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This volume collects episodes 76-102 of the Webtoon comic. This was another emotional volume. Persephone is still dealing with trauma but we do finally see her start to set boundaries and stand up for herself. She is no longer hiding behind others and I loved watching her put Apollo in his place. Persephone has grown … More Review: Lore Olympus Vol. 4 by Rachel Smythe
Rock Babineaux’s life gets turned upside down when he is framed for murder and is hunted by the government. He is determined to stay off the radar and protect his friends. What he doesn’t expect is for his team’s beautiful communications specialist to track him down and fight for him. Like all the previous books, … More Review: Thrill Ride by Julie Ann Walker
In this volume, Gabimaru and the other criminals continue to search for the elixir of life. Along the way they learn the truth about what happened to the humans on this island, what Lord Tensen is, and about Tao, which is the energy that Tensen wields. The world and creatures on this island are fascinating. … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 4-6 by Yuji Kaku
Lily Mayne has done it again! I never knew I needed a soft feme dom and her stoner jewelry making sub but man was this so hot! Beryl and Greid had a beautiful relationship that was all about accepting who you are and finding the right person who gets you. When I went into this … More Review: Berries and Greed by Lily Mayne
Jake “The Snake” Sommers has returned to Chicago hoping to get a second chance with the woman he loved and pushed away. While Michelle still has feelings for Jake, it’s going to take a lot more than just existing for her to let him in again, especially since she has to factor in her son. … More Review: Rev It Up by Julie Ann Walker
This was a cute story. Peony is stolen from Earth to compete in Space Battle Lunchtime, one of the universe’s hottest reality TV shows. While she is doing well on the show the competition is dangerous and willing to cheat to win. But she is also making new friends. I really enjoyed this and will … More Review: Space Battle Lunchtime series by Natalie Riess
This was a great introduction to this series and characters. Gabimaru the Hollow is one of the most notorious ninja assassins. While he is captured, multiple attempts at executing him have failed. The shogun gives him an ultimatum, go to Shinsenkyo and find the elixir of life or die. Gabimaru is an interesting character. He … More Review: Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volumes 1-3 by Yuji Kaku
Becky “ Rebel” Reichert is one character who I instantly loved and couldn’t wait to know more about her. She is sassy, smart, and takes no one’s shit. After the ending in the first book I was so excited to jump right into this one to see what Becky will do and how her relationship … More Review: In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker
CW: death of best friend and brother; graphic torture recounted; grief and guilt; PTSD; attempted mugging; stalking; gun violence; on page death of a friend and spouse from gun violence; Islamophobia; vomiting; It’s been years since I read this series and figured it was time for a reread considering Walker just released a new spin-off … More Review: Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker
Trigger Warnings: sexual trauma, mental abuse, toxic relationships Ugh I adore these two! Hades is trying so hard to take care of Persephone and not fall in love with her! I just loved all the pining and arguments he was having with himself. I love revisiting the beginning of this series because it reminds me of … More Review: Lore Olympus Volumes 2 and 3 by Rachel Smythe
This book was a wonderful look at Victorian spiritualism, magic, and the supernatural. Douris explores the history of spiritualism, séances, automatic writing, cartomancy, spirit photography, and many other things. Douris also provides information on the history of supernaturals, superstitions, magic, and Halloween and Christmas celebrations. Not only is this book filled with a wonderful look … More ARC Review: Spirits, Seers and Séances: Victorian Spiritualism, Magic and the Supernatural by Steele Alexandra Douris
It’s always hard when you go into a story that you know ends in tragedy, but Ward somehow did an amazing job at making this not centered around loss but love. Darius is one of the most important characters in this series, even if he has barely been a part of the series. He set … More ARC Review: Darius by J. R. Ward
Red-Haired Ash Reads 