The Mouse Kingdom Blog

  • Book Review of Magic of Feather and Wind by Lili Black

    I need to state before getting into this review that I was given this book through Booksprout. Now that has been stated, I can now get into the book review. There are going to be spoilers in this review.

    I really liked Outcast Magic: Summer Season by Lili Black. The world pulled me in right away—the magic system is interesting, and I loved the twist on dragon shifters, especially the curse that keeps female dragons from shifting. Avalon is a great main character too—she’s funny, easy to like, and I’m really curious to see how her powers grow.

    The group of guys is a mix of personalities, and I’m still not sure who’s going to end up sticking around, which honestly keeps things interesting. I do wish we had gotten multiple POVs though—I think it would’ve added a lot more depth to the story and characters.

    There’s a lot happening throughout the book—magic, rankings, academy rules, prophecies, relationships—and while it kept me hooked, it did feel a little overwhelming at times. I just wanted a bit more depth in certain areas instead of so many things happening at once.

    I finished with a lot of questions, which definitely makes me want to keep reading. I’m hoping the next part gives us more action, more character development, and some answers.

    Overall, a really fun start, and I’m excited to see where the series goes!

    Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
    I’m giving this book an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
    The story is getting a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
    The writing style is getting a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
    The spicy level is getting a rating of 0 out of 5 stars. (There isn’t any spice in this book)
    The spicy rating would be a 0 according to romance.io stem rating guide.

    Links
    Amazon
    Goodreads

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  • Book Review of Baby for my Best Friend’s Brother By Annie J. Rose

    I need to state before getting into this review that I was given this book through Booksprout. Now that has been stated, I can now get into the book review. There are going to be spoilers in this review. 

    I really enjoyed this book. From the very beginning, I was pulled into Quinn’s story and everything she was going through. Watching her try to escape her manipulative and abusive manager had me instantly invested, and I loved seeing her return home and lean on the people who truly cared about her.

    I really liked Callum too. He’s carrying so much heartbreak after losing his wife, and I thought his character had a lot of depth. I loved how both he and Quinn had emotional baggage, but instead of it feeling overwhelming, I felt like it made their connection even more meaningful. I really enjoyed watching them slowly help each other heal.

    Their chemistry was definitely there from the start, and once Quinn moved in with Callum for safety, I was completely hooked. I loved the mix of romance, danger, healing, family, friendship, and emotional growth. Jason was such a slimy character, and I was so ready to see Quinn finally break free from him.

    I will say I was a little disappointed there wasn’t really a secret baby trope like I expected, but I still really enjoyed the story overall. For me, the characters, the emotions, and the healing journey made this a very entertaining and heartfelt read that kept my attention all the way through.

    Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
    I’m giving this book an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
    The story is getting a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
    The writing style is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
    The spicy level is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
    The spicy rating would be a 4 according to romance.io stem rating guide.

    Links
    Amazon
    Goodreads

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  • Book Review of Grumpy Billionaire’s Fake Date by Katie Chance

    I need to state before getting into this review that I was given this book through Booksprout. Now that has been stated, I can now get into the book review. There are going to be spoilers in this review. This is an ARC copy.

    This book had me staying up way too late just to keep reading about Roman and Sage. From the start, I was completely hooked. I was smiling nonstop, and the chemistry between these two was so strong.

    Sage is such a strong female lead. She’s established in her community, fiercely protective of what she’s built, and absolutely not about to let some billionaire CEO come in and make life-changing decisions without a fight. Roman, on the other hand, is the classic hyper-focused billionaire who is controlled, work-driven, and all about spreadsheets and bottom lines. So of course, sparks fly.

    I really enjoyed the dynamic between them. They come from totally different worlds. Sage is a small business owner just trying to hold onto what matters, while Roman is trying to redevelop the very neighborhood her business is in. Their attraction builds quickly, and while the fake dating trope didn’t last long (and honestly didn’t really need to), I still loved watching Roman slowly open up and turn into a total golden retriever for Sage.

    Overall, this was a cute, steamy, and very enjoyable romance with phenomenal characters, plenty of tension, and an ending I didn’t expect but was still really happy with.

    Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
    I’m giving this book an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
    The story is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
    The writing style is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
    The spicy level is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
    The spicy rating would be a 3 or 4 according to romance.io stem rating guide. I’m taking a guess on what the rating would be as this book just came out yet.

    Links
    Amazon
    Goodreads

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  • Book Review of The Ink That Remembers by Cecily Vane.

    I need to state before getting into this review that I was given this book through BookSirens. Now that has been stated, I can now get into the book review. There are going to be spoilers in this review. This is an ARC copy.

    The Ink That Remembers is definitely a unique read and unlike a lot of the paranormal romances I usually pick up. It leans much more atmospheric and literary, with a gothic mystery feel, a haunted house setting, and an immortal love interest that slowly unfolds over the course of the story.

    The book follows Nell, a rare-book cataloguer who inherits her great-aunt’s estate on the Maine coast, only to discover a house full of impossible secrets, a strange archive, and Callum, the mysterious caretaker who has been there for centuries. The writing is rich, detailed, and beautifully done, with a lot of focus on mood, mystery, and the haunting atmosphere of the house itself.

    I’ll be honest, I had a hard time getting into this one at first. The romance is very subtle and slow-burn, to the point where it almost felt like it wasn’t there for me on my first read. After going back and rereading parts of it, I could appreciate it more and see what the author was building. While this wasn’t fully my kind of read, I did enjoy the paranormal elements, the immortal love interest, and the unique style.

    If you love gothic, quiet, atmospheric stories with mystery and subtle romance, this one will probably work much better for you than it did for me.

    Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
    I’m giving this book an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
    The story is getting a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
    The writing style is getting a rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

    Links
    Amazon
    Goodreads

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