Caffeinated Crystal's book reviews

I just finished UNLAWFUL DESIRES and god. I love this author and her little universe. I love an easter egg. I love when an author leaves you little love notes throughout a series and Kelly does that throughout all her books. Her universe is multi-trope, multi subgenre, all with HEAs guaranteed. Want murder swoon? Check. Vigilantes? Check. Psychopathy? Check. Traff!cking revenge? Check. Cowboys? Check. I could keep going. She even has some pnr standalones. She has full length stories and novellas too. She's got it all. Sorry, this is supposed to be a review post, but I am rambling. I just love how it's all connected. Maverick (Rune) and Boone really got me. This wasn't at ALL the story I was expecting, but it delivered regardless. Multiple times while reading, Maverick had me crying. Boone was so much more than he was when introduced in the first book.Maverick too. These two had a past and the next time I see a bouquet of wildflowers I just may cry a little. I love that Mave...

Sweet Obsession was a phenomenal ending to a fantastic series. In Sweet Obsession we get Rory's story. It wasn't at all what I was expecting... that is not a bad thing. Although, admittedly it did take me a little minute to get into the story, but once I did I was locked in like 👀😮🥰☠️🍆❤️  This story was FUN. It had some heavy topics to be sure, but Rory and Shai were a bit crazy, Shai even at one point refers to Rory as a "fucking tornado of a man" and I loved that because the accuracy is staggering.  If you like books with: • MM mafia • college age mini mobsters • possessiveness  • obsession • stalk!ng • lingerie • primal play • touch him and ☠️ • "I licked it so it's mine." • MINE • piercings ... you know what kind • found family • dirty talk • nicknames  • danger fetish OMG. I know I should have compassion for Kat, but I don't. Seriously she drove me absolutely up the wall and I can tell you I wouldn't haul my friends and my partber's ...

4.5⭐️ I am not usually a fantasy or dragon shifter girlie - but this taboo omegaverse story was so good y'all. The grandfather/grandson of it all didn't seem too over the top, since Cealean is 132 years old and Isander is his CINDERfather and the previous alpha. They are more than old enough to do whatever they want. Was hot. Will definitely be reading the next books as they come out! https://odessahywell.com/books/kinbound/#claimed

It's release day for PROBLEM CHILD 🧡 and the ending of a great series! The Foster Bro Code books were entertaining as hell, and I am sad they're over. Bailey, the baby of the family, is off at college fulfilling everyones dreams but his own. He wants to be working in the family garage with Flynn. But his brothers won't like that either. This is the story of Bailey's growing pains. We get a lot of Flynn's doubts and Bailey making some interesting choices 👀 and some new characters through Redemption Road! Oh, and of course someone is up to something, because something is ALWAYS happening to these babies.  Problem Child was entertaining, and I always enjoy coming back to familiar characters and wonderful stories. I enjoyed the brother's acceptance of Flynn. I love how even though they got their HEAs, Axel and Holden are still messed up. Sad the series had to end, definitely recommend!

 I loved the first two books of this series! Anthony and Tatum? Perfect. Mikhail and Angel? Lovely. I was excited to read Bane's book because he has been such a CHARACTER throughout the entire series. I think folks are gonna love this story, but tragically, it was not for me. I read it all the way through because I wanted to know who the baddie was, and what the hell was going on... and it did end well. We got the story, and I loved that. I very much enjoyed Bane's background info and parts of his pov. I also loved seeing previous characters from the books pop up again, it felt like visiting friends. I'm glad Bane got the ending he wanted. Again, the story wrapped up well and I was happy to see that too. Cora's books are all interconnected, and her friend's universes are too. I love those little Easter eggs for the reader. I didn't love Greorgiy, or the relationship with Bane. It felt too over the top at times. *I will reiterate that I genuinely think most peopl...

4 ⭐️ original review: "Are you... shy?" This scene. OH MY GOD. FELIX was a delicious blend of kinky & dirty & squishy sweet. I ADORED this book and these characters. Emil *Felix* is the nerdy, quiet psychology student who side hustles at Elite 8 Studios. He's been an actor there for years because he loves it, it's good money, his friends are there and... he's an exhibitionist. Like... a real one. The way it's written is PERFECT. Also, side note, the crab storyline, yes... actual hermit crabs, was beyond cute. I die. Christian *Vixen* has a new nerdy neighbor, and he can see right into his window. [[[Redacted storyline, but OMG screaming crying throwing up]]] He starts work at Elite 8 and recognizes Emil. The mcs have incredible chemistry. Inside AND outside the studio. Alex's enchantment over Christian's "femboy-ness" was pretty much all of us as we got to know Christian and his personality and his style. And the way it translat...