El Rivers🌻

Winter Wolf

Okay, two things. One, AHHHHHH! That fucking cliffhanger is killing me! 😭😱 Gave me like full-body goosebumps! I started reading this last night. I didn't sleep. I binged it. 😅 I just now finished it. (Well, an hour ago, when I typed this. Make that two hours bc it wouldn’t let me post my comment on the app.) You had me investedddd! Lol I saw the part ab book 2 being posted, and I was like, "Yessss!" I immediately went to start it while I was cooking dinner, then I was like, "Nooooo!" 😭😆 So I went to your page and saw why. 💜 Two, take care of yourself and your baby! Focus on your health! But know, Ima be here waiting for that book. Patiently, of course. Oh no... How will I ever pass the time? I guess I might have to read more of your books. 🤔🤣 But seriously, thank you for writing such a wonderful, suspenseful, emotional story. I can't wait to see more of Lo's character development and strength! Not to mention the amount of groveling Tristan is gonna have to do. 🤣💀 I will say that at times, I found myself skimming bc my autistic brain could not handle the information overload. It would pull me out of scenes, and I had to start over. Bc it was too much for me to visualize, or the story paused in my head bc of the paragraphs of information I had to then rework into the scenes. You're fantastic at imagery and writing scene details; don't get me wrong. However, when bulky information isn't layered, it can become overwhelming. The paragraphs between the small dialogue had me having to scroll up many times and recall what was said. As for the long dialogue, breaking it up with some body language will help this flow as well as help the reader emotionally connect to them. (I had this issue, too.) But the first one, to me, appears to be more of a “your writing style” thing. (I'm dialogue-heavy; you're narrative-heavy. It's not a “negative” thing. It's simply your stylistic choice. Please don't misinterpret that.) It's unique and definitely helps your writing stand out, but I'm not gonna lie, it can be hard to digest. So, be mindful of that when you're crafting scenes. Besides the comments above, a handful of errors, and tense issues, (which it happens, and that is what an editor is for) that is the only constructive criticism I can offer. And again, don't take anything I'm saying negatively. It's imperative that we receive feedback to grow and evolve as authors. It's been a minute since I was so enamored with a book that I happily lost sleep reading it. Lol I understand life getting in the way of writing. I had to take a hiatus, and then life events kept extending it. I'm finally writing again, but idk when I'll resume posting. I haven’t opened this app in months. Then, when I did, I found your book on the feed. Lol People on here can be brutal. I’ve had an account since late 2019, started posting in 2020. I had people leaving mean, low-star reviews bc the books were paused, or they were posting harassing messages on my wall. When I published my first book, I pulled a lot of my drafts so I could rewrite them, and they were not happy then, either. That's a big part of the reason my page only has excerpts now since I was away. It can really weigh on your mental health. Point is, don't let them bully you into coming back til you're ready. Okay, so more than two things. Lol I have one more thing to say, but it might be a spoiler/ seeking clarification, so I'll comment that after I post this. Also, I'm adding your book to my list and sharing it on my wall. 💜🌻

Her Dark Corners

Normally this isn't something I would have read on my own, but I'm so glad I did. Skylark's writing style is very vivd and has you feeling like you're right there in the scenes. If you love well written stories, gore, and spice, you'll love this! ❤️

Stuck with a Snow Leopard

Girl, for you not to write smut, you nailed it. 👏 (pun intended. ) that was hot 🥵 and a great one-shot! I kinda hope you expand on it later. *evil laugh

Freak

I don't normally like to rate a book until I've finished it, but I'm 19 chapters In and I'm glued. I've been binging this one today. It's sucked me right in. I'm sure it will you two if you give it a chance. (You totally should btw. 😉) I like that it's not your typical werewolf story and that the author seamlessly weaves other paranormal creatures into the world as well.(I don't wanna say much more because, spoilers lol) Great job Bryony! Well done! 🥳 I noticed there's a sequel too. I can't wait to see what follows! 🤗

Awkward Threesome🥵🥵🥵

I absolutely loved this book. I took way too long to read it but every time I sat down to do so I'd binge like a 1/3 of the book at a time. 😅 My only complaint is I wish it was longer, and neverending. 🤣 I started tearing up at the final chapter. It's so beautiful and not your typical romance, which I love! It's what drew me to the book. The ending made me emotional and long for more but once I read the authors note I understood why it ends this way. The author's note was touching as well, even the unfortunate realistic parts, but what can I say? That's life. 😩 Thank you for sharing your story and book with us. I was truly blown away with the way you write. Your talent the way you depict your scenes, every little detail was so realistic and poetic. Relatable, as read as breathing. And the emotion for each character was so eloquently descriptive. This book deserves so much more more attention! Well done, Dhondta. ❤

Alpha's Pet

Love this book. Read it a while back. If you love paranormal romances you gotta check this one out. 🥰

The Hidden Truth

Another wonderful, suspenseful, riveting novel. 😍 This was so beautiful. It had its really dark moments, but that's how life is. And we have to pick ourselves back up, and find reasons to continue living. You see the beauty in it even when we can't find it. I'm so happy Sophie found peace and a sense of belonging after her hell of a life. 💓 and that epilogue had me ugly crying lol Well done!

Sweet Temptation

OMG! I didn't realize this was your book! I started reading this when you had the cover of the girl in the white dress. One of my friends/ readers recommended you to me a few weeks ago. (I forgot- mom brain) When I clicked on this it took me right back to where I left off (again, mom brain) so I finished the book. 🤣 I found you today again, when I spotted, "The Hidden Truth" and I've been binge reading that one today as well. This was a great book. I really enjoyed it. Sorry for the random ass review 🤣

Uncontrollable heat

Love this story. I binged the first 10 chapters. 🤣 Only reason I'm not reading the rest is I have to go to bed 😔 Can't wait to see what else unfolds between Livy and Alex. 🥵😍 Great job!