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Just okay

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-22-25

Compared to other books by Freida, this one was average. It’s a fast read, and I especially liked the fortune teller.

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Everyone is guilty, and everyone must die

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-08-25

This was a really fun vacation thriller. Three couples, countless vendettas, and multiple murders...I was hooked!

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A miss, sadly

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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-14-25

I received a review copy from the author. Unfortunately, this book was a miss for me. The biggest issue I had was with the discussion of EMT medicine, since I am a certified EMT myself.

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Small-town romantic suspense

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-12-25

This was a sweet, small-town romantic suspense that digs into some dark themes. The FMC has a very traumatic past, so consulting the trigger warnings is advised.

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Lots of scripture

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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-11-25

I received a review copy of this audiobook, and it was listed as “contemporary adult romance” with no indication that it was Christian romance. It had lots of scripture, which is simply something I don’t want in the books I read. The story was sweet, but predictable. Unfortunately, I couldn’t connect with the characters or their problems—they felt superficial despite the hardships they face. Lastly, the audio was terrible. It’s very tinny and echoes. The narrator added odd laughing inflections to narrative sentences. This one was a complete miss for me.

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Fizzled out

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-06-25

I loved the creepy vibes and the setting. As the story progressed, I found it hard to stay engaged with the audiobook, which is not good for a such a short story.

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Pleasantly Surprised

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-03-25

I adored the growing romance developing in secret. This is the first book I’ve read that has given a glimpse into the lives of concubines, and I appreciate that the author used real women in history to base this novel on. There is a squee moment at the end that is just so heartwarming. Highly recommend!

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Emotionally devastating in the best way

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-06-25

Jewel E. Ann is one of my favorite authors–and by far my favorite romance writer. Her ability to create characters with undeniable chemistry and especially her skill in writing emotionally devastating plotlines makes her books completely absorbing page-turners.

The blurb for From Air fails to capture just how incredible it is–but it really is best experienced by going in blind. I never thought having my heart ripped out of my chest would feel so incredible, but here we are.

The audiobook is included for free with Kindle Unlimited subscriptions, and the narrators do a phenomenal job. Ada Sinclair’s narration of Jamie’s point of view is so masterfully portrayed, every emotion so raw that it feels like watching a heartwrenching film as more about everyone’s secrets is revealed.

The characters are so well-developed, each with a haunting secret and connections that could tear them limb from limb. Trust me on this very vague review and go with your heart–read this book and experience this masterpiece for yourself, then come back and tell me your thoughts so we can recover from the book hangover together while awaiting the next release in the Wildfire series!

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Should've read book 1 first

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-29-25

This book is a novella that ties into the series but doesn't have to be read at any particular point. I wanted a quick read, so I decided to read this novella first, and I regret doing so. I think more context is needed, which I could probably gain from reading Sins of the Heart.

Overall, I really liked some concepts, but lacking context, I struggled to connect with the story and characters. The fact that Amber killed Kai and now he has returned was a very intriguing plot point. I would've expected him to be a little more bitter about it though!

The narrators did well, but I felt the voicing for Kai was really over-acted--think Christian Bale in Batman Begins.

I may come back and update this review after I read Sins of the Heart. I plan to read book 1 and then circle back to reread Sin's Daughter.

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Spicier than Catori

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-29-25

While I enjoyed the book overall, I felt like the worldbuilding ended with Catori, and now it's just turning into shifter romance. I really like the element of dream shifting and bonded mates, but it seems like the plot progression was eclipsed by the romance in this one. While I connected with Frankie in Catori, I found that I couldn't really connect with any of the characters in Kermode.

The narrator did a good job, though I would have enjoyed more vocal variation for the women's dialogue and points of view.

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