Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck
I picked this up because it was romance and had witches in it.
S/N I will give anything that has witches in it a try.
I absolutely love it! I loved all the characters, although the FMC Emerson frustrated me at times, but it's a personality thing. The storyline was good. I immediately requested the second book from the library. I love this series!
My rating: 💖💖💖💖/5
American Royalty by Tracey Livesay
I went into this one not knowing what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the characters of Dani/Dutchess and Jamison. I like the way their relationship grew and the entire storyline of the book. And if you want spiciness in your romance, oh honey! Ms. Tracey give you spicy and them some. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
My rating: 💖💖💖💖.5/5
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
So, I picked up this because I needed to see what the hype was about...I needed to see if the book lived up to the hype. Two chapters in and I was a fan...
Is it the best book of 2023? For me, no...but it will probably make my top 10 of the year.
But I truly loved the world-building. I'm just a sucker for schools in fantasy/magic/sci-fi settings.
I liked the characters and the storyline. I'm not 100% sure I would call this a romance for two reasons: one, it took a long time for the romance to get started, and two, no HEA.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. It was like brain candy. The ending...HOLY SHIT!
My rating: 💖💖💖💖/5
Even with the success of From Blood and Ash I never read Jennifer Armentrout, but the publisher sent me an ARC and I was not disappointed.
Great world-building, intriguing characters, steamy sex scenes, and fun banter...Sign me up for this new series! It's romance, fantasy, and suspense...a kick-ass trio.
This is the beginning of a series that will draw you in and keep you in a chokehold to the very end. I was shocked when I figured out the timeframe of the book. Oh Jennifer, you are clever!
Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout
My rating: 💖💖💖💖/5
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All Systems Red by Martha Wells
My rating: 💖💖💖💖/5
After many recommendations, I gave this a try. It was fantastic! I can't 100% tell what worked for me, but all of the things worked for me. It was a quick read and it was just delicious. Now I'm digging into the rest of the series.
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Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith
Today is my tour stop for the Her Own Happiness Book Tour. Presented by Turn The Page Book Tours. Her Own Happiness is written by Eden Appiah-Kubi. This is her second novel. Her first novel was The Bennet Women. Her Own Happiness will be released Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
This was an engaging story. The character development was quite good and story itself was heartwarming. I found it to be a later in life, coming-of-age story. I usually love dual POV stories, but this book started slow for me. But once I got into it, it was a thoughtful and compassionate story. Ms. Appiah-Kubi touches on several topics such as sexuality, finding oneself, friendship, and mental health; and she looks at them through the lens of the pandemic. This is first "pandemic" book that I have read. I imagine will we see more of these to come.
While the ending felt a bit rushed and there were a bit too many pop culture references for my liking, this was still a solid read.
Rating: 💖💖💖.75/5
Her Own Happiness will be released Tuesday, September 5, 2023. This book can be purchased at the author's website: edenawrites.com or visit your local independent bookstore or Bookshop.org.
Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck I picked this up because it was romance and had witches in it. S/N I will give anything that has wi...
