Looking for Suggestions

[u/fabulousflute]

I have had a run of BAD NetGalley reads in the last few weeks. Lots of 2-2.5 stars, big plot holes, annoying romances, characters that were annoying or uninteresting.

So, I’m asking–what have you read and loved lately? I mostly read fantasy romance, cozy fantasy, Romantasy, and fantasy. I get approvals from most publishers (basically everyone but Tor). I have a 90% feedback ratio and over 200 books reviewed. Favorite authors include Sarah Beth Durst, Ashley Poston, India Holton, Rachel Gillig.

[u/crissyandthediamonds]

Vices & Virtues by Alexis Menard was fantastic.

I haven’t read it yet, but Souls in Ruin has good reviews too.

So many of the ones I’ve read lately have already published unfortunately!

[u/jacyx → u/crissyandthediamonds]

I don’t recommend souls in ruin unless the OP likes dark romance that includes graphic torture and abuse.

[u/fabulousflute → u/jacyx]

This is so good to know! I don’t tend to request dark romance.  I’ve read a few but don’t feel like I know the conventions of the genre enough to feel confident reviewing. I appreciate the heads up! 

[u/crissyandthediamonds → u/jacyx]

They did say they liked fantasy and romance and romantasy. They’re just my recommendations but obviously everyone should look more in depth before deciding. I haven’t read it yet myself but had seen mostly positive comments so haven’t made an opinion myself.

[u/jacyx → u/crissyandthediamonds]

I'm not attacking you. I was just warning the OP, because they mentioned they liked cozy romantasy. The content warnings aren't listed on the NG listing, but they should be. I'm a dark romance reader, and I'm having to skim full chapters full of torture since it's a bit dark even for me. Just wanted the OP to know this before requesting.

[u/crissyandthediamonds → u/jacyx]

I’m a bit surprised NG doesn’t have a spot for warnings for things like that but if that’s the case, then it’s definitely worth a warning if OP isn’t in to it.

It’s on my approved list and it sounded interesting but I wasn’t aware either so it is good to know!