Monthly Wrap Up

Hello! Here you will find my monthly wrap up for the month. This means my books I read this month, small summary and review and whether I read them as a physical book or e-book. I will include links, and photos of each book in case you want to read them too!

September 2023

Raven's Song by Charlie Nottingham (Book 2 of Raven's Cry)

8/29/2023 - 9/2/2023

E-book - Kindle Unlimited

Summary: When a vengeful demon burned her house down, Rain Carter had no choice but to move into the haven of Copperfield House with her boyfriend, Graham, her other boyfriend, Ezra, and his partner, Warren. She wants to believe she's safe here, but considering Warren's a murderer for hire... Well, forgive her for being wary.

Raven's Reckoning by Charlie Nottingham (Book 3 of Raven's Cry)

9/3/2023 - 9/10/2023

E-book - Kindle Unlimited

Summary: The skeletons in their closet opened the door and escaped with a vengeance. A relationship with three men sounded like a fantasy to Rain Carter once upon a time, but now, she couldn't imagine her life any other way. Warren, Ezra, Graham, and Rain are in perfect sync.

Raven's Redemption by Charlie Nottingham (Book 4 of Raven's Cry)

9/10/2023 - 9/24/2023

E-book - Kindle Unlimited

Summary: Follow the ghost, they'd said. It'll be fun, they said. Rain, Graham, Ezra, and Warren have been on the hunt for answers for weeks after learning that Rain's brother is alive, and that Warren played a part in his disappearance. After facing off with the demon who took Rain's brother, all of them nearly dying in the process, the woman in black leads them to reinforcements. The mysterious family the woman in black sent them to is willing to help, so long as they don't ask too many questions. Like what they are. Who they are. But Graham's certain he knows exactly what and who they are. After all, he's been praying to them his entire life.

Craven Manor by Darcy Coates

9/24/2023 - 9/25/2023

Physical Book

Summary: Daniel is desperate for a job. When someone slides a note under his door offering him the groundskeeper’s position at an old estate, it seems too good to be true.

Alarm bells start ringing when he arrives at Craven Manor. The mansion’s front door hangs open, and leaves and cobwebs coat the marble foyer. It’s clear no one has lived there in a long time.

But an envelope waits for him inside the doorway. It contains money and promises more.

Daniel is desperate. Against his better judgement, he moves into the groundskeeper’s cottage behind the crypt. He’s determined to ignore the strange occurrences that plague the estate.

But when a candle flickers to life in the abandoned tower window, Daniel realizes Craven Manor is hiding a terrible secret… one that threatens to bury him with it.

October 2023

Her Dark Love by Isra Sravenheart

10/5/23 - 10/27/23

E-book - ARC Read

Summary: Isra has come a long way to the prestigious Wingdom's Academy to learn the art of magic. The classes are dull but Isra quickly finds a companion in Everilda. They click instantly striking up a rapport. Isra finds Everilda to be rebellious towards the craft whereas Everilda finds Isra too innocent especially when it comes to romance.

4/5 Stars

Genre: YA Dark Fantasy

Third Person POV

My review: This book was great! For my first ARC Read I gave it 4 stars. It was in Third Person POV rather than First Person POV which I wasn't used to. But overall, it was a great story of magic, betrayal, and some twists along the way. I really enjoyed it and it was definitely a refreshing story since it was different than what I was used to. I loved the characters for what they were. I definitely wish we got some more character development in there but hopefully in the next book there will be. I will definitely recommend this book and I will finish out the series at a later date.

 

Midnight Mated by Savannah Lee

10/28/23 - 10/30/23

E-book - ARC Read

Summary: I was used to getting the short end of the stick, so I shouldn’t have been surprised when I found myself fleeing my cheating ex, only to be run off the road and attacked by a vicious creature, barely escaping with my life.
Whisked away to the middle of the woods with no car or money, I found myself surrounded by crazies who claim to shift into animals and run in packs during the full moon. Even crazier? They say I’m one of them. And so was my attacker.
Normally I’d be running for the hills, but when the leader of this group tells me there have been other deadly attacks and I’m the sole survivor, the ten thousand dollar bounty he offers in exchange for my help is too tempting to resist.
Forced to partner with a gorgeous but infuriating rogue shifter who challenges me at every turn, we're propelled into a race against the clock to track down the killer.
Before it's too late.

5/5 stars

Genre: Paranormal Romance

My Review: I absolutely loved everything about this book. I was fully immersed in the story, who the characters are, their relationships, etc. I gave it 5 stars if I could rate higher I would. I literally couldn't put the book down. I can't wait to read book 2 when it comes out. Go pick up the book you will not regret it. 

November Wrap Up 2023

Death's Obsession by Avina St. Graves

11/2/23 - 11/3/23

Physical Book

Summary: He’s coming for you.

Death is meant to come on a chariot of broken dreams or in the dark trenches of a storm, not in love letters and gifts.

He did not take my soul when I was meant to die. He did not want it all the other times that I’ve offered it to him on a silver platter. Yet, time and time again, he reminds me that I am his: His night monster, his dark love, his perfect other.

Death was the only thing keeping me alive. He watches me from his corner, taunts me with sweet messages, marks my body with his touch as I sleep.

He took the people that I love away from me. Still, no one believed me when I said that I saw the faceless man on the night of the accident.

No one can escape death.

Me? I’m chasing it.

5/5 Stars

Genre: Dark Romance/Gothic Romance

My Review: The book was amazing! It was my first gothic romance novel. Very spicy but it didn't overshadow the plot of the book. I really enjoyed it. Definitely gives me Hades x Persephone you know without Demeter. But I loved every bit of it. You can easily finish this book in a day it's like a novella. But I will definitely reread. 

The Fate Philosophy by Sarah A. Bailey

11/4/23 - 11/4/23

E-book - Kindle Unlimited

Summary: Following the long overdue break-up from her insufferable ex-boyfriend, Macie Cunningham was ready for a fresh start.

She thought she’d find that new beginning when she impulsively moved to Los Angeles with her best friend, but after six months here, all she’s discovered is that her life is strenuously the same. The same career—one she’s not so sure she still loves. The same hobbies—or lack thereof. And romance? Painfully non-existent. That’s actually the only new experience she’s had since she decided to start over. She’s tried dating, but can’t seem to find that spark she’s looking for. Save for one exception.

Dominic Evans.

Her roommate’s best friend and the biggest pain in her ass. Macie and Dom’s constant head-butting is more infuriating than desirable, but somehow it always feels like foreplay? With her mind on the cusp of pure lust and pure vexation every time she’s around him, Macie decides it’s best to just stay away from Dom entirely.

Until Macie’s roommates head out of town for the holidays, and she finds herself alone in her apartment with hazardous Christmas trees, head injuries, and a barren kitchen. Annoyingly, Dom can’t seem to stop coming to Macie’s rescue, and she isn’t quite sure why, or how long she can continue holding back her desires.

As their attraction becomes explosive, Macie realizes there may be more to Dominic Evans than that arrogant cunning, that smart-ass mouth, and that obnoxiously charming smile.

Not that it matters, anyway. Once the holidays pass and their friends return home, Macie and Dom’s intense chemistry will fizzle out. They’ll go back to the same old frenemies they always were… right?

5/5 Stars

Genre: Rom Com

My Review: Let me start off by saying that this was my first Romantic Comedy book and it made me giggle, blush, and cry. I felt like I identified with Macie so much. I absolutely loved it and because I read it on Kindle and loved it so much I need the physical copy to add to my collection. If I could rate it more than 5 stars I would. Very spicy as well but I loved it.

Frosted by Teshelle Combs

11/5/23 - 11/5/23

E-book - ARC Read

Summary:

Ruined holiday plans and stolen gifts are only the beginning in this collection of villains gone wild for the holidays!

Tales of Christmas Villains brings together the most mischievous batch of scrooges, thieves, and humbugs out to wreak havoc on the Christmas cheer.

Featuring a chilling ice fairy who feeds on her victims' souls, chaotic criminals disguised as grinches, and the infamous Jack Frost meeting his match in a plucky mermaid, these wicked adventures will have you howling with dark delight.

If you think you've got enough spirit to take on these troublemakers, think again. The naughty list just got longer and more sinister! So watch out this season and prepare for some seriously spirited scroogery - Tales of Christmas Villains is coming to town!

 

Frosted is a part of the Tales of Christmas Villains Anthology book.

 

5/5 Stars

My Review: This was a cute little story! It's a short story about an hour ish long according to Kindle! I loved it! It was my first grumpy/sunshine trope read and I enjoyed it a lot. I'm definitely interested in reading more of their stories! It said the spice level was a two but I am rating it as a one because it was closed door sex scenes. I can't wait to read the whole anthology.

 

Every Dark Shadow by Sarah Zimm

11/5/23 - 11/19/23

E-book - ARC Read

Summary: Orphan turned fugitive Ophelia Dannan has been safely hidden in the mortal world for four years, her memories and magic locked away from herself and the siphoning Gray King of Magus. A king whose armies hunt relentlessly for one source of pure magic that vanished with Ophelia.

A scholar, a smugger and a soldier have sworn their lives to hide and guard her until the time is right to awaken her magic. To protect her, they move her often and see to it Ophelia forgets the lives she lives with them. Rune chooses quiet farmsteads, filling Ophelia’s time with adventure and daydreams. Falcon prefers the grit of city streets ruled by gangs, challenging Ophelia to survive by wielding knives and swindling thieves. And Hart has all but given up his rotation with her, after what happened a year ago, to keep safe the girl he fears could destroy two worlds.

But across worlds in a kingdom as dark and brutal as it is beautiful, where the Gray King enslaves the magic born, rebellion is stirring and a dark force is rising to stake its own claim on the throne. When shadows reach tendrils across the mortal world for Ophelia, she's pushed into a perilous quest in search of truth, her magic, and a way to break the monarchy before it breaks them all.

5/5 Stars

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Magic, and Fantasy Romance

My Review: This book had me hooked from the beginning. I would've read it sooner if I wasn't reading other books. It was beautifully written. The plot twists at the end were immaculate and I was on the edge of my seat. I definitely can't wait to read Darkwielder! I loved the plot, the plot twists, literally everything. I don't have any complaints but I NEED more. Darkwielder releases January 8th, 2024 so go read Every Dark Shadow!

A Song of Soul by T. R. Durant

11/20/23 - 11/20/23

E-book - ARC Read

Summary: A call from the sea
Decades of waiting
Can lost love be found
In the lowest of tides?

Samantha
Dreams have anchored my reality since I can remember. The waves called for me.
I have no choice but to let go of all the other sounds of the world and follow the song of the sea.

Collins
The petite blonde attracts my gaze while she revels in the shallow waters. Her giggles are like music as she hops around, splashing.
She is beautiful and full of life, awakening a dormant part of my heart.
I want her like I’ve not craved for anyone in decades. Yet I can’t entertain this fantasy, nor act on my desire for this human. I won’t replace my dead soulmate, my Sadb, nor will I betray her memory by sparing a further glance towards another woman.

The tantalising song the human exudes floods my soul. Yet, it shall be forever smothered by silence.

4/5 Stars

Genre: Paranormal Romance

My Review: I knew that this book was very smutty diving in but holy moly. When she said, “This is smut on a stick.” She didn’t lie. I personally enjoyed the plot more than the smut but that’s just me. Overall, I gave it 4 stars. The smut rating is 5/5 it is very spicy. I loved the characters and the story. I honestly can’t wait to read more and see their story unfold.

Midnight Magic by Savannah Lee

11/22/23 -11/23/23

E-book - ARC Read

5/5 Stars

Genre: Shifter Romance

My Review: This sequel was *chef's kiss* the chemistry we got between Rowan and Callan just ugh. My favorite couple in the world. And I loved every new character we got introduced to. The world building was great as well. I love how the Fairie World is a reflection of the Mortal World it was interesting to me. I absolutely love this story and I can't wait for more. Just like with Midnight Mated I couldn't put this book down. It was everything I wanted and more. I loved everything about it. The plot twists had me on the edge of my seat. Y'all this book was EVERYTHING. I'm obsessed with Rowan's story.

 

Midnight Magic releases on 12/15/23!

June Monthly Wrap Up

17 Jul 2024 01:19

I absolutely loved this book! What a wild ride. Definitely read your trigger warnings and it is way different from Death's Obsession and Avina touched on this a bit and I loved every bit of it. It was amazing! Blaze and Kohen are both fun and whimsical and them together was just simply amazing. A crazy ass love story but dark and fun! This has to be one of my favorite books for this year. As a Dark Romance girly this was top tier. Arson, Murder, Asylumisque vibes, etc. It has everything. Lots of spice. Lots of adventure. I loved it. I can't even put into words how much I loved it. Go pick it up and as always your mental health matters.

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