December was a WILD month for reading and reviewing! Since so many of the books I read aren’t slated to have their reviews go live until January and February, I’m only going to count the books I have reviewed this month in this wrap-up!
Top Stars
Only one book received a perfect five star review this month! That was, of course, Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard, the second book in her Luminaries series! This audiobook was just absolutely amazing. I know if I'd only read it, I wouldn't have felt as emotional as I did listening to narrator Caitlin Davies give life to Winnie and, of course, Jay - my best boy.
missed the mark
There was one book that unfortunately missed the mark this month, coming in at 2.5 stars, and it was Good Elf Gone Wrong by Alina James. It was a highly anticipated holiday romance that just didn't match expectations. It was such a shame because I really wanted to love this but it was simply not for me! If you like degradation and bully romance though, this might be right up your alley!
by the numbers
- Books Reviewed: 14
- Audiobooks Reviewed: 3
- Pages Read: 4,570
- Time Listened: 33 Hours
- Average Rating: 3.6 stars
quick glance
Wicked Gods by Michelle Hercules
Sex, romance, and supernatural powers round out this why choose novel with a fully fleshed out female lead and four
Ruthless Idols by Michelle Hercules
Ruthless Idols by Michelle Hercules continues the saga from where book one left off, with Bryce rescuing Daisy, and their
Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey
Whenever the winter season starts, I just want cozy, happy, holiday romances. It’s just the perfect season for fluff with
Good Elf Gone Wrong by Alina Jacobs
“Good Elf Gone Wrong” by Alina Jacobs mashes up romance genres in a surprising but disjointed manner. For three quarters
The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard
The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard is a compelling sequel, exploring the protagonist Winnie’s physical and emotional journey, and her
King of Wrath by Ana Huang
“King of Wrath” by Ava Huang is a quick, enjoyable dark romance featuring relatable characters, Dante and Vivian, who build
Dear Santa by Kristen Granata
Dear Santa by Kristen Granata is such a sweet and short holiday romance. Jake and Christina let the sparks fly
Bloody Broken Fate by Hazel Jonas
Desperately needing a break from holiday romance, I dove into Bloody Broken Fate by Hazel Jonas—a dark vampire romance. Initial
Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth
Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth is a super cute and fun read! Abbie’s revenge on the pretentious
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
Though normally uninterested in nonfiction, I read Britney Spears’ memoir, ‘The Woman in Me’, for insight into her life. Despite
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
Twisted Love by Ana Huang, is a satisfying dark romance exceeding my previous experience with the author’s work. Ava’s character
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Intrigued by the popularity of James Clear’s Atomic Habits, I decided to give the book a try. Despite enjoying the
Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey
Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey delivers a delightful dose of fun and sweetness. Classic holiday romance tropes blend seamlessly in
A Holiday Lift by Corinne Michaels
A Holiday Lift by Corinne Michaels is a cute and quick Christmas romance. At only about 100 pages, I think
The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
I had mixed feelings about Danielle Lori’s “The Sweetest Oblivion.” There were some good elements, like the main characters’ unresolved
Hateful Heroes by Michelle Hercules
Honestly, I was disappointment with ‘Hateful Heroes’ by Michelle Hercules, the third book in the Gifted Academy series. While I
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire is an amazing fantasy/magic realism novel with strong prose and exquisite characters. An absolute must read,