November FinishedBooks
🧡 1. James
by: Percival Everett
⭐️ : 4.5
Truly appreciated that this is a different perspective of a classic.
🧡 2. Cafe Con Lychee
By: Emery Lee
⭐️ : 3.0
This was an interesting enemies to lovers romance. Love the inclusivity nice fun read
🧡 3. Deep End
By: Ali Hazelwood
⭐️: 4.75
Spice was pretty good, story line was not the very best of hers but I did enjoy this book and would recommend - also a little bit of a spoiler ** there is kinks of sub and dom
🧡 4. Off with My Head
By: Stassi Schroeder
⭐️: 4.75
This is a good book for what it is, kind of an apology letter, kind of a what I learned. A reminder that you can grow from your mistakes and past and become a more evolved version of yourself.
🧡 5. The Accidental Dating Experiment
By: Lauren Blakey
⭐️: 2.75
Too cliche it was an easy enough read it is also the 4th in a series but did not leave me wanting to read the rest.
🧡 6. Barbarian Mine ( # 4)
By: Ruby Dixon
⭐️ : 3.0
Not as amazing as book 2 of this series but if you are looking for something that is quick easy and has a good healthy amount of smut these are the books for you.
🧡 7. My Minotaur Husband
By: Lyonne Riley
⭐️: 2.0
Was not my jam, felt like there was some gaps in the story line.
🧡 8. The Last Romantic
By: Tara Conklin
⭐️: 5.0
This story is about love and loss found amongst a family, a bit sad a bit happy over all I enjoyed it.
🧡 9. Lovelight Farm
By: B.K Borison
⭐️: 3.0
It was cute, Christmasy a little cheesy. But not amazing no huge stand out moments.
🧡 10. When I was Your Age
By: Kenan Thompson
⭐️: 4.0
Interesting read
🧡 11. Red Rising
By: Pierce Brown
⭐️: 3.75
A little Hunger games, sci-fi and not sure I loved it but I don’t hate it either.
🧡 12. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
By: Matthew Perry
⭐️: 4.5
It was good but sad
🧡 13. Whirlwind
By: Kayla Grosse
⭐️: 3.75
Interesting story, smut always good, enjoy that this book brought characters from another universe she created.
I enjoyed only a few of these books this month but definitely enjoyed challenging myself to read some autobiography and change up my reading a bit. #novemberbooks
November's reading list offers a rich mix of genres and themes, reflecting the author's adventurous approach to literature. For readers looking to expand their horizons, books like Percival Everett's "James" provide a fresh take on classic narratives, while Emery Lee's "Cafe Con Lychee" delivers an inclusive enemies-to-lovers romance that adds diversity to the genre. For those intrigued by contemporary romance with mature themes, Ali Hazelwood's "Deep End" presents a blend of spice and complex relationship dynamics, including elements of sub and dom kink. This showcases how modern romance novels are evolving to embrace broader expressions of love and intimacy. Self-reflection and growth take center stage in Stassi Schroeder's "Off with My Head," which reads like a heartfelt apology and a journey of personal evolution. This theme resonates especially well in today's culture of accountability and transformation. Readers who enjoy lighthearted and steamy reads might find Ruby Dixon's "Barbarian Mine" series appealing, noted for its quick pace and ample smut. Conversely, more traditional or wholesome reads such as B.K. Borison’s "Lovelight Farm" bring seasonal charm with a Christmas setting, though some may find it cheesy. Autobiographies also feature in this list, with Matthew Perry’s "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing" offering an intimate glimpse into struggles and sadness behind the scenes of fame — a poignant contrast to his comedic public persona. For genre-blending enthusiasts, Pierce Brown’s "Red Rising" merges sci-fi with dystopian themes reminiscent of "The Hunger Games," providing a thrilling, though sometimes polarizing, reading experience. Lastly, Kayla Grosse’s "Whirlwind" uniquely integrates characters from her own universe, enriching the story with familiar complexity and satisfying readers who appreciate interconnected narratives. Overall, this selection reflects a broad literary spectrum, encouraging readers to step outside comfort zones. Trying various genres—from thriller to romance, autobiography to sci-fi—can rejuvenate reading habits and introduce new favorites. These reviews not only act as a guide but also invite readers to contemplate their preferences and discover unexpected gems in the literary world.