Tag Archive for: Romance

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Fourth Wing

Fourth WingTitle: Fourth Wing
Author: Rebecca Yarros
Series: Empyrean #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 517
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: Iron Flame, Onyx Storm
My Thoughts

FOURTH WING was everything I wanted in a romantasy and more. I adored the characters, especially Violet and Xaden. I could feel the sexual tension between them from the very beginning and I loved it. I loved that there was no instalove, and instead a slow-burn romance that leaves you wanting for more. The secondary characters were amazing too. Rhiannon, Ridoc, and Liam were my favorite.

I loved the world Rebecca Yarros built. It’s a beautiful world based on folktales, lore, war, power, and political drama, which is my recipe for a fantastic story. I loved the Gaelic feel to the story thanks to the names of some of the characters, most of the dragons, and lot of the places. I also loved that riders are bonded to their dragon so we can hear their voices and get to know their personalities. I also adored the mythology. It was fascinating. The magical system with signets was fun to read about and experience.

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Hello, Transcriber

Hello, TranscriberTitle: Hello, Transcriber
Author: Hannah Morrissey
Series: Black Harbor #1
Genre: Romance, Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 296
Length: 9h 1m
Narrator: Angela Dawe
Reason Read: Just Because
Rating:

Also in this series: The Widowmaker, When I'm Dead
My Thoughts

HELLO, TRANSCRIBER was a captivating romantic thriller. Thanks to Morrissey’s beautifully descriptive prose, I zipped right through it as it hooked me right from the beginning and has left me thinking about the characters and their relationships. It’s more than a thriller with romantic fluff. It’s also a thought-provoking story that deals with hard subjects like spousal abuse, depression and suicidal ideation, homo- and transphobia, and drug use in minors.

I could see the big twist at the end. Knowing about the twist didn’t ruin the suspense or story for me, though, because I still wanted to know how everything would play out. I’m disappointed that Hazel and Nik didn’t stay together in the end. I feel like it could’ve worked out without damaging the overall feeling of the story.

Dating Dr. Dil

Dating Dr. DilTitle: Dating Dr. Dil
Author: Nisha Sharma
Series: If Shakespeare Were An Auntie #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 358
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

I loved DATING DR. DIL so much. I loved that it was a retelling of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Sharma did an excellent job with the execution, creating a hot steamy romance that leaves you wanting for more. I got caught up in Kareena’s and Prem’s lives and wanted to know how their story would end. I also really loved the double POV and being in both of their heads. The enemies-to-lovers trope is one of my favorites and DATING DR. DIL did not disappoint. Kareena and Prem had so much chemistry together, including awesome bantering and amazing sexual tension.

I especially enjoyed being a part of Kareena’s and Prem’s culture. I honestly didn’t know much about the American desi culture. I loved all the descriptions of the clothing, parties, and food. Oh the food! I’m now craving Indian from my favorite local restaurant. The strong familial influence, sometimes to the detriment of the characters mental health, and the pressure for Indian women to be married and having kids before 30 really resonated with me.

My one gripe was the fact that I couldn’t get past a few descriptions of Prem’s manhood. I mean calling his penis Charlie is one thing, but acting like “Charlie” is a sentient being was just too much for me.

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This Spells Love

This Spells LoveTitle: This Spells Love
Author: Kate Robb
Genre: Magical Realism, Romance
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 342
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

I absolutely adored THIS SPELLS LOVE and zipped right through it because I couldn’t put it down. It hooked me right from the beginning and has left me thinking about the characters and their relationships. Robb’s execution of the friends-to-lovers trope was excellently written, producing a steamy fast-paced romance. The sexual tension between Gemma and Dax is amazing and leaves you wanting for more.

I adored everything about the story. I loved Gemma Wilde, her sister, kooky aunt, and her best friend Daxon McGuire. I loved the setting of Hamilton, Canada, just outside Toronto. The description of the people, shops, pubs, curling lanes, and the waterfront of Lake Ontario had me ready to book a plane ticket so I could experience it first hand. I also loved the lit bit of paranormal, in the form of a love-cleansing spell. It was fun to see it flip Gemma’s world on its head, causing her to figure out what was truly important to her.

Book Lovers

Book LoversTitle: Book Lovers
Author: Emily Henry
Genre: Romance
Format: Kindle
Pages: 377
Reason Read: Book Club
Rating:

My Thoughts

I absolutely loved BOOK LOVERS. The enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity tropes are two of my favorites and Henry’s execution didn’t disappoint and was excellently written, producing a spicy slow-burn romance with some of the best bantering I’ve ever read. The sexual tension between Nora and Charlie is palpable and leaves you wanting for more. It’s also a story with some meat to it. It explores complicated familial relationships, feelings of not fitting in, extreme anxiety, different types of love, loss, and healing.