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⋆˙⊹ 𝚀𝚞𝚎𝚎𝚛 𝙶𝚛𝚊𝚙𝚑𝚒𝚌 𝙽𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚊 𝚁𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 ⊹˙⋆

It's been a while since I've posted about book recommendations so I created one, specifically for June ✨️ Creating this queer graphic novel and maga list makes me want to reread them despite having a massive tbr this month already 😆

Anyway, I call this list "𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚎𝚡𝚌𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚏𝚞𝚗, 𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚜𝚝𝚢, 𝚏𝚛𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚌𝚞𝚝𝚎, 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚏𝚎𝚕𝚝, 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚏𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝚘𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎🤚🏽."

Not gonna lie. That was what I felt when reading these mangas and graphic novels ♥️

I don't see them that much here on booksta and thought, why not post about these gems ✨️ I would say these are some of my top tier list that I have yet to see here on booksta so I'm sharing these here ✨️

P.S. Had these checked, all are clean 👌

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January is coming fast, and so is my new small-town standalone.

Readers can get their hands on John and Quinn's love story

Why you will love this book…

Small Town

Western

Contemporary

Grumpy Sunshine

Blue Collar MCs (Farmer/Diner Owner)

Single Mom

Opposites Attract

Frenemies to Lovers

Found Family

From NYT bestselling author Melanie Moreland comes a feuding to lovers standalone romance!

John Elliott is a busy man. He runs his farm and his business, keeping to himself, with no time for anything else in his life.

Quinn Harper is a single mother, looking for a fresh start.

The small town she picked seemed perfect—until her first run-in with John.

They strike sparks of the wrong kind and insist that keeping their distance is for the best.

Yet, despite his growly nature and curt tone, he is sweet to her daughter.

And he finds himself looking for reasons to be in Quinn’s company.

Do things that make them both smile. Make him feel happy.

Sparks sizzle into a low, banked fire.

And then an inferno erupts.

Neither wanted it.

But now, they can’t live without it.

Author's note: Get ready to swoon over a rugged farmer with a hidden heart of gold, falling for a fearless single mom and her charming little girl.

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I finished The Ruptured Sky! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a thrilling read by indie author @jessicaamcminn : this book is the definition of grimdark! The characters come to life quickly, and her succinct writing style keeps the plot moving swiftly without sacrificing on emotional impact and character depth. I've said this already about the last book I reviewed (Forest Mage, Robin Hobb), but there are strong similarities with R.H. Kuang in this book: Kio's story, Kriah's backstory and the final fifth of the novel in general all deliver the same shocking impact of the various hard-hitting elements of Rin's story. All in all, it's a fantastic read and I can't wait to read the rest of the series! Many thanks to Jessica for the ARC! The Ruptured Sky is due for release on 4th April! . . . . . #books #fantasy #fantasyseries #grimdarkfantasy #bookreviewer #bookreviews #fivestarreviews #arcreviewer #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #indieauthor #therupturedsky https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpdoj3RrgI6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hello! Do you love reading fairytale, folklore, and mythological retellings? I’m always on the lookout for new retellings to add to my TBR on Goodreads and review on my blog (links in bio). Please respond to this post or reblog with any recommendations you have.

Have you written a book that retells an old fairytale, folklore, or myth? I’ve done ARC reviews and interviews for other authors on my blog, promoting their books to fellow retelling lovers. If that’s something you’d be interested in, please send me a DM with a description of the book! I love supporting authors, be they self, indie, or traditionally published.  

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✶ 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall ✶

• Goodreads • Author •

Genres: Romance, Adult, LGBTQ+, Contemporary, Queer, Fiction

This book is Alexis Hall at his finest in my opinion. While I adore his historical romance books and more fantasy/fantastical tales there is just something so strong about his contemporary romances. The banter, the characters, the heart of it all.

In regards to the 🎧 audiobook narration- Will Watt brought such an extra wonderfulness to an already wonderful story. From the bright undertones of Sam to the uncertainty and hesitation of Jonathan he truly encapsulated so many feelings for these characters in his tones and inflictions. His accent really brings the whole thing together as well and makes the conversations and humor pop that much more.

This book is laced with the specific type of heart that only Alexis Hall seems to deliver for me. These characters had me laughing out loud one minute and wanting to cry the next. This book truly felt like making friends with the characters and rooting for them along the way to what you hope will be a HEA.

I honestly took my time over these last two days listening to it in increments because I just didn't want it to end. I would sell my soul for a second story of these two and I really hope Alexis and the publishers make that happen. (Please give Alexis all the money/permission so he can write more Sam and Jonathan!)

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𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 | Self-publishing August 17, 2023!

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🐉RATING: 🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 🎉Happy book birthday to Hannah Whitten and The Foxglove King! The Foxglove King is full of mythology and court intrigue. Caught in the middle are the three main characters - Lore, Gabriel, and Bastian. Lore grew up working for her mothers as a poison runner and spy. Gabriel is a member of the Presque Mort, an elite cadre of monks protecting the kingdom. Bastian is the Sun Prince, a charming rogue set to inherit the throne. None of them can fully trust the others as they work together to uncover the King’s plans and stay alive. While not a fan of love triangles, I did like the three main characters and all their smoldering desire. I enjoyed how they were caught up in the power plays of church and state. They knew they were being used as pawns, but fought against their manipulation. All this maneuvering is set against a dark world with catacombs, necromancy, mysterious deaths, and a burried goddess leaking deadly “Mortem.” This is the first book in a new series, but the plot lines wrap-up enough at the end to give the reader some satisfaction. I am curious about how the relationships will play out in the next book. I expect there will be more secret maneuvering and a greater focus on the theme of destiny vs. free will. I also hope the world building expands. The threat of war is ever present in The Foxglove King, so perhaps we will learn more about the neighboring kingdom, its rulers and mythology. I’m definitely on board to continue reading this series, and eager to see how the story plays out. This eARC was provided by @orbitbooks_us and @netgalley for review. #thefoxgloveking #hannahwhitten #fantasybooks #fantasyseries #lovetriangle #bookreview #bookrecommendations #netgalleyreads #netgalleyreview #arcreview #bookdragon #readersofinstagram #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CpfDmc5hqDS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Raimskie Read: Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa (@jonnyinstas) Digital Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC), To be released on May 2, 2023 . Let me be honest with all of you because I almost put this book on my DNF list. . [FULL BOOK REVIEW on @raimskiereads and on my #BookTube with the same name.] . 🇨🇦🍁 🤗 📕📙📒📗📘 🤗 🍁🇨🇦 . #RaimskieReads #AndiSantiWereHere #JonnyGarzaVilla #AdvanceReadersCopy #ARC #AdvanceReadersCopyReview #ARCReview #AnderLopez #SantiagoGarcia #AnderSanti #Sander https://www.instagram.com/p/CqMG9u2vKgs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Not So Fast by Karen Booth

4 Stars

This ARC copy was provided to me by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This was such a quick and enjoyable read!

Xander and Mia had an unfortunate start to their relationship when a sound bite of Mia's podcast goes viral of her quite crudely criticizing the difficulties that Xander is experiencing this racing season. Xander is under enough pressure, starting with a new team and placing poorly, the last thing he needs is a smart-ass woman who doesn't understand racing giving the Internet trolls more ammunition.

Immediately Xander's teammate invites Mia to fly out all expenses paid and come to a race live as a tactic to get in Xander's head. The plot of this book moved quickly which I was grateful for, the contents of the synopsis occurred within the first chapters allowing the character dynamics to develop immediately.

The chemistry and tension between these characters was well developed and all of the side characters in the book were multi-dimensional with interesting characteristics and complex backstories.

The world of Formula 1 racing was effectively explored without it becoming superfluous.

[libraryofnika]

⋆˙⊹ “𝑹𝒖𝒆. 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖.”⊹˙⋆

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 Release Day and Book Review✨

When I said I just knew that I'm gonna like this new novel of hers after reading her vampire and werewolf paranormal romance, I was right 🤚🏽

I would go as to say that this romance novel captivated me from the start, the middle, and the end. I truly am invested with the drama and the tea revolving Kline and Harkness (which I really can't help but read Harkoness— I really don't know why 😆)

Anyway, the writing in this novel was much better, compelling, and flawlessly in terms of storytelling. To be brief about it, I would go as far as to say it was excellent.

The characters, on the other hand, really shine their own way. They were more developed and well written characters that I remember them from the start until the end. Tisha, I really love Tisha. She's so real. Minami, she deserves better, I hate how Florence did her dirty.

The pairing: Rue and Eli REALLY HAD CHEMISTRY. THEIR TENSION EVERYONE 🤚🏽 Eli was really pinning the most of it, and that didn't stray him off his plot most of the time. This man is really driven. Rue, another excellent woman, is equally driven and passionate. These 2 really took their time, not really complaining. Their interaction was really fun, as well as their banter. I also liked how they opened up with each other, trusting to the point of sharing tragic or traumas of the past.

The spice or the smut 🌶🌶🌶 again, they really took their time. It was HOT. I enjoyed most of it.

The drama, tea, or the conflict, IT WAS A LOT. I wish there were more of the showing of this part in the novel, as someone who's a STEM student before, I enjoyed how the STEM content here was laid, it was really interesting and intriguing, although I wish there were more if it the same wit the conflict.

Other than that, I think the most important part here is the content or conflict of power hungry org, or just anyone with power stealing intellectual property, especially of young and aspiring academic people, as well as of taking advantage of their endeavour to profit from them, worse, take their rights off of their well hard earned achievement.

I think my only issue from this book is the sudden switch from 3rd to 1st pov. That part was a little bit off for me, I didn't notice it until I took a little break and started again.

Furthermore, the conclusion as well, I wasn't fun of it, I really wish Florence did pay more for her sins. She did many people dirty, and I would go as far as to say people like her who never get punished for it would do it again if the chance aroused.

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Thank you, PRH International and Berkley, for the free book ♡

Finished Date: June 9, 2024

Final Ratings: 4.5⭐️

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Oh No! There's An Incubus in my Hot Spring: Book Review

Genre: Cozy Romance/Short Story/Paranormal

Summary of the Novel: 

My boyfriend cheated on me, so I bought a possibly haunted hot spring in BFE, Colorado. Oops.

To make matters worse, the owner of my competition seems determined to crush my fledgling business at every turn. Oh, and the rumors are true…there’s an incubus demon trapped in my hot spring.

Just when I thought my life might get started, I find out my rival is blocking my contractor requests, making it impossible to get this dump running again. So, in a bid to save my business, I reluctantly negotiate with the demon: his infernal magic for my business’s success. The catch? I have to let him get me hotter than the steaming waters to fuel his power and promise him freedom when my business has legs.

But what started as a purely pragmatic arrangement soon blurs into something dangerously sensual. I yearn for our charged encounters and ache for his touch. As our arrangement nears its end, and the deadline to free him looms, I face an impossible choice: protect my budding business or risk it all for the demon who has captured my heart.

Trigger Warnings: 

Graphic Intimacy

Language

Violence

Mild Assault

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

♡.﹀﹀﹀﹀.♡

Review

★★★★★

Thank you to Book Sirens and Ember Holt for this ARC Copy! I have left this review voluntarily! 

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Okay, let me preface this by saying that I am a HUGE monster romance fan. When I saw a copy of this book looking to be ARC read, my excited little hands grabbed it as soon as possible!

The story follows Sylvia and Apollo, a human and incubus, who bond while Sylvia repairs the Hot Spring that Apollo is bound to. This was a cozy romance with very minimal drama and lots of spice, and I enjoyed every single second reading this book! Usually, I like to split my books at 5 chapters a day, but I gobbled this up in 3 days!

Sylvia is a fiercely independent woman who struggles with her workaholic tendencies and the expectations of everyone who thinks she needs to rely on her scumbag ex, Jason. Meanwhile, Apollo is the cutest cinnadom and incubus who's looking for his one true mate. 

The bond between Sylvia and Apollo is incredible, and the side characters were all incredible! I cheered when Jason got what he deserved, and I swear my seat grew warm when I read Sylvia and Apollo's scenes. Sylvia is a woman I absolutely want as my friend and whom I can root for, and Apollo, sweet, dear Apollo...I want my own Apollo LOL. 

I will say, the ending threw me for a loop. I feel the sudden drama and reveals that happened were too quick and it felt a bit rushed. But that's just my opinion and it shouldn't stop ANYONE from reading this book, because honestly, it was incredible. I also loved the backstories, especially Apollo's, because it all made sense. The magic didn't just appear out of nowhere and there weren't any loose ends. 

As for the spice...well...that's incredible. Sylvia and Apollo had amazing chemistry, both when they were watching cat-memes or being intimate. And again, Apollo is a sweetheart who needs to be protected at all costs!

[again-andd-again]

2 stars. This is not comparable to The Bear and the Nightingale or Uprooted. I wanted to like it, but the writing style and story were just not for me.

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Never Ever You: A Novel by Sarah Echavarre 

US pub date - 9/17/24

I was 12 chapters in before I knew it. Off to read more now.

I was so excited when I started this; it was so promising.  

I had my issues with this early on - 

*you never really get to know Riley as a main character, to say nothing of her romantic partners and friends - this doesn’t delve deep into character and what character evolution there is, is lacking, imo - I found this too superficial to be a satisfying read

*jumping into a new relationship directly after the breakup of a marriage seems unhealthy and problematic to me and the storyline often reminded me of this thought

Unfortunately, the early excitement grew to discomfort the more I read this one. I wasn’t the right reader for this. 

I’m rating this at 2 because it really caught my interest early on. 

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC 

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✶ The Alchemy of Moonlight by David Ferraro ✶

• Goodreads • Author • Released 5/30/23

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, LGBTQ+, Retellings, Gothic

This book is a perfect embodiment of the vibes of Sleepy Hollow (the Tim Burton film) and old-school creature flicks like The Wolfman!

We follow Emile, an orphaned 17-year-old marquis who is in hiding awaiting his 18th birthday in 6 months. The goal is to lie low so his wicked aunt can't use nefarious ways to steal his fortune before he is of age to claim it for himself. The plan is pretty fool-proof and he plants himself as a servant in the Montoni family household to wait the 6 months out.

What Emile doesn't realize, however, is that by putting himself with THIS specific family, he has also become an unwilling party in the dark, dangerous and disturbing series of events to come.

This book is so incredible and exactly my type of style. From the gothic scenery and setting, the eerie mystery and mildly disturbing events, to the delicious love "triangle" between Emile, Henri (red) and Brams (grey). I just couldn't put it down! I was eager for every new chapter to unravel more of the mystery of what was going on and to see if our dear Emile would be able to keep himself safe from what was lurking in the night. I found myself completely enamored with all of the main characters and had moments I was stressed out, worried, angry and even happy. It really was a rollercoaster lol.

🎧 The audiobook is extremely well done. The narrator has a wonderful voice that gives life to all the individual characters and really sells the chill throughout the book.

If you're a fan of Sleepy Hollow or stories/themes that have that classic Victorian era gothic gloom, then this is the book to read! It's YA so it does hold back in some areas, but I don't think that takes away from the enjoyment of it at all!

Please check the TW for your safety/comfort before reading ♥

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