So many books reviewed this January! Most were romances, but I am trying to do better about sprinkling other genres in along with the romances. As always, only the books that had reviews published this month are featured (despite the fact that they were all read back in November and December.)
Top Stars
Four books pulled a perfect five stars this month! Three pretty different romances and an emotional horror story. In The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, we’ve got science romance and fake dating. Good spice, good characters! Final Offer by Lauren Asher had be BAWLING simply because this is the end of the Dreamland Billionaires series which I loved so much. Cal became my favorite brother and the issues in this romance were much more realistic than random OWD or misunderstandings. Consider Me by Becka Mack was a great hockey romance that had a fantastic MMC in Carter who is clueless, but gives it a good try and boy, is he good. Finally, The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones had me on the verge of tears numerous times as I listened to the audiobook at work. It was terrifying, gory, and sad all at the same time.
Missed the Mark
There was only one book that received lower than three stars this month, and that was Honeysuckles by January Rayne. This was supposed to be a dark, monster romance but ended up being a hot mess (for me.) Not enough plot to justify anything in the story. This got a very generous 2 stars from me.
By The Numbers
- Books Reviewed: 14
- Audiobooks Reviewed: 1
- Pages Read: 4,247
- Time Listened: 8h 37m
- Average Rating: 3.9 stars
At A Glance
Read Me by Lauren Connolly
Read Me by Lauren Connolly is another BookTok rec that I picked up. It absolutely is not what I typically
Winter Bloodlust by Miranda Thorn
Stumbled upon Winter Bloodlust by Miranda Thorn, a short winter billionaire romance that ticked all my boxes. While entertaining, its
Honeysuckles by January Rayne
I absolutely cannot recommend Honeysuckles by January Rayne unless you are looking for erotica with no romance and sexual assault.
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Absolutely captivated by Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver! An exhilarating blend of romance and darkness, this serial killer romcom
Furbidden Attraction by R O’Leary
Dive into the delightful world of Furbidden Attraction by R O’Leary—a paranormal romance with a fun twist! Join relatable FMC
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Finally picked up The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, and boy, was it worth it! This cute and sweet romance
Prince Hudson by Lily Cahill
Prince Hudson by Lily Cahill was good but left me wanting more. The 150-page limit hindered relationship development. Insta-love felt
Losing My Breath by J Rose Black
“Losing My Breath” by J Rose Black delivers a sweet contemporary romance where opposites attract. The lovely characters and real
Final Offer by Lauren Asher
Avoiding the finale of what I love is a thing, so it took me a year to dive into Final
Consider Me by Becka Mack
“Consider Me” by Becka Mack nails the pacing, avoiding instant love in favor of a gradual, earned connection. It delves
The Naughty List by Jade West
“The Naughty List” by Jade West pleasantly surprised me. It’s unabashed erotica, not a traditional romance. Holiday-themed, Ella’s journey into
A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab
“A Darker Shade of Magic” by VE Schwab, a fantasy masterpiece, captivates with intricate worldbuilding. Schwab crafts four distinct Londons,
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
I had seen the cover of The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones around for a while as friends
American Midnight: Tales of the Dark
American Midnight is a collection of American gothic horror short stories curated by Laird Hunt. Most of the short stories