I try to remind myself that reviews are meant for other readers, not me as the author. I also remind myself that I read reviews before deciding on a book, and I use the 2-3 stars to help me with that decision. Just because another reader didn't like something in a book doesn't mean I won't.
YES, I love putting a fantasy spin on real life! I'm a cat person so there's a mountain lion in the Rahki Chronicles. I train in aikido so my characters' injuries are grounded in my own. I'm also addicted to chocolate so my characters have dessert a lot...the fantasy spin means they don't have to worry about calories!