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The Laneways, Book #2
Heat Factor: In the first chunk, there’s one chaste kiss and one toe-curling kiss
Character Chemistry: Butterflies
Plot: Toxic Family + Corporate Shenanigans + Astrology + Chocolate
Overall: I struggled through the first third before giving up
The Custard Protocol, Book 3
Review of The Custard Protocol Book 1, Book 2
Heat Factor: There’s no heat, really
Character Chemistry: It’s a long time coming, but not really super important
Plot: A journey of self discovery on a journey of (supernatural) species discovery
Overall: An interesting read
Crazy Rich Asians, Book 1
Heat Factor: Nothing sexy, but a few scenes of spectacular vulgarity
Character Chemistry: We are told there is chemistry, but we aren’t shown it.
Plot: The trappings of a classic romantic arc covered in couture and diamonds
Overall: Do not let the movie marketing fool you. This is not really a romance.
The Smut Report 