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Thank you to Netgalley the Publisher, of Andrews McMeel Publishing, and the author Bex Ollberton for providing and allowing me to review this book. Which, I'm giving my honest and sincere review.

"Lavender Clouds" by Bex Ollerton is a moving collection of autobiographical comics that explores mental health and the struggle to make a difference while battling inner turmoil. The artwork is breathtaking, filled with vibrant colors and intricate details. 

Through personal stories, Ollerton candidly depicts the emotional weight of living with mental health challenges. Despite the heaviness of the subject, there's a hopeful undertone that shines through. In essence, "Lavender Clouds" is a poignant reminder of resilience and the healing potential of self-expression through art.

Thank you to Netgalley the Publisher, of Dreamscape Media, and the author Katie Kennedy for providing and allowing me to review this Audio-ARC. Which, I'm giving my honest and sincere review.

"Hearts on Thin Ice" by Katie Kennedy is a delightful romantic novel that captured my heart from the very beginning. The story follows the journey of Nick Sorensen, a pro hockey player who is trying to get back on the ice after a devastating plane crash that took the lives of his best friends. Nick is physically ready to play, but mentally, he struggles to find his way and move on from the tragedy that haunts him.

What I loved most about this book is the way that Kennedy brings the characters to life. Nick is a complex and brooding character, whose struggles and vulnerabilities make him incredibly endearing. I found myself rooting for him from the start, hoping that he would find the strength to overcome his inner demons and find love and happiness once again. His interactions with Alyssa, the up-and-coming interior designer he hires to decorate his apartment, are both infuriating and heartwarming. Alyssa is a strong and independent woman who is determined to prove herself in her career and create a home for herself. The dynamic between Nick and Alyssa is electric, and I loved watching their relationship unfold throughout the book.

One of the things that stood out to me about this book is the way it explores important themes such as mental health, belonging, and finding one's place in the world. Kennedy handles these topics with sensitivity and grace, weaving them seamlessly into the story. As someone who has struggled with my own mental health, I appreciated the way the author portrayed Nick's journey towards healing and self-acceptance. It resonated with me on a personal level and made me feel seen and understood.

The romance in this book is swoon-worthy and had me grinning from ear to ear. Nick and Alyssa's banter and chemistry leap off the page, and I found myself eagerly turning the pages to see how their story would unfold. The tension and slow-burn romance between them kept me on the edge of my seat, and I was left feeling satisfied and fulfilled by the end.

Overall, "Hearts on Thin Ice" is a charming and heartwarming sports romance that tugs at the heartstrings and leaves a lasting impression. The well-developed characters, engaging plot, and poignant themes make it a must-read for fans of the genre. Katie Kennedy has crafted a beautiful love story that will stay with me long after I have finished reading it. I cannot recommend this book enough and will be eagerly anticipating more from this talented author in the future.

Release Date: May 10, 2024

 

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tropes:

I enjoyed this reading a lot, if you love Sophie Lark's writhing style this book is definitely for you.

The writing is amazing, flows well with a fast pace, and is a Dual POV between Scarlet and Alex, their prohibited relationship is damned to fail from the beginning or isn’t. The banter between the main characters was so good, the connection was so believable. I loved the characters Axel has a dark past and a mysterious presence. Scarlet is in some ways naive, blindly trusting her father. Until she starts questioning.

Although we are left off with a cliffhanger the way it left me wanting to know more, I need the other books omg!!! Dear Penelope Sky (blinks her puppy eyes) please.😅🫣

Thank you to Netgalley the publishers and Penelope Sky for allowing me to review this audiobook. Which, I will be giving my honest and sincere review. 



I want to thank Netgalley and the author Quinton Li for the ark. I will be giving my honest review.

The world is described slowly and we see ourselves in a school environment a dark academia aesthetics. With queer autism representation and person of color representation, the description of the world and the characters was my absolute favourite, and we find a hierarchy spread out bye the floor your sleeping In the higher the better, the most important.
We have conflicts, murder, and thriller.

The Wallflower is full of trigger warnings

Adult speech, Adult behavior, Family dysfunction, cancer, Non Consenting acts, Rape, Degrading speech, Abuse, Family Violence, Betrayal.

The book is heavy with abuse and non-consensual behaviors, or maybe CNC. I felt rage at times.

In every chapter, you will see some kind of triggering behaviors that I mentioned above. So please proceed with caution.

A Hint "Drew" the main male character is one of the first characters I hate, that might be on purpose since I feel that the author left us on a cliffhanger but I kind of saw the plot twist coming, it least was very obvious to me.

I want to thank NetGalley, Publishers Dreamscape Media, and the author J.L. Beck for providing this audio-ARC. Which, I will be giving my honest and sincere review.

We follow two princesses, connected by the dark crimes of one of their Fathers, the King of Marama.

Princess Evhen of Vodaeard saw her parents die before her and she now only thinks of revenge.

Princess Evhen kidnaps Princess Kalei to punish the king for his greedy actions. but Kalei is so clueless about the King's affairs outside of their lands, trapped in a boat on the way to Vodaeard, she starts to see the cruel truth, leaving her to process the lies she was fed all her life, and fear of a truth related to her gift, that not even she will be immune to her father cruelty.

The story was unique we have a zombie concept with Kalei having moon powers to turn the dead into living again, but they don't come out how they were. I felt it, to be quite repetitive being a duo POV, The narrator did a good job. We see an enemy to lovers (Sapphic), and you can understand the attraction and the conflict from the beginning.

I want to, thank NetGalley, the publisher "Dreamscape Media" and the author Kay Adams for providing this audiobook-ARC. I will be giving my honest and sincere review.

4,5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love 😍 Sophie Lark's writing and descriptive moments, It is the fourth book of the Brutal Birthright series, a double POV between Dante Gallo from the Gallo Family a known and dangerous mafia Family, and Simone the daughter of an Ambassador, in my eyes, he's worse than any Mafia "Criminoso", "Malfaiteur".
Simone's music taste was amazing she has an Apocalypse playlist "Zombie - Cranberries" :) we see a few songs mentioned in the book.

The relationship starts right from the beginning savage and carnal.

Dante and Simone feel like the most illegal relationship, with impulsive behavior. They meet in the most questionable situation, but their relationship starts as soon as it ends with the demands of Simone's father.
9 years later, Simone sees Dante again, but she has a secret. And she's afraid to tell it.^

The book starts before the Brutal Prince timeline and extends until Savage Lover Through Dante's point of view we can recognize some events, from the past books.

Dante & Simone:
Fan art why not?

I want to thank NetGalley, Publishers SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books, and the author Sophie Lark for providing this ARC. Witch, I will be giving my honest and sincere review.

Ellie is naive and believes the world how is shown to her. She lives in a futuristic world, where no one works and death can be recycled into a Poppet form, they act like robots thanks to a chip, with a program designed to do the labor for the owners. Ellie is attached to her Poppet in ways society would approve, she always challenged her poppet, Tom, to save her when she was a child, even now as a teenager she talks openly to him and acts like he responds to her questions, only when they are alone.

Ellise her mother and her aunt live in luxury, The company that recycles death the "Desloge Corporation" was started by her great-uncle, and she's supposed to inherit the ownership of the company.

Mozes arrives from "the wild" and things start to open Ellie's eyes, we go through a rollercoaster of emotions, and people she knows are not what she thought they were. from here on horrifying scenes are happening, the truth comes out, and she's not ready for it.

The world-building is was really good and detailed.

I want to thank NetGalley, the publishers Hydra Publications, and the author Donna J.W. Munro for providing this ARC. Witch, I will be giving my honest and sincere review.