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Category: Mouse’s Book Reviews

  • Book Review of Revenge and Honor By Lia Lamar

    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 book really surprised me. At first, I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it because the beginning felt a little rushed and the characters didn’t stand out right away. But once the story moved to Italy, everything improved and I found myself getting more and more invested.

    I read a lot of mafia romances, and this one had a lot of what I enjoy—drama, tension, emotional moments, and a strong connection between the main characters. Carlo and Emily’s dynamic was intense and kept me interested throughout the story. Carlo’s possessive and protective nature mixed with Emily’s innocence made their relationship really compelling to follow.

    The story pulled me in more as it went on, and by the end I was really attached to the characters. There were a few things I wish had been explained more, but overall it was an emotional and engaging read that kept me turning the pages.

    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 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 4 according to romance.io stem rating guide.

    Links
    Amazon
    Goodreads

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  • Book Review of Blood Thirsty By Chelsea Burton Dunn

    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 think this novel tells a dark and gripping story about a long-standing war between vampires and werewolves, with each side determined to wipe the other out. I think the alliances add an interesting layer, with witches siding with the werewolves and the Chenja aligning with the vampires, even though their small population keeps them mostly out of the conflict. I think Ace, the vampire monitoring werewolf activity, is a strong focal point, especially as it becomes clear the werewolves are planning a dangerous ritual that could change everything. I found myself wondering whether anyone could figure it out in time to stop it.

    I think the London setting helps give the story a distinct atmosphere, and I wasn’t entirely sure what time period it was set in, which added a bit of mystery. I think the tone is noticeably darker, which fits well with the focus on supernatural war. I noticed it includes violence, implied torture, sacrifice, and some instances of abuse, all of which contribute to the heavier feel.

    I think the pacing is solidly in the middle—not too fast or too slow—and I really felt that the secondary characters were one of the strongest parts of the book. I think they’re written with enough depth that they sometimes stand out even more than the main storyline.

    I think one of the more emotional aspects was that a character didn’t get the happy ending I felt they deserved, which left me with a bittersweet feeling. I also think the epilogue was a bit underwhelming, since I was hoping for more closure than it provided.

    Overall, I think this is a compelling and engaging read. I think it’s definitely worth picking up if you enjoy vampire, werewolf, or shifter stories. I found it hard to put down, and I’m interested in seeing where the series goes next.

    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 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 2 out of 5 stars.
    The spicy rating would be a 2 or 3 according to romance.io stem rating guide.

    Links
    Amazon
    Goodreads

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  • Book Review of My Book Review of The Firefighter’s Surprise Baby

    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.

    The Main FC, is a heiress in hiding. She is on the “run” from her family and her past. The Main MC, is a single dad who works as a firefighter. Sadly, when he finds out that she is on the run he pushes her away. Which is understandable, but still sad.

    Spoiler. After she finds out she is pregnant, which isn’t until like 80% through the book, there isn’t much that happens. Other than him being upset about the lies there isn’t much in the way of conflict in this story. It is a HEA which is nice.

    Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
    I’m giving this book an overall rating of 3.5 of out of 5 stars.
    The story is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
    The writing style is getting a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

    Links
    Amazon
    Goodreads

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  • Book Review of The Thirteenth Cagebreaker By Melissa Jean Vallejos

    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.

    The stone didn’t chose violence, it choose change. That’s the first thought that came to my head after reading this book. I’m so glad that there wasn’t so many fight scenes in this one. It let the emotional build and the despare that the main FMC was feeling build. She needed to break the cage that everyone else was being pushed into. I would recommend this book to those of us who don’t fit boxes and/or checklists. Those who have been made feel both too much and not enough at the same time. Thankyou for writing something so beautiful, painful, real and raw.

    Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
    I’m giving this book an overall rating of 4.5 of 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.

    Links
    Amazon
    Goodreads

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  • Book Review of Ex and the City by Sally Clements

    I need to state before getting into this review that I was given this book through dp Publisher. Now that has been stated, I can now get into the book review.

    Alright, I have mixed feeling about this book, Ex and the City by Clements. I went into this book with high hopes for this second-chance romances and while I got that I was kind of lost with some of the background with some of the side characters. The premise of this book had a lot going for it but I felt that as the story went on more parts were rushed. Several loose ends were left untighten by the end of the book. It took me a few days to read this book and I untimately felt deeply unsatified with the lack of emotional build-up and the way the book ended. I am going to go back and read the others and then I’ll re read this one to see if I enjoy it a little more.

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

    Links
    Amazon
    Goodreads

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