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Roots of Darkness

Roots of DarknessTitle: Roots of Darkness
Author: Demi Winters
Series: The Ashen #2.5
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 185
Length: 5h 43m
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
Source: Owned
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

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.

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Rings of Fate

Rings of FateTitle: Rings of Fate
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Series: Curses and Crowns #1
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 410
Length: 14h 28m
Narrator: Kirsten Leigh, Alexander Cendese
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed RINGS OF FATE. I thought it was a fun romantasy. I loved the magic system and the settings of the four kingdoms on the verge of war. I really liked Aren and Dietan, their banter, and sexual tension. The slow-burn romance was satisfying to read. I’m excited to see what happens in the next installment. Fortunately, this one ended in a way that I don’t feel like I’m going to die waiting for the next book. I didn’t mind the audiobook, but I didn’t really like the male narrator very much (too gravelly).

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The First Time I Saw Him

The First Time I Saw HimTitle: The First Time I Saw Him
Author: Laura Dave
Series: Hannah Hall #1
Genre: Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 288
Length: 7h 25m
Narrator: Rebecca Lowman, and more
Source: Owned
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

I was happy with how THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME had ended and I wasn’t going to read THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM because I didn’t feel like I had to. Then, I started watching season 2 of the TV show and I wanted to read the book before I watched the last few episodes. I wanted to know how it ended the “legit” way, lol. To my surprise, season 2 and this book were written in tandem and both took different directions. I’m a bit disappointed because I’ve been enjoying the TV show a lot.

I thought the story was good, but not as good as the first story. I did enjoy reading from Bailey’s, Nicholas’, and Owen’s POV as well as Hannah’s this time around. I also liked learning more about Frank, his family, and the organization. While I’m happy about the outcome, the story wasn’t as suspenseful and felt a more rushed than the first book did. I’m pretty sure I’m going to enjoy season 2 better than the book this time around.

Additional Narrators: Tessa Albertson, Colin Donnell, C.J. Wilson

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We Who Will Die

We Who Will DieTitle: We Who Will Die
Author: Stacia Stark
Series: Empire of Blood #1
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 432
Length: 17h 12m
Narrator: Meg Sylvan, Troy Duran
Source: Owned
Reason: BotM Backlist
Rating:

My Thoughts

WE WHO WILL DIE was such a fun intense story. I loved the world-building and magic system. I thought the Gladiator feel of the story was a fun idea. I really liked Arvelle, her brothers, Tiernon, Rorrik, Leon, and Maeva. I’m very curious to see if this will turn into a Vampire Diaries situation. Right now, I’m very happy with Arvelle and Tiernon together, but I think I could be happy if she were with Rorrik instead.

The Girls I’ve Been

The Girls I’ve BeenTitle: The Girls I've Been
Author: Tess Sharpe
Series: The Girls I've Been #1
Genre: Contemporary
Format: Audio
Pages: 356
Length: 9h 48m
Narrator: Tess Sharpe
Source: Library
Reason: BC Backlist
Rating:

My Thoughts

My book club read THE GIRLS I’VE BEEN a few years ago and I wasn’t able to read it at the time. I’m really glad I decided to keep it on my TBR and read it. It was a very intriguing story. At times, it was very difficult to read. The ordeals Nora and her sister had to face because of their mother were horrific. It was interesting to see how Nora’s experiences shaped her into the person she is and how it helps her do what it takes to survive. The only thing that got on my nerves was the repetitive “here’s what I’m working with” at the beginning of most chapters.