Catching Quinn by Jennifer Bonds

 Fair warning you that when you see this 🤭 its to cover up cussing because I feel so strongly about this book that I might have to censor myself.

Oh my 🤭 Word, this book stabbed me in the chest with the feels. I think being kicked by horse would hurt less. Talk about an emotional rollercoaster, I went from blushing fiercely because 🤭 Cooper. I laughed at Quinn and her Virgin Quest and the lengths that girl will go to. I raged and hurt for Quinn when everyone kept putting her down because she has a bad streak of luck (she'd fit in well with my family). Also, I could relate to some things like I have gotten better but I still have days where I trip over my own feet or everything falls on me despite having it propped up so it wouldn't. I could relate to Coop with not liking the taste of seafood because it is 🤭 (apologies to anyone who does like seafood, but I cannot deal with the texture and sometimes taste of seafood).

I was awing when Cooper took Quinn to sushi on their first date because he was willing to try it again and 🤭 I wanted to shout "marry me" at the screen of my kindle because I am so 🤭 sold. Like yes please (men take note).

I know the break up is inevitable in romance books, but it 🤭 ruined me especially the reason why he broke up with Quinn and the sibling moment between Quinn and Noah like 🤭 slayed.

Okay I will stop before this post is overrun with this 🤭, but this book is so good and the characters are 😘. The chemistry between Cooper and Quinn is 🤤💋🔥. And as a bonus, you do not have to be a football fan or expert to enjoy the book. Need more incentive to read this book? Do you like Garrett from The Deal by Elle Kennedy or Clay from Blind Side by Kandi Steiner? If you answered yes, this is Cooper.

Please read this book.

⭐️all of them

💧all of them.

Moments in Time by K K Allen

 Moments in Time is an absolute delight. It is a roller coaster with the same vibes as Up in the Treehouse, which I adored so it is no surprise that Moments in Time is making me want to read all the other books in the series. I need me some more of those Bexley brothers.

There were a couple of inconsistencies in the book like the twins age. If Ty was born in 1995 then he couldn't have died before their 17th birthday if he died 2010. It would have to have been 2011 to make it consistent, but then it also said the other twin was going to be turning 28 which is a lie because the twins are the same age as me, so in order for him to be turning 28 he would have to have been born in 1994. I'm just pointing it out, but it hurt my brain trying to math it out, so I let it go. It has nothing to do with the star rating.

Jami is going to be added to the list of reason why I have unrealistic expectations with real men. I mean he would set the world on fire if it helped Violet. I adored the chemistry between Jami and Violet like my heart is ripped out and set on fire before being stomped on and embedded with broken glass and I am willing to do it all again just to read those two (and Battleship😈). Brayden is adorable and I love how the characters all interact with him like it is priceless and so precious.

Read this book before I go into book girl speak in an attempt to articulate how incredible this book is. And if you have read it please feel free to respond with your thoughts in the comments. I love hearing from other people whether you love it or hate it or indifferent to it.

⭐️all of them

💧all of them.

The Traitor's Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen

 I have wanted to read this book since it first came out and it did not disappoint. 

It was not like a wow book, but for what it was it met my expectations except the romance because it took me a long time to be like I can see them together. I think my main issue was that I had no clue if it was supposed to be a friends-to-enemies-to-lovers or enemies-to-lovers because they were somewhat friends a long time ago. And it is a little heavy handed with the miscommunication trope which is not my favourite thing.

The worldbuilding was great, but I kind of wished it built on the details we were given instead of a reiteration of what we were told repeatedly by different characters. I have no idea why everyone hates everyone because from the sounds of it everyone did, and I struggled with following along.

I loved the characters and I will admit I did not see the one twist (I only got it partly right).

Definitely recommend for fantasy lovers.

⭐️4

💧8

Sinister Magic by Lindsay Buroker

 This book was so much fun to read because it is here to have fun and poke fun at things. The chemistry between Val and Zav is😘. My only issue with the book is that I could not pronounce any of the names (some of their full names are quite something) and so I kind of lost track of who was supposed to be who.

Honestly, I loved the book far more than I thought I would and won't say much more except if you read it let me know because I would love to talk about it or any books.

⭐️5

💧8

Dragon's Awakening by Sean Fletcher

 Unfortunately this book was not for me, which sucks because I love dragon books and the fact that she is supposed to be a dragon-kin should have sold it for me.

I felt nothing for the characters and could not distinguish the difference between the teenagers and the adults because they were all so immature and it is supposed to be a YA, but it read more like a middle grade book.

If you want to take a chance on this book than feel free to do so.

⭐️1.5

💧1

Blindside by Kandi Steiner

 Holy Clay, this book is incredible and it is spice that is for sure. Clay is another fictional man I can add to my list of why I have high expectations of real men. I mean he reads her books so he can learn what she likes like 😋. 

The best part is I do not understand football but it is okay if you don't because like her book The Wrong Game (which if you have not read it or any of her books you should fix that error especially if you love books with angst and will grab you by the feels) the football is not the main part of the plot it does not detract from it, which is great because I have read a few where the author seems to think it is not a sports romance unless they place every term known to that sport in it and bog down the story. Kandi Steiner does a perfect blend of enough terminology that you know it is a sports romance without bogging down the storyline.

If anything else you need to read the book for one reason: Clay Johnson. But if you need more how about fake dating, virgin nerd and experienced jock trope, he gives her "lessons" (hence the books), if you have read her books this has more of the spice and angst that you love in fact it might be her spiciest book I have read from her.

If you love The Deal by Elle Kennedy then you will love this book. Now go grab yourself a copy (its free if you have a kindle unlimited) and go make Clay your new book boyfriend (he takes studying very seriously when it comes to a certain someone).

⭐️5

💧10

the witch Collector by Charissa Weaks

 The Witch Collector steals more than witches that is for sure. I laughed, cried, raged, sighed, rejoiced, and felt every emotion with the characters. There is a little spice in this book but it is not part of the plot (as in it is not the sole plot). There is so much that goes on in this book and the subtle foreshadowing in this book blows my mind.

I will keep this review short because you should have stopped reading this by now and be grabbing a copy for yourself. If you have read this post and have read the book feel free to drop a comment about your thoughts in the comments.

(Makes me feel like this is worth keeping a blog if I get some kind of interaction from people. I promise I do not bite or suck out souls like the Prince of the East).

I need to go pester more people to read this book so bye buy.

⭐️all of the stars in the sky

💧all of them.

The Hardest Blessing (the Brethren of the Cathedral book 1) by Catherine Cory

 I would like to thank Catherine Cory and NetGalley for allowing me to read a copy in exchange for a honest review.

The Hardest Blessing was way better than I thought it would be. Definitely has Cassandra Clare vibes, so if you love Mortal Instruments you will love this book.

I had to warm up to Harper because she annoyed me at the beginning of the book, but I loved Demetrius because he is such a sweetheart (and also one of those people who will hurt anyone who goes after his woman).

This is a quick book like I finished it in an hour and would be curious to continue the series. I need to know who will be Demetrius's 1,000,000 (10,000?) soul. At the beginning of the book it was 10,000 souls and then it suddenly went to 1,000,000 souls he needs to save (which is in the blurb so I am going to assume that was the right number).

For anyone looking for a quick read with gargoyle shifters (Cursed), Mortal Instruments vibes, and cocky characters.

⭐️4

💧6

The Not So Chosen One by Kate Emery

I would like to thank Text Publishing, Kate Emery, and NetGalley for allowing me to review a copy in exchange for a honest review.

The Not So Chosen One sounded like it would be a hilarious rom-com. Unfortunately, the title was the only thing hilarious about the book. I had to DNF at 11% because I could not stand Lucy who is the main character. She was so whiny and annoying and woe is me that I could not deal. I needed multiple breaks from the character because I could feel no sympathy for her especially when she kept going on about being a pregnant teenager trying to hide it from her mother.

Was not the book for me but maybe it could be for you because humor is subjective and I felt like the book was trying maybe too hard to be funny.

⭐️2

💧2

 

Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia

 I would like to thank HarperCollins and NetGalley for allowing me to review an e-arc for free in exchange for an honest review. I will try my best to keep this spoiler free, but please be aware that there might be things that I don't view as a spoiler but you might.

Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia is one of those books where the first page is confusing and it never stops. I was excited about this book because I don't read a lot of horror but they were making it out like it was the horror book of the year. Either I am broken or they have a different definition of horror. It felt too cliche and I kind of wished they had not mentioned B horror movies because that's what this felt like.

I struggled to connect to the characters because I had no idea what was going on or who was who especially with those who were changed. I have a love hate relationship between the present chapter and the memories because it felt like nothing that should matter to the present. If one can call it the present it is questionable and I cannot say anything without huge spoilers so I will only say that.

I also love how the copy had the content warning at the end of the book when it is too late so for those who are triggered by: bullying, eating disorders, death, gore, blood, random acts of violence, shootings (I feel like that should have been a triggered but I know why they didn't and sorry for the huge spoiler, but y'all need to know that it's a part of the book especially with what is going on in the world.)

WTF was the ending. Seriously, that ending was so weak it should be illegal because it is criminal how she ended it and the reason for them being locked in School. There were so many routes she could have gone and she chose that as an okay reason like no and I cannot tell you guys about it because it will spoil everything and I want to leave the option open for those who are interested.

I mean it is a good book but if someone like me who cannot read horror and gets squeamish when reading even someone cutting themselves off was completely detached from what occurred like body parts were being ripped off, but it felt like a cheap horror movie.

The only reason this book is getting the star rating it is is because of Jefferson. Jefferson has my heart and soul and they did him dirty in the book. I wished he had more of a role in the book or we got his perspective as well especially with the drama between his brother. I had a love hate relationship with Cat only because she was so repetitive. 

Also, I am pretty sure they brought one of the characters back from the dead (well there were several, but one of them was not like the others I just won't say who because I am cruel like that).

Overall, I question calling this horror because horror should not have you laughing half the time and confused the rest (okay I am positive I never stopped being confused since the first page, but I accepted it or thought I did until the ending).

Katzenjammer has got to be the weirdest book I have ever read and I have read plenty of strange books. There is no rhyme or reason to any of the things that happened in this book and I am almost convinced the author only wrote it for the fun of it and was like no one would care if it makes no sense let's find some silly reason to tie it all up together. Okay, I might have a little rage toward the ending and might want to rip it out of the book and set it on fire before burying it deep deep in the ground where the magma can get it. 

⭐3

💧5 (mostly rage and confusion).