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Book Review of 'Voices in the Sea Foam' , by Kotaro Thank you to the author Kotaro, Kondansha Comics and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. What if the Little Mermaid were reincarnated as a boy in the present day, and upon falling in love with another boy, suffered the curse weighing on his soul ? Unable to speak or communicate properly when that special boy is around, feeling his feet burning with immesurable pain as he walks, as if stepping on a thousand sharp knives. This is the premise and the story of the main character, Aito , and how he falls for Tory - the new boy at his high school. Toru practically begs Aito to work with him in a school project. He needs Aito to record a song for. What prompts Toru to do this is the video that pops up in his cellphone - he falls in love with Aito's voice instantly.  I absolutely loved everything in this book and how beautifully crafted is. It hooked me from start to finish. What I didn't like was th...

 "A Sea Change" by Cassandra Clare [BOOK REVIEW] Thank you to the author Cassandra Clare, Daphne Press and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.  This brand-new soon-to-be-published Shadowhunters' novella tells the story of Matthew Fairchild embarking on a sea adventure among cabins and a blossoming relationship with an intriguing fellow Shadowhunter while trying to solve a murder.  Matthew is on the last part of his journey back home. He's trying to find some inner peace. He's trying to overcome a great loss. What I admire most from Cassandra Clare is her writing and her ability to channel stories and unique atmospheres while having a few subplots at hand - the loss of a great friends, his fears of love thinking all he ever does is lose the ones he loves & his fears of getting lost into loving someone new, a ship filled of vampires that might or might not have broken the Accords,... It's a well-balanced character and plot-driven boo...

 'Love Languages' by James Albon [BOOK REVIEW] Thank you to the author James Albon, the publisher IDW Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. A comtemporary slow-burn love story between two foreigners that meet in Paris and slowly develop a friendship that would change into love. Sarah is from England and Ping is from Hong Kong . Sarah speaks English and is still learning French, and stopped her Cantonese lessons. Ping speaks Cantonese and English, which still is trying to learn more about, as well as French. They are each other's anchor and support.  What I found more lovely and beautifully woven is the relationship and the romantic attraction that blooms between them and how the invisible strings work in their favour to unite them once again against all odds. Laced with emotional, romantic and humour doses , this story shaped in the form of a vibrant, detailed graphic novel is quick-paced and is perfect for reading it in one-sitting. Thi...

 'I Hated You In High School' by Kathleen Gros Thank you to the author Kathleen Gros, the publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. In this contemporary, romance graphic novel Tessa is a struggling twenty-something artist that is struggling with her creative career at the same time she is fired from her job as a barista in Vancouver. After the cofee shop she works in closes abruptly she decides to visit her parents and sister for the first time in years. A bitter surprise awaits for her when she arrives at her parents' house, as she discovers that they're renting the basement apartment to her high school bully: Olive. Unhealed wounds and complicated feelings resurface as they attempt to keep their distances from each other and be cordial and nice, until they get trapped together in the attic while searching for something for the upcoming anniversary party for Tessa's parents. I'd love to highlight the...

'Rivals To Lovers' , by Elise Wayland [BOOK REVIEW] Thank you to the author Elise Wayland, the publisher Alcove Press and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.  Rivals to Lovers is a contemporary romance standalone with bits of comedy and filled with literary conversations and rivalry that sets the main characters to compete for one book publishing deal . One classic novel, two authors. Just one adaptation. Mo Denton and Wes Spencer has been working on their respective books, two different reimagined versions of the famed feminist classic 'The Proud and The Lost'. Only one will be approved to publish their book - if Estelle Morgan, the author's only daughter, gives it the green light to do so.  Estelle invites them over to the Hill, her house, to get to know both in a more informal way, and to pick - or not - the manuscript that will make it to be published and adapted . She seeks for them to tell her more about their manuscripts, to get to th...

'Te doy mi corazón' , de Julia Quinn Título: Te doy mi corazón (español), An Offer from a Gentleman (inglés) Autora: Julia Quinn Género (s): Romance, Ficción Histórica Idioma: Español Editoriales: Titania (español), Avon (inglés) Fecha de publicación original: 13 octubre 2009 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Links para comprarlo: español e inglés Un baile de máscaras, la misteriosa dama del vestido plateado, y un amor prohibido e inalcanzable. Sinopsis: Como en el cuento de Cenicienta, Sophie ve una noche cumplirse su sueño. A espaldas de su madrastra, se viste como una reina y acude al baile de disfraces más importante de Londres. Lo que es más, consigue captar la atención de Benedict Bridgerton, el soltero más atractivo y encantador de la reunión. Sin embargo, pronto vuelve a enfrentarse a su cruda realidad, la de una hija ilegítima, pobre y sin recursos. El destino quiere darle una segunda oportunidad cuando entra a servir en casa de Benedict, aunque él no reconoce en ella a la hermosa j...

'By Any Other Name' , by Lauren Kate Title: By Any Other Name Author: Lauren Kate Genre (s): Contemporary, Romance, Fiction, Adult Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Language: English Publication Date: 22nd March 2022 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you to the author Lauren Kate , the publisher Penguin Publishing Group and Edelweiss for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.  A fresh, lovely human story of two people finding their way to each other through emails and words scattered through the pages of a book. It's the story of Lanie Bloom , a woman with a successful career at Peony Press as a romance editor . Peony Press is the publisher of the best-selling author Noa Callaway. Lanie is successful and is engaged with the man of her dreams, a man who checks off all ninety-nine boxes on her carefully curated list, so everything is fine, isn't it? She's killing it. Then she's given the opportunity to work with her biggest inspiration in love and life: Noa Cal...

 'LOVE SCENES' , by Bridget Morrissey  Title: Love Sscenes Author: Bridget Morrissey Genre (s): Contemporary, Romance, Adult, Fiction Publisher: Berkley (Penguin Publishing Group)  Language: English Publication Date: 22nd June 2021 Thank you to the author, Berkley ( Penguin Publishing Group ) and Edelweiss for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. A romantic comedy about two people who fall in love on a film set.  Two people that, apparently, hate each other. Sloane is having a bad time, and the least she wants is to work along with her enemy, Joseph Donovan , the actor she had a terrible time while shooting a film a few years ago. I absolutely loved this book . I have so many things to say about it! Although I'll probably end up saying too little (I'm sorry for that). Love Scenes is not just a love story. It's more than that. It's about self-love , alcoholism, relationships, toxic relationships, friendship, family ,... It talks about many topics —...

'Malibu Rising' , by Taylor Jenkins Reid Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Adult, Contemporary Publisher: Ballantine Books Language: English Publication Date: 1st June 2021 "It is Malibu's nature to burn." Malibu, August 1983. Four siblings — Nina , Jay , Hud , and Kit —, descendents from Mick Riva, one of the most famous singers of USA, and one night. One party. Nina is not in the mood for a party. Her husband has left her for his mistress. Jay is looking forward to see the woman he likes in the party. Hud is hiding a secret from his brother, a secret that could do great harm to their relationship. Kit has invited someone unexpected. What will happen when the unexpected person show up? Or when everything explodes our of their chests like fire? By midnight, everything will be out control.  By sunrise, the mansion will be in flames. I was looking forward to read this book, and I knew I was gonna like it. This book talks about many things ...

WRAP UP MAY 2021 - Part 1/2 Hey!  I've read a lot in May, if I'm honest. I've read 19 books ( poetry, science, fiction, fantasy and sci-fi, graphic novels, nonfiction, romance, biographies,... ), so I'll be posting TWO posts about it.  On this post, I'll be talking about the first ten books . I'll post the rest tomorrow! 1. The Viscount Who Loved Me, by Julia Quinn Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance Language: English (original), Spanish (read) Publisher: Avon Books Publication Date: 5th December 2000 Link to buy it on Amazon I've watched Bridgerton and, of course, I've wanted to read the books! I enjoyed this book a lot, and certainly, Kate and Anthony have became one of my favorites literary couples. 2. Planting Gardens in Graves, by R. H. Sin Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Poetry Language: English (original & read) Publisher:  Andrews McMeel Publishing Publication Date: 6th February 2018 Link to buy it on Amazon R. H. Sin has became one...

'TRICKED' , by R. M. T. Jay ❁ 𝘙𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❀ 𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎(s): Romance, Contemporary, Fiction ✿ 𝙿𝚞𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙳𝚊𝚝𝚎: 22nd June 2021 Thank you to the author for sending me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Two people. One night. What could happen between a shy woman and a mysterious man in one night? This book is more than a contemporary romance novel . This book talks about many topics : university, life, friendship, bullying, harassment, family, home. The author writes so fluently that the characters feel so real — I loved that! It's difficult to achieve this, and this author has done it. It's one of my favorite things about this novel. The plot is exciting and intense! I loved how the author wrote it. Another favorite thing that I've read was reading how the main character, Josephine , did her evolution for better. At first, she was a shy, quiet girl that loved her home and didn't want to go anywhere far away from it. She wa...

  'One True Loves' , by Taylor Jenkins Reid This book is beyond words. It's beyond everything. One True Loves is about finding your true self, about loving yourself as much as you'd love another person. It is about healing . It's so emotional , and the descriptions are so beautifully written— the way the author takes your heart and shatters it in front of you like it were made of glass,... I just can't explain how much this book made me feel. It's a little embarrassing to say that I've cried almost every page of this book? Because I did. One True Loves shows us the importance of yourself, of being yourself only for yourself, not for to please anyone else. Just you. I've felt an instant connection with the main character, Emma Blair . She loves books, and writes. She is strong , but she feels so vulnerable when she has no one to hold on to. I would think it is a flaw: not be able to live without a person. But in this case, she can, even if she thin...

 Diez libros de romance Los libros románticos o novelas rosa siempre han sido los más consumidos a nivel general, los más populares. Aquí os traigo diez libros románticos que siempre recomiendo. Cada uno de ellos vale la pena. Llaman la atención desde el principio y te atrapan hasta que terminas el libro y te quedas con una sensación de vacío en el pecho, porque ya no hay más.  Os dejo los links a sus páginas de Goodreads, en las cuales podréis encontrar los ratings, más reseñas y sitios donde poder comprarlos.  También os invito a que les deis una oportunidad, a cualquiera de ellos. ¡No os van a decepcionar! Aquí os dejo las sinopsis y una pequeña aesthetic (he intentado no poner spoilers, así que podéis mirar las aesthetics tranquilamente, no hay spoilers).  1. Las alas de Sophie , de Alice Kellen Una chica. Un adiós y un comienzo. Dos historias de amor. Cuando Sophie se enamoró de Simon, supo que juntos tejerían una inolvidable historia llena de vivencias y canc...

 Layla Escritora best-seller de literatura romántica, YA, thriller y ficción femenina, la autora norteamericana Colleen Hoover nos presenta su nueva novela, Layla .  Margaret Colleen Fennell nació el 11 de diciembre de 1979 en Sulphur Springs (Texas) y empezó a escribir a los cinco años. Algunas de sus obras que más éxito han conseguido son This Girl (Slammed)   (2012), It Ends With Us (2016) y Without Merit (2017). Género: Contemporáneo, romance Páginas: 301 Fecha de publicación: 8 diciembre 2020 Editorial: Montlake Idioma: inglés SINOPSIS Cuando Leeds conoce a Layla está convencido que pasará el resto de su vida con ella, hasta que un inesperado ataque deja a Layla luchando por su vida. Después de semanas en el hospital, Layla se recupera físicamente, pero las cicatrices emocionales y mentales han alterado a la mujer de la que Leeds se enamoró. A fin de volver a recuperar su relación, Leeds lleva a Layla a la casa de huéspedes donde se conocieron.  Una vez...