This was a little intense, but not quite as bad as the spoiler warnings would have lead you to believe. There was definitely a scene towards the e3.5*
This was a little intense, but not quite as bad as the spoiler warnings would have lead you to believe. There was definitely a scene towards the end that was hard to read, but for the most part it was a fairly easy read. More heartfelt than anything, considering all that had happened to Ethan. I liked both he and Gabriel, and if Ethan was going to break into someone's house, I'm glad it was Gabriel's....more
4.5* While there was some back and forth in the beginning with these two, I really loved their story. I really felt for Zach, with everything he had to 4.5* While there was some back and forth in the beginning with these two, I really loved their story. I really felt for Zach, with everything he had to deal with- parents and fellow Seals. Pike was so good with, and for, Zach. I just thought these two were so sweet, once they were on the same page....more
This was a really cute, fun little holiday novella. Snowed in and stuck sharing the same cabin, Iris and Kyler do their best to make the most out of tThis was a really cute, fun little holiday novella. Snowed in and stuck sharing the same cabin, Iris and Kyler do their best to make the most out of their situation, after at first fighting it. It's not long before their attraction gets the best of them! But that's not all there is to this story, and I liked how they both discover things about themselves. There was a lot of depth to the characters and their story, even with this being a novella. You really got to know Iris and Kyler and I had a lot of empathy for both of them. I loved how things worked out in the end!...more
I was kind of debating between 4 and 5 stars for my rating of Skater Boy, but the night I finished it I was laying in bed crying over it, so that cemeI was kind of debating between 4 and 5 stars for my rating of Skater Boy, but the night I finished it I was laying in bed crying over it, so that cemented it- 5* for me. Add in the narration by my favorite YA narrator Michael Crouch, and really, it was a no brainer.
This was such an intense read and I loved it so much. I just wanted to protect Wes from everything. Phew. He had so much internal rage, with a big ol' chip on his shoulder. But there was so much more to him than he let people see. I loved his coming of age journey, even while it broke my heart at times.
Michael Crouch was the perfect choice to narrate Wes's story. His vulnerability really shone through in this performance....more
Oh those Bower boys! Cal doesn't know what to do with himself- he's loved Jolene since they were kids, but "let" his brother Jake make the first m4.5*
Oh those Bower boys! Cal doesn't know what to do with himself- he's loved Jolene since they were kids, but "let" his brother Jake make the first move and has regretted it ever since. And now that they're back in Windfall and Jake wants to win her back he's once again playing the martyr. But there's no denying the chemistry between Cal and Jo, although neither one dares to move on it, until they can no longer hold off.
I loved how Cal was so caring with Jo, and with so many of the residents of Windfall. Even while in WITSEC he made it a point to keep tabs on his friends and help when he could, in secret. Jo is such a strong and feisty character, she found it hard to let go and accept or ask for help. I really liked these two together- I'm a sucker for friends to lovers, and childhood best friends just does me in!
I loved seeing Jo and Cal rekindle their friendship, and all the pining they both did. While it took them awhile to finally own up to their feelings for each other, the journey was so worth it. Some people find their soulmate at a young age and these two are proof that time and distance doesn't stand a chance!
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4.5*
Oh those Bower boys! Cal doesn't know what to do with himself- he's loved Jolene since they were kids, but "let" his brother Jake make the first move and has regretted it ever since. And now that they're back in Windfall and Jake wants to win her back he's once again playing the martyr. But there's no denying the chemistry between Cal and Jo, although neither one dares to move on it, until they can no longer hold off.
I loved how Cal was so caring with Jo, and with so many of the residents of Windfall. Even while in WITSEC he made it a point to keep tabs on his friends and help when he could, in secret. Jo is such a strong and feisty character, she found it hard to let go and accept or ask for help. I really liked these two together- I'm a sucker for friends to lovers, and childhood best friends just does me in!
I loved seeing Jo and Cal rekindle their friendship, and all the pining they both did. While it took them awhile to finally own up to their feelings for each other, the journey was so worth it. Some people find their soulmate at a young age and these two are proof that time and distance doesn't stand a chance!...more
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Sweet second chance romance. 3.5*
Stronghold was a sweet childhoAudible Review
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Sweet second chance romance. 3.5*
Stronghold was a sweet childhood friends to enemies/lost touch second chance romance. Judson and Skyler had been friends since birth, but one misunderstanding blew their friendship apart, until 10 years later when they're both back home. This is another one of those books that makes me sad for the characters, having been separated for so long due to a lack of communication. But thankfully they got their second chance and were able to clear the air, even if it took too long.
I enjoyed the narrator, although there were times it was difficult to differentiate the two characters....more
This was a fun read. Although there was a whole "sHE's NoT liKE OthEr GIrls" vibe to this story, it wasn't as irritating as some can be. Hannah is3.5*
This was a fun read. Although there was a whole "sHE's NoT liKE OthEr GIrls" vibe to this story, it wasn't as irritating as some can be. Hannah is actually a likeable and relatable character. Sam's a billionaire who wants to find someone who won't care, and after overhearing a couple guys talking about Hannah, he knows he's found the one. Little does he know, she really is the "one"! I enjoyed the banter between these two, and that Hannah didn't drop everything any time Sam wanted to meet up. She really was perfect for him.
Where the title comes from is really funny....more
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Loved Sam and Hartley! I loved Hartley and Sam. Hartley was so Audible Review
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Loved Sam and Hartley! I loved Hartley and Sam. Hartley was so endearing, I felt so bad for him after everything that had happened. I love how Sam was there for him, letting him set the pace. I loved how generous and caring Hartley was with Alf and Sadie, they were their own little found family. I loved how Sam noticed the buttons on Hartley's coats.
I loved Joel's narration and the way he brought these characters to life....more
Definitely a heavier read than the first 2 books in the series, but I enjoyed it. It took me longer to read than the others because it wasn't just3.5*
Definitely a heavier read than the first 2 books in the series, but I enjoyed it. It took me longer to read than the others because it wasn't just a cute, zip through it kind of story. Aaron and Jake were pretty great together, they were just what the other needed. ...more
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Best friends finally find love! I've loved this series and am sAudible Review
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Best friends finally find love! I've loved this series and am sad to see it come to an end. While Will and Martin's story was slow going in the beginning, the ending made it all worthwhile for me. I loved best friends to lovers and I'm so glad these two finally got the hea they deserved.
Joel Leslie did such a fantastic job with all these characters....more
Off the Ice was a sweet, coming of age story. It's a spin-off from the Harrisburg Railers series, which I need to read now! Soren and Felix are such opOff the Ice was a sweet, coming of age story. It's a spin-off from the Harrisburg Railers series, which I need to read now! Soren and Felix are such opposites, and Felix isn't the nicest person at the beginning. But then as the story progresses we finally see why he is the way he is. I liked seeing the relationship between Soren and Felix grow, and for Felix in particular to find his way. They had a great support system behind them, and Felix really came into his own by the end of the book. ...more
This was a really sweet story, a great debut! Marvin is a sweetheart, you can't help but want everything good to happen to/for him, especially winning This was a really sweet story, a great debut! Marvin is a sweetheart, you can't help but want everything good to happen to/for him, especially winning Teacher of the Year and finding love. Which happens to show up in the form of one sexy single dad! There were a few issues I had with the story, one I won't mention because I feel like it's a spoiler. I do wish we had gotten Olan's point of view. I really would have liked to have gotten inside his head and seen things through his eyes. I loved the side characters, Marvin's BFF and her husband, and adorable Illona- she was written so well! Overall a very entertaining, enjoyable story....more
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Stupid Carter. I'm so, so sad this series is over! I've loved eAudible Review
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Stupid Carter. I'm so, so sad this series is over! I've loved every single minute of it, even when I hated it. Brothersong was the perfect ending, it gave me everything and more, so much more than I could have imagined.
Stupid, stupid, wonderful Carter. And precious Gavin.
I'm not sure I was prepared for this story, although I should have been- stupid TJ.
I want to be #packpackpack.
Kirt Graves was wonderful, as he has been through this entire series....more
I found myself lost in the pages of Bring Me Your Midnight, imagining the world Rachel Griffin created. The world building was fantastic, and I loved I found myself lost in the pages of Bring Me Your Midnight, imagining the world Rachel Griffin created. The world building was fantastic, and I loved the idea of the Witchery, where each family owned their own magical business. This is a book I could definitely see being on the big screen and I'd be there on opening weekend.
Tana has a lot resting on her shoulders for someone her age, the entire line of witches relying on her for their future. While she's always known this was to be her life, a chance encounter makes her realize not everything is as it seems and there might be more to her world than she ever thought.
Once Tana met Wolfe the story really became engaging- my favorite parts were when she was with him. He was such a compelling character and I wanted to know more about his life. I liked how he challenged her, making her question everything she thought she knew.
I really enjoyed the last 20ish percent of the book, as everything really amped up. And I like the way the story ended, with all kinds of possibilities for the future of the witches....more
Engaging conclusion to Graham and Avery's story. There was a little back and forth here, as neither one could just come out and admit their feelings. Engaging conclusion to Graham and Avery's story. There was a little back and forth here, as neither one could just come out and admit their feelings. But it was sweet when they finally did. ...more
This was such a sweet second chance romance. Lark and Henry were friends as children, bonding when they were both hospitalized with cancer. After HenrThis was such a sweet second chance romance. Lark and Henry were friends as children, bonding when they were both hospitalized with cancer. After Henry was released they lost contact-as they were from opposite sides of the track it wasn't that surprising, but certainly sad. So I was happy when they found each other again in college.
While Lark is open with who he is, Henry isn't. He's the star quarterback and feels like he can't be his true self, without it causing issues. In some ways this was your typical "jock in the closet/out nerd" coupling, but it was a little more special because of Lark and Henry's history and the bond they shared. There were some really sweet moments in this book, and I really liked how their relationship developed.
This is one book I would have loved to have an epilogue for- I want to see how things are going for them in the future! ...more
This was a sweet YA verging on NA read. I read XOXO by Christina Lee before this and these books are similar, although XOXO takes place in college andThis was a sweet YA verging on NA read. I read XOXO by Christina Lee before this and these books are similar, although XOXO takes place in college and Attractive Forces in high school. Both opposites attracts, with a jock and a nerd, and having to hide their relationships. So if you liked this one I'd suggest Christina's!
Both Jake and Logan were carrying a lot of weight on their shoulders, but for different reasons. I was so glad they had each other. Jake's family had a lot going on and they really needed to work through it and finally confront some things. There was a little angst on Logan's end, as he was worried about coming out, not sure what his friends and teammates would think, but particularly how his parents would handle it, with a pastor for a father. But I really liked how Logan made a stand at the end!
Please don't come for me, but I've never read Northanger Abbey. I don't know how much, if any, this book has in common with that one, I was sold by thPlease don't come for me, but I've never read Northanger Abbey. I don't know how much, if any, this book has in common with that one, I was sold by the title, a haunted high-school, and the idea of a ghost-hunting scholarship - sign me up! There was so much more to this story than just ghost-hunting, though. It's a story of a broken family trying to pick up the pieces after the tragic loss of their father and husband. It's the story of Hattie, whose facade as the perfect daughter and student is about to crumble under the weight she's placed on herself.
I very much enjoyed this book. Of course I loved the idea of a haunted high school and I would have been thrilled to be Kit's ambassador. And I wish there had been a little more focus on the ghost hunting, to be honest. But as fun as that aspect of the book was, it was second to Hattie's journey and how she needed to reconcile who she was before her dad died, with who she is now- and who she wanted to be. It wasn't an easy journey by any means, there were a lot of bumps along the way, and a lot of growing up to do, but I really liked the person she became. ...more
Ben is such a sweet cinnamon roll who puts way too much on his plate, literally. Between running his bakery and appearing on a reality show, (a3.5ish*
Ben is such a sweet cinnamon roll who puts way too much on his plate, literally. Between running his bakery and appearing on a reality show, (and all the headaches that brings- hello absentee father), worrying about his mom and grandma, and then throw in Adam, the love of his life, I'm not sure how he handles it all. But is he, really, handling it all? Sometimes it was tough being in his head, with all his angst and anxiety and feelings of abandonment. But he's just so darling, you want all the good things for him.
Ever since reading In the Event of Love, I've been waiting for Ben and Adam's book and I was not disappointed. This was a heartfelt, fun story, with some heavier themes. I loved how inclusive it was, and how Ben's mental health was dealt with. Adam was a surprise, in a good way! After that scene in the beginning I wasn't sure what to think, but Ms. Kae didn't do me wrong. Ben and Adam were perfect together and I was so happy to be along as they figured things out. ...more
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It had potential, but was mostly meh. Kale Williams narration sAudible Review
Overall 3 out of 5 stars Performance 4 out of 5 stars Story 3 out of 5 stars
It had potential, but was mostly meh. Kale Williams narration saved this one for me. I think if I had read it in my have ended up being a dnf. But luckily it was a quick listen and I powered through. I like the idea of the plot, but the characters didn't work for me. Logan's character was just a little too much, and while I usually love a character like Brody- a little damaged and broken hearted, he was also a little unlikeable, too. So this was a tough one for me. I'd probably give the story a 2.5* because I just wanted it to be over. I rounded up to 3* because I did like the ending.
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