It's Cover Snark, but Just one Book
Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston is $2.99! This one is probably on sale because of the recent exciting movie news and I know many of you loved this one. Aarya gave this one a C- because she found the political world building too much of a distraction.
This HaBO is from Ana, who is looking for this romance: During a trip to Cancun between 2004 and 2010 (so the book would have to have been published before but not too long before 1990-2008) I ran into a book: black cover with large pink font on the top and a woman in a black trench coat. The title was a single word. The book opened with the male lead remembering a fling during … Continue reading HaBO: A Black Trench Coat
A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! This is Daria’s latest release and has a second chance romance. I know illustrated covers can be divisive, but wowee these are gorgeous. Did you pick this one up on release? Have you read her previous ones?
Welcome back to Cover Awe, where we look at covers that have caught our eye lately! Cover design by Sarah Waites Tara: Did we do this one yet? Amanda: We definitely HAVE NOT Maya: I’m guessing that’s YA since it’s so amazing!! Amanda: Surprisingly, it’s adult I believe! Sarah: This is gorgeous. Sneezy: FWOOOSH!!!!! From Heather S. Sarah: Look at this old skool gloriousness. Heather sent it to me with the subject line: GOTHIC + … Continue reading Cover Awe: Pinks & Purples
Tara: When this duology was announced two years ago, I was not okay. I’ve been equal parts terrified and thrilled since then, because my favourite fanfic of all time was being turned into original fiction. Could it hold up? Truth and Measure is THE definitive Mirandy (Devil Wears Prada [DWP]) fic in a still-thriving fandom. I’ve probably read it a dozen times in the last 5 years and I’ve often referenced it as one of … Continue reading Keeper Shelf: The Carlisle Series (Truth and Measure & Above All Things) by Roslyn Sinclair
The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow is $2.99! Elyse read this one and gave it a B-:
I think fans of Pride and Prejudice will enjoy this novel, although it may not be very enjoyable for anyone who hasn’t read the original as we are expected to know this characters.
I’ve always maintained that it is difficult to do a romance short-story because the format doesn’t allow for the required amount for character or relationship growth. I’m happy to say that the anthology Someone in Times: Tales of Time-Crossed Romance is the exception that proves the rule, with an amazing collection of love stories in short-story form (some with happy endings and some not) and not a bad story in the lot. All of these … Continue reading Someone In Time edited by Jonathan Strahan
RECOMMENDED: All In by Simona Ahrnstedt is $1.99! Redheadedgirl gave the book an A:
I felt like this was full of Shakespearean drama, and scheming families, and hot sex, and gorgeous clothes, but also some important things to say about how the world is functioning. There’s a lot going on, though, and the ending a tad rushed.
Shana McDavis-Conway is a social change consultant, activist, and a reviewer at this here website! She recently published an article, “Self-conscious, unapologetic, and straight: fat protagonists in romantic fiction” in the journal Fat Studies, and she’s written about fat rep in romance for SBTB a few times, too. We talk about the evolution of fat characters in romance, what’s changing, and then Shana shares the romances that made her a romance reader – and the … Continue reading 513. Fat Representation and Recommendations with Shana McDavis-Conway
Duke of My Heart by Kelly Bowen is $1.99! The heroine in this historical romance is a fixer who tries to smooth over scandals. Some readers felt there was too much going on plot and character wise. But many loved the heroine. I’ve enjoyed Bowen’s books, but haven’t read this one
