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Sushi and Sea Lions by Rachel Corsini
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well This story is a compelling tale of how to rebuild one's soul and metamorphosize into the you that you were always meant to become. |
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Chameleon Moon by RoAnna Sylver
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story An interesting and inclusive mashup if dystopian and sci-fi genres. |
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Does Love Always Win? by Diane Billas
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well This coming of age story gives the comfort of the well known teen romance trope while adding in an lgbtq+ perspective. |
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The Elitist Supremacy by Niranjan K
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story This story is your classic empire verses the resistance with a twist of genius businessman of futuristic tech. |
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How To Sell Your Blood and Fall In Love by D.N. Bryn
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story A twist on a classic trope: vampires, hunters, and a slow burning M/M romance. |
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Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well Teacher of the Year is a gripping MM romance sure to warm anyone's heart. |
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Veil Us in Gold by Shepard DiStasio
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Veil us in Gold creates a world of their own, that is still familiar to ancient lore, with an intriguing motley crew of characters in this NBMC fantastical adventure. |
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The Reanimator's Heart by Kara Jorgensen
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well I think Jorgensen's approach to "undesirable" powers is fresh and intriguing. Barlow and Galvan are impossible not to fall for, and even the side characters like Gwen and Agatha pull at the heart. I could read books on this Paranormal Society and look forward to so many more! |
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Tell Me How It Ends by Quinton Li
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story This story had a unique Tarot element that I enjoyed. I think the FMC was fun to have so naive and I was left curious to find out what she learns next. |
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Deny Me, The Nightshade Boy by Mary VanAlstine
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story This story is a tale of love, forgiveness, found family, and finding what it means to be true to yourself. I loved it's unique spin and am ready to find out what our MC and cast of characters are up to next! |
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The Tale That Twines by Cedar McCloud
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well A cozy fantastical tale of self-discovery and self-acceptance. McCloud creates a complex world of magic unlike any other that focuses on ourselves and what ties us to the universe we live in. This book will pull at your heartstrings and leave you feeling empowered. |