Ruin of Roses by K.F. Breen

 

3 stars

Finley is trying to keep all of her neighbors safe and healthy but it’s getting harder and harder. She needs things she can’t get easily, and the Beast makes it harder. When he captures her will she be able to resist the lure of him?

I love a good retelling of a fairy tale. This one was ok. It was more instalust and not a whole lot of love. There wasn’t a whole lot of world building or explaining what is going on and it ends on a cliff hanger. I am really tired of books ending in cliff hanger ending. We still see how many books and damned if I’m going to continue future books.

Book 1 Deliciously Dark Fairy Tale

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Sin and Salvation by K.F. Breene

 

4 Star

Kieran tried to let Lexi go but she wouldn’t let him.  She wants to see Valens brought down and will continue to help with or without his permission.  When Valens finds out about his missing employees the countdown is on for Kieran to get everything in place for the ultimate battle which will determine who will run San Francisco. 

Where the last book frustrated me about Lexi’s lack of personal growth this one, she made leaps and bounds.  She learns to harness a lot of her powers and was able to help Kiernan get his objectives.  It will be interesting to see where the series goes since the objective from the first book has been successful.  One of the best things about the series is the adoptive kids Daisy and Mordecai.  I love how they roll with everything and push Lexi to be her best person.  

Audiobook: 5 Stars

Khristine Hvam narrates this story, and I loved her voice and tone while she read this book.  I listen at a fast speed, and I still got all the nuances of each character.  I would listen to other books narrated by this woman.

Book 3 Demigods of San Francisco

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Sin and Magic by K.F. Breene

 

3.5 Star

Kieran hired Lexi to find his mother’s selkie skin so she can be freed to finally rest in peace.  Will she be able to discover where it is without getting hurt?

This was a mixed bag for me.  I enjoyed the story, but Lexi does get on my nerves a lot.  It was like she doesn’t progress much in the book.  She seems very reluctant to learn how to use her talents and it seemed like she was dragged along by those around her, her adopted kids and the people Kieran had training all of them. 

Audiobook: 5 Stars

Khristine Hvam narrates this story, and I loved her voice and tone while she read this book.  I listen at a fast speed, and I still got all the nuances of each character.  I would listen to other books narrated by this woman.

Book 2 Demigods of San Francisco

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Magical Midlife Madness by K.F. Breene

3.5 Stars

Jessie wasn’t upset when her husband wanted a divorce.  She was ready to move on anyways.  She tried moving in with her parents but that wasn’t going to work.  Jessie decides to go east and live in centuries old house of her relative.  The house has always drawn her and she wants a fresh start.  The house and her life are so much more than she thought it would be.

I liked this book a lot.  There were some issues like making it seem like 40 is old.  At one point jumping would hurt her knees.  Maybe it would but not every 40 year old would have that problem.  There was also a pacing issue.  Way too much time went into describing Austin’s muscles and not enough on the plot of the story.  The book was funny and I liked where it was going so I will be picking up the next book in the series and I hope there is less emphasis on the age thing. 

Book 1 Leveling Up

Sin and Chocolate by K.F. Breene

5 Stars

Alexis is poorer than poor.  She lives in a forgotten part of the city caring for children who have also been forgotten.  She remains unnoticed until a run in with Kieran, a demi-god.  He can sense her powers no matter what she says and is determined to use her for his own gains.

I really liked this book.  It was a different take on gods on earth.  It was a long book but it didn’t feel long.  The pacing in the story was spot on.  I liked the fact that Alexis didn’t put up with Kieran pushing.  She did a lot for the kids she had taken in and was willing to make sacrifices for them but everything else was a hard pass for her.  Looking forward to the next book.

 

Book 1 Demigods of San Francisco