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
Hello. I am back with another recommendation post. This month I decided to do a topic that I enjoy but don’t read very often. I think most people have their favorite retelling story (mine is Beauty and the Beast) but I wanted to showcase some ones that are not often retold. So here are some … More RHAR Recommends: Retellings
This was an amazing follow up to Brishen and Ildiko’s story. This book picks right after the ending of the previous book with the demons the queen unleashed sweeping across the kingdom. While the first book was very sweet and had little strife in their marriage. This one was very emotional and we see a … More Review: Eidolon by Grace Draven
Well I absolutely loved this! “You find me ugly, don’t you?” Brishen had faced abominations on the battlefield without flinching, leaped into the thick of the fighting against creatures born from the nightmares of lesser demons. Not once had he been tempted to run away in fear. Now, his leg muscles rippled with the urge … More Review: Radiance by Grace Draven
“There was a beauty, a freedom, in being a beast.” Lady Griselle Mottern is cursed into a wolflike beast because of the misdeeds of her ancestors. With only a few days left to break the curse, Griselle finds fighting to save the village from raiders. I really loved this short story. This was a great … More Review: The Beauty of Being a Beast by Jennifer Estep
As soon as I saw this cover, I knew I wanted to read this book. A gender-bent retelling of The Three Musketeers, but with a girl with a chronic illness and the determination to protect her country. How could you not want to read this? Especially since it was amazing. Tania de Batz is confident … More ARC Review: One For All by Lillie Lainoff
After solving the previous mystery, Daphne and Velma are now trying to figure out what is going on with Shaggy. But before they find anything, a new mystery arrives that might involve the original settlers’ disappearances. This was another wonderful mystery with Daphne and Velma. They have finally mended their friendship and have reinstated Mystery … More Review: The Dark Deception by Morgan Baden
Daphne Blake and Velma Dinkley used to be best friends when they were kids. Now as high schoolers, they have gone their separate ways. But when Daphne’s best friend, who is also Velma’s cousin, disappears, these two team up to solve the mystery. Well this book was a surprise. I expected to like this book … More Review: The Vanishing Girl by Josephine Ruby
Clemeny’s new case takes her to the country to break a curse on the Cabell family. When not hunting the creature, Clemeny has to deal with high society and Agent Hunter’s family friends. This was a fascinating adventure for Clemeny because it shows us that it isn’t only the city that has monster problems. I … More Review: Howls and Hallows by Melanie Karsak
For Agent Clemeny’s newest mission, she is tracking down an old werewolf threat to determine what they are up to. This mission ends up taking her all over London to fight against werewolves, vampires, and demons. This was another action packed mission but also a very emotional one. Clemeny has started developing feelings for Agent … More Review: Bitches and Brawlers by Melanie Karsak
Clemeny’s new case involves tracking down airship pirates who are werewolves. She is still adjusting to her new scars and lack of vision but she is determined to capture some Viking werewolf airpirates. Alphas and Airships was another action packed adventure for Clemeny. I really enjoyed seeing more of this world and all the different … More Review: Alphas and Airships by Melanie Karsak
This is a retelling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This is set in modern-day London with the main characters being Henrietta Jekyll and Eleanor Hyde. As a fan of the original classic, I figured this would be an interesting retelling. I was right and I actually enjoyed this more than the original. This was … More Review: Henrietta & Eleanor by Libby Spurrier and Robert Louis Stevenson
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