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  • REVIEW: The Rivals of Casper Road (Garnet Run #3) by Roan Parrish

    REVIEW: The Rivals of Casper Road (Garnet Run #3) by Roan Parrish

    Bram Larkspur’s rugged, sexy looks belie his fear of all things horrifying. But as Casper Road’s newest resident, he’s excited to join the annual Halloween decorating contest. The competition is keen, especially from six-time champion, architect Zachary Glass. But when enigmatic Zachary sparks a prank war, it’s game on – until one sizzling kiss turns…

    charkinzie

    24 Sep 2022
    Books, Contemporary, MM romance, part of series, queer disneyland, sexually explicit
    2022, 2022 review, book, book review, Books, found family, garnet run series, Halloween, Holiday romance, Neurodivergent Character, practical jokes, queer disneyland, reviews, roan parrish, The Rivals of Casper Road, trust
  • REVIEW: Snowflake Kisses by Jordon Greene and Yayira Dzamesi

    REVIEW: Snowflake Kisses by Jordon Greene and Yayira Dzamesi

    After an eventful fall term, Skylar and Jacob are finally together and getting ready to spend their first holiday together. It′s an extra special holiday for Skylar though. It′s his first Christmas with the Grays as part of a real family, and he′s both nervous and excited. Could this be the Christmas he finally feels…

    charkinzie

    11 Sep 2022
    Books, Contemporary, diverse characters, gender identity, lgbtqia content, Novella, sequel, young adult
    2022, 2022 review, A Mark On My Soul, book, book review, Books, Christmas Gift, every word you never said, gender non conforming, Graphic Novella, Jacob, Jordon Greene, Magic, Non-verbal, Queer Graphic Novel, queer YA, Skylar, Skylar and Jacob, Skylar ❤️ Jacob, Snowflake Kisses, Watching For Comets, winter, Yayira Dzamesi
  • REVIEW: The Honeys by Ryan LaSala

    REVIEW: The Honeys by Ryan LaSala

    From Ryan La Sala, the wildly popular author of Reverie, comes a twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the bucolic splendor of a secluded summer retreat. Mars has always been the lesser twin, the shadow to his sister Caroline’s radiance. But when Caroline dies under horrific circumstances, Mars is propelled to learn all he…

    charkinzie

    10 Sep 2022
    Books, diverse characters, gender identity, grief, horror, lgbtqia content, mental health, mystery, Paranormal, read the trigger warnings, sci-fi / fantasy, young adult
    2022, 2022 review, ambiance, Bees, book, creepy, genderfluid characters, horror, lgbtqia young adult, Ryan La Sala, summer camp, The Honeys, YA
  • REVIEW: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back by Cyd Sidney

    REVIEW: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back by Cyd Sidney

    A stuffy composer meets a flirty ballet dancer. Can these opposites make music together, or will their dreams pull them apart? 📕 Ballet dancer and pianist 📘 both new to BDSM 📙 Casual to more serious When Joshua races to fill in for a pianist at the ballet studio, he’s not prepared for how that may change things…

    charkinzie

    26 Jul 2022
    bdsm, Books, Contemporary, erotica, MM romance
    2022, 2022 review, Ballet Dancer, bdsm, book, contemporary m|m romance, Cyd Sidney, dancer and pianist romance, One Step Forward Two Steps Back, Pianist, Uninformed BDSM
  • REVIEW: Unwritten Rules by Brigham Vaughn

    REVIEW: Unwritten Rules by Brigham Vaughn

      Rule #1: Don’t fall in love with your family’s sworn enemy Taylor Hollis brought home gold at the Olympics, then quit competitive skating at the height of his career. Four years later, he lives a quiet life teaching figuring skating classes and looking for the perfect guy to settle down and build a family…

    charkinzie

    16 Jul 2022
    Books, coming out, Contemporary, lgbtqia content, mental health, MM romance, part of series, Releases and Cover Reveals, romance, sexually explicit, sports
    2022, 2022 review, book review, Brigham Vaughn, contemporary sports romance, figure skater, gay figure skater, gay romance, hockey players, hockey romance, m/m romance, m/m sports romance, Olympic athletes, Rules of the game series, sports romance, Unwritten Rules
  • REVIEW: Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

    REVIEW: Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

      “Stolen me? As soon to say a caged bird can be stolen by the sky.” Velasin vin Aaro never planned to marry at all, let alone a girl from neighboring Tithena. When an ugly confrontation reveals his preference for men, Vel fears he’s ruined the diplomatic union before it can even begin. But while…

    charkinzie

    10 Jul 2022
    Books, gender identity, grief, lgbtqia content, mental health, read the trigger warnings, sci-fi / fantasy, sexually explicit
    2022, 2022 review, A Strange and Stubborn Endurance, Arranged Marriage, book, book review, Books, family drama, Fantasy, Foz Meadows, Magic, magical world, mystery, political intrigue, queer fantasy, reviews, sibling rivalry
  • REVIEW: Spanish Siesta: Flying into Love #2 by C.F. White

    REVIEW: Spanish Siesta: Flying into Love #2 by C.F. White

      Matt Robinson just got dumped. Again. With his sister’s wedding on the horizon, he needs a plus one. Kieran Barker has been in love with his straight best friend for far too long. It’ll never happen. Having already been left behind when Matt went to university, Kieran can’t take more heartbreak. So when Matt…

    charkinzie

    6 Jul 2022
    Books, coming out, Contemporary, part of series, Releases and Cover Reveals, romance, sexually explicit
    2022, 2022 review, best friends, bisexual character, book, book review, Books, flying into love series, forced proximity, in love with best friend, M/M contemporary romance, reviews, spanish siesta, wedding plus one
  • REVIEW: Heat Wave by TJ Klune

    REVIEW: Heat Wave by TJ Klune

    Heat Wave is the explosive finale to the thrilling Extraordinaries trilogy by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune! Nick, Seth, Gibby, and Jazz are back in action bringing justice, protection, and disaster energy to the people of Nova City. An unexpected hero returns to Nova City and crash lands into Nick’s…

    charkinzie

    2 Jul 2022
    Books, Comedy, Contemporary, diverse characters, lgbtqia content, part of series, sci-fi / fantasy, sequel, young adult
    2022, 2022 review, 2slgbtqia+, book, book review, Books, characters with superpowers, flash fire, Heat Wave, queer, queer books, queer YA, reviews, superheroes, the Extraordinaries, the extraordinaries series, TJ Klune, tor books, Tor.com, young adult, Young Adult Fantasy, young adult sci-fi
  • REVIEW: Ready When You Are by Gary Lonesborough

    REVIEW: Ready When You Are by Gary Lonesborough

    A remarkable YA love story between two Aboriginal boys — one who doesn’t want to accept he’s gay, and the boy who comes to live in his house who makes him realize who he is. It’s a hot summer, and life’s going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. It’s almost Christmas,…

    charkinzie

    19 Jun 2022
    5 stars, coming out, Contemporary, diverse characters, lgbtqia content, Nature, self-discovery, urban fantasy, young adult
    2022, 2022 review, aboriginal, aboriginal culture, australian, culture, Gary Lonesborough, hot summer, indigenous culture, Indigenous Stories, Lori, new south whales, queer young adult, queer young adult books, racism, summer, summer romance, the boy from the mish, young adult
  • REVIEW: The Fatal Rose by Sarah Bryant

    REVIEW: The Fatal Rose by Sarah Bryant

      In an enchanted French chateau, Florian edges toward madness. Cursed by his jealous twin to a slow, disfiguring death, his only hope is true love’s kiss. But even if he could find a girl to love him, he could never love her back. Meanwhile, in the Marseilles slums, Ren works tirelessly to keep his…

    charkinzie

    15 Jun 2022
    Books
    2022, 2022 review, Beauty and the Beast, Beauty and the Best retelling, book, book review, Book Reviews, Books, bullying, Magic, queer beauty and the beast, queer fairy tale, Retelling, Sarah Bryant, The fatal rose, transgender character
  • REVIEW: The Knock-Knock Man by Russell Marvel

    REVIEW: The Knock-Knock Man by Russell Marvel

    Who is The Knock-Knock Man? A ghost, a killer, or the figment of a frightened boy’s imagination? It is a question that continues to haunt disgraced New Salstone police officer, Ali Davenport, fifteen months after the devastating case that changed the course of her life. Now, after the death of her former colleague, Ernie, Ali…

    charkinzie

    12 Jun 2022
    Contemporary, grief, horror, mystery, Paranormal, Releases and Cover Reveals
    2022, 2022 review, book reivew, female character, mystery, Russell Mardell, strong female character, strong female lead, supernatural elements, supernatural mystery, The Knock-Knock Man, well-written
  • REVIEW: This I Promise You by Jordon Greene and Kalob Dàniel

    REVIEW: This I Promise You by Jordon Greene and Kalob Dàniel

      Easton Belle is living his college dream: living with his best friend, underage drinking, working part-time at a local pet kennel, and running a successful social media campaign to keep a hardline theist out of Congress. However, that dream never included his horrid choice in men causing an unhealthy need to be wanted and…

    charkinzie

    8 Jun 2022
    Contemporary, lgbtqia content, mental health, physical disability, read the trigger warnings, romance, self-discovery, sexually explicit
    2022, 2022 review, 2slgbtqia+, book review, character living with disability, counselling, enemies to friends, Jordon Greene, Kabob Dàniel, LGBTQIA, lgbtqia books, MS, read the content warnings, sexual assault, therapy, This I Promise You
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