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The Kiss Thief by L.J. Shen

Synopsis They say your first kiss should be earned.Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky.They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred.Mine were broken before we left church.They say your heart only beats for one man.Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end.I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the…
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Fighting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins

Synopsis Have you ever heard of the old Celtic legends of the Fae—beautiful, magical, and deadly creatures that have a love of messing with humans just for kicks and giggles?Welcome to my world.What started out as a strange assignment, led to one of the most gruesome murder mysteries of our times. My friends and I are set and determined to find out who is killing off Fae and Witches alike.Couple of problems in…
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Meet Cute by Helena Hunting

Talk about an embarrassing introduction. On her first day of law school, Kailyn ran - quite literally - into the actor she crushed on as a teenager, ending with him sprawled on top of her. Mortified to discover the Daxton Hughes was also a student in her class, her embarrassment over their meet-cute quickly turned into a friendship she never expected. Of course, she never saw his betrayal coming either... Now, eight years later,…
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Mister O by Lauren Blakely

Looking for a romance with a little steam (okay A LOT of steam), but tired of the typical A$$hole Protagonists, let me introduce you to Nick Hammer.  He is hot, writes a dirty cartoon, and knows what he’s doing in the bedroom, and oh yeah an actual nice guy!  This book is told completely from Nick’s point of view, which for me is not something I am used to when reading romance, but…
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The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

Synopsis Stella Lane thinks math is the only thing that unites the universe. She comes up with algorithms to predict customer purchases—a job that has given her more money than she knows what to do with, and way less experience in the dating department than the average thirty-year-old.It doesn't help that Stella has Asperger's and French kissing reminds her of a shark getting its teeth cleaned by pilot fish. Her conclusion: she needs…
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Synopsis Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger.…
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

Synopsis Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre, but for everything-and everyone-she holds dear.As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place amongst the…
A Court of Thornes and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
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A Court of Thornes and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Synopsis When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.At least, he’s not a beast all the time.As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform…
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
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Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

Short synopsis: Daughter of the Pirate King gets herself captured by a rival pirate family so she can find a map piece. Initial Thoughts: I love Alosa! Great book with awesome characters! Characters: 4 – Alosa is my favorite!  I so enjoyed her!  And Riden isn't so bad either. Plot: 4 –  There was intrigue, action, overall its a fast-paced read with a good plot. Originality: 4 – Very original.  There need to be more…
Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
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Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Short synopsis: Kids trying to themselves and everyone from an evil corporation. Initial Thoughts: WOW! Great ending! But I agree with some of the "complaints" I read. Not super into Asha and Rhys and too much narrative. Characters: 4 – I love the kids from Illuminae and Gemina, and thank goodness they were in this book cause I did NOT care at all about Asha and Rhys.  Ella is my favorite. Writing: 4 -…