
threadedspines finished a book
55w

These Infinite Threads (This Woven Kingdom, #2)
Tahereh Mafi
With the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives. Alizeh, the heir to the Jinn throne, is destined to free her people from the half-lives theyāve been forced to live under human rule. When Kamran, the heir to the human throne, falls in love with her, heās forced to question everything heās been taught about Jinn. Kamranās grandfather lays dead at the hand of Cyrus, ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Tulan. Cyrus has stolen Alizeh away to his homeland and plans to marry her there, giving her everything she needs to become the Jinn queenāand when she assumes the throne he will have fulfilled his own bargain with the devil. Alizeh wants nothing to do with Cyrusās deal or the devil. But without a way to escape Tulan, and with the fulfillment of her own destiny tantalizingly close, sheāll have to decide whether she can set aside her emotions to become the queen her people need. Kamran, meanwhile, is picking up the pieces in Ardunia. Facing betrayal at every turn, all he knows is that he must go to Tulan to avenge his grandfather. He can only hope that Alizeh will be waiting for him thereāand that she hasnāt yet become the queen of Tulan. Full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, this breathtaking sequel to This Woven Kingdom is from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Shatter Me series and is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi.

threadedspines started reading...
55w

The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han
Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summerāthey have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one terrible and wonderful summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

threadedspines finished a book
57w

House of Sky and Breath
Sarah J. Maas
Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normalāthey may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds. The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteriās power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebelsā plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for whatās right. And theyāve never been very good at staying silent. In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explodeāand the people who will do anything to save it.

threadedspines started reading...
57w

House of Sky and Breath
Sarah J. Maas
Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normalāthey may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds. The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteriās power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebelsā plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for whatās right. And theyāve never been very good at staying silent. In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explodeāand the people who will do anything to save it.

threadedspines DNF'd a book
58w

Into The Darkness (University of Isles #1)
Vee Taylor
Into the Darkness I'll goEmber Solis is a sweet girl from a not-so-innocent world.When it comes time for her to venture out to the real world -- to the college of her dreams -- Ember is released from the shelter of her home, straight into bad boy and sworn enemy, Ash Ortizās addictive spell.Ash teaches Ember everything he knows but soon, the student becomes the master.Ember emerges from the depths of her inexperience to discover she is stronger than she seems.But there is a bigger price to pay for loving Ash, and the way that Ember views her past, her present and her future will never be the same.She realizes the entire world she once called home is there to drive her and Ash farther apart.What was once shrouded in light is now rooted in the dark.Confronted with the most critical decision of her life, Ember must choose between her family and Ash.But what price will their lives bear as a consequence of her choice?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Into the Darkness is -Dark College Romance-Romeo & Juliet Inspired-Forbidden Love-Dueling Families-Mafia/Cartel-Hispanic MMC Rep-Plus Size FMC Rep-Initiation Scene

threadedspines DNF'd a book
58w

Thunder Thighs (Capricorn Cove World, #1; Larsson Siblings, #1)
Evie Mitchell
I'd always been told I had thunder thighs. Chunky, thick, beautiful ā I embraced my curves just waiting for the right thunder god to come along and rock my world. Then Gunnar Larsson strode his tall, blonde, Viking butt through my bar doors. My thighs awaited his plunder. Walking into Ella Bronze's bar was the best decision I'd made all year. Fuck, all decade. The gorgeous bombshell had curves for days ā the kind that made me drool. There was no way this seductive siren was escaping. Looked like it was time to do what my ancestors did best ā take what I wanted. Warning: This over-the-top piece of fluff is inspired by big thighs, sexy Vikings and a desire to have your pussy plundered. Get thee a Viking and settle in ā this instalove story will blow you right off course.

threadedspines DNF'd a book
58w

Foreplay on Words (Dirty Words)
E.L. Koslo
Sometimes even writers need help finding the words... Sex sells, especially when drafted with your captivating new writing partner. And as with all good books, research was one of the most important elements of plotting a sexy storyline. Chase When I started writing romance novels, I never imagined my rise up the bestsellerās list would be for destroying readersā panties. So being called in by my editor to consult for the publishing house golden boy on a novel that canāt quite manage to get it up isnāt something Iām anxious to do when Iāve got my own deadline. But when I saw his face on the back of his latest book jacket, I jumped at the chance to work with reclusive mystery novelist Stone Evans. Evan My thriving career was built on carefully crafted, suspenseful thrillers and mystery novels, but I was completely clueless when it came to adding a little spice to my upcoming release. With my deadline barreling toward me, I had no other choice but to accept a helping hand from a pro. Chastity Rose was a stunning romance novelist who burst into my quiet life and made it hard (pun intended) to concentrate on learning from her expertise. Especially once we decided to collaborate on a book requiring specialized, hands-on investigation.

threadedspines DNF'd a book
58w

A Realm of Ash and Shadow (A Realm of Ash and Shadow, #1)
Lara Buckheit
Eighteen-year-old princess, Valeria Breault, is sure of three things. She was exiled from Empyrean because her father didnāt want the hassle of raising her. Her perfect realm would be better off without a mortal-raised smart-ass with a foul mouth and penchant for trouble. Neither of those things matter when a horde of demons crashes prom. Forced to fight for her life, Valeria narrowly escapes being captured by the Realm of the Forsaken, only to be dragged back to Empyrean before she is meant to return. Instead of the beautiful utopia from her bedtime stories, Val finds herself thrown into a hellish nightmare where the poor are dying, the rich are thriving, and her claim to the throne is in jeopardy. But not if Valeria can help it. The overwhelming desire to belong and a craving for power has her making choices that make it harder and harder to guard her heart against the man whoās bound to protect her, the god sheās vowed to hate, and the darkness thatās growing inside her. Only time will tell if the secrets she unravels and the alliances she makes will lead to the throne or the pyre. A Realm of Ash and Shadow has the drama, spice and stabby energy of From Blood and Ash, the sexiness and thrills of Kingdom of the Feared, and the magnetic world-building of Sarah J. Maas making it a truly addictive romantasy that will utterly captivate you until the very last page.

threadedspines DNF'd a book
58w

The Lady and the Orc (Orc Sworn, #1)
Finley Fenn
Heās the most feared monster in the realm. And sheās what he needs to win his war⦠In a world of warring orcs and men, Lady Norr is condemned to a childless marriage, a cruel lord husband, and a life of genteel poverty ā until the day her home is ransacked by a horde. And leading the charge is their hulking, deadly orc captain: the infamous Grimarr. And Grimarr has a wicked plan for Lady Norr, and for ending this war once and for all. Sheās going to become his captive ā and the perfect snare for Lord Norr. Thereās no possible escape, and soon Lady Norr is dragged off toward Orc Mountain in the powerful arms of her greatest enemy. A ruthless, commanding warlord, with a velvet voice and mouthwatering scent, who awakens every forbidden hunger she never knew she had⦠But Grimarr refuses to accept half measures ā in war, or in pleasure. And before heāll conquer Lady Norrās deepest, darkest desires, she needs to surrender everything. Her allegiance. Her wedding-ring.Her future⦠And with her husbandās forces giving chase, Lady Norr canāt afford to play such a dangerous game ā or can she? Even if this deadly orcās plans might be the only way to save them all?_____________________ A dark, steamy, full-length standalone fantasy romance for adults. Happily ever after guaranteed.