Category: Review

Review: The Secret, Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams

The Secret, Book, & Scone Society (Secret, Book, & Scone Society #1) by Ellery Adams narrated by Cris Dukehart My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: A quirky club in small-town North Carolina holds the keys to health, happiness, friendship—and even solving a murder—all to be found within the pages of the right book… Strangers flock to Miracle Springs hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked “comfort” scone, […]

Posted March 8, 2024 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 6 Comments

Review: The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker

The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker narrated by Vivienne Leheny My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: As a princess in the impoverished kingdom of Delantria, it’s Aldari’s job to look pretty, speak little, and marry a prince. Studying mathematics and writing papers on economic theory in an effort to fix her people’s financial woes? Her father has forbidden it. With war on the horizon, they must focus on the immediate threat. Reluctantly, Aldari agrees to marry a prince in a neighboring kingdom to secure an alliance her people desperately need. All […]

Posted March 6, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Earl Grey and New Rules in Play by Laura Greenwood

Earl Grey And New Rules In Play (Cauldron Coffee Shop #8) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy/ Cosy Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: Willow and Azíl are determined to settle into a normal life, if only it would stay that way. With a new office to buy supplies for, a shopping trip for new wand, and dinner with Willow’s parents, there’s lots in store for Willow and Azíl. But neither of them can forget the danger they’re in from the Sect and what could be lurking around every corner… – Earl […]

Posted March 4, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 0 Comments

Review: The Siren’s Song by Crista Crown

The Siren’s Song (Havenwood #1) by Crista Crown My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MM Blurb: Ever since Len realized most people are more in love with the idea of having sex with a siren than who he is as a person, he’s given up on love. Hook ups, friends with benefits—that’s fine. But romance is definitely off the table. It’s too bad he didn’t tell Max that before they slept together—for both of them. Hot, nerdy, human Max who captured Len’s interest with just a glance. Because Max doesn’t do meaningless sex. […]

Posted March 1, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

DNF Reviews January and February 2024

Blogger Lisa Loves Literature inspired me to do DNF reviews again and group them in one post. I decided to do posts until I have 4 or so DNF reviews, so maybe one every few months. We’ll see. Junker Seven Junker Seven (Twin Suns #1) by Olive J. Kelley Genre: Science Fiction Age Category: Young Adult Type of romance: nb/f Blurb: A romantic, queer sci-fi epic about changing the galaxy, one girl at a time. Castor Quasar is a junker- a bounty hunter making a living off of collecting and selling valuable scrap. They live a quiet life, bouncing from […]

Posted February 28, 2024 by Lola in Contemporary, Fantasy, Historical, Review, Romance, Sci-Fi / 8 Comments

Review: Festive Drinks and Season’s Hijinks by Laura Greenwood

Festive Drinks And Season’s Hijinks (Cauldron Coffee Shop #7) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy/ Cozy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: Willow is determined to make Azíl’s first Christmas one to remember. With Azíl home for his first-ever Christmas, Willow is determined to pull out all the stops and make it as perfect as she possibly can. The tree may be decorated, and the presents might be bought, but she can’t quite shake the feeling that the Sect is hanging over their heads still, and when they are given an opportunity to […]

Posted February 26, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Sigils & Sushi by Nia Quinn

Sigils & Sushi (Sigils & Sushi #1) by Nia Quinn My Rating: 5 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Age Category: Adult Blurb: The sushi’s fresh, the demons are bickering, and I think that centaur just clotheslined himself… I’m Immy. I suck at being a witch, but make up for it with mad style. What, you don’t believe me? Ask my demon roommates. Yeah, the plushie-loving softie and the one set on world domination. I check in rental cars for supernatural customers leaving town, so I score whatever they ditch before they get on a plane home—and lemme tell you, they leave […]

Posted February 23, 2024 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 6 Comments