There's more politics (which Airon might think he's bad at but...) more magic, more blood. More sacrifce. The journey to save Tallu and Hallu continues, and the prophecy which started this whole mess becomes clearer. Kai Butler's writing is so rich, you feel like you're there.

Flynn finally gets to have his man (lol) Twist gets to meet both a Grandfather and a Great-Grandfather... and another great grandfather who we are less than impressed with. The extended cast continue to be amazing. Cozy and sweet, a light touch of angst, and plenty of adventure.

Book 1, Shadows Never Lie: 🔥Enemies to Lovers 🔥Brother’s Best Friend 🔥Double Bi-Awakening 🔥Opposite Attract 🔥Virgin MC 🔥Only one bed 🔥Angst 🔥College Romance Book 2, Shadows Never Leave: 🔥Second Chance 🔥Forced Proximity 🔥’You were mine first’ 🔥Brother’s Best Friend 🔥Cheating (not between MCs)

This book was a lot of fun, watching Wylder become unravelled. Neo's good for him. Wylder's good for Neo, too. They've both had awful upbringings; while that led Neo to be his realest self, Wylder went the opposite way. I loved this story went, and the hints at the other relationships building.

As much as the first book was about Dakota and his background, this book was about Jax and his. We learn more how Jax and his family came to be where they are, and the gutwrench of leaving people when you have to keep moving forward. Dakota and Jax relationship keeps both steady and supported.

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Super sweet story with lots of possessiveness and protection. Insta-love, but there's nothing wrong with that. Great twist, well written, and interesting plot. Excellent backstory as well. Ghost and Rett definitely need their own book!

I love Phil, I love Griff, I love Vivi, I love all their friends... This was a great story with a touch of (non-relationship) angst but mostly beautiful lovely relationship building vibes. @louisamasters.bsky.social #arcreview #mmbookreview #bookreview

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This one dealt with a lot of trust issues and long held hurt and guilt. Reid's traumatic upbringing definitely shows in his self image, and I appreciated the ADHD rep. Overall, I'm glad it wasn't a quick fix, and the relationship took time to build - the work both put in to heal made it worth it.

My 2025 reads

Listened to this while driving over the break so I couldn't do kicky feet, but I WANTED to! Absolutely adored seeing Patrick and Jono settled in love, and everyone together to celebrate them. If anyone deserves peace, it's these two. Kudos to @haileyturner.bsky.social and @garyfurlongvo.bsky.social

6 books I read in December

Fantastic follow up to the Soulbound series, with enough differences to be its own thing.

Just finished this! Great holiday anthology

Book 3. Kicks off with Bugs, ends with a volcano. Fantastic characters and lore. @kaibutlerauthor.bsky.social

Robin gets his turn at love in this book, foiling an assassination attempt by his mother and keeping the assassin. He's not entirely a person, just a weapon. The Rade help him discover his self, and scheme to outwit the Queen when she comes after Robin again.

November was a little rough in the ol’ brain pan

Ansel is a talented hacker, but he flew a little close to the sun on his last job. Cade just happens to be in the right place at the right time, with the wrong fake name. I loved the family/found family vibes and how far the brothers are willing to go for each other and their loved ones.

New book!

Relatable

I'm old. If you're not, listen to this. Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder. Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever. It's literally never been more important.

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If you could do the grandma cheek squeeze to a book series. There's so much cuddling and gentle affection in this story; when Miles and Winter finally open up about their feelings it's going to be all over for everyone. The humour, slice of life, found family, hints of sad/dark is just what I wanted

While we meet Wren in the previous books, this one shows more about how their mind works. Augie is an introvert in a rough spot financially, but he was definitely the right one to break the cycle of generational trauma. Read this series in order for maximum enjoyment.

Flynn continues to be adorable; he is such a people person and I am here for that. Loved the action, the drama, Blair!, Davin, and of course Twist. Sexton was also a nice surprise in the end. The mystery keeps ramping up, and I can't even imagine what the big bad really is. @burnswrites.bsky.social

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This entire story is about chaos and control, and Theo and Rory both have their own issues with both. Loved the banter and chemistry between these two, as well as the overarching story. So well written, with fantastic characters and awesome plot.

I really enjoyed coming back to this group of friends. John is much calmer than Harper and I like the idea of him having a generations old friendship with a bog witch family. Venkat is in a position of modern slavery. The way everyone worked together to free him was fantastic.

Tbh my brain didn't want this story. Alvin is a bit hapless. But the more I read, the more I wanted to read. The pacing was great, and all the characters were well written. I enjoyed the intertextuality of the story, and there were some really unexpected points. I'm looking forward to book 2.

"situationship" was a word used multiple times. Dáithí is in denial that a past relationship gave him trauma; Eoin is out to prove Dáithí is The One. Bring on TeamBro, and the Summit of Love is begun. I loved that everyone was totally behind the relationship's success. Hilarious, sweet, and spicy.

I enjoyed this rockstar, enemies to lovers story. Lots of heat, a bit of angst as both MCs reveal their insecurities. A fun take on the fae, and all the Rade were interesting. The whole vibe of the book was kind of good natured and explorative even when Beck had to make hard decisions.

This was a totally sweet story of a normal guy ending up with demon wingmen. Wingdemons. I can 100% relate to being too exhausted and poor to be bothered by your flatmates being a bit weird. Luke and Matteo would have made it on their own, but the friendships between Luke and the demons was cute.

More October reads #📚💙

Some of my October reads #📚💙

The premise was fantastic and well executed. The worldbuilding was great, Reaper and Ghost (Max and Kas) were well written and very sweet, each with their own pasts which very much affected their present. I am so looking forward to more in this series.

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You know the voice in the back of your head that says no one wants to read your book? Drown it. Burn it with fire. Get a bat and start swinging. Don't let it exist and lie to you. Destroy it and keep writing. Keep. Writing.

Quick Reviews

I cried like 5 times reading this

The truth will set you free… sort of. Not really.

Quinn's indefinable, impotent rage in this book is definitley relatable. Asher's patience and calm is a great contrast. Definitely read this series in order to understand what is going on. I'm of the opinion that having more than a cause to fight for, someone who's there for/with you, is a strength.

Demons in London, zombies in Paris. This was where I’d physically read up to in the series.

I’m on book five now

Last lot of quick reviews for today

Some quick reviews - Hailey Turner edition

Life is lifing, to be sure. I'm struggling at the moment to keep up with non-arc reviews - and arc reviews tbh. I hope this format works to fix that. x frum

I’m like, halfway through book 4 now #audiobooks

Just finished All Souls Near and Nigh audiobook @haileyturner.bsky.social SO GOOD.