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Heat Factor: Mostly in flashbacks and implied by nerdy song lyrics
Character Chemistry: They don’t interact all that much
Plot: She-Hulk’s mild-mannered alter-ego keeps a diary about her love life, or lack thereof
Overall: A fun read, but not really a good romance
The Ravenels, Book 5
Reviews of previous books in the series: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4
Heat Factor: It’s a slow warmup, but when it gets going, it really goes
Character Chemistry: It acts like hate to love, but it’s really just getting to know and like what you see in another person
Plot: Does she hate him? Is he not good enough for her? Does she face a threat? So many options here
Overall: I was looking forward to this one, and I was not disappointed
The Wildes of Lindow Castle, Book 4
Heat Factor: There is an involved encounter after promises and declarations are made
Character Chemistry: Bickering besties
Plot: Not a great trope, further reading works us out of some of the trope traps
Overall: A fun read, but not inspiring the post-read glow of older EJ novels
Royally, Book #1
Heat Factor: They’re thinking about sex or having sex for at least half the book.
Character Chemistry: Let’s bone while we can!
Plot: Royal gotta marry like only a royal can
Overall: For a book titled “Royally Screwed,” I was favorably impressed.
The Ravenels, Book 3
Review of The Ravenels Book 1, Book 2
Heat Factor: They’re a little wild
Character Chemistry: The way they work together on their relationship is wonderful
Plot: Pair of young people inadvertently find themselves in a compromising position and…
Overall: There are a few moments in this book that are heart-stoppingly wonderful
