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Kingdom of Claw

Kingdom of ClawTitle: Kingdom of Claw
Author(s): Demi Winters
Series: The Ashen #2
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 548
Length: 24h 47m
Narrator(s): Islay Jacobs
Source: Owned
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 2.5 Flames

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)!

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.

Rebel Witch

Rebel WitchTitle: Rebel Witch
Author(s): Kristen Ciccarelli
Series: Crimson Moth #2
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 458
Length: 13h 44m
Narrator(s): Grace Gray
Source: Library
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 2.5 Flames

My Thoughts

This 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 the author because she knows how to write romance, suspense, and awesome characters.

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.