It's been a week. Not so much in romancelandia -- at least, not like last week's WTFery, thank god! -- but rather in my own life. Nothing serious, just little things that took up more time than I planned, or popped up without warning at all, and left me with no time to record and edit a podcast for today.
In romancelandia news, the RITAs were announced this week, and you can find the full list HERE. Congrats!
My reading week was a mixed bag -- some okay, some ugh, and one top read for the month. My first, actually. Damn, I've been in a reading slump without realizing it; I've only given two 4 1/2 star ratings, and no 5 star ratings, in the last 2 months. O.O Let's hope April is a better reading month as far as favorites.
So without further ado, let's get into what I read for the week!
In romancelandia news, the RITAs were announced this week, and you can find the full list HERE. Congrats!
My reading week was a mixed bag -- some okay, some ugh, and one top read for the month. My first, actually. Damn, I've been in a reading slump without realizing it; I've only given two 4 1/2 star ratings, and no 5 star ratings, in the last 2 months. O.O Let's hope April is a better reading month as far as favorites.
So without further ado, let's get into what I read for the week!
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What I Read:
Out April 1st
2 1/2 Stars
✦ SEAL is captured by enemy, heroine rescues him b/c she needs his help
✦ Heroine of color (Assyrian), who is (almost) a doctor
✦ Quick read, mostly enjoyed
✦ Didn’t always love the hero, iffy on the POC rep in here; he came across as very much a privileged white dude looking down on everyone (aka, POC) around him and not being respectful of cultural differences and . . . IDK, it just gave me some not-so-good gut feelings, you know?
Goodreads
Narrated by Tavia Gilbert
3 1/2 Stars
✦ 1st POV, heroine only
✦ She can control electricity, read objects/people
✦ He’s an ancient vampire with a fire affinity
✦ Still side-eyeing the virginity BS
✦ Overall: a pretty good read
✦ Book 1 for this couple; I'll still come back and finish the others at some point
Goodreads
4 1/2 Stars
March Royal Pick
✦ Black heroine
✦ Former ballerina, now teaches rather than performs
✦ Diabetic
✦ Ex-con (don’t worry, he’s not a bad guy), now author
✦ Class differences
✦ Hot and fun and just GOOD
✦ Like all of Hibberts' books, it's sex and body positive -- YES PLEASE GIMME MORE OF THAT
✦ Only complaint is the ending needed to be less rushed and a bit more developed
Find all the quotes I shared HERE
Kindle
Goodreads
Narrated by Soneela Nankani and Neil Shah
4 Stars
✦ Set in India
✦ Childhood friends to lovers
✦ Class differences
✦ He’s a cop
✦ She wants to be a journalist, has had major health problems all her life
✦ Beautiful writing and story, though I had a love/hate w/ the past/present set up for the storytelling
✦ Dev's books are more contemporary w/ romantic elements, and in this case a bit of light mystery/suspense towards the end. Enjoyable, of course, but best to know going in that the romance isn't always the driving force
✦ Very mild heat (one scene, not very explicit at all)
Currently Listening To:
First time with this author. Let's see how this goes! She's opening a bakery in her hometown.
Currently Reading:
I love this series -- and Albert, period. Medic SEAL + his friend's youngerbrother cousin. HERE FOR IT.
Miscellaneous Links
So what are YOU currently reading?
Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
Last Kiss of Summer by Marina Adair
First time with this author. Let's see how this goes! She's opening a bakery in her hometown.
Currently Reading:
Squared Away by Annabeth Albert
Out April 16th
I love this series -- and Albert, period. Medic SEAL + his friend's younger
Miscellaneous Links
- RWA RITAs
- Virginity in Once Burned
- Previous Hibbert Novel -- connected to Undone
- Bad for the Boss
- Also, Jen had a post this week reviewing Hibbert's latest release and explaining why you need to read this author!
So what are YOU currently reading?
Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
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