Tag Archive for: Book of the Month

The Road of Bones

The Road of BonesTitle: The Road of Bones
Author(s): Demi Winters
Series: The Ashen #1
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 500
Length: 21h 15m
Narrator(s): Islay Jacobs
Source: Owned
Reason(s): BotM Backlist
Rating:
Spice: 2.5 Flames

My Thoughts

This book! That ending! So many secrets, so many twists. I loved it! Even though I loved the audiobook, I kinda wish I had read-read this one so I could see all the Nordic/Icelandic spellings. I loved the whole Vikingness of the story and I loved the subtle nod to Little Red Riding Hood. The characters, the world, and the magic system were amazing. The slow-burn romance was so much fun. I didn’t even mind the subtle love triangle. I’m really excited to read KINGDOM OF CLAW and see where this goes.

P.S. I Hate You

P.S. I Hate YouTitle: P.S. I Hate You
Author(s): Lauren Connolly
Genre(s): Romance
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 428
Length: 11h 22m
Narrator(s): Karissa Vacker
Source: Owned
Reason(s): BotM Backlist
Rating:
Spice: 3 Flames

My Thoughts

I loved P.S. I HATE YOU so much! It was such a sweet story about love, loss, betrayal, grief, forgiveness, and second chances. I felt for Maddie and the loss of her brother trying to navigate the world alone. I also felt for Dom, the loss of his best friend, his divorce, and everything imploding around him. I cried more than once and stayed for the slow-burn spicy romance. Maddie and Dom’s chemistry, snarky banter, and sexual tension were off the charts, making this a delight to read. I didn’t even mind the time skipping due to the nature of the story.

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.

The Wild Huntress

The Wild HuntressTitle: The Wild Huntress
Author(s): Emily Lloyd-Jones
Genre(s): Fantasy
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 432
Length: 11h 49m
Narrator(s): Moira Quirk
Source: Owned
Rating:
Spice: 1 Flames

My Thoughts

THE WILD HUNTRESS was awesome. I loved the story and the characters so much, especially Palug. He reminded me of my cats, Cassie and Izzy. (I’m so glad the dedication let me know he survives so I didn’t have to worry about him.) I also loved the mythology. The author’s twist on the Welsh folklore was so intriguing and the magical elements were fun to read and experience. I also really enjoyed listening to the audiobook. As an American not accustomed to Celtic languages, it was awesome to hear all the correct pronunciations of the Welsh words and names. My only hangup is that I wish the last chapter didn’t feel as rushed. I would’ve preferred an epilogue instead of an overview of future happenings.

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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.