa (and Caelum) in this book is wonderful. There is so much love within these friendships and found family. My heart feels full and broken at the same time after reading this book.
There's so much that I want to say, but I don't want to spoil it. So I'll just leave it at:
I highly recommend this YA fantasy series if you're looking for a coming of age story that matches the vibes of Princess Mononoke, Percy Jackson and Avatar the Last Airbender.
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I received an ARC from the author. My opinions are my own.
The Hunter Wars is, without a doubt, my favourite book in The Agapéd Bearer series.
The growth that we see in Lisa (and Caelum) in this book is wonderful. There is so much love within these friendships and found family. My heart feels full and broken at the same time after reading this book.
There's so much that I want to say, but I don't want to spoil it. So I'll just leave it at:
I highly recommend this YA fantasy series if you're looking for a coming of age story that matches the vibes of Princess Mononoke, Percy Jackson and Avatar the Last Airbender.
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I received an ARC from the author. My opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Toxic friendship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Merciless Princess by Alexa Michaels
4.0
Laurel is 100% that B.
I absolutely love how Alexa Michaels writes her fmc's as women who aren't naive and understand exactly what they're signing up for when entering a relationship with a made man.
The chemistry between Dimitri and Laurel was immaculate, and I really enjoyed reading this!
I absolutely love how Alexa Michaels writes her fmc's as women who aren't naive and understand exactly what they're signing up for when entering a relationship with a made man.
The chemistry between Dimitri and Laurel was immaculate, and I really enjoyed reading this!
Het lot van de roos by K.T. Sterling
4.0
Spannend fantasy verhaal dat losjes is geïnspireerd op het sprookje van Belle en het Beest.
De setting van een mysterieus ziekenhuis vond ik leuk! Isabelle is een nieuwsgierige jonge vrouw die zich niet makkelijk laat afschepen. De actie-scenes waren erg spannend en goed geschreven.
De romance had mijn inziens wel wat verder uitgediept mogen worden. Als lezer zien we niet veel interacties tussen de 2 op pagina, waardoor de liefdesverklaring voor mij te plotseling voelde.
Aan het einde van het verhaal had ik nog wat vragen over de Fae en High Fae, omdat ik erg nieuwsgierig ben geworden naar de magische wereld. Dit was duidelijk het tipje van de sluier.
Al met al heb ik deze fantasy novelle met plezier gelezen!
De setting van een mysterieus ziekenhuis vond ik leuk! Isabelle is een nieuwsgierige jonge vrouw die zich niet makkelijk laat afschepen. De actie-scenes waren erg spannend en goed geschreven.
De romance had mijn inziens wel wat verder uitgediept mogen worden. Als lezer zien we niet veel interacties tussen de 2 op pagina, waardoor de liefdesverklaring voor mij te plotseling voelde.
Aan het einde van het verhaal had ik nog wat vragen over de Fae en High Fae, omdat ik erg nieuwsgierig ben geworden naar de magische wereld. Dit was duidelijk het tipje van de sluier.
Al met al heb ik deze fantasy novelle met plezier gelezen!
Plus 1 by Sabine Zwaan
fast-paced
4.0
Een kort verhaal vol met humor en een spannend randje.
Ik moest meermaals lachen om wat Fleur beleefde in het dorp waar ze haar toevlucht heeft gezocht. Ze belandt van de regen in de drup, maar het zou geen feelgood zijn als het uiteindelijk niet allemaal goed komt.
Fleur en de andere karakters zijn leuke persoonlijkheden en dit is een verhaal wat vlot weg leest. Aanrader!
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Ik heb een recensie exemplaar ontvangen van de uitgever. Mijn mening is die van mijzelf.
Ik moest meermaals lachen om wat Fleur beleefde in het dorp waar ze haar toevlucht heeft gezocht. Ze belandt van de regen in de drup, maar het zou geen feelgood zijn als het uiteindelijk niet allemaal goed komt.
Fleur en de andere karakters zijn leuke persoonlijkheden en dit is een verhaal wat vlot weg leest. Aanrader!
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Ik heb een recensie exemplaar ontvangen van de uitgever. Mijn mening is die van mijzelf.
Reeling in Love: A Friends to Lovers Contemporary Romance by Elena Laurent
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Elena Laurent has nailed it again.
This story was fun, entertaining, and had good banter and chemistry.
Nora and Gabriel are the main characters this time, and after seeing them in the background of the two previous standalones, I was excited!
The childhood friends, fake dating to lovers trope has been executed very well. I was laughing at both Nora and Gabriel, realising that they were in love with each other while simultaneously working through their emotions and worries about potentially ruining a lifelong friendship.
What I appreciate about the stories that the author tells is the manner in which the characters have real-life insecurities and struggles, but the story still manages to be light and uplifting. I finished this in one go, and with a smile on my face!
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I received an ARC from the author. My opinions are my own.
This story was fun, entertaining, and had good banter and chemistry.
Nora and Gabriel are the main characters this time, and after seeing them in the background of the two previous standalones, I was excited!
The childhood friends, fake dating to lovers trope has been executed very well. I was laughing at both Nora and Gabriel, realising that they were in love with each other while simultaneously working through their emotions and worries about potentially ruining a lifelong friendship.
What I appreciate about the stories that the author tells is the manner in which the characters have real-life insecurities and struggles, but the story still manages to be light and uplifting. I finished this in one go, and with a smile on my face!
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I received an ARC from the author. My opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Shattered Pinky Promise by B. Shytle
4.0
I enjoyed seeing the story from Heidi and Leo's pov. I've always thought that they were gems, and this solidified it for me.
It took me a while to finish this story because it shows a lot of grief and can feel heavy. That being said, it was nicely done. But may be something to be mindful of before you decide to read this story, to make sure to take care of your mental health.
It took me a while to finish this story because it shows a lot of grief and can feel heavy. That being said, it was nicely done. But may be something to be mindful of before you decide to read this story, to make sure to take care of your mental health.
The Petulant Princess by M.A. Frick
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved reading this story. Ellie's growth from reluctant heir to growing into what's expected of her as a monarch. I adored how loyal she was to her friends and how this never wavered.
The romance between Ellie and Sainte was an adorable, subtle slowburn. But for me, it's the overall plot and storytelling that kept me on the edge of my seat.
This is a romantasy with no open door spice, lots of tension, and a darker edge.
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I received an ARC from the author. My opinions are my own.
The romance between Ellie and Sainte was an adorable, subtle slowburn. But for me, it's the overall plot and storytelling that kept me on the edge of my seat.
This is a romantasy with no open door spice, lots of tension, and a darker edge.
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I received an ARC from the author. My opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape
Hanami by Julia Cejas
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This graphic novel gives an insight into a year of the lives of a Spanish couple that decides to live in Japan for a year through a collection of drawn short stories. Julia Cejas has illustrated small and big struggles that one mag encounter when they're trying to adapt in a foreign country and different culture.
The stories that spoke to me the most were the ones where the Illustrator used humour to relay some of the communication challenges.
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I received an ARC through Netgalley. My opinions are my own.
The stories that spoke to me the most were the ones where the Illustrator used humour to relay some of the communication challenges.
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I received an ARC through Netgalley. My opinions are my own.
Pupposites Attract 1 by Hono Natsuna
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This manga has an adorable plot. The focus of the story is more about the relationship that the main characters have with their dogs, which is really sweet.
The romance development between the main characters is very slow and very subtle. I wouldn't recommend this to people looking for a suspenseful romance plot, but this would be ideal for people who are looking for a slowpaced, slice of life story about the bond between humans and their dogs.
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I received an ARC through Netgalley. My opinions are my own.
The romance development between the main characters is very slow and very subtle. I wouldn't recommend this to people looking for a suspenseful romance plot, but this would be ideal for people who are looking for a slowpaced, slice of life story about the bond between humans and their dogs.
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I received an ARC through Netgalley. My opinions are my own.
De Crescents by Rose N. Storm
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This story immediately jumps straight into the action, and it doesn't let up.
Arabella and her friends are trying to escape their captors while simultaneously trying to figure out what their endgame is.
This story has magic, found family, and betrayal.
I found myself holding my breath while reading because this book kept me on my toes.
The romance honestly felt a bit rushed and didn't necessarily add to the story, in my opinion. It was the friendships that carried this story. The book ends on a cliffhanger and I'm looking forward to the next book!
There is mention of past child SA and SA, which is not depicted on the page.
This story is published in both Dutch and English.
Arabella and her friends are trying to escape their captors while simultaneously trying to figure out what their endgame is.
This story has magic, found family, and betrayal.
I found myself holding my breath while reading because this book kept me on my toes.
The romance honestly felt a bit rushed and didn't necessarily add to the story, in my opinion. It was the friendships that carried this story. The book ends on a cliffhanger and I'm looking forward to the next book!
There is mention of past child SA and SA, which is not depicted on the page.
This story is published in both Dutch and English.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault, and War