This is probably more books than should have been in one review, but these two five-book series by Bec McMaster are connected and ALSO my review is based on how they relate to each other. (Hint: the first series is okay, the second is SUCH an improvement.) Sorry, this is so long, but here we go!
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So Many Fake Engagements! | Romance Novel Mini-Reviews
I read two incredibly similar fake engagement books back to back, but one had a little extra level of characters and relationships than the other. Watch on for more!
Shipped by Angie Hockman | Romance Novel Review
Don’t worry guys; in between all these presidents, I’m still reading a LOT of romance novels. The thing is that, sometimes, I don’t have anything interesting to say. That is not the case (I think) with this one – which at once was super cute but also set off some pet peeves of mine. Let me explain!
Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting | Romance Book Review
I’ve read a few books by Helena Hunting, but this is the first one I’ve ever wanted to review. Why? Because it DOESN’T DO “THE THING.” There are a few romance book tropes that super bug me, and this one has a super sweet work around and I love it. Still confused? Watch away for an explanation!
Betwixt the Books Review | House of Earth and Blood
Wherein Michaela and Gretchen review the first book in the new Crescent City Series by Sarah J Maas. Spoiler alert: She’s written better.
Two BEA ARC Giveaways!
That’s right, guys, it’s giveaway time! I have two BOXES of books here that I’m giving away, all for you. One has more teen/kids books and one has more adult trade books for your reading pleasure. Watch the video for what’s inside! You’re more than welcome to enter both! The rules for the giveaway are as follows:
RULES OF THE GIVEAWAY:
– US ONLY
– Open until August 8th
– Use the forms below to enter
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Betwixt the Book Reviews: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
Michaela and I needed a book from a celebrity book club for a PopSugar Challenge, and we chose this one because it sounded SUPER COOL. It was not, in fact, what we expected. In fact, the impact of this one was seriously lackluster. Here’s why!
ARC Review: “Gameboard of the Gods” by Richelle Mead
Gameboard of the Gods (Age of X #1) by Richelle Mead
In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile after failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America (RUNA). Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military’s most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills.
When Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic murders, they soon realize that their discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. As their investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows, ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game pieces on their board.
3 stars
Thanks to Edelweiss and Dutton Adult for this eARC! This title is now available.
No, this isn’t a ya novel. But as a die hard Richelle Mead fan, I couldn’t resist requesting this when it popped up on Edelweiss. Perhaps it is because I’m such a die hard fan that I couldn’t help but be disappointed by this book.
My Life is a Notebook 