#reviews
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Book Review: Wrong Text, Right Love Against All Odds #1 by Claudia Y. Burgoa
This rom-com, which has an enemies-to-lovers trope, an overly perky female character, and a grumpy borderline recluse male lead, should appeal to Roxie Noir and Lila Monroe fans. Continue reading
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Book Review: Priest by Sierra Simone
Most readers would consider this book taboo because of the forbidden aspect Simone bursts wide open; however, the taboos get lost early on, so if this is what attracted you to this book, here is a fair warning: this book might not be for you. However, if you’re a reader looking for pure smut and… Continue reading
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Book review: The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
In this dramatic comedy, Shakespeare interprets what a woman’s dutiful role should be and her husband’s right to tame her into such obedience. Some readers might take affront and be filled with a mix of nausea, anger, and sadness with a protagonist such as Kate, a wild cat, being starved, tortured, and humiliated into obedience,… Continue reading
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Book review: Is She Really Going Out with Him? By Sophie Cousens
Cousens brings readers a book complete of tropes, including, but not limited to, enemies-to-lovers, office romance, forced proximity, against the odds, and a slight age gap. If you’re a fan of these, this book is for you. Continue reading
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Book review: Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmon Rostand
This immortal play displays chivalry, wit, love, bravery, and timeless spirit with the fluidity of lyrical language, bringing our hero to life heartbreakingly. Cyrano is the legendary swordsman of France, a gallant soldier with the face of a clown and a huge nose. Yet his funny, adventurous tales span generations. Continue reading
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Book review: The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
This historical, political, and romantic flair novel is fast-paced and so compelling with its many intrigues and plots. Dumas makes it nearly impossible for readers to put the book down with the excellent care he takes in the exposition of his introduction of our hero, the two principal villains, and all three musketeers showcasing their… Continue reading
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Book Review: Hooked Never After #1 by Emily McIntinre
This is a dark reimaging of Peter Pan, in which the magic is transformed into something toxic. Readers should be warned about these triggers before reading about captivity, torture, dubious consent, sexual acts with firearms and other implements, and explicit murder scenes. Continue reading
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Book review: Christmas with the Billionaire by Lila Monroe
This Christmas novella is a quick, sexy, and fun read written in alternate POVs between the two main characters: Jill Simon, a struggling actress looking for a big break that will land her on Broadway, and Oliver Gage, a big-shot producer who barely lifts an eyebrow during auditions yet still manages to crush dreams. Continue reading
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