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Book Reviews Ali Hazelwood Ben Holtzmuller, Thérèse Plummer Romance Library Audio None

Deep End

Deep EndTitle: Deep End
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 446
Length: 13h 45m
Narrator: Thérèse Plummer, Ben Holtzmuller
Source: Library
Reading Challenge: None
Rating:

My Thoughts

There’s a lot to unpack with DEEP END and I don’t quite know how to do it in review form. I liked the story and the characters, but DEEP END is the spiciest book I’ve ever read and I reached my limit after the fourth or fifth very detailed sexual encounter. I love spice, but I want more than just graphic sex. I also want connection, romance, character development, and plot in my spicy books. I don’t feel like a story focused mainly on the sex gives me what I’m looking for. It’s the main reason I don’t really read erotica.

It also might have been the BDSM aspect of the sex that had me past my limit. Despite the overabundant graphic content and that I have no inclination toward BDSM style relationships, I did appreciate the look into what a healthy and consensual BDSM relationship could look like. Although, I do feel like Scarlett and Lukas using the word “deviant” to each other because of their inclinations wasn’t necessary.

March 23, 2026
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Book Reviews Demi Winters Islay Jacobs The Ashen Fantasy, Romance Owned Audio None

Kingdom Of Claw

Kingdom Of ClawTitle: Kingdom of Claw
Author: Demi Winters
Series: The Ashen #2
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 548
Length: 24h 47m
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
Source: Owned
Reading Challenge: None
Rating:

Also in This Series: The Road of Bones, Roots of Darkness, Dawn of the North
My Thoughts

KINGDOM OF CLAW was just as good as THE ROAD OF BONES, if not a little better. I loved learning more about the Galdra and how their galdr works. I loved seeing so many different types of galdr and watching Silla come into her own. I really loved seeing more of Ìseldur, its politics, and people. I enjoyed meeting all the new characters and I’m excited to see where the next book takes us, especially with that ending (again)!

January 20, 2026
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Book Reviews Demi Winters Islay Jacobs The Ashen Fantasy, Romance Owned Audio Book of the Month

The Road Of Bones

The Road Of BonesTitle: The Road of Bones
Author: Demi Winters
Series: The Ashen #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 500
Length: 21h 15m
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
Source: Owned
Reading Challenge: Book of the Month
Rating:

Also in This Series: Kingdom of Claw, Roots of Darkness, Dawn of the North
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 THE ROAD OF BONES 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 story goes.

January 16, 2026
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Book Reviews Lauren Connolly Karissa Vacker Romance Owned Audio Book of the Month

P.S. I Hate You

P.S. I Hate YouTitle: P.S. I Hate You
Author: Lauren Connolly
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 428
Length: 11h 22m
Narrator: Karissa Vacker
Source: Owned
Reading Challenge: Book of the Month
Rating:

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.

December 26, 2025
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Book Reviews Kristen Ciccarelli Grace Gray Crimson Moth Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Library Audio None

Rebel Witch

Rebel WitchTitle: Rebel Witch
Author: Kristen Ciccarelli
Series: Crimson Moth #2
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Format: Audio
Pages: 458
Length: 13h 44m
Narrator: Grace Gray
Source: Library
Reading Challenge: None
Rating:

Also in This Series: Heartless Hunter
My Thoughts

REBEL WITCH was such a fantastic and satisfying conclusion to the Crimson Moth duology. It was everything I had hoped for and more. I’ll definitely check out more stories by this author because she knows how to write romance, suspense, and awesome characters.

December 24, 2025
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