A cozy, heartfelt sci-fi novella that perfectly explores the uncertainty of finding your way in new adulthood. With themes of navigating family, purpose, and connection on a peaceful, alien moon, this novella feels like a warm blanket one a cold day. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
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Aww I loved this one! A story of a bodyguard looking to set aside a peaceful life to explore the galaxy again and reclaim a part of his old self learns that not all prices are worth paying, and perhaps a peaceful existence surrounded by friends isn’t so bad after all. Engaging and fast-paced, I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel and would definitely pick up the next one.
Recommended to those (8+ ish) looking for a sci-fi graphic novel with characters you can root for and deeper themes.
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What I liked:
– Audiobook narration is fantastic
– Descriptive imagery & narration that gives a tense sense of foreboding
– The idea of a mystery unfolding in a picturesque mountain cabin setting
– Some unexpected twists at the end
What I didn’t like:
– I couldn’t connect to the characters on this one and found nearly all of them to pretty unlikable, making it hard for me to get connected to the story. This could also have heavily impacted my thoughts on pacing and distinctiveness below
– Please keep in mind I like very fast-paced books, but this one felt too slow for me. Especially in the first half.
– I didn’t really feel like this one had that memorable spike that’ll keep me thinking about it. I almost felt like I’d read this story (or more likely, one that was very similar) before.
So, yeah, unfortunately, I don’t think this one wasn’t really for me, but if you’re looking for a tense, wintry thriller, this book may be for you! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the audiobook!
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This book left me feeling strangely conflicted.
What I liked:
– The premise. I love the idea of paranormals hanging out at (essentially) a reform school with monsters in the basement.
– I liked the idea of Clementine, Jude, & all of their paranormal friends
– I’m usually a sucker for monsters, time travel, & tons of action
What I didn’t like
– I think my main issue was that I felt like none of the elements I liked were fleshed out as much as I needed them to be. I feel like we barely scraped the surface of Jude & Clementine. And there was so much intense stuff going on (like their classmates dying) but we kind of breezed past it without giving them time to react.
– Also, at times, I found Clementine a little frustrating in what she was or was not sharing with others
Overall I really liked the concept and found this an entertaining paranormal YA read, but I’m not sure I’ll grab the sequel.
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So I picked this at random from Audible as a complete series before a marathon of roadtrips. If they hadn’t been linked together, I don’t think I would’ve gone beyond book one, but I will say I was entertained on the drive. But please keep in mind, I’d never actually read a reverse harem before this, but I can now say that it’s not really for me. And honestly, I think I realized I’m not a shifter person either, so very obviously, I probably shouldn’t have picked this one up. That said! I liked all the characters individually, and I found the writing, narration, and plot super easy to follow. And though I found the spicy scenes somewhat repetitive, if you love shifter romances and reverse harem, I think you’ll enjoy this series.
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Loved Bones but Kat drove me crazy sometimes.
What I liked:
– Lots of vampire killing vampire action
– Bones. He is pretty much everything you’d want in a vampire trainer / love interest
– Fun banter
What I didn’t like:
– Kat sometimes drove me a little crazy about her mom
– Not a huge fan of the ending. Definitely depends on a book 2 to be satisfying, and I didn’t feel like it was a great choice from Kat.
Still, I think I’m game to see what book 2 is all about! Recommended for those looking for a vampire romance with action and spice.
Update: I tried book 2, but it was produced by a different narrator and I could not *stand* Bones’s voice. Had to DNF.
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I’m pretty much always down for a heist in a magical world. The narration was fantastic, it had a quick pace to it and a satisfying end… but the characters didn’t quite pop for me. Not quite for me, but if you’re looking for a fast-paced magical heist, this one might be for you !
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I picked this audiobook up from Audible because it was included in my subscription and it was produced by Graphic Audiobooks. (They include sound effects and a full cast and legit sound like a movie.)
And it was basically everything I could ever want from an urban fantasy. Bamf FMC, excellent chemistry with the MMC, a magical world that keeps you guessing, and some excellent fast-paced action. I am SO here for book 2 and recommend to basically everyone. *chef’s kiss*
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Another complete surprise! I stumbled on this book when I was on a road trip searching Libby for an audiobook to read and picked this one up at random without knowing anything about it. Based on the cover (not the one featured here… but the others), I honestly thought it would be too spicy for me, but it was so fun! It basically felt like Dexter except with more romance and if Dexter was a girl out for vengeance and also falling for the FBI agent that’s on her case.
Super fast paced with spice and some darkness, I’ll totally be looking for book 2!
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This was another audiobook I picked up from Libby on a road trip. And I actually thought I was going to DNF it at 40% (I legit returned it.) but then I ended up checking it out again because I didn’t feel like looking for another book to read. Buttttt I probably should’ve. Though the world was interesting, I found Persephone’s character grating. And while I enjoyed her character growth, I wasn’t super into the relationship between she and Hades.
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Hayley Reese Chow 