Finding Hope - 4 1/2 stars

Playing Defense - 4 1/2 stars

Where Silence Gathers - 4 1/2 stars

So lebe ich jetzt - 5 stars

S.H.I.E.L.D Volume 1 - 3 1/2 stars

Tears in the Grass - 4 stars

Abendruh (Rizzoli & Isles, #10) - 5 stars

Favorite book(s) of the month: So lebe ich jetzt, Abendruh, Finding Hope

Books started this month but haven't finished yet: Scintillate (I can't bring myself to just 'dnf' it), Ein Ganzes Halbes Jahr (I feel like right now is just not the right time for me to read it.), Stopping the Noise in Your Head, Love Me Never, Sidelined

I'M SO HAPPY WITH THE AMOUNT OF BOOKS I READ THIS MONTH. I had a little reading slump there after the first three books and wasn't really feeling anything until How I live Now pulled me out of it.

But anyways...I'm super happy. I have quite a few unfinished books this month but I'm ready for April and super motivated when it comes to finishing them.

Happy Easter to all who celebrate.

If you don't, then I hope you are enjoying the first week into Spring!

Need something good to read?  May I recommend some of the recent books with high ratings?  I have listed just some of my recent favorite reads:

Young Adult/Teen/YA:

Purchase Links:

Amazon ** Barnes & Noble ** kobo ** iBooks ** Google Play ** BAM!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1542767659

Adult contemporary romance/HOT:

Purchase Links:

Amazon ~ Barnes & Noble ~ BAM! ~ Google Play ~ iBooks ~ kobo

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1572194775

Sports romance:

Purchase Links:

Amazon -- Barnes & Noble -- kobo -- iBooks -- BAM! -- Google Play

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1442265517

M/M romance/*FREE*:

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Amazon `` Barnes & Noble `` kobo `` iBooks

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1568563488

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In one word? AWESOME!

Playing Defense ticks every box when it comes to cute&fluffy. It was an easy and extremely enjoyable read, two interesting MCs, good support cast, many cute and funny moments, loads to swoon and hot Hockey boys. What's more to want? But Playing Defense offered much more than that. While lighthearted there are some interesting issues highlighted. And while it's defo a cute and swooney romance the two MCs do some considerable growth because of each other.

I loved Center Ice, in fact it was one of the novels the set me on the Entangled-Crush path. So I knew that I like Cameron's witty and fun writing. I was not disappointed, in fact I feel that Cameron did an even better job in this one. She managed subtly to add even more depth.

The story line was swoony, just like one would expect. There are naturally some problems, but also a lot of funny and very defining moments. I adore Chris and Dia's story. Love the friendships they both formed. My favorite part was the Sisterhood of Awesomeness. It's inspiring but also so much fun- and the interactions of the characters was the best.
On a sidenote I love how Cameron handled the smexy-stuff. It's fab, that she showed that the characters can be all headover heels, totally taken by each other, without being explicit- yet they discuss things and respect each other. It's definitely one of the things that gives it depth.

Let's just put it out there: This is awesome not just because we got super hotties and swooney cute stuff- but mostly because of the character building. In my opinion the character building makes this fabulous.
I love both Chris and Claudia. Love most of the support cast. But more than that it was amazing how two very different people, both kinda stuck but ok, help each other to become more authentic and to overcome their fears. The character growth is exhilarating and is what made me happy sigh on many occasions. Best thing ever.
I hope that we get to revisit the group of friend in the next installment of the series! Because now I am totally invested in them and I have a few questions that weren't answered.
Sadly, I also had a little issue with the character building. One being the mother. I got that she was anxious and all. But can you say extreme? She is supposed to be this intelligent person but I just couldn't believe her prejudice.. or her rudeness.
Then there is Annalise. I got that she was jealous, but she obviously just didn't want Claudia to be happy.. Or at least that's how it comes across. There was never an explanation for her behaviour nor were we told if Claudia and her worked things out. It's kind of like her character was created to cause friction, she was a baddie, because there was a need for one. Full stop. Which is nearly painful, when set in contrast to all the other characters.


While this does work as a stand-alone. DON'T miss out on Karen and Tyler's story. Trust me, read both.
A fabulous addition to a good series.
An absolute must read for lovers of the genre.

I can't wait for the next installment that is due to be published in May!

Cate Cameron’s Playing Defense is another win for the Corrigan Falls Raiders Series.  The story starts off at the same time as the cow incident that took place in book one, Center Ice.  I thought that scene was pretty funny, so I enjoyed reading about it from the mastermind’s point of view.  Hockey player, Chris Winslow needs a tutor to help him out with advanced functions and chemistry.  Claudia Waring needs to diversify her activities for her college applications, so she can get into her school of choice.  The two opposites challenge each other to expand their horizons. This contemporary young adult sports romance takes place in Corrigan Falls, Ontario.

I enjoy Chris’ character.  He is a defenseman for the Corrigan Falls Raiders, a semi-pro junior hockey in the OHL.  He is a senior who has been living with a billet family.  He is carefree, not taking much seriously.  I love that Chris is secure enough to be part of the sisterhood and to support his friend Oliver by going to a gay function even though he is straight.  He doesn’t care what other think about him.  He is confident, except when it comes to Claudia. 

I like that Claudia took a chance and stepped out of her comfort zone.  I love that she did what she felt was right for her and not what was expected of her.  Her mom was seriously overbearing.  She would not be an easy person to stand up to. 

I love that Chris and Claudia are opposites and challenge each other to be “awesome."  Both characters took chances to try to improve themselves.  Chris helps Claudia loosen up, while Claudia helps Chris take things more seriously.  The two are good for each other and their personal development. 

I appreciated Ms. Coyne.  She was a great teacher.  I like that she challenges the students, and that she is excited by the things they come up with.  I think it is great that she valued the “sisterhood” and asked Claudia and Karen if they minded if she started a group with her friends. 

Some unexpected things happen in the story that tests both characters.  This novel has a little of everything: humor, action, drama, tragedy, and romance.  I enjoyed the plot.  It was believable and well executed.  The characters are well-developed and show tremendous growth.  There are a lot of interesting things that happen between the main and support characters.  I enjoy Cate Cameron’s writing style.  Her stories flow well and keep you fully engaged. I love the Corrigan Falls Raiders Series and cannot wait for Toby Cooper's story in the next book, Winging It.

Complimentary copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is book # 2 in the Corrigan Falls Raider series.  It can be read as a standalone novel  For reader enjoyment and understanding I recommend reading series in order.  This is best to avoid possible spoilers.

Claudia and Chris meet when she becomes him tutor.  Her counselor thinks she needs more on her college application.  She assigns her to Chris.

Chris is just trying to juggle it all.  He has a mom who wants him to go to college.  He is trying to do what he can to get by.  Can he do more?

The attraction between them is immediate.  The sparks are flying everywhere and others are noticing.  Really good addition to the series with some of our favorite characters thrown in.  I give this story a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP!

***This ARC copy was given by Netgalley.com and its publishers in exchange for an honest review.