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Magic & Mechanicals, Book #2
Heat Factor: Not as cold as the North Atlantic waters Calla likes swimming in, but not high heat by any means
Character Chemistry: She gets all shivery when he touches her scales
Plot: Writer and mermaid hang out in a maybe-haunted house with very rude neighbors
Overall: This book feels very “social justice-y”
Steampunk Proper Romance, Book 4
Heat Factor: Their first kiss was boring
Character Chemistry: Hate and love are two sides of the same coin
Plot: It’s marketed as Steampunk Cinderella but it’s more enemies-to-lovers / bodyguard / road trip
Overall: DNF at 50%. I was slogging and then just couldn’t take it any more when Gus-Gus the friendly pumpkin farmer appeared.
Supernatural Society, Book 1
Review of Supernatural Society, Book 2
Heat Factor: Heated moments are shrouded in euphemisms
Character Chemistry: Longing glances, “accidental” touches, and purposeful misunderstanding
Plot: Parlourmaid falls for wacky inventor, seduction ensues
Overall: A delightful read
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
Supernatural Society, Book 2
Heat Factor: Steamy with a side of sentiment
Character Chemistry: Maybe an overemphasis on the Alpha/Beta, but I was rooting for them
Plot: Rekindling the old flame after 20 years
Overall: A charming couple of hours
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