pickSome short stories manage to pack more tension and emotion into a few pages than some full-length novels, and Ushers by Joe Hill does exactly that. From the first page, I was drawn into this wild tale that explores survival and suspicion.
For such a compact tale, this short story is incredibly powerful.
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/ushers-by-joe-hill-short-story-review/
pickThis one was much better than the first one. The ending still left something to be desired but UGH I love a fake-dating plotline.
3.5 stars | #romance #paranormalromance #vampire
pickIt's a paranormal romance series that follows a friend group in a small town called Mystic Bayou. Well more like chosen family by the end. It is a sweet connection and none of them are the bad boy types. They are a bit spicy though. It's a series of 8 books each following a different couple getting together and bonding with everyone while they all work to help fix the town's troubles. (Continued in comments)
so-soCute queer romance. Shallow story retelling The Legend of Sleepy Hollow but with real magic and ghosts. Normally YA queer romance graphic novel retelling on a Halloween theme would be my EXACT cup of tea, but I just didn‘t find this compelling. The villain was really over the top.
so-soWhile I did listen to this one in one sitting, I think it‘s just this side of too silly. Too many pop culture references (what do you MEAN TikTok played an unironic roll in the finale 😭😭) and Frederick was just…weird. The whole sexualization of both characters was a LOT. I never wanna hear a “17th c man” describe a modern woman in a bikini again thank you.
2.5 stars | #romance #paranormalromance #vampire
I'm really loving this series! It's such a good take on vampires and doesn't shy away from morality, ethics, or how dangerous the vampires (or devils here) can be. No fluffy easily controlled creatures here.
pickThis was an enjoyable read! I felt some parts were a little long and others needed a bit more explanation but all in all, I really enjoyed it! 😁 I‘ll be starting the next one now 📚
so-so(2012) Second in the urban fantasy/romance series about a witch who stumbles across an old manuscript containing a secret about the origins of magical beings, and the vampire she falls in love with. Not usually my thing, but the first was a mild pick several years ago and I thought I might continue. But didn't until #ReadYourEboooks this month. This one was *really* not my thing (too romancey, too little forward momentum) but I did finish
pickLOVED this second book in this series. It was impossible to put this book down. I love the way Kay hoopers books give little pieces of information throughout the story and then everything ties together perfectly at the end but leaves it open for the next book.
