Tag Archive for: 4 Stars

The Compound

The CompoundTitle: The Compound
Author: Aisling Rawle
Genre: Dystopian
Format: Audio
Pages: 292
Length: 10h 5m
Narrator: Lucy Boynton
Reason Read: Recommended
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My Thoughts

There’s so much to say about THE COMPOUND and I’m not sure where to start. Even though I didn’t really like Lily (I think), the story was so fucking compelling that I had to find out what happened. I kept thinking they were on a show like Squid Game and at some point the shoe was going to drop and they’d all be in danger. I’m a little disappointed that didn’t happen, lol.

Based on what I witnessed and not knowing his thoughts, I liked Sam a lot and I was sad when he left. I was sad Lily hadn’t grown enough to go with him. And, the ambiguous ending is torture. Although, the author could write a follow up to see how Lily’s life changes because of this experience. I’d definitely read it.

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A Winter In New York

A Winter In New YorkTitle: A Winter in New York
Author: Josie Silver
Genre: Holiday, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 372
Length: 10h 41m
Narrator: Emma Appleton
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Spice Rating: 2.5 / 5
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My Thoughts

A WINTER IN NEW YORK was a heart-warming story about love, grief, heartbreak, forgiveness, healing, and found family. The setting was perfect and I loved the characters so much. I couldn’t get enough of them. I especially loved the chemistry and sexual tension between Iris and Gio.

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Our Infinite Fates

Our Infinite FatesTitle: Our Infinite Fates
Author: Laura Steven
Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Young Adult, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 343
Length: 11h 12m
Narrator: Sofia Oxenham
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Spice Rating: 2 / 5
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My Thoughts

OUR INFINITE FATES is a star-crossed lovers romance about love, loss, betrayal, and forgiveness. It was such an enjoyable story to read. The concept is such a unique idea and different from anything I’ve read before. I loved the concept and I loved Evelyn and Arden and all their personas. I loved Evelyn and Arden, their connection, chemistry, and love. I loved each of their iterations. I thought it was interesting that they could reincarnate as a different gender. 

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The Switch

The SwitchTitle: The Switch
Author: Beth O'Leary
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 330
Length: 10h 11m
Narrator: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Alison Steadman
Reason Read: Just Because
Spice Rating: 1.5 / 5
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My Thoughts

THE SWITCH is a charming story about love, grief, forgiveness, and healing. I loved having the story told from both Leena’s and Eileen’s perspectives. With a full cast of quirky characters, it was a delight to read. THE SWITCH is billed as a romance, but I felt like there wasn’t enough romance. I really wish that Leena’s relationship troubles with Ethan had been resolved a bit sooner so that there could be more romantic scenes with her and Jackson. As far as the audiobook is concerned, I liked Leena’s narrator way better than Eileen’s.

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These Summer Storms

These Summer StormsTitle: These Summer Storms
Author: Sarah MacLean
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 384
Length: 13h 17m
Narrator: Julia Whelan
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Spice Rating: 2.5 / 5
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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading THESE SUMMER STORMS. So much family drama and I loved it! I really loved Alice. I felt so much sadness and anger on her behalf because of how her family treated her. I’m glad she and her siblings made up as much as they could and learned to step outside of their parents’ shadows. I also really loved Jack. I loved the sexual tension between him and Alice. I’m glad that he could give her what she needed in a partner and chose her over the money.