Tag Archive for: 5 Stars

Project Hail Mary

Project Hail MaryTitle: Project Hail Mary
Author(s): Andy Weir
Genre(s): Science Fiction
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 476
Length: 16h 10m
Narrator(s): Ray Porter
Source: Owned
Reason(s): Book Club
Rating:
Spice: 0.5 Flames

My Thoughts

I love, love, loved PROJECT HAIL MARY! The story was fascinating, suspenseful, thought-provoking, and gave me all the feels. It’s also so very readable. I was completely hooked as soon as I started reading and I’ll be thinking about this one for a very long time. I loved both Grace and Rocky so much, especially Rocky. I loved their relationship, how they learned to communicate with each other, and how deep their friendship became. The audiobook was definitely the way to read this because of how Rocky communicates. It just made it so much more fun to listen to. I’m so glad I decided to read this before the movie comes out next year.

Heartless Hunter

Heartless HunterTitle: Heartless Hunter
Author(s): Kristen Ciccarelli
Series: Crimson Moth #1
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 406
Length: 12h 8m
Narrator(s): Grace Gray
Source: Owned
Reason(s): BotM Backlist
Rating:
Spice: 2 Flames

My Thoughts

That ending! Holy crap! I’m so glad I waited until the sequel was already published because I need to read it now!

THE HEARTLESS HUNTER was a fun slow-burn romantasy with lots of political intrigue, a somewhat dystopian society, and interesting characters. I really enjoyed the story and I’m so curious how it’s all going to end.

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Just for the Summer

Just for the SummerTitle: Just for the Summer
Author(s): Abby Jimenez
Series: Part of Your World #3
Genre(s): Romance
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 418
Length: 11h 43m
Narrator(s): Zachary Webber, Christine Lakin
Source: Owned
Reason(s): Book of the Month
Rating:
Spice: 2.5 Flames

My Thoughts

I thought I couldn’t love another one of Abby Jimenez’s books more than I loved YOURS TRULY, but I was wrong. JUST FOR THE SUMMER is probably my favorite romance I’ve read this year. It was a delightful story about love, loss, neglect, trauma, forgiveness, and healing. I really loved both Emma and Justin, their chemistry and sexual tension.

The way the author wrote about mental health felt so authentically written that as soon as I finished reading, I wanted to contact her and let her know how much it meant to me. I related to Emma and a little bit to her mom. I’m glad the author addressed impulsivity due to fear of perceived or real abandonment, how it causes chaos and tumultuous relationships, and how real intensive therapy can help. I also loved that she showed that we can’t help others with their baggage and trauma until we address our own.

The Heartbreak Hotel

The Heartbreak HotelTitle: The Heartbreak Hotel
Author(s): Ellen O'Clover
Genre(s): Romance
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 352
Length: 10h 17m
Narrator(s): Brittany Pressley
Source: Owned
Reason(s): Book of the Month
Rating:
Spice: 2.5 Flames

My Thoughts

I loved THE HEARTBREAK HOTEL. It was a delightful story about love, loss, forgiveness, healing, and second chances. I loved both Louisa and Henry, their chemistry and sexual tension. I loved how the author showed grief in all its forms, how consuming it is, how different it is for each person, and that we can heal from our grief.

One of my favorite parts of the book was how the author was able to portray Borderline Personality Disorder without the person being deranged or psychotic. I loved that she explored how it affects the person diagnosed with it as well as the people around them. I especially loved that she showed what BPD looks like without therapy and the healing that can come from consistent therapy.

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As You Wish

As You WishTitle: As You Wish
Author(s): Cary Elwes
Genre(s): Memoir, Non-Fiction
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 272
Length: 7h 1m
Narrator(s): Cary Elwes
Source: Owned
Reason(s): Book Club
Rating:
Spice: 0 Flames

My Thoughts

What a delightful memoir. It’s definitely my favorite to date. I loved learning about the making of The Princess Bride. It was a fascinating behind-the-scenes look. The audiobook is definitely the way to read AS YOU WISH. Besides Cary Elwes narrating, most of the main cast is featured which was truly a treat. 

After I finished listening, I immediately rewatched the movie. It was so much fun to see all the things Cary Elwes and his cast mates talk about. It also made an already enjoyable film that much more enjoyable. One of these days, I’ll actually read William Goldman’s book so I can experience the source material as well.