Dragons and Dark Romance | Mini ARC Reviews

It’s time for more mini-reviews and this time it’s for two arcs that I have recently read. And I cannot wait to share my thoughts with you all. So today I’m sharing my thoughts on Lies like Rubies, Part One by Poppy Jacobson and Gilded Dreams (Dragons of Sin City #1) by Thora Woods and Shannon French.

I didn’t know too much about these books before I picked them up. I’ve only read Thora Woods before so I was reading books from new-to-me authors. And by these being new books as well I hadn’t heard too much about them. So let’s get into it.

Please read all trigger warnings before picking up both books. They both have dark and quite heavy themes.

Lies like Rubies, Part One by Poppy Jacobson

I received a copy of Lies Like Rubies by Poppy Jacobson for review, this has in no way influenced my thoughts and feelings.

I didn’t know much about this book before I went, but it wasn’t what I expected. Now this isn’t a bad thing at all. I actually ended up enjoying Lies Like Rubies quite a bit. But it was different from what I had in mind. It’s dark, dangerous and very smutty. Sofia is a fascinating protagonist and I’m intrigued to know more about her. I liked that she had these moments where she needed help, but then she stood her ground and was strong.

The love interests in this one were very interesting. I liked that each of them had their own story and played their part and I cannot wait to see what they all do next.

The ending though!!! Major cliffhanger and this leaves me hanging for more. I am super excited and terrified to see what is going to happen next. I do want to say normally I am pretty good in regard to triggers and content warnings, but there were times when I was a bit taken aback so just prepare yourself for that.

Overall this is a dark crime filled why choose with heavy themes. But It’s also something you don’t want to put down. I really recommend you read some more reviews and content warnings because this book isn’t for everyone. It’s a great start to this duet and I am intrigued to read the next part.

Gilded Dreams (The Dragons of Sin City #1) by Thora Woods and Shannon French

I received a copy of Gilded Dreams by Thora Woods and Shannon French for review, this has in no way influenced my thoughts and feelings.

I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this book before I jumped in. I’ve previously read the Pack Saint Clair series by Thora Woods and really enjoyed it, but this was very different.

I really enjoyed the whole concept of this world. It’s quite different to what I have read before and I was intrigued by how everything world. I did want a little more explanation but that wasn’t a massive deal. This is a dragon shifter Omegaverse romance with other beings.

I liked that we already had an established pack between Viktor, Felix, and Gavril. And then Lyra just knocks her way through. She doesn’t give in. She isn’t going to let them control her and she will get her way.

I do wish we did get a little more romance and connection here, but I also do think it was a great start to the series and I cannot wait to read the rest of the books. Espeically with that ending.

Overall, this book is intense and gut-wrenching at times. But it’s also funny, smutty and keeps you on the edge of your seat. If you are looking for a new omegaverse series to start that has paranormal and fantasy elements, then this is for you.

And there we go. Those are two mini reviews of arcs that I have recently read. I enjoyed both of these books and I am excited to read some more. What have you read recently? Have you read one of the books I talked about today? What did you think of them? Let’s Chat!