Nina Bangs Wicked Edge

It's been awhile, sorry y'all!

But oh my god, I've been reading books and binged like crazy. I caught up on Jamie Begley, whom I did not for her one book *cough Fat Louise* because I expected it to go in a completely different way instead of how she wrote it. Please note, I was not annoyed with her writing, but rather I was annoyed by her choice of how the plot and characters were chosen. I caught up on Chantal Fernando, Jay Crownover, and Tillie Cole. I've been waiting for Chantal's new releases and I was so glad that two of her books were out. SO GOOD.

And Jay Crownover, girl, her writing wraps me and transforms me into her world of characters. Her current series, Welcome to the Point, the characters drive me insane in like a good way. I'm currently on her third book in the series, and I'm hooked and at one point I didn't want to reach the end. It's not because I don't want it to end, but what is leading towards the conclusion, oh god, its like those situations where you know the villain has a purpose, and there's no right or wrong, but it's grey for everyone. Decisions were made and in those situation it was either them or you, and the 'them' are not somebodies you know will have your back. Yet, the 'them' could be the better group of people out of the rest of population who are not better but are worse. So truly you find yourself alone with little choices under conditions you don't change or rather can't. So decision were made, and no it comes into conclusion and the consequences are ugly. So I'm stuck, but I'll read on since I must find out what happens after the drama after the consequences.

Okay back to Nina, sorry I got a little sidetracked. I have not read any of Nina Bangs' book since 2010? It's been a long time around 3 or 4 years. I forgot her writing style and I remembered how creative she was in Wicked Edge. The sexual tones are not boiling hot, but I loved it nonetheless. I love the panic of crisis identity within the main character, and the struggle of not having control over your actions. It's pretty obvious to me who was behind everything in the background plot. I don't want to spoil the whole book, but the series is great and I plan to read through it.

Find it on Goodread: Here
Amazon: Here

I'll write again soon! Til then

Penny Reid

I have read most of Penny Reid's books. I adore "Love Hacked" the most as I loved Sandra and Alex as the main characters. Their relationship was... great. I know great is not the best word to use, but it is the simplest. It was funny, and frustrating at times. It was wonderful to feel those mixed emotions that are evoked by fictional characters. I read a lot of books (maybe not too much by other standards), but I can get immune to the generic storyline and characters that come from Romance novels. Everything can start to seem like a blur and nothing can seem special about this story from the next one. I liked how Penny Reid captured my attention. It was not with her first book, or her second, but the fourth book I read that made me appreciate Reid's writing skills. "Love Hacked" is my top book from Penny Reid. I can't wait to read her next installment as it deals with Fiona.

I also want to point out that this fictional group of ladies did not entertain me until I finished all her books. It was not until I finished all the Knitting in the City series books that I missed the ladies and their knitting night the most.

Penny Reid's webcite: Here
You can find the book on GoodReads: Here
Amazon: Here

Introductions

Hello!

I am new to the game of reviewing. I don't want to simply review books, but I want to point out what I thought was great about each book. Most books are usually about the same thing, girl meets guy, they love, and a problem occurs. Yes, this format is simple and it is what romance novels are all about, but I want to expand my history of books and want to let everyone know which books are the diamonds among the crowd of jewels. 

I have a very specific taste in which books I chose, so I'll do my best to be open to every book in the genre but sometimes I will read something that's the same story, but it's retelling is just well done. I love good writing, since it can hinder or help the plot of the story. You can love characters, the plot, or both, if they are realistic enough to you. 

So welcome, and I hope you enjoy this ride with me. 

-S