Tag Archive for: Novella

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Roots Of Darkness

Roots Of DarknessTitle: Roots of Darkness
Author: Demi Winters
Series: Ashen #2.5
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Spice: 2.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 185
Length: 5h 43m
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: The Road of Bones, Kingdom of Claw, Dawn of the North
My Thoughts

I really enjoyed ROOTS OF DARKNESS. I’m glad we got to see what happened to the rest of the Blood Axe Crew after Rey left to save Silla from Jonas. I enjoyed being in Hekla’s head, witnessing her badassery and even her doubt. I liked her connection with Eyvind and look forward, hopefully, to seeing them resolve their conflict in future Ashen series books or another novella. I hope we find out what’s causing the mist since the novella just kind of left us there hanging after the immediate threat was neutralized.

Stuck With You

Stuck With YouTitle: Stuck with You
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: STEMinist Novellas #2
Genre: Romance
Spice: 3.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 127
Length: 3h 22m
Narrator: Meg Sylvan
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Below Zero, Under One Roof
My Thoughts

STUCK WITH YOU is my least favorite of the STEMinist Novellas. Normally, instalove doesn’t bother me, but I couldn’t get over part of the premise. I liked the idea of them being stuck in the elevator together so they could air out their grievances, but Erik’s thoughts on why Sadie was mad at him was just too much for me.

I did like Sadie and Erik’s chemistry, and I think I might’ve liked this one better had it been a fully fleshed out novel.

Under One Roof

Under One RoofTitle: Under One Roof
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: STEMinist Novellas #1
Genre: Romance
Spice: 3.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 112
Length: 3h 38m
Narrator: Emma Wilder
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Below Zero, Stuck with You
My Thoughts

I read the STEMinist Novellas out of order and started with the third one first. Thankfully, you can read these in any order.

I loved BELOW ZERO and I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy UNDER ONE ROOF as much, but I did. I loved both Liam and Mara. I loved the forced proximity trope, their chemistry, and banter. It was a fun read. I still want more! (This is why I don’t read short stories very often.)

Below Zero

Below ZeroTitle: Below Zero
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: STEMinist Novellas #3
Genre: Romance
Spice: 3.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 112
Length: 3h 42m
Narrator: Savannah Peachwood
Reason Read: Just Because
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Also in this series: Under One Roof, Stuck with You
My Thoughts

I want more! I loved Hannah and Ian, and their story. I loved the setting and the idea of him rescuing her. I wish there was more to their story and relationship. Since this was a short story, Hazelwood did a great job of sharing the most important parts.

Also, I didn’t realize BELOW ZERO was the third book in a novella series until after I read it. Hopefully, they can be read out of order.

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Heir To Edenbrooke

Heir To EdenbrookeTitle: Heir to Edenbrooke
Author: Julianne Donaldson
Series: Edenbrooke #0.5
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance
Spice: 0 / 5
Format: Kindle
Pages: 46
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Edenbrooke
My Thoughts

I love EDENBROOKE so much. I was excited when I found out Donaldson had written the beginning to the inn from Philip’s POV in the form of a digital novella. It was so much fun to read! I loved being in Philip’s head, especially for the inn scene. My only complaint is I wish it were a little longer. (I actually kind of wish she wrote the whole novel from his perspective à la Stephenie Meyer and MIDNIGHT SUN.)