Both Ways (The S.P.E.A.R. Mission Files #1) by Ileandra Young
CW: speciesism from Danika, homophobia, violence, pregnancy, blood, one-time unintentional misgendering from Rayne, one-time nonconsensual m/f kissing
This book was nothing like I imagined and completely outdid my expectations.
Sylver and Gold by Michelle Larkin
CW: off-screen child abuse, sexual assault, and physical torture.
I finished this book in two sittings and would have in one if not for a scheduled dinner. Since I tend to get sucked into a book and forget about reality, I am happy to say that me being hyper-alert of my surroundings in-between sittings is an indication that the suspense had really got to me. Sylver and Gold is that enthralling.
Glorious Day by Skye Kilaen
See Kilaen’s website for content warnings.
A lot happened in this novella. I experienced a range of emotions such as concern, sadness, and joy throughout the read.
A Love that Leads to Home by Ronica Black
Is it a good thing that I tend to love toaster-oven romance more than most other tropes? A story where at least one party is figuring out their sexuality almost always focuses more on the development of the relationship, and I love an extremely slow-burn book where both characters try to understand what they are feeling for each other. Reading toaster-oven romances is often like experiencing falling in love all over again, and Black’s A Love that Leads to Home is one of those beautiful works.
Serenity by Jesse J. Thoma
TW: drug abuse.
This is an amazing book. I don’t rate books outside integers, but this one is a high-four for me.