Shae

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Shae is Currently Reading

Shae is currently reading

Funny Story

by Emily Henry (Goodreads Author)

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read in November 2024

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Shae said: " Funny Story by Emily Henry is an emotional rollercoaster wrapped in humor, heart, and healing. This book is easily in my top 5 reads of the year, and it completely lived up to the hype. I went in blindly, and I’m so glad I did because the juicy, dram ...more "

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— Feb 05, 2026 03:20PM

Feb 05, 2026 03:20PM · see review

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Hexed (Never After, #6)

by Emily McIntire (Goodreads Author)

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Shae said: " Oh. My. Goddess. Emily McIntire has outdone herself with Hexed. This was the chef’s kiss finale to the Never After series, and I devoured it like a forbidden feast—no crumbs left behind.

Let’s start with Vanesa: sultry, confident, and unapologetically Oh. My. Goddess. Emily McIntire has outdone herself with Hexed. This was the chef’s kiss finale to the Never After series, and I devoured it like a forbidden feast—no crumbs left behind.

Let’s start with Vanesa: sultry, confident, and unapologetically herself, even as she wrestles with feeling unseen and underappreciated. Watching her evolve into a full-on bad-a** b*tch? Perfection. And Enzo? Swoon. He’s not just a love interest—he’s a co-conspirator in her empowerment. The man literally brought her "gifts" (read: torture subjects) like a love language. If that doesn’t scream romance, I don’t know what does.

Vanesa’s hobbies? Utterly unique. I mean, who else can say their idea of self-care includes witchcraft, crystals, poisons, and... a little light torture? (Don’t @ me; I love her for it.) She’s a modern-day femme fatale with layers, and Enzo is the perfect match with his own depth and complexities. Unlike some romances where only one main character feels fleshed out, these two were equally vibrant, their chemistry sizzling with every interaction.

Speaking of chemistry: the slow burn, forbidden love, and delicious tension between Vanesa and Enzo had me living for every stolen glance and longing-filled moment. His engagement to her cousin Aria added a spicy twist that made their connection even more forbidden and delectable. When I say the tension was palpable, I mean I could feel it through the pages. Every. Single. Scene.

The side characters deserve a shout-out too. Some I adored; others I loved to hate. Emily crafted every single one with intention, making the entire cast unforgettable. And the twists! Oh, the twists. Some I saw coming, some blindsided me, but all were pure brilliance.

Let’s talk about the Little Mermaid inspiration—it’s there in the faintest whispers, but this is no fairy tale. It’s an edgy, dark romance with only the bones of the original story. Emily spun those bones into an entirely unique, addictive narrative that’s entirely her own.

And the phrases! "In a different life…" and "Love me/you out loud…" These lines are etched into my heart forever.

Emily McIntire is a QUEEN. No, scratch that. She’s a deity of dark romance. This series will forever hold a top spot on my bookshelf, and Hexed is the crowning jewel. I. ATE. THIS. BOOK. UP.

If you haven’t read it yet, what are you even doing with your life? ...more "

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— Feb 01, 2026 01:33AM

Feb 01, 2026 01:33AM · see review

Shae’s Quotes

“Oh God,” I cry, trying to keep my voice down but failing miserably. “Can you see him, baby? Ask him for forgiveness.” “Why?” I pant, another high-pitched moan nearly swallowing the word. “Because you worship me now.”
― H.D. Carlton, Does It Hurt?

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“It’s amazing how someone can touch you, even if you only know them for a moment in time. How they can change you, alter you indelibly.”
― Abby Jimenez, Part of Your World

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“Grace costs you nothing”
― Abby Jimenez, Part of Your World

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“People don’t actually care about fixing you. They just want to shape your broken pieces until they fit their standards. Smooth ’em out, make ’em less sharp, so they don’t cut so deep when they collect ’em. But you ain’t any less broken.”
― H.D. Carlton, Does It Hurt?

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“There’s something more final than forever. It’s never. Never is infinite.”
― Abby Jimenez, Part of Your World

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