2021: #41 – Crazy Rich Asians (Kevin Kwan)

I wish I hadn’t waited so long to read this! I really enjoyed this “fish-out-of-water” story, despite the fact that most of the characters do some really terrible things. I can’t imagine not only not *telling* your girlfriend that your family is rich and powerful, but actually *bringing* her to meet them without telling her what to expect. That’s where Nick was terrible in this.

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2021: #39 – A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Jennifer L. Armentrout)

I didn’t think this book was quite as good as the first in the series. The good things: the developing relationship between Poppy and Casteel; Poppy’s continued growth now that she is without chains; good steamy scenes; Kieran and his family; somewhat interesting world history/building; secrets dropped at unexpected times; the action (when it happens); cliffhanger ending suitable for keeping me interested in the next

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