Tag Archive for: 5 Stars

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Every Beat After

Every Beat AfterTitle: Every Beat After
Author: Sara B. Larson
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 384
Length: 12h 25m
Narrator: Lauren Pope
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

I adored everything about EVERY BEAT AFTER. I haven’t cried this much reading a book for a while. There’s so much emotion packed in this heart-wrenching / -warming romance. The story’s definitely not for the faint of heart (pun intended) as the characters battle fear, anxiety, grief, guilt, shame, betrayal, redemption, and forgiveness. Larson’s masterful execution of the messy-mates-to-lovers (iykyk) trope had me staying up late to finish Liv and Hunter’s story. I saw the big twist coming a mile away but it didn’t lessen the impact and cheapen the story for me. It actually made it sweeter and did a great job bringing the two together in the end.

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Broken Dove

Broken DoveTitle: Broken Dove
Author: Dani Francis
Series: Silver Elite #2
Genre: Dystopian, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 592
Length: 22h 4m
Narrator: Amanda Dolan, Teddy Hamilton
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Silver Elite
My Thoughts

I adored BROKEN DOVE just as much as SILVER ELITE. I loved being with the mod rebellion and learning more about all the different powers they had. I can see why primes are scared of the modified. Honestly, I would be too, even if I were modified myself.

I missed seeing Wren with Cross. I’m glad we got two chapters from his POV. I wish there had been more, but I understand why Francis did it the way she did. Normally, I hate love triangles. They’re my least favorite trope, but the one in this series doesn’t bother me because I’m constantly second-guessing Grayson’s motives. I don’t think Wren will end up with Grayson in the end (I hope).

I’m still not sure who to trust–the mod rebellion or the company. They both seem to have nefarious intentions. I’m not sure how this series is going to end and when it does, if it’s going to be positive. I’m almost getting the feeling that Wren might be like Tris in DIVERGENT, and I really hope that’s not the case.

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The Blonde Who Came In From The Cold

The Blonde Who Came In From The ColdTitle: The Blonde Who Came in from the Cold
Author: Ally Carter
Series: Blonde Identity #2
Genre: Romance, Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 318
Length: 10h 14m
Narrator: Andrew Eiden, Emily Ellet
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: The Blonde Identity
My Thoughts

THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD was a fun addition to the Blonde Identity duology. I didn’t think Alex’s story could’ve topped Zoe’s, but it did. I thought the dual timeline was a great way to show Alex’s life before the events in THE BLONDE IDENTITY, what lead up to those events, and the consequences because of them. I loved Zoe and Sawyer’s cameos, and I loved getting to watch Alex be the badass spy she is. I loved her missions with King. They had so much chemistry and sexual tension, and their banter was so much fun.

Chase Me If You Can

Chase Me If You CanTitle: Chase Me If You Can
Author: Heather Frances
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 400
Length: 9h 55m
Narrator: Brooke Bloomingdale
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

I loved CHASE ME IF YOU CAN so much! It reminded me of Twisters, especially since the MMC was inspired by Glen Powell’s character in the movie. I loved the romance, the adventure, and the suspense. The bantering and chemistry between Wes and Sloane was amazing. I loved their dynamic. The sexual tension was so delicious. I also loved that the CHASE ME IF YOU CAN felt realistic unlike Twister / Twisters.

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In Stormy Weather

In Stormy WeatherTitle: In Stormy Weather
Author: Chelsea Curto
Series: Oak Valley #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 400
Length: 12h 1m
Narrator: Stella Hunter, Alex Kydd
Reason Read: Book of the Month
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My Thoughts

I loved IN STORMY WEATHER so much. The premise was so much fun. It reminded me of Twister / Twisters but more believable and with hurricanes instead of tornadoes. I loved Quincy and Sebastian so much! They had so much chemistry and their bantering was everything. I was grinning / chuckling every time they were on the page together.